Pathway forward for ultra-high-speed travel in the Pacific Northwest detailed in new report

OLYMPIA – A new report, the 2020 Framework for the Future, sets forth a roadmap for continued work in a post-COVID-19 future to bring ultra-high-speed ground transportation to the Pacific Northwest.

The report builds on previous studies conducted over the past three years and details next steps on governance, strategic outreach and funding and financing. It was released Dec. 8, and submitted to the executive and legislative branches of Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.

Offering travel time of less than an hour between each major city – at speeds of up to 250 mph (402 km/hour) and 20 to...