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I'm not convinced that the current HSR project is the best way to do it Most criticism boils down to a "perfect is the enemy of the good" problem. Anything tha
by ubernostrum 9y ago
I'm not convinced that the current HSR project is the best way to do it
Most criticism boils down to a "perfect is the enemy of the good" problem. Anything that isn't the most perfect possible solution from a given critic's viewpoint is attacked as a "boondoggle" while ignoring that opening up the corridor and making it easier to travel between SF, LA, and smaller cities in between will be a good thing (and that there's plenty of evidence for it in similar rail lines elsewhere).
- kelnos 9y agoI agree that it's a good thing, but is it good enough to warrant its price tag, when we're painfully aware of significant issues with our existing transit systems?
- ubernostrum 9y agoIf only some of the money for HSR were going to be used to improve existing transit systems as well as building a new line. (hint: some of the money is going to be used to improve existing transit systems!)
- chipotle_coyote 9y agoYep, I agree. That's what I (imperfectly) meant by the lack of serious counterproposals: I'm not sure the current HSR is the best approach, but I haven't seen anyone come up with a better idea, and I'd rather have something than nothing.