Maybe I'm wrong...shit.
In his article "Trains are for Tourists" Randal O'Toole argues against a federal initiative to create a high speed train network in the United States. His argument is compelling. Bummer.
Ever since my time in Europe, I have been in love with the concept of a cheap and efficient train system in the United States. Train travel is just more pleasant than driving or flying. The problem is a $100 for a ride to from Wilmington, Delaware to NYC is far too expensive. Why can't I ride the rails from my hometown to Chicago without paying more than an airline ticket that would cost less?
So, when I heard that some federal money would be spent to increase rail travel I was excited. I imagined myself visiting friends across the country using safe, convenient and relatively inexpensive trains. Indeed, I've often dreamt of selling my car and moving to a city with great public transport. Reading my newspaper and sipping coffee on my way to work always sounded so appealing.
I should probably just move.
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