| A broad coalition of rail advocates are hosting a
On Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 6:00-8:00pm
at the Fairlane Center South (19000 Hubbard)
at U of M Dearborn
You are cordially invited to join Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly, other elected officials, and fellow citizens at the Dearborn Michigan By Rail Public Forum. This event is part of a series of public forums taking place throughout Michigan to engage citizens in a vision for the future of Michigan’s freight and passenger rail system.
The event will include an overview of the existing system; an interactive rail mapping session’ discussion of financing issues, and a big-picture vision of the future of Michigan’s railroad system.
Hosted by:
- Michigan Environmental Council
- Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
- Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
- United Transportation Union
- Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and American Arab Chambers of Commerce, and
- Dearborn Economic and Community Development Dept.
Visit MichiganByRail.org for details.
Also mark your calendar for an official public meeting on the
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is developing the Michigan State Rail Plan. This plan will help build a long-term vision for passenger and freight rail transportation throughout the State of Michigan. To ensure the Plan reflects current and future needs, MDOT is holding several open-house-style public meetings, including:
September 28, anytime between 4:00 to 7:30pm
Michigan State University’s Detroit Center
(3408 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)
Learn more at www.michigan.gov/mirailplan.
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