Studying the Impact of Proposition 1A
IndyPublished: 21 Oct, 2008
1 min read
The following are non-partisan economic research and studies in PDF form that discuss the direct economic impact that Proposition 1A would have on various regions of California:
High Speed Train System: Inland Empire Impact
The Economic Impact of High Speed Trains for Orange County
Unlocking the Gridlock in Los Angeles County’s Transportation System: The Local Economic Benefits of High-Speed Rail
California High-Speed Rail Economic Benefits and Impacts in the San Francisco Bay Area
San Diego Regional Economic Impact Study of the California High Speed Train Project
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