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jp_jellyroll t1_izxktj1 wrote

>It sounded like we are at the point where we either come up with new solutions or we may begin to become economically stagnant

Certainly but I don't think the right solution is to spend billions on a new high-speed rail.

First thing, we can't even agree on spending money to fix & maintain the MBTA. How are we supposed to build a new high-speed rail and fix the MBTA and maintain both of them when we can't even handle what's on our plate right now?

Second thing, we still have a ton of opportunity to add more housing and better public transportation closer to Boston in a smart, impactful way. We're nowhere near the point where we need to start tapping into the Springfield / Hartford area workforce.

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NoMoLerking t1_izzsxwx wrote

It seems crazy to spend billions on a high speed train when it can routinely take an hour to get from Newton Center to South Station (8 miles) but whatever.

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JohnnyGoldwink OP t1_izxn4a2 wrote

>First thing, we can't even agree on spending money to fix & maintain the MBTA. How are we supposed to build a new high-speed rail and fix the MBTA and maintain both of them when we can't even handle what's on our plate right now?

This is such a good point. I’m surprised no-one called in and brought this up.

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NoMoLerking t1_izztbo3 wrote

I’m a middle aged upper middle class white guy with glasses. I love NPR. I love it. But they screen the hell out of calls to fit an editorial narrative.

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