Invest in a High-Speed Rail System to connect major metropolitan and suburban communities all over the country.

The benefits of an extensive High Speed Rail System are numerous; not only could the Obama administration create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the construction and manufacture of the rails, trains, and stations needed to connect them, but a large amount of long-term careers would be generated in the maintenance, security, and running of the lines. Additionally, local businesses would receive a boost, as stations would be an ideal, high-traffic location to open up shop. Stations would be outfitted with the latest in green energy solutions, such as solar panels and wind turbines, making them sustainable as well as convenient. Such a system would be beneficial to both long and short-term travel, making everything from commuting to vacation travel hassle free and efficient.