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hsr climate solution

Major Solution to Climate Change with Zero-Carbon Transportation

hsr decarbonizes transportation

#1 climate solution
High speed rail is the single largest climate solution that can decarbonize the majority of our transportation network quickly. This includes replacing most domestic flights, up to half the car trips, and replacing the ecommerce shipment system currently using energy-intensive, cross-country trucks and airplanes. No other solution comes close in solving climate change.
oil-free transport
HSR is electrically powered and can run 100% on clean, safe renewable energy. One high speed train powered by the wind can carry more passengers than 9 oil-burning, carbon-spewing airplanes! America consumes 20 million barrels of oil every day, most of it for transportation - so switching to oil-free high speed rail is a huge climate and energy security solution all in one.
scales up fast
HSR can decarbonize our transportation system corridor-by-corridor as fast as new rail lines can be built. By making this a national priority, HSR can be built nearly as fast as China. Their new 22,000 mile national HSR network was built in 14 years! With great leadership and the mobilization of American industry, the US can quickly build this major climate solution.

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  • HSR stimulus plan

    USHSR's 5-point national HSR stimulus plan including new world-class HSR projects in 23 states.
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    sustainable mobility

    UIC global report on fast track to sustainable mobility with high speed rail systems.
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  • american hsr act

    New bill sponsored by Congressman Seth Moulton to invest $205 Billion in high speed rail in multiple corridors.
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    hsr corridors act

    New bill sponsored by Congressman Jim Costa to invest $32 Billion in HSR projects, including California HSR.
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  • hsr white paper

    Comprehensive HSR White Paper from Congressman Seth Moulton outlines HSR Policy for America.
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    energy security

    High speed rail delivers oil-free transportation that frees us from the grip of petro-dictators.
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  • Green new deal

    Comprehensive proposal to rebuild a clean, green future that works for all including funding national HSR.
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    gnd for transport

    Recommendations for new federal transportation policy with greater emphasis on rail, bicycles, & walking.
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  • equity

    HSR creates equity in housing, transportation, and opportunities across vast regions for everyone.
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    quality of life

    HSR shaves hours off travel times, and opens access to a new world of activities and opportunities.
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  • complete system

    High speed rail is the central component of a complete transport system - essential for large-scale mobility.
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    infrastructure bank

    Proposal to launch a public infrastructure bank to fund major projects including national high speed rail.
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  • donate today

    Help bring world-class high speed rail to America so everyone can ride the future!
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    join ushsr

    Join the transportation revolution sweeping across America bringing the nation into the 21st century.
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