SCORT ConferenceOklahoma City
September 21,2009
James Stem
The biggest concentration of lights (from top to bottom) are the cities of Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington.
MiamiHouston
Dallas
Chicago
Still daylight in California.
Puerto Rico
National Energy Policy?
Career Employees
• High level of professionalism
• Required expertise
• An Integral part of the community
• Good Jobs for economic development
High Speed Rail System in ChinaCRH-2 by Kawasaki
High Speed Rail in JapanHigh Speed Rail in JapanNew Train set N700 SeriesNew Train set N700 Series
S. 1036 – The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act
of 2009
Passenger Rail = Political Football
How Do We Get There?
• Incremental Implementation– Improve existing system– Target high growth potential– Create a Show Piece as reference– Attract equipment manufacturers and
expertise– Shared Rights of Way experience– Partnerships
Intermediate and High Speed Rail Corridor Designations
Intermediate Speed Rail
High Speed Rail
Questions??
