Originally Posted by
dksix
I'm not against alternative transportation systems and high speed rail systems are really cool but I don't think the open spaces of the south west is the place to start. Where would be the possible expansion of the system? If it's private money building it, fine or even if it's state government funding it, fine but if it's federal money funding a project like this I'd like for servicing 2 cites to be just the start. A system like this servicing major east coast cities would be a better idea, IMO.
I completely agree with the usefulness of a football stadium.
I don't know Texas, so I won't argue that it is the smartest way to spend money. Just pointing out there are a lot dumber things to spend money on.
Though with a state that big, you'd think ALL the rail lines would be high speed. Maybe it is just a marketing problem. Re-brand it as BIG rail, and you might have a winner.