California’s high-speed rail project is a fantasy. Why are Democrats still defending it?

California’s high-speed rail project is a fantasy. Why are Democrats still defending it?

The Trump Administration just pulled back $4 billion from California’s high-speed rail project. It would be easy to say this seriously threatens the long-term viability of the project, but the project has been lacking viability all on its own. The project is billions over budget, years behind schedule, and no track has been laid. It more closely resembles a work of fantasy that very seriously might never be completed (at least before flying cars…

Fox News host takes a swipe at Merced during high-speed rail segment

Reading Time: 2 minutes A discussion on Fox News about California’s high-speed rail project included an offhand remark from a host, casually throwing shade at the “Gateway To Yosemite.” On a recent episode of The Big Money Show, the hosts discussed plans by President Donald Trump’s administration to terminate $4 billion in federal grants for the rail project. Envisioned as a rail line that would connect San Francisco to Los Angeles, construction…

Newsletter: Summit Showdown, Suburban Shifts, and High-Speed Rail Hopes - Streets.mn

Hello Streets.mn community,  Welcome to our biweekly newsletter, delivering the latest Streets.mn news and views directly to your inbox! In each issue, our editorial team will provide ongoing stories, news, updates and event information related to Streets.mn, city life and Greater Minnesota. New in Streets.mn:  Will any of us live long enough to ride the Summit Avenue Regional Trail? Photo by Dan Marshall Dan Marshall’s recent piece detailed th…