From The Dispatch: Restoring passenger-train service on 3-C corridor seen as one step in a bigger plan The economics and politics of transportation form a Gordian knot. Not only to do cars, trucks, planes, trains and ships compete with each… [Read More]
Press Release: All Aboard Ohio is calling on Ohio’s Congressional Delegation to support a list of “Shovel Ready” federal stimulus projects identified last week by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. In that list was $30.25 billion… [Read More]
(Press Release) A new broad-based, statewide transportation coalition has been formed to advocate for a strategic new approach to improving transportation in Ohio, including new and increased funding for all modes of travel, it was announced on Tuesday
Cleveland Plain Dealer wrote Cleveland-Cincinnati passenger rail service plan gets boost from Congress December 04, 2008 Karen Farkas Passenger rail service from Cleveland to Cincinnati could be a reality by 2010 if the state gets $100 million in proposed infrastructure… [Read More]
The Alive wrote On the right track Thursday, November 13, 2008 By John Ross Today, of the 20 largest cities in the United States, Columbus is one of two without passenger rail service. Even Cleveland and Cincinnati have sustained train… [Read More]
Major news this afternoon. The U.S. House just a few moments ago passed HR-6003, the Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act of 2008, by a veto-proof majority…. 311 to 104. You’ll recall the Senate passed its version of the bill… [Read More]
The U.S. House of Reps. this past week introduced HR-6003, the long-awaited House version of Senate Bill 294: The Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act, which would: 1. Create a first-ever, five year funding scenario for Amtrak with a total… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Strickland wants 3-C passenger rail restored Thursday, March 6, 2008 COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland says the nation’s passenger rail operator should take a look at restoring lines to Ohio cities that have been without them… [Read More]
XINGColumbus wrote Support The Ohio Hub February 16, 2008 by Eric A petition is up on iPetions for you to show your support for the Ohio Hub plan. Here’s what you’ll be signing up to support… In recognition that the… [Read More]
This Week News wrote Rail commission eyes old Newark station as stop along rail hub Sunday, October 14, 2007 LORI WINCE Newark could become part of a passenger and freight rail line running from Pittsburgh to Columbus if planners can… [Read More]
The Associated Press wrote Passenger trains pitched as easing traffic, pollution By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A little noticed state commission believes it has a way for commuters to beat congestion, high gas prices… [Read More]
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