Forum discusses the state of rail transportation in California and the nation, in light of the recent announcement by President Bush to eliminate Amtrak subsidies.
Rail Industry and Amtrak Subsidy Cuts
Forum discusses the state of rail transportation in California and the nation, in light of the recent announcement by President Bush to eliminate Amtrak subsidies.
Guests:
Jeff Shane, Undersecretary of Transportation, the number two official on transportation in the country
Ron Diridon, executive director of the Mineta Transportation Institute
Arthur Lloyd, a director of Sam Trans, a director of Caltrain, a director of California Operation Lifesaver, a director of the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, former director of Public and Government Affairs for Amtrak's Western Region
Robert Poole, director of Transportation Studies at the Reason Foundation