Imagine a high-speed rail service that whisked us from Birmingham and dropped us off in downtown Atlanta near stadiums and arenas and/or the airport in about 90 minutes.
If we had this capability at our doorstep, it would bring growth to the Birmingham area and eventually connect us to places like Charlotte, New Orleans and Dallas at speeds much faster than a car or shuttle bus.
I’ve lived in metro Birmingham for more than 40 years. Like many here, I make frequent trips to Atlanta, where I have family. Others go to catch flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, shop or attend Hawks, Braves and Falcons games…