Tell Congress and Obama:
Put high-speed rail in the stimulus package
Momentum is building for a new stimulus package. Passenger trains have been absent from the debate. Help change that by sending a message today.
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President-Elect Barack Obama and Congressional leaders are talking about an infrastructure stimulus package to invest in a green economy and create millions of jobs.
The amount of money that could be spent is huge: Senator Chuck Schumer from New York mentioned a figure of $700 billion.
Investing in high-speed rail will help restructure and strengthen our economy by reducing transportation costs and bringing cities closer together.
Unfortunately, our D.C. sources say that the "marker" for fast trains is pathetically small - just $100 million.
California's high-speed rail project alone will require at least $15 billion from the federal government. How can Congress even consider spending only $100 million for the entire nation on state-based rail investment?
We could miss this opportunity if we don't act now.
The stimulus package could be signed into law just days after President-Elect Obama takes office on January 20th as the new Congress is planning to work on passing this huge stimulus package in January.
Act Now! Tell your Member of Congress to invest at least $5 billion in high-speed rail in the $700 billion stimulus package.
And tell President-Elect Barack Obama the same thing: at least $5 billion for high-speed rail.
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Our Priorities
Double Amtrak's Fleet
Fund $500 million in ready-to-go Midwest railroad projects.
Build the South-of-the-Lake Reroute.
Finish the Chicago - St. Louis Lincoln Heritage Corridor.
Get trains to Madison, WI.
Help us build the list.
If your city or town has a passenger rail project in the works that is waiting for funding, such as a new railroad station, please click here to tell us more.
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