Here's Why China Can Build High-speed Rail But California Can't

[beijingwalker]

I think thats the mentality of majority Americans these days.

Too much propaganda kills brain cells, the majority of Americans must have long been brain dead.

 

[etylo]

Too much propaganda kills brain cells, the majority of Americans must have long been brain dead.

That maybe in a way good for China, but dangerous.

 

[StraightEdge]

One of the comments in the video -

We look at China to see why we can't, but never Japan to see how we can. This is dumb.

 

[VCheng]

You clearly don't live in California

And you clearly have no idea about the economics of sustainable mass transit systems.

 

[DabbuSardar]

Hers a reason-
California gdp per cap-90k, china per cap 12k, cars are preferable over mass transportation for majority in Cali.

 

[beijingwalker]

Hers a reason-
California gdp per cap-90k, china per cap 12k, cars are preferable over mass transportation for majority in Cali.

Sky high cost of living makes US high GDP number meaningless, and China has more cars than US. Do you know any Chinese who doesn't have a car?

 

[DabbuSardar]

Sky high cost of living makes US high GDP number meaningless, and China has more cars than US. Do you know any Chinese who doesn't have a car?

 

[beijingwalker]

A random photo without time and place, like a homeless pic in US doesn't mean all Americans don't a home. Besides, the pic you chose is so stupid and shows how ignorant you know about China. Do you know mainland China uses simplified written China and only Hong kong and Taiwan use traditional Chinese?

 

[DabbuSardar]

Sky high cost of living makes US high GDP number meaningless, and China has more cars than US. Do you know any Chinese who doesn't have a car?

Sky high cost of living makes US high GDP number meaningless, and China has more cars than US. Do you know any Chinese who doesn't have a car?

A random photo without time and place, like a homeless pic in US doesn't mean all Americans don't a home. Besides, the pic you chose is so stupid and shows how ignorant you know about China. Do you know mainland China uses simplified written China and only Hong kong and Taiwan use traditional Chinese?

triggered

 

[beijingwalker]

triggered

You are just a pathetic Indian troll, you can only trigger yourself.

 

[casual]

And you clearly have no idea about the economics of sustainable mass transit systems.

Every study I've seen identified the SF to LA line perfect for mass transit systems. So if you somehow know more than experts in this field, please link to studies that claim otherwise.

https://hsr.ca.gov/2022/10/18/news-release-california-high-speed-rail-authority-releases-2022-sustainability-report/

 

[VCheng]

Every study I've seen identified the SF to LA line perfect for mass transit systems. So if you somehow know more than experts in this field, please link to studies that claim otherwise.

https://hsr.ca.gov/2022/10/18/news-release-california-high-speed-rail-authority-releases-2022-sustainability-report/

Those studies are serving a particular agenda, as highlighted below, and do nothing to suggest that such projects are economically sustainable in the long run.

"SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As California leads the way on the innovative advancement of clean, sustainable transportation, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today released its latest Sustainability Report detailing how this first-in-the-nation system serves as the backbone of the state’s ambitious climate goals.

“Sustainability is a core focus as we build the most technologically advanced, electrified and equitable transportation system to support the world’s fifth largest economy,” said Margaret Cederoth, Director of Sustainability and Planning for the Authority. “In pursuing carbon neutral objectives, the Authority has meaningful targets toward which we aim our work. Our goal is to accelerate the delivery of the system’s value for communities, be it through small business participation or the delivery of public spaces in stations designed to revitalize California’s great cities. We’re also dedicated to restorative practices, such as preserving natural resources and valuable habitat.”

Key milestones highlighted in this year’s report include:

Restoring more than 2,972 acres of habitat and protecting more than 3,190 acres of agricultural land;
Planting more than 7,100 trees;
Avoiding or sequestering 420,245 metric tons of carbon dioxide – the equivalent of removing one natural gas-fired power plant from the grid for a year;
Increasing small business participation to over 700 entities;
Generating between $12.7 and 13.7 billion in total economic activity in the state, with 56% investment in disadvantaged communities."






Ijjest ain't gonna work.

 

[casual]

Those studies are serving a particular agenda, as highlighted below, and do nothing to suggest that such projects are economically sustainable in the long run.

"SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As California leads the way on the innovative advancement of clean, sustainable transportation, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today released its latest Sustainability Report detailing how this first-in-the-nation system serves as the backbone of the state’s ambitious climate goals.

“Sustainability is a core focus as we build the most technologically advanced, electrified and equitable transportation system to support the world’s fifth largest economy,” said Margaret Cederoth, Director of Sustainability and Planning for the Authority. “In pursuing carbon neutral objectives, the Authority has meaningful targets toward which we aim our work. Our goal is to accelerate the delivery of the system’s value for communities, be it through small business participation or the delivery of public spaces in stations designed to revitalize California’s great cities. We’re also dedicated to restorative practices, such as preserving natural resources and valuable habitat.”

Key milestones highlighted in this year’s report include:

Restoring more than 2,972 acres of habitat and protecting more than 3,190 acres of agricultural land;
Planting more than 7,100 trees;
Avoiding or sequestering 420,245 metric tons of carbon dioxide – the equivalent of removing one natural gas-fired power plant from the grid for a year;
Increasing small business participation to over 700 entities;
Generating between $12.7 and 13.7 billion in total economic activity in the state, with 56% investment in disadvantaged communities."






Ijjest ain't gonna work.

I asked for a study from you with data proving it won't be economically sustainable.

 

[VCheng]

I asked for a study from you with data proving it won't be economically sustainable.

There isn't any. The one that you linked is social engineering garbage as shown by excerpt I posted from your link, which was pointless given this claim YOU made first:

(Please do try to read links that you post for their content. It helps the discussion.)

Every study I've seen identified the SF to LA line perfect for mass transit systems.

Perfect? It is not economically sustainable, hence clearly NOT perfect.

 

[casual]

There isn't any. The one that you linked is social engineering garbage as shown by excerpt I posted from your link, which was pointless given this claim YOU made first:

(Please do try to read links that you post for their content. It helps the discussion.)



Perfect? It is not economically sustainable, hence clearly NOT perfect.

And you clearly have no idea about the economics of sustainable mass transit systems.

no dude, YOU were the one who first made the claim that it wasn't economically sustainable. So the burden of proof is on you.