Save the Dates!
October 8-9, 2024
Central Library, Spokane, Washington | Virtual Attendance Available
Register to attend at the All Aboard Northwest website
https://allaboardnw.org/summit/
The Summit brings together rail experts and advocates to continue working toward restoring a true national rail network that includes service to the largely underserved Greater Northwest. Chances for better rail options are improving! The Federal Railroad Administration's Long-Distance Service Study is recommending 15 routes to expand the nation's passenger rail system.
Please download and share our "save the dates" flyer!
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Secretary Pete Buttigieg, US Department of Transportation
Administrator Amit Bose, Federal Railroad Administration
CEO Stephen Gardner, Amtrak
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US Senator Maria Cantwell (WA)
[Elected Officials]
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- Expanding Passenger Rail Services
- FRA Long Distance Service Study
- North Coast Hiawatha Corridor
- Pioneer Corridor
- Desert Wind
- Grant Opportunities
- Corridor ID & Development
- Grade Crossing Elimination
- CRISI and Other Grants
- Improving Existing Corridors
- Amtrak Cascades
- Stampede Pass Infrastructure Study
- Infill Stations
- Capital Investment Plans from BNSF and UP
- Freight and Passenger Rail Synergy
- High Performance Rail
- High Speed Rail
- Transload Facilities
- Freight Rail and Short Lines
- Intermodal Connectivity
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- Economic Benefits
- Agri-Tourism
- Housing and Transit-Oriented Development
- Environmental and Health Benefits
- importance of first mile to last mile
- Equity Benefits for Underserved Communities
- Tribal Nations
- Rural Communities
- Non-Drivers
- Holistic Transportation Planning
- Improving Governance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Supply Chain Caucuses
- Replicating ORULE
- State Departments of Rail
- Creating State Rail Advisory Groups
- Creating Working Groups and Interstate Compacts
- Greater Northwest Rail Working Group
- Generating Support from Public and Elected Officials
- Funding the Fifteen Routes
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