High-Speed Rail—Coming to America?

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 16 Jul 2009 English Publisher:SAGE PublicationsJournal:NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy, volume 19, pages 261-265 (issn: 1048-2911, eissn: 1541-3772,

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Authors: David Ossian, Cameron;

doi: 10.2190/ns.19.2.gg

pmid: 19608527

High-Speed Rail—Coming to America?

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Abstract

The United States lags many parts of the world when it comes to high-speed rail. But investing in high-speed rail could help us through current problems. Funds—$8 billion—in the economic stimulus package passed by Congress are designated for high-speed rail. Other funds in the pipeline total approximately $15.5 billion. High-speed rail can relieve congestion, free up national airspace, provide reliable transportation and positive economic development, create jobs, and is more energy efficient than other modes of travel.

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Employment, Financing, Government, Labor Unions, Politics, Conservation of Energy Resources, Humans, Environmental Health, Railroads, United States

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