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High-Speed Rail And Equine Issues, Peter J. Haas, Allie Scrivener
High-Speed Rail And Equine Issues, Peter J. Haas, Allie Scrivener
Mineta Transportation Institute
Community concerns have been raised about the possible negative impacts of high-speed rail (HSR) service on equestrian areas. Although much is known about the impact of aircraft noise on wild and domestic animals, relatively little information is available on the potential impact of HSR service on equine populations. This study will explore possible conflicts between HSR construction and operations in areas used for equestrian ranching, recreation, and related activities, and identify geographic areas where such conflicts could occur.
Promoting Intermodal Connectivity At California’S High-Speed Rail Stations, Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, Deike Peters, Wenbin Wei
Promoting Intermodal Connectivity At California’S High-Speed Rail Stations, Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, Deike Peters, Wenbin Wei
Mineta Transportation Institute
High-speed rail (HSR) has emerged as one of the most revolutionary and transformative transportation technologies, having a profound impact on urban-regional accessibility and inter-city travel across Europe, Japan, and more recently China and other Asian countries. One of HSR’s biggest advantages over air travel is that it offers passengers a one-seat ride into the center of major cities, eliminating time-consuming airport transfers and wait times, and providing ample opportunities for intermodal transfers at these locales. Thus, HSR passengers are typically able to arrive at stations that are only a short walk away from central business districts and major tourist attractions, …