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Nov 16, 2009 11:03 pm |
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re: re: re: re: re: re: re: whatever happened to the Snow Motor ... ? |
Ken Hilving
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Sounds like a possible venture for the specific LA to San Francisco market. It will be interesting to see if a business case for it can be built to compete with the high speed rail proposal.
The business case for monorail over traditional rail, and elevated over ground level, exists. Maglev is a variation on rail that offers quieter operation and higher speeds, and the business case for elevated maglev monorail also exists. The key drawbacks are the reluctance of populations to return to mass transit, the reluctance of political leaders to innovate, and the lack of monorail only contractors in the bid proposals. When the contractor can offer either, he chooses the one most acceptable to the decision makers rather than on the merits of the solution.Private Reply to Ken Hilving (new win) |
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