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Why Should I Care?
Americans continue to show strong support for rail, according to a new poll conducted by ENGINE INSIGHTS
Whether it’s to commute short distances, travel long distances, improve the environment, or expand service, Americans continue to show strong support for rail, according to a new poll conducted by ENGINE INSIGHTS on behalf of the OneRail Coalition. Another recent poll, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), showed similar strong support for moving goods by rail and the importance of freight rail in reducing the transportation sector’s impact on climate change.
The BIG DEAL
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly $570 billion in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for over 66,000 projects and awards in all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories.
*196,000+ miles of roadway are being repaired or improved from coast to coast
*11,400+ projects to build, repair, or modernize America’s bridges are moving forward.
*630+ transportation projects have been announced across more than 195 Tribal Nations.
*580+ port and waterway projects have been announced by either U.S. DOT or the Army Corps of Engineers to strengthen supply chain reliability, speed up the movement of goods, reduce the costs of everyday items, and lower carbon emissions.
*1,500+ airports are modernizing their terminals, expanding operations, or improving their runway infrastructure.
*1,600+ communities in all 50 states have been funded to improve roadway safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
*Nearly 320 rail projects nationwide have been announced, including those that will modernize and expand America’s rail network, deliver the first high-speed rail systems in the country, replace aging infrastructure on America’s busiest rail corridor in the Northeast, make freight rail safer, and eliminate or improve 400+ highway-rail crossings. That’s a Big Deal.and long term.”
A Program to Advance New and Enhanced Intercity Passenger Rail Corridors
The CID Program focuses on identifying key transportation routes or corridors that require development or improvement to facilitate economic growth, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life for residents and businesses.
Amtrak's National Network
Amtrak trains travel on a 21,000-mile system through 46 states to over 500 destinations, including many of the major US national parks. While most Amtrak long-distance trains either begin or end in Chicago, they all connect to other Amtrak services around the country, making it easy to start and finish any journey at the station closest to your hometown.
Passenger rail is a necessary tool which will help our country recover
“Rail transportation is needed to help define our new normal. Interrupt service now, and you have a ripple effect. Passenger rail is a necessary tool which will help our country recover from the pandemic. The financial repercussions don’t stop at Amtrak’s C-suite door. The Northeast Corridor, long-distance trains, flyover country – all those staffed Amtrak positions, all of the individuals and communities reliant on passenger rail – they bear the brunt of these service reductions.”