It is unlikely that they would generate that justification. But, of course, that Merced to Bakersfield segment represents a step toward connecting two of the largest economic areas in the United States. So After we've spent $128 billion going over flatland between Merced and Bakersfield, we'll then think about how we're going to get through the mountains and the urban areas of Los Angeles and the Bay Area to then finish the high speed rail project someday in the distant, distant future. Well, the Bakersfield to Merced segment comes first. And yes, as I understand it, the vision of the project sponsors is ultimately to fully connect all the way through to the downtown. (00:47–01:05)
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