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Archive -- Oregon Passenger Rail Summit: Connecting Communities
Date
Saturday, January 23, 2021 Saturday, January 23, 2021
Location
Zoom Conference
This conference, organized by AORTA (https://www.aortarail.org/), will address what was done regarding passenger rail services during 2020; where are we going in 2021; returning passenger rail services to eastern Oregon; and building coalitions with organizations having similar interests.
Guest Speakers:
Mr. Jim Mathews, RPA Pres. & CEO, Washington, DC
Mr. Chris Rall, Outreach Director - Transportation for America – Portland, OR
Ms. Karyn Criswell, Division Administrator – ODOT Public Transportation Division – Salem, OR
U. S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR-4th Dist.) - Invited
Panel Discussion: Connecting Oregon Communities
Representatives from Baker County, OR; Medford OR; Boise, ID; and Tumwater, WA
Registration:
$10 donation requested.
Additional details will be available at (https://www.aortarail.org/event/). Should you have any questions, contact AORTA through their website.
"The COVID Pandemic has been and continues to be the biggest challenge faced by Americans as it has taken a deadly toll on the world and on the world’s economies. During COVID Locomotive Engineers at Amtrak and other Passenger and Freight Railroads have embodied the definition of essential workers. This dedication by our members is not new. We applaud the Rail Passenger’s Association for recognizing the vital contributions of our members and their hard work moving Americans and freight during the COVID pandemic."
Dennis Pierce, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.