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high speed rail PROJECT LAUNCH GUIDE

Roadmap for Advocates to Initiate New High Speed Rail Projects

nEW REPORT

USHSR has unveiled a roadmap with real-world guidance on how to launch a new high-speed rail project. This first-of-its-kind action plan is intended to equip advocates with practical tips, realistic expectations and strategic support as they work to launch new high-speed train projects in their regions. There are many regions in the United States that would benefit greatly from the advent of high-speed rail (HSR). High-speed trains can curb paralyzing highway congestion, reduce the need for short-haul flights, and lower planet-warming greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution from cars and airplanes. HSR can connect cities and communities in new ways, spur economic development, improve access to affordable housing and job markets, and offer the public a more comfortable, faster and safer way to travel. But actually implementing an HSR project is its own journey, one that can involve regulatory hurdles, funding challenges, shifting political priorities, economic downturns, and litigation related to land acquisition and property rights. HSR projects are complex, multi-year undertakings, more zigzag than straight line. In many cases, zigzag can mean schedule delays and cost increases. Like allcampaigns, early awareness and anticipation of the challenges and risks that can drive a project sideways are essential. READ THE REPORT

  • benefits of hsr

    Silver bullet transportation solution delivering fast new mobilty, millions of jobs, and the #1 climate solution.
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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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  • millions of jobs

    Creating millions of good paying jobs, and a whole new rail, construction, and development industry.
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    awesome trains

    Futuristic trains deliver the most relaxing and comfortable transportation experience possible.
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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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    energy security

    High speed rail delivers oil-free transportation that frees us from the grip of petro-dictators.
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hsr is america's transportation solution

#1 climate solution
High speed rail is the single largest climate solution that can decarbonize most 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 to all this for solving climate change.
smart, efficient, modern
HSR is the most advanced transport mode on the planet! Trains are comfortable and fast, while also being clean, green and efficient - powered by electricity from renewables. You can't get much greener than that! On board you have all the luxuries with room to relax, USB and power plugs, movies, good food, and no need to put away your tray table or electronic devices.
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 airplanes! America currently uses 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.
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