Senator Joe Simitian says he’s just not convinced that the plan he co-authored 10 years ago to build a high-speed rail, is right for California right now. A vote was held in the senate Friday about whether to go forward with the $69 billion project, and passed by a single vote. It was thought Simitian’s vote could make or break the project, but to great surprise, the senator gave no vote. Simitian shares his concerns with a growing number of Californians – increasing costs and uncertain funding have created apprehension around the plan. Simitian says he hopes his doubts are disproven and that the project will be a success.
