title: High-speed rail-coming to America?
abstract: The United States lags many parts of the world when it comes to high-speed rail. But investing in high-speed rail could help us through current problems. Funds- $8 billion-in the economic stimulus package passed by Congress are designated for high-speed rail. Other funds in the pipeline total approximately $15.5 billion. High-speed rail can relieve congestion, free up national airspace, provide reliable transportation and positive economic development, create jobs, and is more energy efficient than other modes of travel.
authors.affiliation: Rail Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, USA.
authors.forename: David Ossian
authors.initials: DO
authors.lastname: Cameron
mesh_terms: D003246:Conservation of Energy Resources / Q000379:methods*; D004651:Employment; D004782:Environmental Health; D005380:Financing, Government; D006801:Humans; D007750:Labor Unions / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011057:Politics; D011890:Railroads; D014481:United States