Eric Goldwyn

In this engaging discussion, urban scholar Eric Goldwyn, program director at the Marron Institute of Urban Management, tackles the pressing topic of high-speed rail in the U.S. He outlines the significant advantages of rail over air travel and the challenges of implementation. Goldwyn emphasizes the need for federal support and unified design standards to foster efficient projects. He also highlights the crucial role of skilled engineers and advocates for a dedicated strategy to overcome obstacles, drawing inspiration from successful international rail systems.

Urban scholar Eric Goldwyn discusses the importance of well-funded transit systems for cities, challenges in funding transit projects in the US, and compares transit costs between Italy and the US. He emphasizes the need for expertise in government transit projects, efficiency in infrastructure building, and the drawbacks of design build contracts. The conversation also touches on Goldwyn's work and availability for interaction, with a fun discussion on baseball team preferences thrown in.