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Yonah Freemark, from Urban Institute, talks with Kara and Scott about the potential for high-speed rail in the US by 2024, history of US rail development, successful subway systems, sustainable transportation, and future travel discussions.
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- US history with high-speed rail affected by highway investments, slow progress expected
- US invests more in highways than public transit, hindering transport choices and sustainability
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Current State and History of High-Speed Rail in the US
The US has a complex history with high-speed rail, with historical inner-city rail systems degrading post-World War II due to massive investments in the interstate highway system instead. Yona Fremark highlights recent advancements but acknowledges that achieving true high-speed rail may take decades.
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