Vermont Agency of Transportation and New York State Department of Transportation had a meeting Wednesday the 19th in North Bennington to work together on a Federally-funded study of passenger train service to Bennington, Manchester, Rutland and Saratoga NY.
Press coverage:
Rutland Herald
Bennington Banner
From the Bennington Banner:
"John Zicconi, director of planning, outreach and community affairs at the Vermont Agency of Transportation, said the FRA has yet to release the planning funds, but the two states are already beginning to work together so they can "hit the ground running" when the funds are released."
Officials in Southwestern Vermont have long-coveted a return of passenger rail service, believing it will bring more customers and tourists from New York City.
The two-year planning grant will allow for several studies on use, routes, schedules, environmental impact and preliminary engineering. Future construction grants will not be awarded until the planning work is completed, Zicconi said.
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VT-NY Bi-State Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor Track 3 Planning Study
Meeting Agenda
May 19, 2010
11:00am-12:30pm – Work Session
· Introductions
· Scope of Work Review
· Consultant Selection Process
· Other Issues
12:30pm-1:00pm – Public Information Meeting
