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Originally Posted by mt_climber13
How many hundreds of billions do freeways cost? And they are a 100% loss leader. At least HSR would make up some of the cost in ticket sales. The next Dem president should declare a national emergency on climate change and build it.
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But HSR is competing with the airlines. Driving from LA to SF is *much* cheaper driving than flying. It will also be much cheaper than HSR.
When will urbanist realize drivers represent the vast majority of Americans. Most people on here that use public transport also have a car. The majority wins.