High-Speed Rail
More High-Speed Trains
Rail advocates are getting their day, as they push for more high-speed rail lines- not just in California, but across the country.
ABC
Obama's Energy Platform Has a (Small) Livable Cities Plank
Discussion of high speed rail, livable cities and federal transportation funding reform is starting to make its way into presidential candidate Barack Obama's campaign talks and energy platform.
Streetsblog
High-Speed Rail Ready to Go- Just Add Money
After significant debate, the Pacheco pass route has been approved for the high-speed train between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Next step: pass a $10 billion proposition on the November ballot.
San Jose Mercury News
High-Speed Transit Comes to Second Life
UC Irvine student Cristi Lopes is writing software for "SkyTran", a virtual high-speed train based in Second Life. The virtual world will actually serve as a useful simulator for the real thing.
The Times Of India
Congressman Says U.S. Needs To Get Onboard High Speed Rail
The top Republican on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is leading a bill to fund new high-speed rail, stating he's ready to fight the air travel lobby that has traditionally opposed plans for high-speed rail.
CNN
Argentina To Build High-Speed Rail Line
The first high-speed train in the Americas -- which will be built by a consortium led by France's Alstom -- will cut travel times between Buenos Aires and cities of Rosario and Córdoba by more than two-thirds.
The Financial Times
California Needs Rail, Not Roads
The recent vote against a new toll freeway in Orange County signals that California's don't want more roads. Instead, transportation dollars should go to building the state's high-speed rail system.
The Sacramento Bee











