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Carrying the message of Gulf Coast support for passenger rail up to Capitol Hill

25 Feb 2016 | Posted by Steve Davis | 2 Comments | amtrak, Commerce Committee, gulf coast, Gulf Coast Inspection Train, Knox Ross, Mississippi, passenger rail, senate

After last week’s inspiring rail trip along the Gulf Coast where we witnessed firsthand the massive support from citizens and local leaders alike for restoring passenger rail service along the coast, a member of the Southern Rail Commission testified before the Senate’s key rail committee earlier this week to deliver the same message Gulf Coast citizens so passionately presented at each stop last week.

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Support rolling in for Congress’ bipartisan proposal to unlock billions for local transportation needs

8 Oct 2014 | Posted by Steve Davis | 0 Comments | Christian Bollwage, Dan Hollingsworth, Gary Rhoads, Innovation in Surface Transportation Act, Jamel Holley, John Marks, John Spain, Knox Ross, Leroy Walker Jr.

With the introduction of the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act in the Senate, the proposal now is active in both chambers of Congress. This bill will give local communities greater access to federal funds by providing them a seat and a voice at the decision making table.

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