On April 16, 2009, President Obama announced a new vision for developing high-speed intercity passenger rail in America. He called for a collaborative effort to help transform America's transportation system. This transformation involves the creation of a national network of high-speed rail corridors. The plan calls for giving 80% of Americans access to high-speed rail within the next 25 years. Congress made $8 billion available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Congress continued to build upon the Recovery Act by making available an additional $2.1 billion in the years of 2009 and 2010. As used in the passage, what does the word transform mean?

A.
that transportation will become simpler
B.
that the way people travel will change significantly
C.
that transportation will become more complicated
D.
that the way people travel will change somewhat