NUMB:
991775
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
XXBY:
ALD. RICHARDS, KALWITZ, MURPHY, FRANK, D'AMATO, PRATT,
PAWLINSKI AND NARDELLI
TITL:
Substitute resolution supporting the State of Wisconsin's efforts to establish and participate in the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative.
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution expresses the City of Milwaukee's support for the State of Wisconsin's efforts to establish and participate in the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative. The resolution also urges the U.S. President and Congress to establish a dedicated national funding mechanism for high-speed passenger rail including the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative. In addition, it directs that copies of this resolution be sent to President Clinton, Governor Thompson and Wisconsin's U.S. Congressional delegation.
BODY:
Whereas, Wisconsin is one of 9 states that comprise the Midwest Rail Initiative - a 3,000-mile high-speed passenger rail network radiating from Chicago and relying primarily on existing rail corridors; and
Whereas, The carefully researched Midwest Regional Rail Initiative is forecast to carry 9.6 million passengers annually and earn enough revenues to cover operating expenses once fully implemented in 2010; and
Whereas, One of the first phases of the proposed rail network would link the cities of Milwaukee and Madison with high-speed passenger rail service by December, 2003; and
Whereas, Midwest Rail offers Milwaukee-area citizens additional mobility through modern high-speed trains, increased trip frequencies, customer-friendly amenities and downtown-to-downtown connections to major urban centers; and
Whereas, Midwest Rail will offer citizens from throughout Wisconsin direct access to Milwaukee's downtown commercial centers, cultural activities and government offices, promoting the continued vitality of downtown areas; and
Whereas, High-speed passenger rail will utilize modern technology allowing safe travel at speeds up to 110 mph and reducin...
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