Our Initiatives
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Crafting the business plan to jump-start high-speed rail in the Midwest -
The hub of the Midwest’s high-speed network includes an expanded Union Station and direct access to O’Hare -
Seamlessly connecting high-speed and conventional track in comfort and style -
Illinois needs a statewide plan for a robust network of fast, frequent and reliable trains.
Blog
Last week, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) shared a working draft of the transportation chapter of its upcoming long-range plan, ON TO 2050. The draft sets out a vision for a “modern, multimodal system that adapts to changing demand,” which includes making transit more competitive. The plan emphasizes “state of good repair” maintenance and upgrading existing transportation assets, rather than building new ones.
Phased Network Approach White Paper
Our new white paper details our market-based model for building high-speed rail in the Midwest. Building segments of high-speed line in phases as part of a regionwide network allows each investment to serve a much broader area making the whole network more viable and building a stronger constituency.
Upcoming Events
 April 26, 2018 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Hear from midwest rail and transportation experts and learn about the vision of bringing a passenger rail to west central Wisconsin. Speakers include: |
 November 03, 2018 to November 11, 2018 (All day) The best way to see how fast, frequent, and dependable trains transform communities is to ride them and see the cities they serve. Hopefully, you can join us in Rome on November 3rd to see how Italy has implemented the Phased Network Approach: building segments of high-speed line that benefit many communities at once. You will ride high-speed trains of two competing companies, visit great stations and learn about local transit systems. An optional add-on to Bari on the Adriatic coast may include a visit to a construction site. Here are some highlights: |
