Comment: ODOT made the correct decision to move Oregon toward faster, more reliable passenger rail service. The decision is consistent with the recommendations of AORTA, the Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates, which has been working for improved passenger service since 1976.

Incremental improvements in frequency, reliability and shortened travel times, NOT top speed is the only true path to higher speed rail.

The Oregon Legislature needs to increase investments to move toward the future. Washington is doing a much better job.

Increasing track capacity in the existing corridor is essential to move both passenger AND freight through our state quickly and reliably.  However, government policies strongly discourages right-of-way and capacity improvements. This MUST change!