Summit Early Bird Registration Now Open

Early Bird Registration Now Open!

Third Annual Greater Northwest Rail Summit

October 8-9, 2024
Central Library, Spokane, Washington | Virtual Attendance Available
Register to attend at the All Aboard Northwest website
https://allaboardnw.org/summit/

The Summit brings together rail experts and advocates to continue working toward restoring a true national rail network that includes service to the largely underserved Greater Northwest. Chances for better rail options are improving! The Federal Railroad Administration's Long-Distance Service Study is recommending 15 routes to expand the nation's passenger rail system.

Speakers (subject to change)

Rep. Andrew Barkis, WA Legislature
Jason Biggs, Washington Department of Transportation
Lois Bollenback, Spokane Regional Transportation Council
Elaine Clegg, Valley Regional Transit, Boise, Amtrak board nominee
US Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA)
Jenny Dresler, Oregon Rail Users' League
Sen. Chris Gorsek, OR Legislature
Jordan Hess, Former Mayor of Missoula (MT)
Jim Mathews, Rail Passengers Association
Dr. Breck Lebegue, WA Physicians for Social Responsibility
John Robert Smith, Transportation for America
Sen. Jeff Wilson, WA Legislature
Anna Zivarts, Week Without Driving/Author, When Driving Isn't An Option

Planned Panels (see nwsummit.org for latest updates)

Welcomes
- All Aboard Northwest
- All Aboard Washington
- Pacific Northwest Economic Region Regional Infrastructure Accelerator
- Spokane Host City
- Sponsors
Spokane as a Rail Hub/Crossroads
- Rail History
Why Rail Benefits Our Communities
- Mayors, Ports, Elected Officials
Rail and Intermodal Investment Strategies for the Northwest
- Class Is, Class IIIs, Short Lines, Ports, Other Stakeholders
Freight and Passenger Rail Synergy: High Performance Rail
- Amtrak Cascades Corridor
- North Coast Hiawatha Corridor
- Pioneer Corridor
Federal Regulatory and Funding Updates
- Amtrak, STB, State DOTs, BSPRA
- FRA Long-Distance Service Study
- Corridor ID & Development, Grade Crossing Elimination, CRISI and Other Grants
The 3 Es: Green Passenger, Freight Rail and Port Infrastructure as an Economic, Environmental and Equity Lifeline
- Economic Benefits
  - Intermodal Connectivity
  - Small Parcel Delivery Study
- Benefits to Environment
  - Saving Salmon
  - Climate Change Mitigation
  - Access to Health Care
- Equity Benefits for Underserved Communities: Tribal Nations, Rural Communities, Non-Drivers
Strengthening Supply Chains
- Improving Freight Corridors
- Effects of Export Policies in the NW
Green Farms to Green Ports
- Transload Facilities
Creating Interstate Cooperation and Stakeholder Engagement
- Rail and Supply Chain Caucuses
- Working Groups, MOUs and Interstate Compacts
Generating Support
- Rail Funding Reauthorization
- Permanent Funding Sources for Rail
- Funding the Fifteen Routes

Become a Sponsor!

Hosts: All Aboard Northwest
All Aboard Washington
Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates
Pacific Northwest Economic Region
Northwest Region of the Rail Passengers Association