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Agenda

Early Bird Registration Now Open! Third Annual Greater Northwest Rail Summit October 8-9, 2024 Central Library, Spokane, Washington \| Virtual Attendance Available Register to attend at the All Aboard Northwest website https://allaboardnw.org/summit/ The Summit brings together rail experts and advocates to continue working toward restoring a true national rail network that includes service to the largely underserved Greater Northwest. Chances for better rail options are improving! The Federal Railroad Administration's Long-Distance Service Study is recommending 15 routes to expand the nation's passenger rail system. Please download and share our flyer!
Confirmed Speakers
Rep. Andrew Barkis, WA Legislature Jason Biggs, Washington Department of TransportationLois Bollenback, Spokane Regional Transportation Council Elaine Clegg, Valley Regional Transit, Boise, Amtrak board nominee US Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA) Jenny Dresler, Oregon Rail Users' League Sen. Chris Gorsek, OR Legislature Jordan Hess, Former Mayor of Missoula (MT) Jim Mathews, Rail Passengers Association Dr. Breck Lebegue, WA Physicians for Social Responsibility John Robert Smith, Transportation for America Sen. Jeff Wilson, WA Legislature Anna Zivarts, Week Without Driving/Author, When Driving Isn't An Option
Invited Speakers
Administrator Amit Bose, Federal Railroad Administration US Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) US Senator Mike Crapo (ID) Martin Charlo, The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes CEO Stephen Gardner, Amtrak Randy Grauberger, Quandel US Rep. Rick Larsen (WA) Scott Luekenga, Idaho Dept. of Transportation US Senator Patty Murray (WA) Jeff Schultz, David Evans & Assoc. US Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA) Joel Szabat, Amtrak Board Member Arlando Teller, US Department of Transportation
Draft Agenda
Welcomes All Aboard Northwest All Aboard Washington Pacific Northwest Economic Region Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Spokane Host City Sponsors Spokane as a Rail Hub/Crossroads Rail History Why Rail Benefits Our Communities Mayors, Ports, Elected Officials Rail and Intermodal Investment Strategies for the Northwest Class Is, Class IIIs, Short Lines, Ports, Other Stakeholders Freight and Passenger Rail Synergy: High Performance Rail Amtrak Cascades Corridor North Coast Hiawatha Corridor Stampede Pass Infrastructure Study Pioneer Corridor Federal Regulatory and Funding Updates Amtrak FRA Long-Distance Service Study Corridor ID & Development, Grade Crossing Elimination, CRISI and Other Grants STB State DOTs BSPRA	The 3 Es: Green Passenger, Freight Rail and Port Infrastructure as an Economic, Environmental and Equity Lifeline Economic Benefits Improving Intermodal Connectivity Small Parcel Delivery Study Benefits to Environment Saving Salmon Climate Change Mitigation Equity Benefits for Underserved Communities: Tribal Nations, Rural Communities, Non-Drivers Access to Health Care Strengthening Supply Chains Improving Freight Corridors Effects of Export Policies in the NW Green Farms to Green Ports Existing and Planned Transload Facilities Creating Interstate Cooperation and Stakeholder Engagement Rail and Supply Chain Caucuses State Rail Advisory Groups Working Groups, MOUs and Interstate Compacts Generating Support from Public and Elected Officials Rail Funding Reauthorization Options on Permanent Funding Sources for Rail Funding the Fifteen Routes