Category Commentary

The ESVF: Is there fire behind the smoke?

smoke emerging from the forest canopy on a hillside.

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Wilful Acts of Bastardry

Motion blur of a high speed train

Value capture is an equitable and efficient funding mechanism to support the development of high speed rail. It ensures that those who benefit the most from high speed rail contribute to its cost.