Op-Ed

Brown: High-speed rail could serve Northwest
Brown: High-speed rail could serve Northwest

Brown: High-speed rail could serve Northwest

“High-speed rail would be a big step forward for the Northwest, if we could overcome the difficulties. Give it some thought the next time you’re stuck at Sea-Tac…”

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768 768 The Columbian
A bullet train to B.C.? Here’s why it’s worth considering

A bullet train to B.C.? Here’s why it’s worth considering

“Imagine zipping from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C., in under an hour. No flight is necessary — your ride is a 250-mph train. In 2023 America, that vision sounds far-fetched or, at best, far off. Yet in the face of relentless growth…”

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768 512 Seattle Times
One hour between Seattle and Portland? It’s possible

One hour between Seattle and Portland? It’s possible

“The Pacific Northwest continues to grow rapidly — we’ve seen the impact on our roads and climate as people travel to school, commute to work and visit family…our growing pains will only worsen if we fail to act…”

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768 524 Seattle Times
The Pacific Northwest, strong and free: On the inevitable rise of Cascadia

The Pacific Northwest, strong and free: On the inevitable rise of Cascadia

“B.C., Washington state and Oregon share more than just beautiful landscapes and progressive politics: They face environmental and economic challenges that will tie them closer together…”

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1200 800 The Globe and Mail
High-speed rail is a win-win for America

High-speed rail is a win-win for America

“As three former secretaries of transportation, we believe that high-speed rail is the single most effective way to move America’s transportation system into the 21st century. A robust network of high-speed rail corridors…”

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879 585 Chicago Tribune
Report Lays Out Framework for a Cascadia High-Speed Rail Authority

Report Lays Out Framework for a Cascadia High-Speed Rail Authority

“Governor Jay Inslee: ‘Imagine fast, frequent and reliable travel with the potential for zero emissions and the opportunity to better compete in a global economy. It could transform the Pacific Northwest.’”

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1183 838 The Urbanist