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Ryan says:

November 26, 2013 at 5:23 pm

Considering the cost of the Bay Bridge, I can only imagine how much this will cost. Recall that original estimates put the Bay Bridge cost at $1.7 billion and in the end it was what, $6.4 billion? I think the estimate of this POS was around $34 billion so I think it’s safe to say if it ever gets completed, it would run well over $100 billion.
Drew the Infidel says:

November 26, 2013 at 7:28 pm

The judge states there is “no evidence in the record” to demonstrate how this project will be financed. Is there anything in the record to even demonstrate the need for this rail line in the first place? Were there feasibility studies or environmental impact statements and, if so, at what cost?
Carlos says:

November 26, 2013 at 8:02 pm

Interesting that they want to start the project in the flatlands, in country where the sane voices are moot.

Wait until it’s about 2/3 done, and then they start interrupting the lives of the Los Angelinos! (Not to mention all the commercial rigs that will have to go around the entire mess just to get into and out of L.A. Higher prices! Yea!) Can’t wait for THAT bloodbath!
Phineas says:

November 26, 2013 at 8:12 pm

Drew: The “need” was determined by California voters, in one of their dumber votes in recent memory.

Carlos: I think one reason they chose that flat stretch is that the engineering is relatively easier there — low-hanging fruit. Imagine what the cost will be to get that thing through the Tehachapis. And “high speed” on that route? I laugh.
Carlos says:

November 27, 2013 at 7:48 am

Phineas: California is the only state with a government as bad as the federal one, competence-wise. It will all depend upon how the government defines “high speed,” and when it runs days, even months behind they’ll simply tell us turnips we didn’t understand to begin with.

Their definition of “high speed” will eventually remind everyone of Tim Conway’s shuffling old man… And just think: all that for a lousy, measly $68 billion dollars (plus untold cost overruns)!

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