http://www.stevevance.net/planning/2010/01/rep-mica-of-florida-is-confused-about-how-best-to-support-high-speed-rail/ Urban planning, cities, and transportation (especially bicycling) Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:51:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.stevevance.net/planning/2010/01/rep-mica-of-florida-is-confused-about-how-best-to-support-high-speed-rail/comment-page-1/#comment-4703 Steven Vance Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:21:52 +0000 http://www.stevevance.net/planning/?p=617#comment-4703 I understand your concerns about security and train operation. Acela is the nation's only semi-high-speed train, reaching speeds of 150 MPH (but only sustains this speed for a few minutes). It has never derailed nor has it been the center of a terrorism threat (at least one that was made public). We'll have to secure grade level crossings (where most derailments occur) and have good intelligence to prevent terrorist attacks. I understand your concerns about security and train operation. Acela is the nation's only semi-high-speed train, reaching speeds of 150 MPH (but only sustains this speed for a few minutes). It has never derailed nor has it been the center of a terrorism threat (at least one that was made public). We'll have to secure grade level crossings (where most derailments occur) and have good intelligence to prevent terrorist attacks.

]]> http://www.stevevance.net/planning/2010/01/rep-mica-of-florida-is-confused-about-how-best-to-support-high-speed-rail/comment-page-1/#comment-4702 Lansing Auto Repair Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:42:38 +0000 http://www.stevevance.net/planning/?p=617#comment-4702 I am all for high speed rail ways. I live in the Midwest and I know many individuals who rather take a fast moving train over a fast moving plane. More room, easier with children, less expensive and easier to board. However the risk of terrorist plots and train derailment is also a concern for many. I am all for high speed rail ways. I live in the Midwest and I know many individuals who rather take a fast moving train over a fast moving plane. More room, easier with children, less expensive and easier to board. However the risk of terrorist plots and train derailment is also a concern for many.

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