Athens County Independent - Athens left out of passenger rail expansion, for now

Athens wasn’t included among proposed passenger rail routes in Ohio that received federal funding for development earlier this month — but that doesn’t mean an Athens stop is off the table.

Four passenger rail routes in Ohio — including a route connecting Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus and Cleveland, known as the 3C+D route — received a substantial funding boost earlier this month. Federal grant awards, made possible by the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, will support planning for the four routes. 

Read the full article here on Athens County Independent.

All Aboard Ohio is seeking Northwest Ohio Board Members

All Aboard Ohio is a 501-(C)3 non-profit, member-based organization dedicated to promoting more and better intercity passenger rail service and public transit throughout the state.  Our board members are made up of residents just like you that seek transportation options in Ohio. We support the innovation and development of a balanced transportation system that provides viable mobility choices to all Ohioans.

We are currently seeking Board members in the Toledo area that are willing and able to join us in our advocacy work for transportation options in Ohio Your commitment? Attend virtual meetings once a month, join a committee that meets typically once a month, and be a part of a diverse and dynamic board, that is cultivating board members to be our future board leaders, if that is their goal. 

Want to learn more? Please send an email of interest and resume to Erin Rosiello at erin@allaboardohio.org.   Visit our website at:  Allaboardohio.org.

Axios Columbus - What's next for Ohio passenger rail plans

Train advocates have spent years working to restore passenger rail to Central Ohio. Now that effort is really gaining steam.

Driving the news: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) last week selected four Ohio routes as priorities for railroad expansion and issued millions of dollars in planning funds, Sam Allard writes for Axios Cleveland.

Why it matters: This is a critical step toward eventually building new train routes.

Read the full article here on Axios.