Cities absolutely need freight I'm just weary of the "move more freight by train!" takes (I haven't read your linked post so I'm not accusing you of having this view)
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Again, that's only because we've built out the road and air infrastructure so extensively, while neglecting rail.
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Really not sure how you can call a nationwide network of profitable freight rail companies--which command one of the highest mode shares in the world--"neglecting rail" Neglecting passenger rail, sure--but that's because they prioritize freight so much!
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How many highway lane-miles were built by the government in the past seventy years? How many track-miles, net, were built by the government?
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How many highway lane-miles existed 70 years ago vs how many track-miles existed 70 years ago?
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Yes, exactly!
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