Experience ELPC’s “Vision to Reality: Getting on Board Midwest High Speed Rail” Online!

ELPC’s October 19th reception celebrated the rousing success of Midwest high-speed rail transportation reform. Share in the evening’s excitement by viewing video highlights from the event program, which featured Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (pictured at right with ELPC Executive Director Howard Learner), as well as a photo slideshow, interactive presentation, and downloadable version of our special high-speed rail publication.

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Watch: Midwest High-Speed Rail Briefing

ELPC hosted a special webinar on September 1st to highlight what’s at stake in the initial cycle of federal funding for high-speed rail, summarize the proposed Midwest high-speed rail projects and describe what to expect as we move closer to realizing our goal of high-speed rail in the Midwest.

The webinar, which ran 30 minutes and included audience questions, featured ELPC Executive Director Howard Learner and Deputy Director Kevin Brubaker.

Watch and listen to the webinar.

Send a letter thanking your Midwest Governor for leading the push to make high-speed rail development a reality!