As someone who has driven on the Wildcat Road and been up to Bear River Ridge Road, I can tell you that I was amazed that they were even imagining getting massive wind turbines up there.
I also think that an East-West Train is not practical. We already have a Railroad Line From Eureka to Oakland and beyond that only needs extensive repairs. It was only functioning for over 75 Years. In those days they had better technology and engineers that knew how to get the job done and not just how to charge. The big problem is that the US abandoned the best train system in the world to sell more gas and cars and pave over the country for trillions of dollars. As someone who rode on top of the freight train both for transportation South and just the ride; I can tell you that besides freight, a lot of people would take the train through the Wine Country and the Incredible Eel River Canyon both headed North and South. It beats the hell out paying an arm and a leg to be abused by the airlines. Of course the best use for the Balloon Track is a God damned Train Station, not a Home Depot
Re: “Legalized It”
Aww, the poor dope dealers, they won't be able to sell a joint for ten dollars any more. I'm guessing $50.00 an ounce for the good stuff. What do you think?