The Obama administration just distributed $8 billion nationwide for high speed rail.
We've got to keep up the momentum for more and better public transportation and high speed rail across the United States.
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Having high-speed rail connecting all the major cities throughout the country would help our economy by providing thousands of sustainable jobs, reduce carbon emissions that cause global warming, clear up highway congestion, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and improve our quality of life.
It's going to take a long-term commitment from our local and national leaders to plan and fund a national rail system. As we rebuild our transportation system, let's make sure we do it right.
It's Time For More Public Transportation
Colorado is well on its way to making this vision a reality. On March 26th, Colorado could take a critical step forward in building High-Speed Rail. In addition, local transit projects like FasTracks, the proposed nine-line, light-rail system in Denver will be seeking funding to complete its project.
This semester we will be working to promote these important projects and make sure they get completed. We’ll be taking an Alternative Spring Break Tour of the state to build support for public transportation. In addition, we’ll be building support by gathering video testimonials and engaging the media.
