VHSR email, 3/16:
President Trump’s 2017 Budget eliminates funding from Amtrak's long distance routes, including the Cardinal, the Crescent, the Silver Star, the Silver Meteor, the Palmetto, and the Auto Train which serve the citizens of Virginia; eliminates “New Start” transit grants; and greatly reduces “TIGER” grants.
These cuts will reduce or eliminate intercity passenger rail service for over 51% of Virginians and 57% of our state’s jobs!
Our transportation network serves as the arteries that our nation's economy moves on. We need to invest in our country's infrastructure not allow it to crumble even further!Please tell your Senators and Representative to oppose these cuts by visiting www.VHSR.com/TrumpBudget!
Thanks,
Virginians for High Speed Rail
Virginians for High Speed Rail
5101 Monument Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23230