March 4, 2024 Press Release from the City of Lima: Lima, OH – The public is invited to join All Aboard Ohio, City of Lima, Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce, and Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission for an informative session where we will provide updates on our progress in the FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) process on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the City Club, 7 Town Square in downtown Lima.
Additionally, AAO will 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 analysis findings are positive, and we look forward to discussing them in detail.
AAO’s statewide Whistle Stop Tour allows decision-makers, stakeholders, and community members to receive current, relevant information regarding the Corridor ID process and 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 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced the award of 4 planning grants to advance the revival and expansion of intercity passenger rail service in 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%.
For more information, please visit https://www.allaboardohio.org/economicimpactstudy
To register for the event, click here: https://www.allaboardohio.org/event-details/limawhistle-stop
