Rail

Cost issues are not limited to transit. The US spends 2-3 times more per project on highways than peer high income countries, and highway construction costs recently increased 50% in just two years. Is Secretary Duffy going to cancel all highway funding too until he figures out what's going on?

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New administration, same BS.

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And this time the CA State Rail Plan's vision for an electrified, connected network doesn't dismiss catenary wire out of hand.

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Four-minute CA High-Speed Rail Authority video explains Palmdale to Burbank alignment, plus connection from Burbank into downtown L.A. Union Station

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Orange County streetcar construction is progressing, especially with recent installation of overhead wires. OCTA's 4-mile light rail line is expected to open in 2025.

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Department of Transportation grants are for improving safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail.

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