Cleveland Meetings
Our Cleveland Chapter brings together members from across Northeast Ohio to connect, learn, and advance our shared mission for better passenger rail. Each quarter, the chapter hosts a Zoom call to share updates, discuss regional priorities, and hear from guest speakers. Recordings of these calls will be available on this page.
In addition, the chapter rotates monthly in-person gatherings, including meetings, happy hours, and field trips that provide opportunities to engage with fellow advocates and explore local transportation initiatives.
To view upcoming Cleveland Chapter events, please visit our Events Page. For more information, contact our Northeast Regional Director, Brian Schriver.
March 2026
Greater Cleveland RTA: Transit Oriented Development Opportunities
In this March 2026 northeast chapter meeting, we discussed how Transit Oriented Development can create new revenue streams for the Greater Cleveland RTA. This is particularly critical in light of RTA's recent disclosure of budget shortfalls related to skyrocketing healthcare costs. Our guest presenter, Ian McDaniel, presented development concepts near a few Red Line stations and highlighted how such developments could improve the financial conditions of RTA.
RTA, the city of Cleveland, the Land Bank, the school district, and other entities own a significant amount of land around transit stations. Those properties need to become destinations! We need new homes, businesses, and retail within an easy walk of high quality transit. Imagine what a benefit it would be to walk to work at the Cleveland Clinic in 15 minutes or CWRU in 20 while living in a condo or apartment right on the Red Line. Plus there's a brand new grocery store nearby on that walk from work. The Red Line then provides you easy access to Little Italy, downtown, Ohio City, and the airport. The thumbnail image is what East 105th just north of the Red Line station could look like - notice the existing station and new light rail vehicles in the foreground.
December 2025
Amtrak proposal: Great Lakes Limited
In this presentation, Bill Hutchison introduces the Lakeshore Rail Alliance, a regional rail advocacy initiative working to restore and expand passenger rail service across the Great Lakes corridor, connecting major metropolitan areas from Chicago to New York, including Cleveland, Toledo, and Buffalo.
As a program of All Aboard Erie, the Lakeshore Rail Alliance brings together partner organizations such as All Aboard Ohio and others to advocate for modern, reliable passenger rail in one of the most populous and economically important regions in the country, a region currently underserved by rail.
This talk explores:
What the Lakeshore Rail Alliance is and how it works
Why the Great Lakes region is uniquely positioned for passenger rail investment
The economic, mobility, and quality-of-life benefits of restoring rail connections
How regional collaboration can help move rail projects forward
The Great Lakes corridor is home to approximately 120 million people, offers a lower cost of living than many coastal regions, and contains globally significant cities, industries, and natural resources. This presentation makes the case that passenger rail is a missing piece, and an achievable opportunity, for the region’s future.
Recorded as part of an All Aboard Ohio Cleveland Chapter Meeting.
September 2025
Greater Cleveland RTA: Reboot the Rapid
Join All Aboard Ohio’s Cleveland Chapter for our September 2025 meeting, Reboot the Rapid, where we explore the exciting opportunities that come with RTA’s plan to introduce new light rail vehicles. For the first time, a single vehicle type will serve all routes across the system, opening the door to expanded connections and new service options on existing tracks.
In this session, we present a bold proposal for how these future routes could look, including the possibility of a seamless one-seat ride from the Van Aken District to the Airport, or from University Circle to the East Bank of the Flats. Chapter leaders and members discuss the potential impact of these changes, the importance of integrated service, and how reimagining the Rapid can strengthen Cleveland’s neighborhoods, economy, and connectivity.
This conversation is more than just about new trains; it’s about the future of mobility in Northeast Ohio. Whether you’re a regular rider, a transit advocate, or simply curious about what’s ahead for Cleveland’s Rapid system, this meeting offers a vision for how improved rail service can move the region forward.
March 2026
Greater Cleveland RTA: Transit Oriented Development Opportunities
In this March 2026 northeast chapter meeting, we discussed how Transit Oriented Development can create new revenue streams for the Greater Cleveland RTA. This is particularly critical in light of RTA's recent disclosure of budget shortfalls related to skyrocketing healthcare costs. Our guest presenter, Ian McDaniel, presented development concepts near a few Red Line stations and highlighted how such developments could improve the financial conditions of RTA.
RTA, the city of Cleveland, the Land Bank, the school district, and other entities own a significant amount of land around transit stations. Those properties need to become destinations! We need new homes, businesses, and retail within an easy walk of high quality transit. Imagine what a benefit it would be to walk to work at the Cleveland Clinic in 15 minutes or CWRU in 20 while living in a condo or apartment right on the Red Line. Plus there's a brand new grocery store nearby on that walk from work. The Red Line then provides you easy access to Little Italy, downtown, Ohio City, and the airport. The thumbnail image is what East 105th just north of the Red Line station could look like - notice the existing station and new light rail vehicles in the foreground.
December 2025
Amtrak proposal: Great Lakes Limited
In this presentation, Bill Hutchison introduces the Lakeshore Rail Alliance, a regional rail advocacy initiative working to restore and expand passenger rail service across the Great Lakes corridor, connecting major metropolitan areas from Chicago to New York, including Cleveland, Toledo, and Buffalo.
As a program of All Aboard Erie, the Lakeshore Rail Alliance brings together partner organizations such as All Aboard Ohio and others to advocate for modern, reliable passenger rail in one of the most populous and economically important regions in the country, a region currently underserved by rail.
This talk explores:
What the Lakeshore Rail Alliance is and how it works
Why the Great Lakes region is uniquely positioned for passenger rail investment
The economic, mobility, and quality-of-life benefits of restoring rail connections
How regional collaboration can help move rail projects forward
The Great Lakes corridor is home to approximately 120 million people, offers a lower cost of living than many coastal regions, and contains globally significant cities, industries, and natural resources. This presentation makes the case that passenger rail is a missing piece, and an achievable opportunity, for the region’s future.
Recorded as part of an All Aboard Ohio Cleveland Chapter Meeting.
September 2025
Greater Cleveland RTA: Reboot the Rapid
Join All Aboard Ohio’s Cleveland Chapter for our September 2025 meeting, Reboot the Rapid, where we explore the exciting opportunities that come with RTA’s plan to introduce new light rail vehicles. For the first time, a single vehicle type will serve all routes across the system, opening the door to expanded connections and new service options on existing tracks.
In this session, we present a bold proposal for how these future routes could look, including the possibility of a seamless one-seat ride from the Van Aken District to the Airport, or from University Circle to the East Bank of the Flats. Chapter leaders and members discuss the potential impact of these changes, the importance of integrated service, and how reimagining the Rapid can strengthen Cleveland’s neighborhoods, economy, and connectivity.
This conversation is more than just about new trains; it’s about the future of mobility in Northeast Ohio. Whether you’re a regular rider, a transit advocate, or simply curious about what’s ahead for Cleveland’s Rapid system, this meeting offers a vision for how improved rail service can move the region forward.