Adrian G. Colborn (they/them)
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Adrian G. Colborn (they/them)
@trulyagc.bsky.social
International Programs Coordinator @ University of Dayton
General Secretary @ Signals from the Grassroots
Board of Directors @ Scrutineers
Board of Trustees @ Antioch College
I would recommend checking out the full report if you have time at www.saiprc.com/about-the-se....

For Ohioans interested in economic development and intercity connectedness, I strongly encourage reading about the 3C+D proposal.
About the Routes — SAIPRC - State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee
www.saiprc.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"This expanded mobility provides access to employment, education, and healthcare for travelers, including the 19 million Americans with travel-limiting disabilities."
September 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"Enhanced Mobility: The report found that rail provides an alternative to congested highways, saving road users an estimated $113 million in travel time annually. State-supported rail services connect 152 million residents, 68 million jobs, and 8.5 million college students across the country."
September 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"The report also highlights that public investments in stations can spur private investments, sometimes at a ratio of two-to-one."
September 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"Tourism and Development: In 2024, state-supported rail services transported 2.6 million tourists, who generated an estimated $1.4 billion in tourism spending and supported 21,000 jobs with $1.2 billion in annual earnings."
September 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"Job Creation: The economic benefits come from several sources, including daily operations, capital investments, and tourism. Daily operations alone support over 11,000 jobs, generating approximately $867 million in annual earnings."
September 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"Ridership Surge: State-supported routes carried 14.5 million annual riders in 2024, accounting for 44% of all Amtrak riders nationwide and 80% of Amtrak's ridership growth between 2009 and 2019."
September 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"A Growing Network: There are currently 30 state-supported Amtrak routes operating in 20 states and three Canadian provinces."
September 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM