Aeridu Swift ROI

Projected Return on Investment (ROI) by Corridor

Aeridu Swift applies a strategic, data-driven approach to estimate ROI across proposed high-speed transport corridors. Each estimate is based on key financial factors including infrastructure cost, ridership projections, freight demand, and expected revenue from ticket sales, logistics services, and partnerships.

 

 

Key Assumptions for ROI Analysis

  • Cost per mile: $50 million (may vary based on terrain and infrastructure needs)

  • Passenger fare revenue: $0.25 per mile per rider

  • Freight revenue: $0.10 per ton per mile

  • Forecasts: Based on traffic density, economic activity, and regional demand

  • Investment horizon: 20 years

  • Target ROI range: 10–15% annually

 

 

Corridor-by-Corridor ROI Estimates

1. I-85: Atlanta → Charlotte → Raleigh

  • Length: 250 miles

  • Estimated Cost: $12.5B

  • Annual Revenue: ~$1.8B

  • Ridership: High (business and commuter traffic)

  • Freight Demand: Moderate

  • Projected ROI: 12–15%

  • Verdict: Strong ROI and accelerated implementation potential due to local government support and high commuter demand.

 

 

2. I-5: Los Angeles → San Francisco → Seattle

  • Length: 1,300 miles

  • Estimated Cost: $65B

  • Annual Revenue: ~$10B

  • Ridership: Very high (dense West Coast cities)

  • Freight Demand: High (port traffic, supply chains)

  • Projected ROI: 14–18%

  • Verdict: Highest overall ROI due to population density, high-speed commuter demand, and active logistics networks.

 

 

3. I-10: Los Angeles → Phoenix → Houston → Jacksonville

  • Length: 2,460 miles

  • Estimated Cost: $123B

  • Annual Revenue: ~$6B

  • Ridership: Moderate (long-haul travel)

  • Freight Demand: High

  • Projected ROI: 8–11%

  • Verdict: Marginally viable—freight-heavy corridor with long-distance transport potential but slower passenger ROI.

 

 

4. I-70: Denver → St. Louis → Baltimore

  • Length: 2,150 miles

  • Estimated Cost: $107.5B

  • Annual Revenue: ~$7B

  • Ridership: Moderate (Midwest connectivity)

  • Freight Demand: High

  • Projected ROI: 10–13%

  • Verdict: Strong logistics route; favorable for infrastructure investment with a freight-forward strategy.

 

 

5. I-95: Miami → Washington D.C. → New York → Boston

  • Length: 1,900 miles

  • Estimated Cost: $95B

  • Annual Revenue: ~$11B

  • Ridership: Very high (densest population corridor)

  • Freight Demand: High

  • Projected ROI: 15–19%

  • Verdict: Top investment corridor due to urban density, business hubs, and likely public funding support.

 

 

6. I-35: Laredo → Dallas → Kansas City → Minneapolis

  • Length: 1,569 miles

  • Estimated Cost: $78.5B

  • Annual Revenue: ~$6.5B

  • Ridership: Moderate

  • Freight Demand: High (NAFTA trade corridor)

  • Projected ROI: 10–14%

  • Verdict: Highly viable corridor supported by trade routes and business travel.

 

 

7. I-80: San Francisco → Chicago → New York

  • Length: 2,900 miles

  • Estimated Cost: $145B

  • Annual Revenue: ~$7.5B

  • Ridership: Moderate (cross-country)

  • Freight Demand: High

  • Projected ROI: 9–12%

  • Verdict: Long-term ROI potential with need for blended funding (public-private partnerships).

 

 

8. I-40: Los Angeles → Oklahoma City → North Carolina

  • Length: 2,555 miles

  • Estimated Cost: $127.8B

  • Annual Revenue: ~$6.8B

  • Ridership: Moderate

  • Freight Demand: High

  • Projected ROI: 9–13%

  • Verdict: Best suited for freight networks, with moderate passenger demand.

 

 

Top Recommendations Based on ROI Potential

Rank

Corridor

ROI Estimate

Key Advantage

1️⃣

I-95 (Miami–Boston)

15–19%

Densely populated cities, high ridership

2️⃣

I-5 (West Coast)

14–18%

Urban demand + logistics hub

3️⃣

I-85 (Atlanta–Raleigh)

12–15%

Fast-to-market, commuter focused

4️⃣

I-35 (Texas–Minnesota)

10–14%

NAFTA trade route

 

 

Conclusion:

Aeridu Swift’s corridor strategy focuses on maximizing ROI through smart routing, regional demand analysis, and integrated freight-passenger design. With multiple revenue streams and the AST token as a unified fare system, each corridor becomes a scalable, data-backed infrastructure investment.

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