California High Speed Rail

Many people this past November were excited about the two main candidates for president, there was a big following of Proposition 8. Heck, the chickens even got some love in that election. While everyone was following those stories I was compelled by another, Proposition 1A. This prop dealt with the proposed California High Speed Railing System. Well, if you haven't heard, that proposition passed by a small margin. So by 2030, California's High Speed Rail System will be fully functional!


2030?? Yes, supposedly that's when it should be completed. However, supposedly by 2020, "Fly California" as it looks to be named, should be in the early stages of it being up and running and passing through some of the major cities. Trains are supposed to run at about 220mph and can get you from Fresno to Los Angeles in 1:38 for $38. From Fresno to Anaheim, 1:43. Irvine? 1:52. San Diego? 2:42. Gotta love that!!! Here's a look at the routing system.


So wait? Why did we pass something that won't take effect for several years?! Well, we've gotta start somewhere right? Plus the whole process should bring a boost in the economy with all the jobs it'll bring to the areas it is being built. Then add the increased visitors to each station it'll bring. It will definitely unify the state and be good for California. This should also boost the Central Valley's economy since Fresno will be the spine of this system. Plus for all you "green" environmentalist folk, this will reduce CO2 emissions vastly.

So the east coast has their subways, and in time we'll have our trains! I'm looking forward to riding one. Wherever I am by that time, I'm excited that other cities will only be a jump, skip, and a rail away. I hope you are as excited as I am!!! If not, start reading up on it...

http://www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov/

Well, that's all for now! FLY CALIFORNIA!