To the editor: The high-speed rail’s value overruns and delays could be traced again to the preliminary planning phases (“Why California won’t give up the dream of high-speed rail,” June 16). As an alternative of carving up land by the middle of California, the state ought to have used the present shoreline rail. This could have eradicated the necessity for eminent area and all the prices related to these acquisitions. The following huge failure was the “go it alone” perspective, not following the advice of consultants from international locations which have a high-speed prepare line. The truth that we did not observe the leads of pleasant international locations equivalent to Japan or France was one other expensive mistake that ate up time.
It’s a very unhappy proven fact that we name ourselves leaders on this planet however up to now, there isn’t a high-speed rail on this nation. Additionally it is unhappy that in any case this time, it appears like we gained’t have one for various years.
Robert Bachmann, Los Angeles
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To the editor: In an episode of “The Simpsons,” a showman manages to promote Springfield an pointless monorail that almost bankrupts the city. I’m positive I’m not the one one seeing a parallel.
The aim of this high-speed rail actually is a thriller after we have already got airplanes. Is it for weekend escapes connecting Los Angeles or San Diego to San Francisco, saving a few hours at most? With a funds that may very well be used to construct housing for the homeless, along with colleges and hospitals? I hope this fantasy dies together with its ridiculous funds, and that this useless governor finds one thing a bit extra wise to do with the cash.
Michele Castagnetti, Los Angeles
