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Pretty Exciting

High-speed rail won’t solve all of our transportation problems or free us from our dependence on oil, foreign or domestic, but it’s an important element in a broader revitalization of America’s infrastructure.

Here’s a map of the corridors that are in the running for the new federal funds the Obama administration announced today it is making available for high-speed rail (click for larger version):

There’s more on this particular initiative posted here.

David Kurtz

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