Cleveland could be a hub of a Midwest network of fast, convenient, economical passenger rail lines. It would make so much sense. The cities of the Midwest are spaced at just the right distance to make rail a competitive option. Rail travel is safe, reliable, comfortable, and environmentally friendly. Rail travel could ease congestion on highways and in airports. And rail stations can help revitalize downtowns.
So why aren't we investing in rail? This section will cover the plans and opportunities of rail in the Midwest — one of the key missing links in a sustainable transportation system.
Resources
Cleveland Public Library Cleveland rail history
making other arrangements
Susan Miller Says:James Howard Kunstler writes a compelling argument for the re-emergence of passenger rail in this article published this month in Orion Magazine: Making Other Arrangements. As I have been saying all along about ODOT, take that 1.5 billion we plan to use to tear down history and replace it with more roads and spend the bulk of it on public transit...
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