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Welcome We invite you to learn about our campaign to re-introduce passenger rail service to key parts of our state. New Hampshire urgently needs a balanced, integrated, and socially and economically viable transportation infrastructure... and rail has a key part to play. A balanced emphasis on all transportation modes with well planned and strategically located trans-modal transportation centers is key to that realization. The New Hampshire Railroad Revitalization Association (NHRRA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. We are dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Northern New England's historic rail infrastructure as a viable component of its 21st century transportation system. Our current project, which is likely to bring the most benefit to the most people, is commuter rail service between Boston and the communities of Nashua, Merrimack, Bedford, Manchester, Hooksett and Concord. We aim for this service to be fully operational by 2010. We support the efforts undertaken by Gov. John Lynch to create the New Hampshire Rail Transit Authority and we are encouraged by his appointment of new NH Department of Transportation Commissioner George Campbell. We also support the efforts of the Regional Planning Commissions in Nashua, Manchester, and Concord to return passenger rail as they will also play a crucial role in further extending the passenger rail extension from Lowell to Concord, the NH Capitol Corridor. However, a coordinated effort that educates local and state lawmakers, businesses and citizens on the critical need for this rail service needs to begin now. The NHRRA will work passionately to see that these efforts are undertaken, that all parties are held accountable, and that other vital regional rail - passenger and freight - initiatives are moving forward. Through this site you can follow the progress of our campaign, and learn how to get involved and support the NHRRA.
The Time is NOW The reality of the New Hampshire Capitol Corridor (NHCC) passenger rail project is here! And the state's business leaders are requesting your support to help make it happen. Take a moment to sign an online statewide petition and make your voice heard. Our Department of Transportation wishes to re-introduce passenger rail service linking Concord, Hooksett, Manchester, Bedford (for the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport), Merrimack and Nashua with Boston. It will be a catalyst for regenerating our downtowns; it will create jobs and business opportunities; it will help protect our environment; and it will be an important public service at a time when so many of our fellow residents are struggling and we all need to pull together. Quality rail service is an investment in traditional values as well as all of our futures. Please take a moment to sign the petition and - very important - make sure that your entire family and all of your friends sign it AND send it to all of their contacts. It is absolutely vital that that everyone take a few moments to contribute and spread the word. You CAN make a difference.
Planning ahead? Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in Concord. NHRRA Elections: Nominations required by March 20th
Did You Know? According to the NH Department of Transportation, approximately 25% of New Hampshire residents of driving age do not drive. That percentage is growing. The state's ten year transportation plan for 2007 through 2016 indicates that spending on transit (i.e. non-highway) projects will make up just about 0.3%, or $1.2 million out of a total spend of $2 billion over the period. |
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