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Title: $2B for rail projects, speed upgrades announced
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URL Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42954383/
Published: May 9, 2011
Author: AP
Post Date: 2011-05-09 11:56:26 by go65
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Views: 15904
Comments: 54
NEW YORK — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced nearly $800 million in projects improve rail service in the crowded Northeast. The announcement Monday at Penn Station is part of a $2 billion award going to rail projects in 15 states nationwide. It was money originally awarded to Florida but rescinded after the governor canceled rail plans there. The Northeast's share will be used to upgrade train speeds from 135 mph to 160 mph on critical segments. He says the money will indirectly improve service on other commuter lines by making shared electrical lines and other infrastructure more reliable. LaHood notes the Transportation Department received nearly 100 applications for federal rail money. He says it's evidence the United States is hungry for better rail service.
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#14. To: Badeye (#12)
You said that you leased it.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." Those batteries those things use have a limited life, and when when they finally get used up, you might as well just buy a new car.
Now, I know I’m not going to change the minds of any of the True Believers…those who read all of Reverend Al’s sermons, and say things like, “You know, global warming can mean warmer OR colder, wetter OR drier, cloudier OR sunnier, windier OR calmer, …”. Can I get an ‘amen’??
I travel 12 miles to work and ride a bicycle because that is too short a distance to use my WIndstar for such a purpose. Currently I have the car insurance turned off for the time being and am keeping it parked. I am almost done remanufacturing a Volkswagan Beetle I recued from a field. I bench tested a motor I re-build for it two weeks ago. My last one I had taken by the city for storage on the street when I was working in Portland and just let it go as they wanted 1800 dollars for towing and storage by the time I found out the person I had watching it had let me down. I like them because I can work myself on them, and because as a light plane pilot I have a soft spot for air cooled engines. The Windstar is great, drove it to LA a few months ago and was sold to me for a dollar to aviod the gift tax by a friend who sympathized with me for the loss of my 73 SuperBeetle. My new toy is a 1963 Standard Beetle, and I had to do a complete pan replacement on the body and remove two Mexican steel fenders with used German originals, but it was worth it. I'll sell the Ford this summer and put that one to use next winter. My joking on your prefered car is something you should take with a grain of salt and with some humor. Relax. I have a favorite car too. I even have a collection of all their ads from the 60s and 70s. Some of which are frames and on my wall.
Of course. Alas, the US government has been interested ONLY pissing it's tax dollars away on International Manifest Destiny with wars EVERYWHERE that go nowhere but creating bullet and missile factories. Meanwhile the shortsighted vision of and about American requirements has been blinded by politicians whose only interest has been their own pocketbooks and power base. Energy, transportation and infra-structure and other American interests are sorely lacking in America. Europe is a model of handling these requirements with their integrated inter-national high speed rail system that is on-time and frequent. My wife and I love it; who needs an automobile in Europe?
I'm using my Yamaha Virago time to time too. But I prefer the Cenelli Super COrsa with no MPG to it most days.
That's exactly right. Last time I was there I got by with a eurail pass and a bicycle. I took over a 1958 Flying Scot I could get a higher re-sell price for in Europe than here and sold it at a profit before returning.
41 lost money last year. Yep, hopefully the GOP-controlled house allows Amtrak to stop serving unprofitable routes.
"Thats because your basically and idiot." Yep. Somebody told me those using these pieces of shit green cars have to make up the lost tax revenue due to not using gasoline, but I've never seen any documentation of that. But the bottom line is they are far more expensive in the end than most gas only powered vehicles.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
Thats cool. Had a 68 beetle back in the late 70's, then my first VW Kombie (spelling?) Van...had the crank window slats in the back. It was perfect back then. Later in the mid 80's, traded a CJ5 for another one of those vans, did a ton of 'car camping' out of it with my wife. Honestly, I'd love to get another old style VW today. If for no other reason than no computer chips.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500 V Twin LC here. Non riders...hell, even riders, confuse it with a Harley routinely (chuckle). Cost $9,995 brand new off the show room floor in 02. In other words about $13k less than a way overpriced, and unreliable, Harley set up similiarly. I love it.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
We actually agree with that. But as it relates to new light rail lines...thats reinforcing failure. No thanks. Glad Kasich killed it here in Ohio.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
You are one of the few given his approval rating is what, 30% now? ------- "Thats because your basically and idiot." I don't pay attention to polling data on somebody thats been in office five months, given its a four year term, GO. We'll see what happens when SB5 is put on a ballot. I suspect it will go down in flames and reaffirm what Kasich is doing here. That, not light rail, is the big deal in Ohio politics these days.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
Mine is a 1993, the first year these bikes were introduced. It is also something I re-built. I like relaxing by wrenching on things with or without engines. There is a reason I have been a helicopter and a bicycle mechanic at different jobs in years past.
Unless it's a Democrat. chuckle.
"Thats because your basically and idiot." Boofer predicted that Robert Gibbs would be gone by June of 2009...based upon his first briefing...unless, of course, the FR database lies...
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." I do envy that ability. Me? I make Tim the Tool Man look competent lmao. Which is why I prefer the Jap bikes, more reliable.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
I don't pay attention to polling data on somebody thats been in office five months, given its a four year term, GO. Unless it's a Democrat. Nope, but its okay if you feel the need to pretend.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
How much money did the federal highway system lose? 100% money losing.
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
100% money losing. You just being flippant, or are you really that unaware of 'how things work'?
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
Why must Amtrack make money while the highway system is 100% socialized?
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
Actually the highway system does in fact 'pay for itself'. Amtrak simply doesn't. I take it you went to and from work using what....game trails?
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
So socialism works?
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
Amtrak simply doesn't. I bet rail would pay for itself just like the socialized highway does none once they upgraded to highspeed rail rather than be stuck with last century's infrastructure.
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
My first year in NY I got to work via....AMTRAK...
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." Not when you factor in the military spending required to keep oil supply lines open. And, for some odd reason those who bash Amtrak turn a blind eye to the fact that absent government support, air travel in the U.S. wouldn't be a viable business for anyone other than small charter airlines.
"Thats because your basically and idiot." Over the last 30 years the U.S. has spent about $30 billion subsidizing Amtrak. During that same period of time, it has spent about $1.9 trillion subsidizing air and road travel. If you look at the DOT budget, about 80% of it goes to air/road travel support.
"Thats because your basically and idiot." Airports = 100% socialized.
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
Pointing out when Badeye's predictions have been wrong is so easy, a caveman could do it. :-) Remember, unemployment was supposed to be over 10% by now.
"Thats because your basically and idiot." And MCCain would never be the GOP nominee...
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." (laughing) Oookay.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
Get back to me when you can cite the number for 'roads' specifically the interstate system, which is what we are discussing. And be sure to include the number of jobs, wages applied, then the dollar amount for what is transported via the interstate system. And included all federal taxes realized per gallon of gasoline. For the entire decade you are specifically (give me dates from and to) citing.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
Remember, unemployment was supposed to be over 10% by now. Given the results, had Owe-bama been competent, he would have replaced Gibbs. I did give him more credit, based largely in how he had tossed so many others 'under the bus'. haven't made that mistake since. And considering you two numb nuts 'predicted' Bush would be a one termer...puleese. As for the dwarf...I'm still laughing at what happened to him over the weekend.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
No one including you, has any idea what you are "talking" about Boofer. Nothing "happened" to me this past weekend.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." I never predicted Bush would be a one-termer, sorry.
"Thats because your basically and idiot." I did. Missed it by Ken Blackwell cheating...still waiting for that mandated recount. I did predict that the dems would retake the Congress in the 2006 cycle. I also predicted the beginning of the Boy Blunder Depression as December of 2007. I predicted McCain would be the 2008 nominee - that was fading Boofer's prediction that he wouldn't be, though. I predicted McCain would pick a female VP and was correct. I never imagined Palin, tho. I believed it would be Snowe or Collins though. I also predict Boofer will keep claiming that I gad a bad weekend...as if that's supposed to mean something.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..."
"I love the 45 caliber M1911, I respect the 9MM M9 Beretta but I only carry a CZ for my own personal protection". Quote courtesy of Lt Col John Dean Cooper, recognized as the Father of Modern Handgunning
I thought Dean could beat Bush, but once it became clear that Kerry was the nominee, I assumed Bush would win a 2nd term. Kerry had too much baggage from his Vietnam protests to win.
"Thats because your basically and idiot." He pulled it off. As much funny stuff went on in Ohio FL 2000.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." rotflmao. Nuff said.
Mr President, its 72 virgins, not 72 VERSIONS.
He would have like a rented mule...Kerry was the worst of the field.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." I was not aware of just how bad the flooding was; thanks for posting.
I'll keep my H3. Which, btw, is paid for.
--GW Bush
#15. To: Badeye (#12)
Whats hilarious is the hidden expense associated with the so called 'green cars'.
#16. To: Badeye (#12)
#17. To: Ferret Mike (#8)
High speed rail is a great idea that is long overdue.
#18. To: Badeye (#13)
"btw, I'm on the bike today...66 mpg, and a much lower 'carbon footprint' than those laughable green cars. Less impact on roadways as well."
#19. To: buckeroo (#17)
"My wife and I love it; who needs an automobile in Europe?"
#20. To: Badeye (#9)
43 Amtrak lines.
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#21. To: no gnu taxes (#15)
Those batteries those things use have a limited life, and when when they finally get used up, you might as well just buy a new car.
#22. To: Ferret Mike (#16)
My new toy is a 1963 Standard Beetle,
#23. To: Ferret Mike (#18)
I'm using my Yamaha Virago time to time too. But I prefer the Cenelli Super COrsa with no MPG to it most days.
#24. To: go65 (#20)
Yep, hopefully the GOP-controlled house allows Amtrak to stop serving unprofitable routes.
#25. To: Badeye (#24)
No thanks. Glad Kasich killed it here in Ohio.
http://dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2011/01/01/copy/killing-train-kills- private-projects.html?adsec=politics&sid=101
Locally, certain not to happen is construction of a $15 million facility planned for Columbus by US Railcar Co. The plant would have employed up to 200 when fully staffed, said Mike Pracht, president and chief executive officer of the Columbus-based railroad-car manufacturer.
The Cleveland developer Forest City Enterprises was planning projects that would create $180 million of taxable property. Dayton, OH anticipated around $250 million worth of downtown development around the rail station and, in Columbus, OH, the rail line “was expected to spur business development” and “provide a link between Downtown and Port Columbus.” But, as Forest City’s spokesman put it, “Clearly, it won’t happen now. It’s a governmental decision.”
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#26. To: go65 (#25)
You are one of the few given his approval rating is what, 30% now?
#27. To: Badeye (#23)
#28. To: Badeye (#26)
I don't pay attention to polling data on somebody thats been in office five months, given its a four year term, GO.
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#29. To: go65 (#28)
--GW Bush
#30. To: Ferret Mike (#27)
There is a reason I have been a helicopter and a bicycle mechanic at different jobs in years past.
#31. To: go65 (#28)
#32. To: Badeye, go65, war (#9)
#33. To: Godwinson (#32)
How much money did the federal highway system lose?
#34. To: Badeye (#33)
You just being flippant, or are you really that unaware of 'how things work'?
#35. To: Godwinson (#34)
Why must Amtrack make money while the highway system is 100% socialized?
#36. To: Badeye (#35)
Actually the highway system does in fact 'pay for itself'.
#37. To: Badeye (#35)
Actually the highway system does in fact 'pay for itself'.
#38. To: Badeye (#35)
--GW Bush
#39. To: Badeye (#35)
Actually the highway system does in fact 'pay for itself'.
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#40. To: Godwinson, badeye, war (#34)
(Edited)
Why must Amtrack make money while the highway system is 100% socialized?
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#41. To: go65, badeye, war (#40)
#42. To: war, badeye (#29)
Boofer predicted that Robert Gibbs would be gone by June of 2009...based upon his first briefing...unless, of course, the FR database lies...
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#43. To: go65 (#42)
--GW Bush
#44. To: go65 (#39)
Not when you factor in the military spending required to keep oil supply lines open.
#45. To: go65 (#40)
During that same period of time, it has spent about $1.9 trillion subsidizing air and road travel.
#46. To: go65 (#42)
Pointing out when Badeye's predictions have been wrong is so easy, a caveman could do it. :-)
#47. To: Badeye (#46)
As for the dwarf...I'm still laughing at what happened to him over the weekend.
--GW Bush
#48. To: Badeye (#46)
And considering you two numb nuts 'predicted' Bush would be a one termer...puleese.
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#49. To: go65 (#48)
--GW Bush
#50. To: All (#0)
#51. To: war (#49)
I did.
Badeye posted on 2011-04-29 10:30:22 ET
#52. To: go65 (#51)
--GW Bush
#53. To: go65 (#51)
I thought Dean could beat Bush
#54. To: go65 (#51)
I thought Dean could beat Bush
--GW Bush
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