High Speed Ground Transportation


Book Description

This is the statement of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division, General Accounting Office, before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, on the issues surrounding the development of high-speed ground transportation (HSGT) in the United States. The testimony focuses on the allocation of federal resources in a manner that best facilitates HSGT development.




High-speed Ground Transportation


Book Description

Discusses the development of high-speed rail transportation systems in the United States.




High-Speed Ground Transportation


Book Description

Reviews issues relating to the development of high-speed ground transportation in the U.S. Includes: a description of High-Speed Ground Transportation technologies, an analysis of issues related to High-Speed Ground Transportation financing, & an assessment of High-Speed Ground Transportation's social advantages, such as congestion relief & potential environmental advantages. Also discusses German, French, & Swedish systems. Charts, graphs & photos.










High-speed Ground Transportation


Book Description

Committee Serial No. 89-22. Considers S. 1588, to authorize Commerce Dept to undertake research and development in high-speed ground transportation.