ARLINGTON, Texas — A University of Texas at Arlington study concluded that one of the cheapest and most effective ways to build high-speed rail in Texas could be to place the tracks right on top of highway right-of-way, the Star-Telegram reported.
The key to the finding is that highway land is already owned by the state, eliminating the need for whoever builds high-speed rail to spend potentially billions of dollars buying or leasing private property — and possibly having to seize some of it through eminent domain. For the full story, click here.
Study supports HSR track on Texas highways
One of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to build high-speed rail in the state, the University of Texas at Arlington found. Highway land is already owned by the state, eliminating the need to spend potentially billions of dollars buying or leasing private property.
November 27, 2013
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