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In the 1930s, California legislators of both parties came together to work to end the Depression by putting people back to work building infrastructure that provided lasting value. They weren’t cowed into submission by costs or financial concerns. They did what was necessary and what was right to solve the crisis and build a better [...]
So the latest Field Poll is out and it does not provide comforting numbers for the high speed rail project. But before we look at the numbers, we need to look at how the question is asked. Field is the gold standard of public opinion research in California, and their numbers usually turn out right. [...]
Maybe the problem isn’t the American political system at all. Maybe it’s just that HSR critics refuse to listen to what the people are telling them. In November 2008, California voters approved $10 billion in funding for our high speed rail system. In April 2010, a poll revealed 77% of respondents on the Peninsula supported [...]
Last month the California High Speed Rail Authority released a poll that showed 76% of Californians still supported the project. Sure, some of them had “concerns” about a project, but as we know, having “concerns” doesn’t mean opposition. Some wondered whether the poll’s findings held evenly across the state – particularly on the Peninsula, where [...]
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