Resources
Iowa Connections - A visioning plan for passenger rail
Multimodal Solutions brochureFederal legislation
Feasibility studies
Proposed Iowa City to Quad Cities (Exec. Summary), April 18, 2008
Proposed Chicago-Quad Cities (Exec. Summary), January 7, 2008
Proposed Chicago-Rockford-Galena-Dubuque (Feasibility Report), June 22, 2007
Proposed Chicago-Quad Cities (Exec. Summary), January 7, 2008
Proposed Chicago-Rockford-Galena-Dubuque (Feasibility Report), June 22, 2007
For rail passenger service to reach Iowa City, service must first be established from Chicago to the Quad Cities. Information pertaining to the required investment and other specifics about the route must be drawn from both Amtrak reports listed here. A collective summary of the findings are included in the Amtrak PowerPoint presentation.
Midwest Regional Rail Initiative
The Midwest Regional Rail Initiative (MWRRI) is a cooperative, multi-agency effort that began in 1996 and involves nine Midwest states (Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin) as well as the Federal Railroad Administration.
Benefiting Iowa's Economy
- a brochure summarizing the benefits to Iowa of
the MWRRI (2006)
Economic Benefits of the Midwest Regional Rail System- an 8-page pamphlet
summarizing the benefits of the MWRRI (2006)
Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Benefit Cost & Economic Analysis - November 2006 - an examination of the economic impact
of implementing the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative (MWRRI)
Benefiting Iowa's Economy
- a brochure summarizing the benefits to Iowa ofthe MWRRI (2006)
Economic Benefits of the Midwest Regional Rail System
- an 8-page pamphletsummarizing the benefits of the MWRRI (2006)
Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Benefit Cost & Economic Analysis - November 2006
- an examination of the economic impactof implementing the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative (MWRRI)
Executive Report - September 2004 - a plan to improve and expand passenger
rail service in the Midwest
Iowa Rail Route Alternatives Analysis (1998) - evaluates the potential for rail
passenger service on three key routes in Iowa Summary of report
States for Passenger Rail Coalition
The States for Passenger Rail Coalition (SPRC) is an alliance of state departments of transportation that supports intercity passenger rail initiatives and advocates for federal funding.
Stimulus II projects
Stimulus Press Release - Nov. 17, 2008
SPRC Testimony
Stimulus II projects
Stimulus Press Release - Nov. 17, 2008
SPRC Testimony
Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission
The Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission (MIPRC) brings together state leaders from across the region to advocate for passenger rail improvements. Formed by compact agreement in 2000, the MIPRC's current members are Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Iowa Senators Beall, Kibbie: Call on Congress and President Obama to increase funding for rail in stimulus plan
Roster for Iowa MIPRC Commissioners
Current state efforts being conducted through state DOTs
Iowa Senators Beall, Kibbie: Call on Congress and President Obama to increase funding for rail in stimulus plan
Roster for Iowa MIPRC Commissioners
Current state efforts being conducted through state DOTs
Reports
Intercity Passenger Rail Transportation, 2008 Update, American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials - an update to the 2002 report
Intercity Passenger Rail Transportation (2002) American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials - provides an overview of intercity
passenger rail services in the United States, summarizes the characteristics of
the current system, reviews relevant history, and projects future plans.
Vision for the Future: U.S. intercity passenger rail network through 2050 - the
report of the Passenger Rail Working Group for the National Surface
Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, December 2007
State Highway and Transportation Officials - an update to the 2002 report
Intercity Passenger Rail Transportation (2002) American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials - provides an overview of intercity
passenger rail services in the United States, summarizes the characteristics of
the current system, reviews relevant history, and projects future plans.
Vision for the Future: U.S. intercity passenger rail network through 2050 - the
report of the Passenger Rail Working Group for the National Surface
Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, December 2007
Downloadable resources
Chicago to Quad Cities study Quad Cities to Iowa City studyChicago to Dubuque studyAmtrak Microsoft® PowerPoint presentation (April 18, 2008)For rail passenger service to reach Iowa City, service must first be established from Chicago to the Quad Cities. Information pertaining to the required investment and other specifics about the route must be drawn from both Amtrak reports listed here. A collective summary of the findings are included in the Amtrak PowerPoint presentation.
