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New Report: New Transbay Rail Crossing

Making the Case for a Key Megaregional Connection

Transportation systems are a critical component of a well-functioning economy. The ability to efficiently move both people and goods provides residents access to job opportunities and necessary services, and offers businesses a wider talent pool and larger customer base. States and regions that prioritize transportation infrastructure not only create pathways to improved economic competitiveness, strategic investments also have positive implications for equity and the environment. This report explains interconnected nature of the economy in Northern California Megaregion and examines the economic potential that a more efficient rail transit system could bring to the megaregion.