PUT OHIO
ON THE RIGHT TRACK
Ohio has an opportunity to move passenger rail forward through the state budget process. A passenger rail network could bring nearly $190 Million in annual benefits to Ohio.
We're asking businesses, community organizations, public agencies and institutions across Ohio to support three priorities that will help build a stronger statewide passenger rail network.
The public has spoken. According to a 2024 Ohio Department of Transportation survey, nearly 80% of Ohioans believe enhancing the state’s rail network is important or more.
LETTERS OF SUPPORT · 2027 STATE BUDGET
OUR 3 ASKS TO OHIO LAWMAKERS
A STRONGER OHIO THROUGH PASSENGER RAIL
Fund ORDC
Increase funding for the Ohio Rail Development Commission, the state agency responsible for advancing passenger and freight rail projects.
Rejoin MIPRC
Rejoin the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission so Ohio has a seat at the table when regional passenger rail investments are discussed. SB449 is awaiting a hearing.
Build the Routes
Advance Ohio's four Corridor ID routes through available state, federal and other funding opportunities.
These future routes are in the federal Corridor Identification Program, which helps states plan and fund passenger rail. Together, they're the backbone of a statewide network connecting Ohio's cities and the towns in between.
Cleveland – Toledo – Detroit (new)
3C&D - Cleveland – Columbus – Dayton – Cincinnati (new)
Midwest Connect - Chicago – Fort Wayne – Columbus – Pittsburgh (new)
The Cardinal (from three days a week to daily)
Lawmakers hear from rail advocates all the time. What they need to see is that Ohio's employers, schools, hospitals, local leaders and community groups want passenger rail too.
The costs and benefits are clear. We have the studies:
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Fiscal Analysis of Operating Costs of Passenger Rail in Ohio (p.45) — see how Ohio stacks up against peer states.
PASSENGER RAIL NEEDS MORE THAN RAIL ADVOCATES
TWO WAYS TO SIGN ON
Join other organizations across Ohio in support of a statewide passenger rail network.
Are you an individual Ohio resident? An opportunity to add your voice to this campaign is coming soon.
COMMON QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.
Everything you need to know about signing, submitting and sharing your organization's support for passenger rail in Ohio.
Frequently asked questions
A STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED OHIO
PASSENGER RAIL WORKS WHEN MORE VOICES SPEAK UP.
Put your organization on record today and help keep Ohio moving forward.
All Aboard Ohio is a 501c-3 nonprofit with over 50 years of advocacy work, advocating for improved public transportation and passenger rail service in the Midwest
