A City paper LTE writer adds their voice to the chorus of people who think high-speed rail would be great for upstate:

From my friend Jim: Why not have a rapid-rail service between Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse? Think of what a powerhouse these three sister cities would offer job and entertainment wise. Think how great it would be to hop on a fast train to Buffalo and be there in 45 minutes to see a concert, go shopping, or go to your job, and to have people from our sister cities coming to Rochester to do the same.

Keep the prices reasonable, and our fam would be using it many times/year for visiting the in-laws in Buffalo, or doctors’ appointments in Syracuse.  How about lowering the barriers to NYCers wanting to experience the Finger Lakes over a weekend?  You hop on, ride up, rent a car locally and drive it around.  Trade gas & stress for a  smooth, fast ride to your destination.

Link it up with a decent RGRTA bus service to get around Rochester, for extra credit.

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