While the new episode gets edited, I thought I would post about this exciting development in America. President Obama officially rolled out the administrations High Speed Rail plan.
The $13 billion was already announced (in the Stimulus and Budget), but the fact the administration put on this big show, with Vice-President Joe Biden, Transportation secretary Ray LaHood, and President Obama himself all giving speeches signals major administration support. For 25 years there has been talk about bringing real High Speed Rail to North America, but it has been mostly just that - talk. But finally there is a President who is willing to put some political clout behind it.
Now, if only the Prime Minister here in Canada would do the same thing. High Speed Rail between Toronto - Ottawa - Montreal has been talked about for years. Let’s do it!
Read up on it:
Federal Railroad Administration Web site - with the full reports and details
The full video of the speeches by the President, Vice-President, and Transportation Secretary.
Alex
