California Nevada Super Speed Ground Transportation Commission Stapled

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California-Nevada Super Speed Ground Transportation Commission

Issues Book

Prepared by Joseph Vranich

Soft cover

Stapled

62 pages

Contents

I.Introduction 1

Definition of Terms2

Myths About High-Speed/Super-Speed Trains3

II. Facts About the California-Nevada Super Speed

Ground Transportation Commission5

Background and Studies6

Commission Membership7

California Statute8

Nevada Statute12

Articles of Incorporation15

III. The Need for Super Speed Ground Transportation17

Experience Overseas18

Japan's Bullet Train18

French TGV19

German Transrapid Maglev21

Safety Considerations23

Amtrak Issues24

Highway Issues26

Airport/Aviation Issues28

Statements Supporting Super Speed Trains31

IV. Southern California - Las Vegas Proposal35

Ridership Potential36

Benefits to Region38

Technology Under Consideration40

Environmental Assessment41

EPA Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking42

Environmental Benefits of Super Speed System45

Financial Considerations47

U.S. Government49

V. Conclusion50

Essay: Believing in the Trains of Tomorrow51

VI. Footnotes 58

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