So, for those of you that are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the continuing saga of transportation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, there's this:
President Barack Obama today announced an ambitious plan to develop a network of high-speed passenger trains connecting American cities, comparing the program to former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's push to develop the interstate highway system.Am I the only one that sees Governor Edward G. Rendell and President Barack H. Obama pull up next to each other at a stop light, make eye contact, and rev their respective engines?
Ten corridors, including one from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg and Philadelphia, were designated as eligible for some of the $13 billion in federal spending authorized in the economic stimulus legislation or proposed by Mr. Obama for high-speed rail development.
Frankly, my money is on Fast Eddie, especially on those S-curves outside of Breezewood.**
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* Sorry, we lied about the planes.
** Unless it's going towards Harrisburg. No one intentionally speeds towards Harrisburg. Ever.
1 comment:
That's great if I'm going to Philadlephia!
Of course, if my destination is more than 1/2 a mile away from the train station, it would still be much more convenient for me to drive.
Screw you high-speed Greyhound train!
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