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Who is proposing this? Robert Finley at The Finley group
What is this high speed rail connecting? Major metro areas from Dallas to Atlanta, a total of 816 miles
Is there a name for this project? Interstate-20 High Speed Rail Express or Interstate 20 eXpress
Is the project public or private? Both, a public-private partnership
How serious is this project? Finley said he already has verbal commitments from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia.
Why does Texas A&M Student Senate oppose eminent domain? The proposed high speed rail that would traverse rural Texas triggered the vote
What did the elected officials, who were present, say about eminent domain? “Their resounding message was that voting in favor the Eminent Domain Opposition Act is akin to advocating for the protection of property owners.”
Which State Representatives and State Senators participated in Texas A&M Student Senate eminent domain debate?
In which house district is this occuring? HD-2 (Flynn)
What are activists saying about eminent domain and toll roads?
Resident of Waller county at a meeting about the use of eminent domain for proposed high speed rail:
The written response from high speed rail:
Who is proposing a shift in state transportation funding? Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
What is the impetus for his transportation funding proposal? Mayor Turner asserts that widening highways adds to more congestion. “These types of projects are not creating the kind of vibrant, economically strong cities that we all desire”
Under Mayor Turner’s transportation funding proposal, what should be the focus of transportation funding? Shift from automobiles and toward alternatives
What…
What cities are imposing $8/hour meter rates? Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Seattle
Is there a trendy name for $8/hour meters? Oui, Oui, it’s called so-called demand-price parking.
How does it work? Parking meters on busy streets that are close to shops and restaurants get a higher price per hour. Lower parking rates are availableon less busy streets a few blocks away.
What are the goals? Is it revenue? The stated goals are:
In response to a proposal from google, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the driver of a self driving car is the car’s computer.
The machines are taking over the world. 3 Keys from the federal regulators that will matter in Texas:
Members of the Senate Select Committee to study ports are:
Here’s what the committee is to study:
California high speed rail authority Chairman Dan Richard said in testimony to an Assembly transportation committee:
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