by eolesen
Oh, sure there will be some urban markets where rail does well, and that's an entirely different discussion. This is about Long Distance.
Certainly, there are *states* who believe in funding passenger rail. That's exactly how it should work -- states funding and defining where service should be. It's great that Oklahoma can decide to fund a train that isn't economically justified without impacting Indiana or Minnesota taxpayers.
What we shouldn't be doing as national policy/infrastructure is funding rail for those making a lifestyle choice to live in urban centers without personal transportation. The cost of taking the train to escape the city should be borne by the people making those lifestyle choices...
Certainly, there are *states* who believe in funding passenger rail. That's exactly how it should work -- states funding and defining where service should be. It's great that Oklahoma can decide to fund a train that isn't economically justified without impacting Indiana or Minnesota taxpayers.
What we shouldn't be doing as national policy/infrastructure is funding rail for those making a lifestyle choice to live in urban centers without personal transportation. The cost of taking the train to escape the city should be borne by the people making those lifestyle choices...
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