California High-Speed Rail: A Minor End, an Important Beginning
by James Fallows
Who should get the benefit of the doubt when we consider the unknowable future?
(Read it here.)
Category Archives: Fresno CA
That Winning Bid for California’s High-Speed Rail: Is It Suspiciously Low?
That Winning Bid for California’s High-Speed Rail: Is It Suspiciously Low?
by James Fallows
“No one should have the illusion that this phase is going to be completed for $1.2 billion. This is a political number.” So says a critic of the surprisingly low successful bid. The rail system’s chairman begs to differ.
(Read it here.)
California High-Speed Rail: It’s Happening
California High-Speed Rail: It’s Happening
by James Fallows
Three weeks from now, a groundbreaking ceremony on the most important infrastructure project now underway in the United States
(Read it here.)
California High-Speed Rail No. 14: Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Hopes Up for the Self-Driving Car
Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Hopes Up for the Self-Driving Car (California High-Speed Rail No. 14)
by James Fallows
“Would you prefer a system where you can be instantly teleported from SF to LA? Of course. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.” (Read it here.)
California High-Speed Rail Lucky No. 13: Let’s Look at Maglev and Other Alternatives
California High-Speed Rail Lucky No. 13: Let’s Look at Maglev and Other Alternatives
by James Fallows
“Should we invest in infrastructure? Absolutely! But the right kind of infrastructure.” Some ideas on what that might mean. (Read it here.)
California High-Speed Rail No. 12: All Aboard for the Chronicles
All Aboard for the California High-Speed Rail Chronicles!
by James Fallows
In next month’s election, Jerry Brown is seeking a fourth term as California’s governor and public support for his plan for a north-south bullet train to transform travel in a car-dependent state. Here is more of what’s at stake. (Read it here.)
California High-Speed Rail No. 11: Thinking in Time
California High-Speed Rail No. 11: Thinking in Time
by James Fallows
Everybody talks about the future, but nobody does anything about it. (Read it here.)
California High-Speed Rail No. 10: Palate Cleanser
California High-Speed Rail No. 10: Palate Cleanser
by James Fallows
“The decision on HSR is going to shape the future in ways we can’t predict, and a touch of modesty in the arguments would be welcome.”(Read it here.)
California High-Speed Rail No. 9: The Chairman’s Turn Again
California High-Speed Rail No. 9: The Chairman’s Turn Again
by James Fallows
You want to hear more about the biggest infrastructure project being considered anywhere in the country? You’ve come to the right place.
(Read it here.)
California High-Speed Rail No. 8: More Questions and Concerns
California High-Speed Rail No. 8: More Questions and Concerns
by James Fallows
“Bad, bad, bad,” and other critiques (Read it here.)
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