Politifact looks favorably on passenger rail...
ODOT cites heightened Amtrak ridership in light of potential program cuts
Republican Gov.-elect John Kasich has made it clear he will cancel Ohio's $400 million passenger train project when he takes office in January. Gov. Ted Strickland, who lost to Kasich earlier this month and strongly supported the project, denied Kasich's recent request to halt spending on environmental and engineering studies related to it that already has topped $1 million.
Advocates for the project, which would use federal stimulus money to establish a Cleveland to Columbus to Cincinnati train line, remain hopeful Kasich will change his mind. While Kasich views the 3C rail corridor as a waste of money, supporters say it will create jobs and meet a growing demand for passenger train service.
The Ohio Department of Transportation issued a news release on Oct. 25 touting the increasing desire among Ohioans to travel by train. The department said "demand for transportation choice is on the rise, with 14 percent more Ohioans riding passenger trains over the past year."
Full report at: http://www.politifact.com/ohio/statements/2010/nov/24/ohio-department-transportation/odot-cites-heightened-amtrak-ridership-light-poten/
Amtrak sees jump in traffic with new TSA screenings
by Bill Capo / Eyewitness News
wwltv.com
Posted on November 23, 2010 at 6:44 PM
NEW ORLEANS -- The Lyons family headed for Houston on Amtrak's Sunset Limited, their first train trip.
"Cause my husband wanted to experience the train," said New Orleans resident Byrna Lyons.
They joined a long line waiting to board the Sunset Limited, which holds 110 passengers. For some, the decision to take the train was influenced by airline security screenings, especially the new, intrusive body scans and pat-downs.
Full story at: http://www.wwltv.com/news/Amtrak-sees-jump-in-traffic-with-new-TSA-screenings-110253089.html#
ODOT cites heightened Amtrak ridership in light of potential program cuts
Republican Gov.-elect John Kasich has made it clear he will cancel Ohio's $400 million passenger train project when he takes office in January. Gov. Ted Strickland, who lost to Kasich earlier this month and strongly supported the project, denied Kasich's recent request to halt spending on environmental and engineering studies related to it that already has topped $1 million.
Advocates for the project, which would use federal stimulus money to establish a Cleveland to Columbus to Cincinnati train line, remain hopeful Kasich will change his mind. While Kasich views the 3C rail corridor as a waste of money, supporters say it will create jobs and meet a growing demand for passenger train service.
The Ohio Department of Transportation issued a news release on Oct. 25 touting the increasing desire among Ohioans to travel by train. The department said "demand for transportation choice is on the rise, with 14 percent more Ohioans riding passenger trains over the past year."
Full report at: http://www.politifact.com/ohio/statements/2010/nov/24/ohio-department-transportation/odot-cites-heightened-amtrak-ridership-light-poten/
Amtrak sees jump in traffic with new TSA screenings
by Bill Capo / Eyewitness News
wwltv.com
Posted on November 23, 2010 at 6:44 PM
NEW ORLEANS -- The Lyons family headed for Houston on Amtrak's Sunset Limited, their first train trip.
"Cause my husband wanted to experience the train," said New Orleans resident Byrna Lyons.
They joined a long line waiting to board the Sunset Limited, which holds 110 passengers. For some, the decision to take the train was influenced by airline security screenings, especially the new, intrusive body scans and pat-downs.
Full story at: http://www.wwltv.com/news/Amtrak-sees-jump-in-traffic-with-new-TSA-screenings-110253089.html#
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All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org
