AASHTO HSR-1

AASHTO recently released the findings of a new study on state initiatives to deliver on the high-speed and intercity passenger rail grants, which were Announced a year ago. This brief report, and an accompanying website at www.highspeed-rail.org, also include project profiles from 15 states to show the type of work being conducted and the progress to date. The study addresses economic development resulting from new investment; the kinds of projects being developed by states, including project profiles from 15 states; quick facts on passenger rail; AASHTO’s recommendations for passenger rail; and other information. The Federal Railroad Administration has approved $4.28 billion in passenger rail projects as of February 14, 2011.