Aug. 26-27, 2014
John Lewis Center,
Macomb Community College
14500 E. 12 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48088.
(The Center is designated as
K-Building on the South Campus Map.)
Conference Registration Fee: $75.00,
Field Trip Fee:$25.00
More information at:
http://www.rail.mtu.edu/mi-rail-conf/index.php
In order for maintenance crews to accomplish track and signal improvements in the shortest time, Amtrak is temporarily changing schedules. The largest change affects the westbound schedule of Blue Water Train 365, westbound from Port Huron, from May 19 to August 31, 2014, but many other schedules are also modified.
Amtrak is adding additional trains to support travel on Sundays and Mondays this summer in Michigan while improving the infrastructure in West Michigan. The result will be improved reliability and a smoother ride.
As with all transportation modes, passengers should check for delays before heading to their boarding locations. We appreciate your patronage and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for traveling with Amtrak.
Note: As it currently stands, trains, transit, and non-motorized travel nodes will receive no increased funding from the $450 million transportation funding package that passed out of the House last week. The bills now go to the Senate, so the time for ACTION is now. If you can’t get to Lansing, please phone in to the number in the message below. There may be a “Go To Meeting” set up online. Contact either of the two people at the bottom of the page. Feel free to forward to others interested in trains, transit, and non-motorized transportation modes
To: Parties interested in MDOT Comprehensive Transportation FundingMichigan Public Transit
Association and the Michigan Environmental Council will host a meeting and conference call/Go To Meeting event for all interested parties at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15th at the offices of the Michigan Municipal League.The purpose of this meeting is to coordinate advocacy efforts to assure all new transportation money go through the current funding formula. This will ensure that recipients of CTF funds, including public transit, will benefit from the changes being considered in the Legislature.
Gov. Rick Snyder’s office has expressed its support for this concept; now we need to work to make it happen, using our lobbying, grass roots and communications assets. If you cannot attend, you can access the meeting by a conference call at 1-888-812-9637, passcode 548-270-63-22#.
We will be determining whether we need to use the Go To Meeting tools between now and Thursday, so keep an eye open for additional emails on that topic.
The proposed agenda is straightforward. Our goal is to hold this meeting to under 1 hour.
The March 8 general membership meeting will take place at the Herrick District Library in Holland MI. This large, modern public library serves as a center of community activities. The MARP meeting will take place in the Hazel Hayes Auditorium on the lower level of the Library.
Our usual no-host lunch will be at New Holland Brewing. After lunch, plan to spend some time browsing the interesting array of shops in downtown Holland or spend an hour or two exploring Holland’s history. Follow the links below.
If you would like to find a fellow member to carpool with, please reply to this email.
See You in Holland!
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
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Just two blocks north of Herrick District Library and open 10-5 on Saturday. Currently exhibiting “Dutch Folklore: The Linocuts of Cornelia Van Geuns”.
Cornelia Van Geuns (1893-1959) was an artist, musician and singer who traveled to several West Michigan cities in 1941 to help raise money for Netherlands war relief. A series of linoleum prints was created by Miss Van Geuns to help raise money for the cause. Fifteen prints, representing Dutch songs, stories and customs will be on exhibit.
Near the Museum are the Cappon House and Settler’s House.
Holland’s first mayor and tannery owner, Isaac Cappon, built the Italianate mansion which remained in the family’s ownership from 1873 until 1980 and is furnished with one of the country’s largest collections of early Grand Rapids furniture. The tiny cottage known as the Settler’s House was built by ship’s carpenter and Irish Canadian immigrant Thomas Morrissey. It survived the Holland Fire of 1871 and is a window into the hardships faced by early settlers.
(It expires at the beginning of every year.)
Join people that support a balanced approach to transportation in Michigan by clicking on the image/coupon below. Print it out, fill it out and return the application to MARP.
The Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers, Inc. (MARP) was established in 1973 as a consumer advocacy group to:
MARP members meet once a month to discuss theses issues and organize efforts to improve intercity rail and bus service. Check the calendar page for details.
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