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Archive -- Art & Transportation
Date
Friday, September 28, 2018 Friday, September 28, 2018
Location
One Bourbon 608 Bridge Street Northwest Grand Rapids 49504
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers [MARP], the only inter-city transportation advocacy group in the state of Michgian, is happy to present Elaine Wilson, the creator of "Charting the Wolverine" as a guest speaker in a unique fund raiser and networking event.
You can preview all of Ms. Wilson's work here
This is a unique event bringing together art and the circital issue of our state's infrastructure. Enjoy the presentation, the lovely One Bourbon Lounge. some of the best cocktails in the city [cash bar], and meeting fellow art enthusiasts, transit wonks, rail fans, and history buffs.
Please consider a donation of at least $15 with your ticket.
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"It is an honor to be recognized by the Rail Passengers Association for my efforts to strengthen and expand America’s passenger rail. Golden spikes were once used by railroads to mark the completion of important rail projects, so I am truly grateful to receive the Golden Spike Award as a way to mark the end of a career that I’ve spent fighting to invest in our country’s rail system. As Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, it has been my priority to bolster funding for Amtrak, increase and expand routes, look to the future by supporting high-speed projects, and improve safety, culminating in $66 billion in new funding in the Bipartisan infrastructure Law."
Representative Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
March 30, 2022, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his years of dedication and commitment to passenger rail.