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[quote user="henry6"] I find greyhound's knowledge of what is happening in transportation lacking a lot of what really is happening . Phillips is not the only one saying there is a crisis. Many transportation planners are saying it.  But there does seem to be a geographical difference in opinions concerning transportation.  Those east of California and west of the Appalachians don't seem to feel the pinch of available space, the congestion in all forms of transportation, nor the pollution of the air as those on the extreme coasts find.  East coast highway traffic and air quality has gotten to the point where planners say you can't build anymore.  Meanwhile those operating harbor terminals are looking at what they can do for the future of there import/export traffic.  There are many inside the transportation business and government agencies who have said far more than what Phillips has commented on.  It is no longer a liberal/conservative, free enterpriise/socialistic problem but one that has to be dealt with head on by all concerned.  Burrying one's head in the sand will not make the right things happen for our transportation system's future.And on another note, Phillips has time and time again noted the differences in the European transportation system.  Railroads are very passenger oriented and highways are more freight oriented.  Both are government supported.  He does not necessarily condone the system, but notes why thier rails system is a better passenger system than freight system.  For us, in the U.S., he warns us to think things out, plan carefully and effectively.  We're not just talking Amtrak here, nor just railroads, but the need for a well planned, stratigic, viable transportation system to move people and freight utilizing all modes in a safe, effecient, economical, and environmentally adequate system.  And it has to be done with a consortium and private and public monies, politics be damned! [/quote]If the solution uses public money, then we should all get a vote on it.  So how can you take politics out of that equation?
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