Numerous benefits with train systems
Faster, more efficient mobility, enormous energy savings, reduced environmental damage - a train system solves many problems:
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Creates millions of green jobs nationwide building the new rail infrastructure and manufacturing the rail cars
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Pays for itself by significantly reducing our $700 billion a year oil purchase trade deficit
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A major step toward solving global warming by reducing our oil consumption and emissions
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Drastically reduces our oil addiction and lowers our risk from the coming peak oil crisis
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Lowers our dependence on costly military operations securing oil flow around the world
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Lowers our national security risk, and ends wars for oil
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Freedom from oil - Powered by clean electricity from renewable energy sources: wind, solar, geothermal, ocean/tidal
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Safe, affordable, green transportation for everyone
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Saves lives (43,000 Americans die each year in car accidents)
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Provides efficient mobility that moves people and goods without delay and waste.
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A National HSR system is the centerpiece of a sustainable America
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Renewable Energy
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Green, Electric Transportation
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Walkable Urbanism
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US Conference of Mayors Report: Huge Benefits With High Speed Rail Read the Report
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