Buoyed by the arrival of a more transit-friendly administration in Washington, high-speed rail proponents aim to take advantage of the current emphasis on infrastructure and garner more federal support for deployment of these systems across the country.
Speaking at an online discussion organized by the United for Infrastructure advocacy group, American Public Transportation Association President and CEO Paul Skoutelas called the current intense focus on infrastructure “a once-in-a generation opportunity” to establish long-term support for all modes of public transit, including intercity high-speed rail.