[Obadno]

Originally Posted by 0214685226

$4.5 billion for high speed rail between Phoenix and Tucson? That estimate seems extremely low. I don't think there is a real need, but the planning can't begin soon enough due to the long timelines associated with a huge infrastructure project like this. Just think about how long it took to finish the Loop system from planning to completion. We're looking at, at least, 25 to 35 years. By 2050, MAG is projecting a state population of 10.8 million people. Currently, Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties account for about 82% of Arizona's population. Using that figure, there would be 8.8 million people in the Phoenix to Tucson corridor, probably enough to support a HSR line.

Given growth rates Phoenix Metro alone will have close to 8 million by 2050. Phoenix-Tucson will have close to 10 million just between the two