High Speed Rail: Pros and Cons : Conservation & Efficiency - Page 11 - Peak Oil News and Message Boards
Hi Newfie et al Whilst I agree that a mass transit system is a wonderful aim, I think you need to start smaller if the USA and CAN had a joined up transport plan, so, for example, if there is a Rail Link between two cities then the cost of flying should be taxed to be prohibitive, and use this to pay for the rail for passengers (same for buses) Local buses could be free (they are in our area) Freight .... well here is a study I found from the USA showing that trucks cause 9600 times more damage to roads, than cars, so if we are talking cost of infrastructure, lets tax them appropriately to g...