Who supports California’s high-speed train system?
Governor Schwarzenegger is a leading advocate for high-speed trains. He stated recently: “We need high-speed rail. Our rail system in America is so old we’re driving the same speed as we did 100 years ago. The same system as a hundred years ago. If we want that mass transportation system we should modernize. We should do what other countries do. All over the world we see high-speed rail- they go 200 to 300 miles-an-hour. We should do the same thing in this country, especially in this state. We should start here, show leadership and show the rest of the country how to do it. (Commonwealth Club, September 26, 2008). Many of California’s cities, local and regional governments, transportation agencies, environmental organizations, business leaders, and labor leaders agree that California’s High-Speed Train Project is critical for moving California forward. Below is a partial list of those agencies and organizations that support California’s High-Speed Train Project.* Cities and Counties Ca
