Illadelph: Spector co-introduces high-speed rail bill
The Illadelph: Spector co-introduces high-speed rail bill
Last week, Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) introduced a bill to create new jobs by updating the nation’s crumbling infrastructure. The High-Speed Rail for America Act of 2008 would transform America’s outdated and underfunded passenger rail system into a world class system. Said Sen. Specter. “The High-Speed Rail for America Act is an investment in our nation’s infrastructure and has the potential to provide tremendous economic opportunities throughout Pennsylvania and the nation.”
The bill allots $24 billion.
On a related note, see The Illadelph’s earlier post showing the animated rendering of California’s newest proposed high-speed rail lines.
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