This is orthogonal to the question of whether California needs new public transport infrastructure, which it unquestionably does. However that infrastructure on

This is orthogonal to the question of whether California needs new public transport infrastructure, which it unquestionably does. However that infrastructure only makes sense in the context of sufficiently dense city, such that both transit stops and basic goods and services can be found within a short walk of one's home. That's how you beat congestion. Sprawling further out just makes public transport less sustainable, and causes more congestion. So while I agree with the basic premise that California should spend more on its infrastructure, the rationale given makes this something I can't support. It's like somebody wanting to get coronary bypass surgery so that they can eat a LOT more cheeseburgers.