Take an in-depth look at passenger numbers and daily trains on Michigan’s Wolverine line and North Carolina’s Piedmont line to see how they compare.
Category Archives: Reports
Reports: Coast to Coast Study
Since intercity passenger rail service in the Detroit – Lansing – Grand Rapids rail corridor ended in 1971, several feasibility studies have been conducted. While a variety of efforts to assess and pursue a potential re-establishment of intercity passenger rail service in the Detroit – Grand Rapids corridor have been taken up since the 1980s, Michigan today is experiencing unparalleled increases in rail ridership.
Appendix A: Compass Model
Appendix B: Zone System and Demographics
Appendix C: Captial Costs
MDOT 2023-2027 Transportation Program
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) is a state-required document that presents a high-level overview of planned investments in transportation programs and projects over a five-year period. Produced annually, each 5YTP overlaps across a four-year interval, while adding a fifth year of projects. This document provides information on investments for the five-year period spanning 2023-2027.
New Poll: Americans Want Passenger Rail!
New Poll: 78% of Americans Want Increased Investments in Passenger Rail in the U.S.!
Read all about the news and see the full survey results on the Rail Passengers Association’s website.
Amtrak’s Vision for Passenger Rail Growth
This is a copy of a presentation given during MARP’s annual meeting on Oct. 9, 2021. The full 2021 Amtrak Corridor Vision is available on Amtrak’s website.
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