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TDA: On The Go Podcast


Conversations, news and legislative updates. We promote the vitality and safety of Wisconsin's transportation system, including highways, public transit systems, public-use and general aviation airports, railroads, commercial ports, and roads.

Feb 7, 2024

Scott Rogers, the vice president of governmental affairs at the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, joins TDA Executive Director Debby Jackson on the latest On The Go podcast to talk about passenger rail.

Scott and Debby discuss the economic benefits of passenger rail for the region and the recently announced federal grants to study passenger rail in the state. Jackson also takes the opportunity to get tips for long-distance train trips from Rogers, a longtime train traveler.

 

Notes:

Business Coalition for Passenger Rail - List and sign on form

Email: rogers@eauclairechamber.org

Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce - 2024 Business Issues Agenda

30th Annual Chippewa Valley Rally

Economic Impact of Missouri's River Runner service (MoDOT)

Creating the new Normal: How trains transformed one Midwestern town (HSR Alliance)

WisDOT - Wisconsin Passenger Rail

FRA Corridor Identification and Development Program

Rail Passengers Association

West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition

Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission

Amtrak Guest Rewards

Amtrak's Empire Builder - Facebook Group