July 28, 2021

For Immediate Release
July 28, 2021
Contact: Charles Hamilton, (360) 529-5552 x3 or Patrick Carnahan, (360) 529-5552 x6

Advocates Meet to Discuss Improving Passenger Rail Service

Additional Meeting Added

Passenger rail advocacy group All Aboard Washington (AAWA) is bringing its 2021 Train Trek to Edmonds and Everett on Thursday, August 12.

Transportation and infrastructure issues are of greater significance than ever before. Several studies have confirmed that there is a significant need for, and interest in, improved and more frequent Cascades service, as well as daytime east-west service. As your representative for better transportation for over 40 years, AAWA wants your voice to be heard in Olympia!

During the 2021 Train Trek, AAWA will share its vision for improved train service. We will discuss how expanded passenger rail service can bring significant economic, equity, and environmental benefits to the communities it serves. But most of all, we want to hear from citizens, community leaders, and elected officials about the transportation needs YOU care about.

AAWA believes that now is the time to re-evaluate our transportation priorities by:

• Expanding the state-supported Amtrak Cascades passenger rail service
• Improving connections between local and regional transit services
• Building and revitalizing infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists

The ongoing budgetary, mobility, and climate crises all demand commitment to proactive solutions that foster stable economic recovery from the pandemic while furthering Washington’s efforts to fight global climate change.

“With targets for reductions of vehicle trips, greenhouse gas emissions, and traffic fatalities all coming due over the next decade, immediate actions should be taken to sustain our state’s economic vitality, environmental commitments, and equitable access for all citizens,” said Patrick Carnahan, AAWA’s co-executive director.

Thursday, August 12, 10:00 AM

Edmonds Waterfront Center
220 Railroad Ave
Edmonds Washington 98020

Register at:
https://www.aawa.us/events/2021-train-trek-edmonds/ 

Thursday, August 12, 1:00 PM

Everett Labor Temple
2810 Lombard Ave.
Everett Washington 98201

Register at:
https://www.aawa.us/events/2021-train-trek-everett-snohomish-county/ 

These events will also be available electronically. Additional meetings are being offered statewide. Details are available at https://www.aawa.us/impact/2021-train-trek/ 

 

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