I still think it's important for state infrastructure to build a high-speed rail. People migh actually start moving to Bakersfield and Fresno if there was a reasonable way to get to civilization.

Yes, it's expensive, we know. But how long can we wait. And what are the proposed alternatives... more highways? Yeah, OK!

Anyway, having lived in the Bay Area I have no idea about the failures of the subway system but I imagine it's just doesn't connect the dots the way it should. I found this proposal and am wondering how would this cover LA.

http://la.curbed.com/goodmon_final-thumb.gif

as oppossed to:

http://subway.umka.org/maps/los-angeles.gif