From Capitol News Service
An online transportation forum is trying to promote improvements in railroad systems throughout the state.
The website, called michiganbyrail.org, is intended to see what people in different regions want when it comes to improving rails, according to Tim Fischer, deputy policy director at the Michigan Environmental Council (MEC).
In addition to the online site, there were 18 public forums around the state.
“In every forum, we found people were interested in expanding the railroad system,” Fischer said.
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