San Diego Pitches Benefits of High Speed Rail

The California High-Speed Rail Authority heard about the benefits expected by local San Diego Couny officials if Proposition 1A, the plan to build a high-speed train system in California, passes in November.

"The presence of the California High-Speed Rail Authority here in San Diego marks the start of an era -- an era of improved mobility throughout the state and an era that ensures San Diego has a place at the table when it comes time to disperse Proposition 1A funds to build the high-speed rail system," said Gary Gallegos, executive director of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).