The main point is that no one solution is the answer to our problems, but steps like bettering our mass transit system could help. Flying is extremely detrimental to the environment and expensive. If there were a high-speed train alternative that wasn't made of train cars covered in trash, graffiti and urine, people would probably use it between cities in nearby regions. That could help quite a bit. In addition to other solutions we could have a major positive impact on the planet. Unfortunately, we would need some major corporation and its lobbyists to get this ball rolling. To help sell it, they could sell the names of the different lines and the individual cars to companies for extra profit. Maybe even show ad-heavy entertainment to the passengers.
I go back to China quite often. The public transportation is awesome, I'd still keep a car in China if you can just because when it's 3 in the morning and you need to go somewhere but 90% of the time I wish I can have public transportation options here.
we don't have any bullet trains b/c the military industrial complex can only make money on lower calibre stuff
Disagree- we don't have bullet trains because the airlines squash them with lobby groups. Am I the only person who would be afraid to get on a Chinese-made train that goes 300mph?
I wish there was something like this say between houston and dallas/austin that would cut car travel time in half.
bullet trains are not like other trains because they require extremely meticulous track maintenance. I was not saying they are not safer, i was saying making them as safe as regular trains costs a ton of money and it is based on per miles of track.
I would love any cost effective trains. they can be slow but have a cafe and wifi. People spend tons of time in starbucks anyways, so go slow and have luxury. Way cheaper.
I don't really care about San Antonio, but a triangle network connecting Austin Houston and Dallas would get so much business!!!! Like ten bucks one way and you get there in an hour. Sigh, keep dreaming
No doubt. You would basically having people living in one city and could commute into the others I think the money made would be outstanding Rocket River
