High-Speed Rail Would Take Taxpayers for a Ride

State and Local Government |
By Josh Smith | Read Time 1 minute

There’s an unfortunate discussion going on among Midwestern governors and the federal government about a possible high-speed rail line linking major Midwestern cities. The Show-Me Institute has covered the problems with light rail in the past, but surely some of the arguments carry over: This project will likely cost more than projected, and the benefits are almost certainly overstated.

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About the Author

Josh Smith Josh Smith began working as a research assistant at the Show-Me Institute in October 2008. In 2010, he received a bachelor of science degree in economics from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Born and raised in Saint Louis County, Josh attained his associate's degree in mathematics from St. Louis Community College. First introduced to free-market economics circa 2002, Josh considers widespread economic freedom to be one of the most important goals for sound public policy. Josh now lives in South Saint Louis City.

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