MHSRA e-mail 12/12/11, Chicago Union Station outdated Options

[KevinKorell]

Chicago's Union Station is the center of the nation's passenger rail network. Most long distance Amtrak routes begin and end at the station, and it supports much of the Chicagoland area's extensive commuter network. Over 15 million people a year board Metra and Amtrak trains at Union Station, and from there can access 269 U.S. cities. In addition, eleven CTA bus routes and multiple private routes converge at the station. It is a critical Midwest transportation asset.

Unfortunately, as it stands currently, Union Station is outdated and inadequate to handle current capacities, let alone future growth. If Union Station is also going to be the hub of a future Midwest high-speed rail network, something needs to be done.

The City of Chicago is developing a master plan for Union Station, and we want them to THINK BIG! The City of Chicago needs to hear from people all around the country about how important it is to expand and modernize Union Station.

The Midwest High Speed Rail Association has launched a new website called DowntownAirport.com. Please visit the website to learn more and to send a message to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Sincerely,

Madeline Grennan
Manager of Education and Outreach
Midwest High Speed Rail Association

4765 N. Lincoln Ave.

Chicago, IL 60625

773-334-6758



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