Monthly Archives: May 2011

High-Speed Rail for the Northeast Corridor: Fantasy or Realizable?

If there is any corridor in the United States that has the high population density, major cities with concentrated downtowns and extensive transit service, and congested air and highway routes, it’s the 453-mile corridor from Boston to New York to Washington. Continue reading

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Is an Increase in the Real-Estate Tax Rate Affordable?

How best to determine real estate tax rates. A Fairfax County case study. Continue reading

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