WHEREAS, high-speed rail corridors can expand and fundamentally improve passenger transportation in the geographic regions they serve...
WHEREAS, high-speed rail will spur economic development along corridors, connect markets, and create tens-of-thousands of shovel-ready jobs...
WHEREAS, high-speed rail will increase traveling options as an alternative to driving or flying and will promote domestic tourism...
WHEREAS, high-speed rail will help advance the United States’ reputation as a sustainable nation by curbing its dependence on oil...
WHEREAS, high-speed rail will offer great public benefit as it improves the quality of life, in urban and rural communities alike...
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we support high-speed rail expansion and development.