Rail opponents are at it again. A bill has been introduced that would prohibit the use of state funds for new passenger rail projects. Read more
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NH Passenger Rail Expansion Analysis Bill Becomes Law
Today, Senate Bill 241 became law, allowing the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to access existing federal funding to complete the critical Project Development Analysis of the NH Capitol Corridor Rail Expansion Project. This phase will provide a detailed analysis of engineering, environmental, and geotechnical aspects, along with a firm financial plan for expanding passenger rail from Boston to Nashua and Manchester. Senate Bill 241 passed both the NH House and Senate and officially became law without signature.
“Today marks a significant milestone in the effort to expand passenger rail and strengthen New Hampshire’s economy,” said E.J. Powers, NH Business for Rail Expansion spokesman. “Our elected officials have listened to the growing choir of a majority of New Hampshire residents from all political parties and demographics and businesses who want the state to explore the investment and benefits associated with passenger rail expansion.”
Now Is The Time: Rail Bill Set For Governor’s Signature
Friends,
Senate Bill 241, which secures funding for the detailed analysis of expanding rail from Boston to Manchester and Nashua, is on Governor Sununu’s desk. We need to encourage him to sign this bi-partisan legislation, which is supported by more than three-quarters of NH residents.
Act Today To Support Rail Expansion
Friends,
Any day now, Senate Bill 241, which secures funding for the detailed analysis of expanding rail from Boston to Manchester and Nashua, will reach Governor Sununu’s desk. We need to encourage him to sign this bi-partisan legislation, which is supported by more than three-quarters of NH residents.
NH Voices: Granite Staters have spoken on rail. It’s time for Republicans to listen.
Recently, nearly a full-page of this paper was dedicated to an admonishment of the strong public support for the expansion of passenger rail from Boston to Nashua and Manchester. This rebuke was prompted by a poll from the Saint Anselm College Survey Center, which illustrated that more than three-quarters of New Hampshire residents support passenger rail expansion. As a long-time businessperson and elected official, I cannot tell you the number of people I encounter — Democrats, Independents and yes, even Republicans — who all support rail expansion. Read more
One Step Away – Contact Governor Sununu Today
We are officially one-step away from securing critical funding to analyze the expansion of passenger rail from Boston to Nashua and Manchester.
Rail Is One Step Closer As House Committee Recommends Funding
Friends,
We are one step closer to the expansion of passenger rail, as the NH House Public Works & Highways Committee voted to recommend funding the Project Development Analysis of the NH Capitol Corridor Study! Thank you reaching out to the committee to show your support.
Widespread Coverage Of Poll Announcing 75.5% Of New Hampshire Residents Support Rail Expansion
A recent Saint Anselm College Survey Center Poll indicating that three-quarters of New Hampshire residents support expanding passenger rail from Boston to Nashua and Manchester was widely reported by the following media outlets:
Majority Of NH Residents Support Rail Expansion From Boston
New Poll Shows 75.5% of NH Residents Support Rail Expansion from Boston
Concord, NH – More than three-quarters of New Hampshire residents support expanding passenger rail from Boston to Nashua and Manchester, according to a recent survey conducted by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center. The poll indicates 75.5% of residents in support of rail, with only 14.5% opposed and 10% with no opinion.
Mark Your Calendars for Wednesday, May 22
Friends,
Next Wednesday, May 22, the House Public Works and Highways Committee will be hearing public testimony on Senate Bill 241, which would provide funding for an in-depth analysis of rail expansion.
We’re close – but need your help
We are a few crucial steps away from securing funding needed for the Project Development phase of the NH Capitol Corridor Project.
Senate approves funds to study passenger rail
The idea of passenger rail service carrying people between Concord and Massachusetts got a boost Thursday when the state Senate voted 14-10 to pass a bill that lets the state obtain federal money to study the idea.
Rails on track: Senate approves bill clearing completion of rail study
This legislation, if ultimately signed into law by Gov. Chris Sununu, would direct a small amount of the state’s accrued toll credit funds, which are generally used for highway projects. These funds are earned because of the state’s robust turnpike system, which is part of the national highway system.
NH Senate Passes Bill to Fund Passenger Rail Analysis
Today, the New Hampshire State Senate voted to approve Senate Bill 241, which would allow the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to access existing federal funding to complete the critical Project Development Analysis of the NH Capitol Corridor Rail Expansion Project. This phase will provide a detailed analysis of engineering, environmental, and geotechnical aspects, along with a firm financial plan for expanding passenger rail from Boston to Nashua and Manchester.
State Senate to Vote on Rail Tomorrow
Tomorrow, NH State Senators will vote on SB 241, which would allow the state to access federal funding for the critical Project Development Analysis of the NH Capitol Corridor Rail Expansion Project.
Momentum Gaining for Rail Expansion
Yesterday, the Senate Transportation Committee voted 3-2 to pass Senate Bill 241 to allocate funding for the critical Project Development Analysis of the NH Capitol Corridor Rail Expansion Project.
Manchester and Nashua mayors go to Concord to make case for commuter rail project
Price tag of $5 million estimated for Nashua train station
Preliminary figures indicate it may cost about $5.2 million to construct a new train station and its infrastructure in the Gate City.
“This is a baseline approach,” Dan Kelly of the Nashua Rail Transit Committee told an aldermanic panel recently.
Overwhelming Support for Passenger Rail Expansion
A standing room-only crowd filled LOB Room 103 in Concord on Tuesday as the Senate Transportation Committee heard public testimony in support of Senate Bill 241, which would allow the NH Dept. of Transportation to access existing federal funding to complete the critical Project Development Analysis of the NH Capitol Corridor Rail Expansion Project. Read more
The Time for Rail Expansion is Now
Senate Transportation Committee to Hear Testimony on Rail Expansion
On Tuesday, February 5, at 2:00pm in Legislative Office Building Room 103 in Concord, the NH Senate Transportation Committee will hear testimony on Senate Bill 241, which will allow the NH Dept. of Transportation to access existing federal funding to complete the critical Project Development Analysis of the NH Capitol Corridor Rail Expansion Project.
Approval of this bill would have zero cost to New Hampshire taxpayers as ample federal funding is available and designated for this type of project.
NH Senate Narrowly Votes Against Funding Commuter Rail Expansion Analysis
Senate members defy support of 110 NH businesses and 74 percent of residents by removing rail funding from House Bill 2018
Concord NH – Late last night, members of the New Hampshire State Senate defied the support of more than 110 New Hampshire businesses and 74 percent of residents by narrowly defeated an effort to authorize $4 million in federal funding to provide an in-depth analysis of the proposed expansion of commuter rail from Boston to Manchester. Read more
Bring commuter rail to the millyard
To the Editor: The New Hampshire House recently passed Senate Bill 564, which will give a decade of state tax exemptions to biotech businesses that locate in and around the Manchester Millyard as part of the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI.) The prospect of creating a biotechnology hub in Millyard is very exciting. Read more
NH Senate Transportation Committee Strips Funding for Analysis of Passenger Rail Expansion Project
More than 110 NH businesses and 74 percent of residents support expanding passenger rail from Boston to Nashua and Manchester
Manchester, NH – Despite wide, bipartisan support across the state, from the New Hampshire House of Representatives and Governor Chris Sununu, the New Hampshire Senate Transportation Committee voted yesterday to remove federal funding for a detailed analysis of passenger rail expansion and bus service from Boston to Manchester from House Bill 2018.
Rail Funding Could Be Eliminated – Key Vote Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Tuesday April 24, the Senate Transportation Committee could VOTE TO REMOVE $4 million in federal funding from House Bill 2018, thus eliminating the possibility of rail expansion this year.
The following committee members need to hear from you today. They need to understand why funding an in-depth analysis (Project Development) of the expansion of passenger rail from Boston to Manchester is so critical.
TIME TO ACT: Senate Transportation Committee to hear public testimony Tuesday
On Tuesday April 10, the Senate Transportation Committee will welcome public testimony on House Bill 2018, the Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan, which includes $4 million in federal funding that would enable an in-depth analysis (Project Development) of the expansion of passenger rail from Boston to Manchester.