Archive -- Montana Passenger Rail Virtual Summit

On Thursday, September 17, virtually join elected officials, business leaders, students, passenger rail experts, environmental organizations and transportation enthusiasts for the Montana Passenger Rail Summit.

• Learn about the creation of the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority in Montana;

• Hear from experts on the economic benefits of expanded passenger rail service, opportunities for public-private partnerships, and what a passenger rail system for the 21st century might look like; and

• Understand ways that that members of the public, elected officials, and private sector stakeholders can help restore passenger rail to southern Montana!

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When: Thursday, September 17

Where: Virtual Conference

Who: Elected officials, business leaders, public health officials, environmental organizations and activists, students, and transportation enthusiasts

Why: To create a transformational project for Montana — establishing safe, reliable, affordable intercity, long-distance passenger rail service through southern Montana

Agenda: Under construction

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Organizers are still finalizing the agenda, but confirmed speakers include:

• Elaine Clegg, city council president, Boise, Idaho
• Robert Eaton, director, State Supported Service and Government Affairs, Amtrak
• Jordan Hess, councilman, City of Missoula
• Jim Mathews, president and CEO, Rail Passengers Association
• Roger Millar, secretary of transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation
• Andrea Olsen, representative, Montana House
• Beth Osborne, director, Transportation for America
• John-Robert Smith, chairman, Transportation for America
• John Spain, vice chairman, Southern Rail Commission
• Dave Strohmaier, commissioner, Missoula County