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Re: [OM] OT: Fast Passenger Trains

Subject: Re: [OM] OT: Fast Passenger Trains
From: Philippe <philippe.amard@xxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 23:10:03 +0200
Le 22 avr. 2015 à 21:26, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> a écrit :

>> Haven't read it all but I'm sure it all boils down to "I don't like
> trains" ;-)
> 
> Actually, I really do like trains. But the problem is that they are not an
> economical alternative unless the infrastructure is either already there or
> can be shared. One of the reasons why your fuel taxes are so high is to pay
> for the trains.

Source?

> It's a false economy.
> 

Not for the planet ;-)


> Just looking at all the ways public transit is funded in Iowa. It's very
> underserved compared to most parts of the country, but a quick
> back-of-the-napkin calculation, combining the local property tax levy, the
> percentage of the federal and state fuel taxes and vehicle registration
> fees, I'm spending over $500 per year so somebody can get to ride the bus.
> 

Why not be mean and hop on that bus you've already paid for ;-)

> That's OK, though. "social contract" and all that. Those who can, help
> those who can't. But in regards to funding a high-speed rail system that
> costs the taxpayer (me) well over $500 per passenger, yeah, I've got a
> problem with that.
> 

I understand, you don't like trains ;-)

Amities
Philippe


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