[il-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: Illinois DOT Seeking Comment on Draft EIS

[Steven Hastalis]

A few years ago, NFB of Illinois passed a resolution supporting this project.  I therefore have forwarded correspondence from the Midwest High Speed Rail Association.

Cordially,

Steve Hastalis

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Midwest High Speed Rail Association 
To: steve.hastalis at gmail.com 
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 9:50 AM
Subject: Illinois DOT Seeking Comment on Draft EIS






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Steven,

As a reminder, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is conducting public meetings to solicit public comment on the Draft Tier I Environmental Impact Statement for the Chicago – St. Louis 110mph double tracking project this week and next. This is the official planning document for long-term investment in the corridor.

Click here to see the meeting dates and times.

The first phase, replacing the existing infrastructure to allow speeds of 110-mph between Joliet and Alton, is currently underway. It will reduce the fastest trip time to 4h 30m from 5h 20m. The next phases will include adding a second main track between Joliet & Alton, improving access into both Chicago & St. Louis and building a new route though Springfield. It anticipates increasing frequencies from 5 daily roundtrips to 9 roundtrips. The fastest trip will be reduced to 3h 51m.

(As a note, the Midwest High Speed Rail Association supports a goal of less than two hours between Chicago and St. Louis with at least 25 daily departures. IDOT is conducting a separate feasibility analysis of a new 220-mph line on a different route that would accomplish this goal.)

The Midwest High Speed Rail Association supports the investments outlined in this Draft EIS, with several modifications that would set the stage for even faster and more frequent service. Click here to read our comments.

Please attend one of the meetings and share your views. If you can’t attend one of the meetings, we have set up a page from which you can submit your comments.

Click here to see the Draft EIS.

Click here to send your comments.

Richard Harnish
Executive Director
Midwest High Speed Rail Association
4765 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-334-6758
rick.harnish at midwesthsr.org







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