CRESTLINE, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—All Aboard Ohio (AAO) and the Village of Crestline are extending an invitation to the public for an informative session on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 4:30 pm. The session will be held at The Hub at Village Center, located at 311 N Seltzer Street.
The meeting will provide updates on the progress of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) process. AAO will also discuss the outcomes of their 3C&D Economic Impact Analysis, which was conducted to evaluate the potential economic advantages of initiating passenger rail service in Ohio. The findings of the analysis are positive, and AAO looks forward to discussing them in detail.
The session is part of AAO’s statewide Whistle Stop Tour, which allows decision-makers, stakeholders, and community members to receive current, relevant information regarding the Corridor ID process. The tour also includes an in-depth discussion of the economic boom that the revival of the 3C+D would create in the cities along that line.
In December, the FRA announced the award of four planning grants to advance the revival and expansion of intercity passenger rail service in the state of Ohio, including the 3C+D. The planning grants are the first of three grant phases to determine the feasibility, environmental impacts, engineering needs, and construction of these corridors for either new service or expansion of service within an existing Amtrak corridor. The planning phase is entirely funded by the FRA. Subsequent grant rounds will require matching state funds of 10% and 20%.
Those interested in attending the session are required to register at the following website: Crestline Whistle Stop | All Aboard Ohio.