Tell Congress that Sustainable Transportation is More Important Than Ever
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** Dear John,
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A US House appropriations sub-committee proposed drastic cuts to passenger rail and public transit, including 64% from Amtrak’s budget and 80% from general funds for passenger rail & transit. They would hurt existing service and planned expansions, cutting off Midwest cities and towns from rail access.
Congress needs to hear from you that trains matter to the Midwest. ([link removed])
The bipartisan infrastructure law was passed to rebuild and reconnect communities. Now is not the time to undercut those gains before they can even get going. Every $1 invested in passenger rail creates $4 in economic benefits for neighboring communities.
The proposed cuts include:
* 68% cut from Amtrak National Trains, affecting over a dozen train routes that serve Midwestern cities & towns, including trains to Minneapolis, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Omaha, Detroit, Cleveland, etc.
* 90% cut from Fed-State Partnerships for Intercity Passenger Trains, which would hurt Amtrak expansions to the Quad Cities, Madison, Columbus, etc.
* 87% cut from Transit Capital Investment Grants & 100% cut from RAISE Grants, which are used for transit infrastructure maintenance, repair, & expansion.
Tell Congress to Fully Fund Protect Passenger Rail & Transit ([link removed])
We need trains more than ever, to improve mobility, grow the economy, and protect the environment. Tell Congress that these cuts are NOT acceptable.
I appreciate your commitment to our environment.
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Kevin Brubaker
Deputy Director
Environmental Law & Policy Center
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