High-speed rail along the Mississippi River will also help advance the Red Rock commuter tail corridor.
Join OnBoard Midwest on Monday, February 8 to encourage legislators to support proposals that would fund planning and construction work for this important transit corridor. There are more details below. Together we have a chance to improve transit and encourage more economic opportunities throughout our region.
Red Rock Corridor Seeks Legislative Support
for Commuter, High-Speed Rail
Proposed second commuter rail line in Twin Cities looks to build
on Northstar’s success and plan for high-speed rail
What:
Local government officials, community members and local business leaders seek bonding and general fund appropriations to start planning and construction for Red Rock commuter rail and high-speed rail connecting St. Paul to Chicago. Funding for the Red Rock Corridor is a three-for-one investment in commuter, high-speed and freight rail.
Who:
Senator Katie Sieben, (DFL – Newport)
Representative Alice Hausman, (DFL – St. Paul)
Representative Karla Bigham, (DFL – Cottage Grove)
Representative Dennis McNamara, (R – Hastings)
Commissioner Myra Peterson, Washington County
Commissioner Jim McDonough, Ramsey County
Mayor Chris Coleman, St. Paul
Local business and community members
When:
Monday, February 8, 2010 9:00 a.m.
Where: State Office Building, Room 181
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1299
Tags: Chris Coleman, commuter rail, red rock corridor, river route
