Lawmakers Support High Speed Rail in Texas Triangle, Remain Cautious of Price
Lawmakers begin to acknowledge the benefits of a high speed rail system connecting the points of the Texas Triangle Megaregion, as they support a high speed rail project. This will allow the Megaregion’s cities to work together more easily to benefit the economy and the environment, without encouraging further sprawl. However, Dallas News reports, “projects will take decades to complete, and the $13 billion the Obama administration has dedicated won’t go very far.” Although the project now has the support of politicians, Texas will need funding to successfully complete a high speed rail project.
Full story: Lawmakers back high-speed rail but remain wary of price tag
Source: Dallasnews.com, June 24, 2009