High-Speed Rail Projects in the United States: Identifying the Elements for Success

For almost half a century, high-speed ground transportation (HSGT) has held the promise of fast, convenient, and environmentally sound travel for distances between 40 and 600 miles. While a number of HSGT systems have been developed and deployed in Asia and Europe, none has come close to being implemented in the United States. Yet this is not for lack of trying. There have been several efforts around the country, most of which have failed, some of which are still in the early stages, and a few of which might come to pass. The goal of this study was to identify lessons learned for successfully developing and implementing high-speed rail (HSR) in the United States. Through a broad literature review, interviews, and three specific case studies—Florida, California, and the Pacific Northwest—this study articulates those lessons and presents themes for future consideration.

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Corporate Authors:
San Jose State University

Mineta Transportation Institute, 210 North 4th Street
San Jose, CA United States 95192-0219

California Department of Transportation

1120 N Street
Sacramento, CA United States 95814

Research and Special Programs Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590
Authors:
- de Cerreno, Allison L C
- Evans, Daniel M
- Permut, Howard
Publication Date: 2005-8

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Web
Edition: Final Report
Features: Bibliography; Figures; Tables;
Pagination: 118p

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Case studies; Future; High speed rail; Interviewing; Lessons learned; Literature reviews; Railroads
Geographic Terms: California; Florida; Pacific Northwest; United States
Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01004492
Record Type: Publication
Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/CA/OR-2005/06, MTI 05-01
Contract Numbers: 65W136
Files: UTC, TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
Created Date: Sep 27 2005 2:13PM