Mission Statement
The Ohio Association of Railroad Passengers (OARP) supports the innovative design and development of a robust transportation system that provides diverse transit options to all Ohioans. OARP believes that a robust transportation system is critically important to the residents of Ohio because transportation is an essential community infrastructure.
OARP exists to:
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Advocate for the establishment, improvement, and maintenance of a transportation system that:
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serves all Ohio residents, including low- and moderate-income residents with limited access to personal transportation, business travelers, and tourists,
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helps low- and moderate-income residents access employment opportunities,
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revitalizes and stabilizes underserved and/or distressed nonmetropolitan middle-income geographies,
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connects Ohio’s communities, residents, and businesses.
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Focus public awareness on the need to improve efficient intercity passenger rail and local public transit in Ohio.
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Support objective, nonpartisan research and provide the results of that research to civic, public sector, and private sector leaders.
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Educate the public about the use, benefits, and investments required to improve safe and efficient passenger ground transportation.