
Future of Travel: Is High-Speed Rail Finally Happening in the U.S.?
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Highways vs. Railways: A Transportation Legacy
This chapter explores the historical preference for investing in the U.S. interstate highway system over railways, analyzing its enduring consequences on public transport and infrastructure. It contrasts U.S. transportation challenges with successful international rail systems, addressing urban sprawl, social inequality, and the viability of developing high-speed rail networks in America.
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