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Recorded Presentation: Chicago Access Program

 

High Speed Rail Alliance

“This presentation covers the Chicago Access Program, a group of high-impact projects that will increase capacity and improve reliability for trains entering and exiting Chicago. Amtrak is taking the lead on this program that will improve Chicago Union Station, create more routes into the city and open up a variety of new service options. They have already applied for a Mega Grant and partnered with stakeholders who will help fund this $850 million project.

In this video we break down the projects included in the Chicago Access Program, explain why it will impact train service far beyond Chicago, and how it sets the stage for additional improvements to our national rail network.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D7i77mPAcg

Learn more about the Chicago Access Program on our website www.hsrail.org/chicago-access”

Announcements, Meetings

March 3: Membership Meeting with Jim Mathews

Jim Mathews, President and CEO of Rail Passengers Association (RPA), will be our guest speaker. RPA has campaigned strenuously over the last year (and more) to educate lawmakers and the public on the benefits of improved and expanded passenger train service across the country. With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law last November, a wealth of opportunities are now available to Amtrak and the state partners to realize these benefits. Mr. Mathews will speak about how Michigan and the Midwest can roll up its sleeves and get to work on moving forward with our plans.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84934271000?pwd=S01SYkhLTnBlQi96RXVtcmJhQjJoUT09

Meeting ID: 849 3427 1000
Passcode: 524858
Or dial: 312 626 6799 US

Announcements, Meetings, Uncategorized

Register now for the 48th Annual MARP Meeting scheduled for Oct. 9, 2021

Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
48th ANNUAL MEETING
First Congregational Church,
120 N Jackson St, Jackson MI 49201
09 October 2021     10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Make plans now to attend! Our featured speaker is Mr. Derrick James, Amtrak Governmental Affairs, who will tell us what Amtrak’s 2035 Vision has in store for Michigan.

We look forward to our first in-person meeting in some time. However, due to continuing COVID-19 concerns, we do ask that those planning to attend be fully vaccinated.

The cost to attend is $25 per person and includes a catered luncheon. The registration deadline is Friday, October 1, 2021.

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!

Click the button below to register online using PayPal, a major credit card or a debit card

ACT NOW! The deadline for online registration is Friday, Oct.1.




Prefer to send your registration by U.S. mail? Click on the form below, print it, fill it out and mail along with your check to:

MARP, Inc.  |  c/o Jean Merckel
33373 Hampshire Road  |  Livonia, MI 48154-2952

Announcements, Meetings

MARP meeting Sept. 16 discusses restoring Ann Arbor to Traverse City passenger service

Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
Zoom Meeting for Members and Friends
Thursday, 16 September 2021
5:00 PM Eastern Time

Guest Speaker
Carolyn Ulstad
Transportation Program Manager
Groundwork Center, Traverse City

Carolyn will review what has happened so far with the A2TC Project and update us on current plans for moving the proposal forward.

The Northern Michigan Rail Ridership Feasibility & Cost Estimate Study, completed in 2018, presented a favorable scenario for bringing  passenger train service to one of Michigan’s fastest growing regions.

ZOOM LINK                   
Meeting ID: 853 3140 4318
Passcode: 359845
Dial in: +1 312 626 6799

If you are unfamiliar with using Zoom, CLICK HERE for a short tutorial you will find helpful.

Announcements, Meetings

The Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers Invites you to hear what’s new in New York State Zoom in on Thursday, June 10 at 5:00 pm ET

Cruce Becker will be joined by others to talk about the things that are making ESPA members anxious and the things that are giving them hope. On the plus side, ESPA has seen the opening of two new stations in the last year–Exchange Street Station in Buffalo and the Moynihan Train Hall in NYC; completion of a second main between Albany and Schenectady; formation of a Lake Shore Working group looking to expand service; and hiring of a part-time executive director. On the minus side, they have been waiting nearly 12 years for a final report on the Empire Corridor study, hoping it won’t meet the same fate as the Chicago-Detroit/Pontiac Corridor study. More immediately, ESPA hopes to restore food service on the Empire State Corridor train and is working to get pre-clearance at Montreal and to extend the Ethan Allen from Rutland to Burlington VT.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5999785286?pwd=NEFCRm51TitCWDBhekZZWEE0SFU5UT09

Meeting ID: 599 978 5286

Passcode: ARB351

Dial in: 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

If you are new to Zoom, you will find this short video helpful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E