These are not mutually exclusive goals. An example is CaHSR is helping electrify Caltrain, which should have been done over 30 years ago and will finally give

These are not mutually exclusive goals. An example is CaHSR is helping electrify Caltrain, which should have been done over 30 years ago and will finally give the Silicon Valley frequent service in SF. Building a strong rail backbone ties regional networks together (of Caltrain, ACE, Capitol Corridor, and Metrolink) and will increase the utility/usefulness of each of those systems.