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Jocelyn Benson Has a Vision for MI Travel: High-Speed Rail

Feb 20, 2026 | 8:56 AM
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Feb. 20, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson speak with Simon Schuster, capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan. They discuss Jocelyn Benson’s vision for high-speed rail and a statewide transit network.

LANSING ~ Democrat gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson has a vision for how Michiganders could travel the state: high-speed rail.

Her pitch would include an intercity high-speed rail network, according to an article from Bridge Michigan. The project could face challenges due to potential tax increases and Michigan’s long-standing association with the auto industry.

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