Monday, February 11, 2013

Conceptual Map of What US High Speed Rail Could Look Like

In 2009, President Obama announced a new vision for developing high-speed intercity passenger rail in America, calling for a collaborative effort by the federal government, states, railroads, and other key stakeholders to help transform America’s transportation system through the creation of a national network of high-speed rail corridors.

To achieve this vision, a High-Speed Rail Strategic Plan was published and the High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program launched.


Congress made $8 billion available but not much else has happened since then. Recently though, a conceptual map of what a nationwide high speed rail system could look like has been making it's rounds on the internet.
So above is a look at that map and you can find more info here.

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SRTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Spokane County. Urbanized areas with populations exceeding 50,000 people are required to have an MPO. SRTC was formed to address the county's transportation planning needs. It provides coordination in planning between the public, cities, small towns, the county, the state, transit providers, and tribes.

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