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High Speed Rail Transit: Developing The Case For Alternative Transportation Schemes In The Context Of Innovative And Sustainable Global Transportation Law And Policy , Kamaal Zaidi
Kamaal Zaidi
This paper examines high-speed rail transit in the context of global transportation law and policy. Given increasing traffic congestion and rising pollution from existing forms of transportation, the author argues that high-speed rail transit is gaining popularity, and is quickly becoming a part of the transportation sector in several nations. The rise of this form of alternative has much to do with a strong commitment from legislators, and from growing partnerships between public and private entities. This commitment comes in the form of funding mechanisms, technological research and development, and application of environmental measures designed to reduce the impact of …