Back in 2008 California voters approved, by a narrow margin, to
build the first high-speed train network in the United States.
Last week, the plans moved ahead on the high speed rail when the
California State Senate approved a critical funding bill. The
“bullet” train is supposed to address growing transportation
needs as well as create more jobs in California, where
unemployment is currently 10.8%. However, these ideal outcomes
come at an enormous price. The planning and building of the
high-speed train network is estimated to cost nearly $68
billion. The state legislature has yet to approve the $2.7
billion from the voter approved bond money. Once approved, if it
is approved, the federal government can then contribute the
promised $3.3 billion funding, and building can begin. Here are
ten reasons why the California High Speed Rail Authority
believes the “bullet train” will prove to benefit majorly the
state of California: 1. First and foremost, the high-speed rail
will create more jobs. As many as 100,000 c