Lots of excitement on the #highspeedrail front this week! First up: WSDOT released a NEW REPORT outlining the framework for financing, community engagement and creating a governance structure for the Vancouver - Seattle - Portland project.
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We were delighted to see the values we have been championing on equity, meeting climate goals, and alternatives to air travel were included on the first page of the executive summary.
"With equity as a guiding principle.."
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Also on the front page: WSDOT's new map!🗺️The design is similar to the beautiful and iconic vision map created for Cascadia Rail three years ago.
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Check out these awesome quotes from project leadership sharing the benefits of #highspeedrail:
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But wait... there's more!
In national news, Rep. (D-MA) advanced the American High Speed Rail Act in the House, which would invest $205B in #highspeedrail projects (including Cascadia) over 5 years and create 2.6 million jobs.
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Today I unveiled my American High-Speed Rail Act with @RepDelBene and @CongBoyle.
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The American High Speed Rail Act was co-signed by (D-WA) who serves constituents in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and King Counties.
Thank you, Rep. DelBene! Go Team Washington!
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