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CityNerd identifies 56 train segments that should be built, using data and reasonable, precedented criteria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE5G1kTndI4 https:
by browningstreet 3y ago
CityNerd identifies 56 train segments that should be built, using data and reasonable, precedented criteria:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE5G1kTndI4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE5G1kTndI4
His video description: "Nothing that exists in North America fits the definition of true high-speed rail. If we actually ever started building a network, where would we start? And how would we know when we were done? This video details a methodology for answering all those questions, then counts up 56 city pairs we really should've had high-speed rail service between long, long ago."
- JumpCrisscross 3y ago> using data and reasonable, precedented criteria That analysis makes several idealistic assumptions, e.g. frictionless international borders. It’s a good starting point, but his other videos analysing specific corridors seem more grounded.
- Shawnj2 3y agoI’ve gone on a train between Seattle and Vancouver and back before and it’s relatively easy, you pretty much do all your immigration in Canada and you can just walk off the train in the US