Maybe if there was a PLAN for a HS network and the
Orlando to Tampa and back was a piece it might look like we were entertaining a system that some day could offset oil driven/dependent cars.
Sorta like an interstate system but for HS trains.
A roadmap (no pun intended) of where the HS system would be some day in the future.....instead of just pushing one very little segment serving Orlando/Tampa.
Are you ready to step up to the plate and pay a sur charge on gasoline/groceries/etc to help pay for the system?
Why is it that there are no investors standing in line to provide monies needed for such a venture?
One of the above post suggested Amtrak would do no better if they were private. I disagree. If they were private they would be performing to the expectations of the owners and customers who expect to make a profit.
The federal government has no such requirement. And has the benefit of over running costs without the worry of the banks pulling the string.
I also do not agree this subject is political. Is building a new road in TV political? Could be I guess.
btk
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