“The reality is, the effects of climate change are already upon us in terms of our transportation,” Buttigieg said.
“We've seen that in the form of everything from heat waves that shouldn't statistically even be possible threatening to melt the cables of transit systems in the Pacific Northwest, to…hurricane seasons becoming more and more extreme and indications that turbulence is up by about 15 percent.” #ClimateChange #GreaterNW #Transportation https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/26/climate-change-transportation-pete-buttigieg-00160033

A lively discussion about the “Status of Rail Funding in Oregon” among the Oregon Rail Caucus members. #GreaterNW #Oregon #Rail #PassengerRail

“I really would like to see train service that offers an energy efficient, lower-carbon option for traveling the Pacific Northwest without being stuck in traffic. Train service needs to appeal to a wider range of people, particularly young families with children.…Our region deserves effective, timely rail options that are competitive with driving and flying. " https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/forum-taking-the-train-must-be-made-better-travel-alternative/ #PassengerRail #GreaterNW #AmtrakCascades

South Dakota: No Longer Abandoned in the Cold? https://www.railwayage.com/passenger/intercity/south-dakota-no-longer-abandoned-in-the-cold/ #SouthDakota #PassengerRail #GreaterNW

Push For Wyoming-Colorado Passenger Rail Service Gaining Momentum https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/05/05/push-for-wyoming-colorado-passenger-rail-service-gaining-momentum/ #PassengerRail #Cheyenne #Wyoming #Colorado #GreaterNW

South Dakota can continue to be isolated or we can join the growing passenger rail network. The choice is clear. https://www.sdstandardnow.com/home/south-dakota-can-continue-to-be-isolated-for-decades-to-come-or-we-can-join-this-nations-growing-passenger-rail-network-the-choice-is-clear #SouthDakota #PassengerRail #GreaterNW

Batory nomination to Amtrak board of directors potentially changes its dynamic: Analysis https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/batory-nomination-to-amtrak-board-of-directors-potentially-changes-its-dynamic-analysis/ #Amtrak #GreaterNW

What happens when the railroad goes away. Active rail brings economic, environment and equity benefits to local communities. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/argonne-ghost-town-south-dakota #GreaterNW #SouthDakota #3Es

“A non-profit in Alberta looks to build an international train route, connecting the prairie province and Montana. Integrated Travel Research and Development has released its Alberta-Montana Passenger Rail Feasibility Report. It proposed creating an 888.9 kilometre route between Calgary and Livingston, Montana.” https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2024/05/01/alberta-montana-passenger-rail-service-proposed/ #GreaterNW #Montana #Calgary #PassengerRail

"When Boise City Council Member Elaine Clegg stepped down in November to join Valley Regional Transit as CEO, she told the Idaho Statesman that “rail is a big issue of mine” and would be a focus for her in the new role at the regional public transportation authority for Ada and Canyon counties. …It seems she’s right on track. On Thursday, Valley Regional Transit announced in a news release that President Joe Biden had nominated Clegg to the Amtrak board of directors."
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article288254290.html

Founding Member of Greater Northwest Passenger Rail Working Group and Valley Regional Transit CEO Elaine Clegg nominated by President Joe Biden to Amtrak Board of Directors https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/news/valley-regional-transit-ceo-elaine-clegg-nominated-by-president-joe-biden-to-amtrak-board-of-directors/ #GreaterNW #PassengerRail #Idaho #Amtrak

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) co-funds the Amtrak Cascades intercity
passenger rail service with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Ridership during the first quarter of 2024 was resilient, ending with an impressive March,
which posted the highest ridership of any month since the 1994 inception of the Amtrak
Cascades in Oregon with 14,263 riders. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/About/GR/2024_Q1_Passenger_Rail_Report.pdf #AmtrakCascades #PassengerRail #oregon #WashingtonState