The hurdles are entirely political. A country (and region) this wealthy can easily afford first-rate infrastructure -- particularly since corridor travel will double over the next 30 years, and surely not all of those trips will take to I-95 -- but somehow it doesn't seem to be a political priority.
Originally Posted by
fairviewroad
Would be interesting to see what the social impact of travel times like this would be.
It's not just Philadelphia -- but also Baltimore, Hartford, and countless other places in between. Personally, I think that the states and not the feds should take the lead on fundraising and capital planning, particularly since states like Maryland and Connecticut will gain immensely from the improved connectivity. Of course, all of us along the NEC and around the country will benefit from more efficient travel, but somehow this Congress doesn't seem to understand that (or much else at all).