US HIGH SPEED RAIL NETWORK
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Our vision is for a 21st century, 17,000 mile national high speed rail system built in 4 phases, for completion by 2030. This new national system will revitalize our economy, reactivate our manufacturing sector, create millions of jobs, end our oil dependency, and cut our carbon footprint by epic proportions. Powered by electricity, this system provides sustainable, affordable and safe mobility for all.
The map phasing follows the most logical sequence for a national system build out - starting with the largest cities in the busiest corridors, then growing to connect those together across the country. The busiest corridors are known as 'megaregions' and have been studied extensively by the Regional Plan Association. Their analysis and mapping of the 10 megaregions forms the background for the development of our national high speed rail plan.
Our plan calls for a national system of HSR Express lines connecting cities and states into an integrated system. Our plan sets high standards for state-of-the-art dedicated track, advanced control systems, elegant multi-modal train stations, and top-of-the-line 220 mph trains connecting major cities together. Our plan calls for a support network of 110 mph trains connecting smaller cities and towns together with the high speed system.
The national high speed rail system forms the backbone of a complete sustainable transportation system for America. The other components of this system include connecting regional and commuter rail, light rail, streetcars, trams, electric buses, and bicycles.
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| Fully Integrated, Multi-layered National Rail System Built in 4 Phases |
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"Make no small plans. They have no magic to stir humanity’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical plan once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever-growing insistency." –Daniel Burnham
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