All Aboard Washington would like to remind our members of the fundraising request we sent out a couple weeks ago. If you are able to respond with an extra contribution before the end of 2011, we much appreciate it. Just click on the Donate button to the right.
The 2012 Legislative session could be an interesting one as our legislators and the governor have begun discussions about placing a transportation revenue package on the November 2012 ballot. All Aboard Washington will be working hard to ensure that any transportation package forwarded to the voters will be balanced and contain funding for the improvement and expansion of intercity passenger rail service throughout our state. We will also continue to push our policy of Flex and Fix on the mudslide issue so that our citizens can count on consistent and reliable Amtrak and Sounder service, and to continue working for service improvements on the Amtrak Cascades.
Thanks for your support.
Register now for the March 17 Passenger Rail Advocates Conference
Amtrak’s National Network Trains
Tying Our Country’s Passenger Rail System Together
Today we confirmed that Joe Szabo, Federal Railroad Administrator, will be attending our March 17 Passenger Rail Advocates conference in Whitefish, MT. Register now. It’s going to be a great conference. Other speakers include Joe McHugh, Vice President at Amtrak; Doug McBroom, Montana Dept. of Transportation; Bob Stewart, NARP chairman; and representatives of Montana’s Congressional delegation.
We will also have a panel discussion on how rail advocates can support our National Network trains and reports on rail happenings in the Northwest states.
Click on the Annual Spring Rail Conference link above to register on line or to print out a flier than can be mailed in.