It’s Time to Derail California’s High-Speed Rail Boondoggle

Originally published by the Orange County Register

President Trump’s recent decision to terminate $4 billion in unspent federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project is more than a policy shift, it’s a long-overdue act of accountability for taxpayers. For years, this project has been a case study in government mismanagement, with billions spent, no track laid, and no end in sight.

The high-speed rail project began with big promises and public support. In 2008, California voters narrowly approved Proposition 1A, authorizing $9.95 billion in bonds to fund a clean, efficient rail line from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with an estimated total cost of just $33 billion and a target completion date of 2020. Taxpayers were told the project would be fast, on time, and self-sustaining.

Instead, it has become a slow-moving disaster.

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