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NEW NorthWest POINT Portland Operated by West-Bound East-Bound OC&W Coachways READ DOWN READ UP Cannon Beach Number: 5500 5564 5563 5565 AORTA Bulletin Seaside Portland Greyhound 9:10 a 6:00 p 10:30 a 9:30 p A publication of the Astoria Portland 9:30 a 6:20 p 10:20 a 9:20 p Association of Rail and Transit Advocates *Manning 10:05 a 6:55 p 9:40 a 8:50 p Issue 148 May 2010 Since 1976 Astoria *Elsie (Camp 18) 10:35 a 7:25 p 9:10 a 8:10 p Seaside N *Necanicum Jct. 10:45 a 7:35 p 9:00 a 8:00 p Elsie Cannon Cannon Beach 11:00 a 7:50 p 8:50 a 7:45 p to Upgrade Maintenance Facility AORTA’s Jim Howell Beach Manning Seaside (Del’s Chevron) 11:10 a 8:10 p 8:40 a 7:30 p $37 million project begins this spring Receives Liberty Regional Necanicum *Seaside Intl Youth Hostel 11:15 a 8:15 p 8:35 a 7:25 p Junction Portland OAKLAND – Amtrak announced it capacity, ef ciency and working condi- Leadership Award *Gearhart 11:20 a 8:20 p 8:25 a 7:20 p is awarding a $37 million contract to PCL tions of the shops that perform inspec- Longtime AORTA Director Jim Bus Service Warrenton 11:30 a 8:25 p 8:20 a 7:15 p Construction Services, Inc., of Bellevue, tions, testing and maintenance of locomo- Howell was awarded the prestigious Astoria Mini Mart tives and passenger rail equipment. It will to the coast 11:40 a 8:35 p 8:15 a 7:00 p Wash., for Phase I and Phase II of a major Robert Liberty Regional Leadership Astoria Transit Center 11:50 a 8:50 p 8:00 a 6:45 p upgrade of its Seattle King Street Coach be a modern and ef cient facility capable Award to a standing ovation from the of handling the current work levels as well * Indicates Flag Stop Yard Maintenance Facility. The facility 150+ activists, decision-makers agency as projected future service expansions. supports Amtrak operations and mainte- representatives and business support- nance agreements in the Paci c North- The  rst phase of the four-phase ers at the 2010 Coalition for a Livable Future (CLF) Regional Summit on west, including for the , project will consist of the construction of , , and an enclosed structure over two tracks and large enough to allow an entire to be AORTA Time Table Sounder commuter . serviced indoors. It will be primarily used The work was scheduled begin on by to maintain Amtrak Cascades The Portland Chapter is now meeting April 1 and will dramatically improve the trains. Currently, this train equipment is at 6 PM on the second Thursday of continued on page 3 each month in the AORTA of ce. The State Board normally meets on the 4th Saturday of the month. Oregon orders two Talgo trainsets Locations vary. Delivery from Wisconsin expected in 2012 1-5 PM, June 4 National Rail Plan Outreach Meeting, SALEM- The Oregon Department The trains, which cost $36.6 mil- Federal Railroad Administration of Transportation has negotiated the lion, will be assembled at a new Talgo April 29th. Portland City Councilwom- purchase of two new passenger trains an Amanda Fritz presented the award. 4:30-6:30 PM, June 9 plant in Wisconsin with a majority of from Talgo-America. Each train seats Jim joins a string of local livability ODOT HSR Open House American-made components. There are 285 people and will provide continued leaders in receiving this award, includ- Junction City City Hall 13 per train. The Oregon Trans- Amtrak Cascades passenger service ing Congressman Earl Blumenauer and 680 Greenwood Street portation Commission approved use of in the Paci c Northwest rail corridor American Recovery and Reinvestment Charlotte Lehan, Mayor of Wilsonville. 6 PM, Thursday, June 10 between Eugene and , British Act stimulus funds for the purchase The award, endowed by Metro Coun- AORTA Portland Chapter Meeting Columbia. cilor and CLF cofounder Robert Liberty, on July 23, 2009. By pooling the train Appeal purchase with Wisconsin, Oregon recognizes and rewards leaders, who 12N, Saturday, July 24 have made signi cant contributions to Three years ago the AORTA of ce moved from the Stevens Building saved about $6 million. AORTA Board Meeting the livability of the Portland-Vancouver to . A move was required because of a change Room 253, Union Station, Portland Oregon’s current passenger metropolitan region. in ownership of the Stevens Building, and Union Station offered an rail service relies on trains owned Sept 20 continued on page 2 excellent opportunity to work in proximity to the heart of Amtrak’s by the State of and operation in Oregon. While the move meant more adequate meeting Rail Summit II Salem Conference Center Amtrak. As Washington state space, opportunity for consolidation of records and a research library, ful lls its plans to increase daily Effective June 10, 2010 it also more than doubled the rent. We need your help to keep our Oct 18-21 Portland-Seattle service, the the AORTA Portland Chapter of ce. Please consider making a special contribution today! Rail Volution 2010 trains would no longer be avail- is changing its meeting time Hilton Hotel, Portland able to Oregon. Help AORTA keep the of ce! to 6 PM on the second Check www.AORTArail.org “The commission’s decision Thursday of each month. for more information. to buy trains will assure contin- Room 253, Union Station New cab cars, WiFi, bicycle racks! continued on page 2

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AORTA Bulletin - May 2010 - 012.indd 8 6/4/2010 8:55:47 PM AORTA Bulletin - May 2010 - 012.indd 1 6/4/2010 8:54:21 PM Mid-Valley Activities Oregon Talgos ... continued from Pg 1 “Amtrak applauds ODOT’s forth- SEA Maintenance Facility ...... from pg 1 The AORTA Bulletin is published Neil McFarlane Appointed LOCAL LINES: News around Oregon 4-6 times/year by the ued passenger rail service in the Wil- coming procurement of Talgo equip- serviced using a much smaller building Rail Summit held at LCCSOUTHERN in Eugene OREGON SIGNALS Salem-Keizer Transit (SKT) has a lamette Valley and provide the potential ment,”Patricia said Joe McHugh, J. Noyes Amtrak’s vice thatTriMet requires General part of the trainManager to remain stable outlook Associationfor the near future. of Tri-Met for increased service in Oregon at some outdoors making maintenance dif cult COASTAL TIDINGS andOregon Lane Transit Rail andare facing Transit major Advocates service president of government affairs and RVTD resumes service future date,” said ODOT Director Mat- in inclement weather conditions. Amtrak reductions which SKT made last year. corporateSeptember communications. 2, 1921 - “Since the A nonpro t citizen advocate group working thew Garrett. Cascades is operated by Amtrak in Astoria Thruway Bus added Medford- Bucking a trend preva- The failure of the SKT levy in November debut of the Amtrak January Cascades 15, in 2010 1999, to educate the public about the need for safe, When delivered in 2012, the we have created strong partnerships partnership with the Washington and Astoria- A second daily roundtrip lent through much of the nation as transit 2008 scally forced responsible, a complete environmentally redesign of sound the system to better meet community needs. Oregon-owned trains will join  ve older with Oregon, Washington and Talgo to Oregon Departments of Transportation. was added to the Portland-Astoria Thru- agencies cut service, on March 30 Rogue transportation. Incorporated as the Talgo-America train sets; Washington TheOregon new Associationbus network of wasRailway implemented Passengers . wasprovide serious reliable, work. attractive Recently and she environ- had The second phase, which will be way bus service on March 21. Valley Transportation District (RVTD) in September, 2009. This created trunk state owns three, and Amtrak owns two. anmentally exhibition friendly in Paris intercity ... really rail goodservice in constructed concurrently with the  rst, now leave Astoria Transit Station at announced it would resume Route 24 Portland Union Station routes that operate on 15 minute head- Amtrak’s Cascades and long- will be a three-story structure that will 8 am and 6:45 pm eastbound,; leave service to Medical Center 800 NW 6th Avenue, Suite 253 stuff.the corridor,” Pat was hean said.art photographer and ways and has resulted in a much more distance train services have a positive PO Box 2772, Portland, OR 97208-2772 environmentalist.Since 1994, ridership has increased include a new materials warehouse for Portland Amtrak Station at 9:30 am and via Central Ave and East Barnett Road ef cient and productive system. Most of effect on the economy, including the the storage of parts, administrative of c- 6:20 pm. The improved schedule allows 503.241.7185 823 percentBut there on isCascades still so much trains. more In effective April 5. Buses return to the the old lines that meandered though resi- addition of tourism dollars to the Paci c es and facilities for the 133 mechanical patrons to make trips to Portland (or central business district on Riverside President toOregon, know. moreShe was than a 186,000classically passengers trained dential neighborhoodsJim Long were discontinued.503.313.7382 Northwest. personnel and over 200 transportation from Portland to Astoria and return on Ave. The route will operate only on Vice President Donald Leap 503.789.2290 pianist.rode trains I’ve in been 2008. told Ridership that her inphras- Febru- New cross town lines now eliminate Each year they purchase $1.2 mil- personnel who work at the site. These the same day. Secretary Jon Nuxoll 541.684.8883 In Memoriam ingary was2010 perfection. was up more Oh, than did you30% see over weekdays. theTreasurer need to go downtownKenneth Peters to transfer.503.646.5034 The lion worth of goods and services and functionsPortland are currently- On April housed 28 the in TriMet mobile Tickets may be purchased through herFeb pictures? 2009. Not the landscapes or Last November, RVTD General 11Bulletin Lancaster Editors lineDan has McFarling become503.642.4077 the one of sustain 73 Oregon jobs paying $4.77 trailers.Board appointed Phase I & Neil II are McFarlane expected asto thebe Amtrak or Greyhound. Buses are operat- other production work. Pat was an Manager received Oregon Transit As- the most patronizedJim Long routes on 503.313.7382the system. millionВы inговорите wages. Expansion по-русски of Port- ? The new trains will be updated completednew General by Manager, the end of replacing 2012. outgo- ed by Eugene,OC&W ORCoachways.- Incremental See pagerail 8. sociation’sexisting routes Public in Transitthe short Manager term, while of Buses often overload during peak periods. innovatorversions of and Talgo-made recognized trains expert presently in ing GM Fred Hansen. McFarlane will Also serving on the Board of Directors land-Eugene(Do you service speak will Russian?) require Canadding The  rst two phases are funded improvements, distinctions between thelooking Year award.to high-speed rail as a long-term electron-microscope photography. She begin to transition into the position June Jim Howell,The redesign Robert Krebs, is considered Claudia Howells, a success moreyou jobsimagine and purchasingmy amazement more when goods I serving the Northwest. by Amtrak’s annual capital program. “higher” and “high” speed rail, stable goal. One comment urging quick addition had studied advanced metallurgy for Bus schedule/route adjustments withMike system Morrison weekday and Ray Polani.ridership exceeding heard these words from Pat Noyes? 1. He becomes General Manager July 1. funding sources, and interstate and of more conventional service received and services. Amenities include WiFi capabil- Construction of the  nal two phases is Astoria- Sunset Empire Transit that of the old network. This is the  rst the U.S. Armed Forces. She made pic- McFarlane, 57, is currently Tri- cooperation were among strong applause from attendees. Local NARP Council Members But“This that was is a thesigni point cant ... stepthis charm-forward ity, a Bistro (food and beverage) , dependent upon federal funding. Phase MID-COLUMBIA CROSSINGS reworking since the 1950’s. As the urban tures of things so small and delicate Met’s Executive Director for Capital Districtthemes that(SETD) emerged implemented in conclusions new Funding is a key roadblock to Vice-President Art Poole, Coos Bay ing, almost elf-like octoenarian usu- a section with roomier III will include a construction of a ser- for Oregon and the Paci c Northwest,” that physics professors sought her for Bus route schedules effective Febru- areaAlaska expanded the lines Robert were Flint, just Anchorage ex- ally walking with the aide of a cane. viceProjects, and inspectiona position hebuilding has held for since Amtrak from 100 participants in the Northwest expanding service in Oregon, accord- said President and Executive Of- seats, and baggage car with 15 bicycle ary 1 for Routes 15 and 202. Most Road revenues fail to cover costs tendedIdaho to serve new districts. As a resultvacant One just never knew what kind of technical advice and her specialized long-distance1998. In this role, and Soundhe led theTransit devel- trains. Corridor Rail Summit Conference on ing to Oregon Transportation Com- many of the routes were slow and inef -  cer of Talgo-America Antonio Perez. racks. Although the corridor’s current SETD lines operate Mon-Sat, Route 21 The Dalles- Like most com- Montana Barry Green, Glendive subjects about which Pat may wish training. You see, Pat was an scientist Phaseopment, IV design involves and construction construction of of a new March 9. mission Chairwoman Gail Achterman. cientOregon which resulted in Robert loss ofE. Krebs,community Salem “These new trains will greatly enhance top speed is 79 mph, the new trains are operatesMinimal Sundays federal only. high-speed For more routerail munities, The Dalles City Council to talk. Pat was the person we never and advocate for women in science. locomotiveTriMet’s capital servicing facilities, and repairincluding build- the Achterman proposed a mileage-based support.Washington SKT is now Jameslean and Hamre, ef Puyallupcient service in Oregon and on the entire designed to run up to 125 mph. Any Airport, Interstate, I-205 and Portland andgrants schedule to Oregon information compared go with to www. sub- istax struggling based on with miles road driven maintenance as a possible Robert Lawrence, Mill Creek knew. And yet, Pat loved to ride the ing. It is estimated 150 construction jobs with more passengers on the buses. Cascades corridor.” diesel-electric locomotive can pull them. Mall MAX extensions. From 1991 to RideTheBus.orgstantial awards to Washington and Cali- budget shortfalls. An attempt to increase Stephanie Weber, Kirkland train. It’s what brought her to us. She will be generated annually during the funding source. Oregon Rail Division She was a terri c AORTA board adapted from ODOT News release 1998, he was TriMet’s Project Control fornia underscore how Oregon needs to franchiseAdministrator fees met Kelly strong Taylor opposition added that and A new transit center is being de- loved Oregon, its environment, and life of the project. velopedA offNNUAL Chemawa MEMBERSHIP Road next to the member. She was always interested in Director for the 18-mile, $963 million step up its state support for rail. wasOregon’s rejected neighbors on March were 1. in better posi- its institutions of higher learning. Amtrak recently announced two Portland & Western Railroad tracks. The making sure that Oregon’s Amtrak’s Westside project. Before com- EASTLeaders O REGONand industry E expertsXTRAS from tion to Overdependence receive federal matchingon roadways funds Introductory, senior, student $ 15 Higher learning...maybe that is what other contract awards, with a com- facility, near the Keizer Station shopping service was operating. She supported ing to TriMet, McFarlane worked for as far away as France spoke on what createsbecause serious of their budgetary record of problems support for on Regular 25 Pat H. Noyes was really all about...the bined value of $49.5 million, for major complex,Steward will serve as a transfer station50 AORTA’s move to its new of ce in Metro from November 1986 to February Connectneeds to happen Oregon for better III projects rail service rail with shovel-ready proposals in Be sure to visit AORTA’s new website: upgrades of its maintenance facilities in local governments struggling to provide forSponsor bus lines serving the north end 100of the Portland Union Station. She contacted pursuit of knowledge. 1991 and helped manage construction to come to Oregon, and what can hap- place. Government/corporate 100 , Calif., and Hialeah, Fla. Baker City- Members of the North- essential services. Gasoline taxes and district. The Environmental Impact Study her representatives and senators in Pat rode the train to Portland for the 500,000 square foot $90 million pen with more and faster trains. Denis State Reps. Terry Beyer, House The American Recovery and Reinvest- east Area Commission and Southeast vehicle registration fees do not come has been completed and work will soon Washington and Salem. She was an N- from Eugene to attend AORTA meet- Oregon Convention Center. Doute from French National Railroads closeTransportation to providing Committee suf cient chair, funds. and startE-Mail: on the construction [email protected] plan for the site. www.AORTArail.org ment Act economic stimulus program is Area Commission met April 1 in Baker scale model railroader, built a section ings. She enjoyed the train. She recog- TriMet General Manager Fred spoke of how rail’s share of travelers AccordingNancy Nathanson to The Dalles moderated City Managerthe panel ThereWeb is Site: a “footprint” www. AORTAon the siterail.org that is re- funding both of those projects. City to discuss Connect Oregon III proj- of a modular layout. She wanted it set nized its exceptional potential to meet Hansen, who leaves the agency on June has grown as France’s high-speed TGV session. served for a future platform ect proposals in . Among Nolan Young, the problem is not new. our transportation needs, passenger 30, saidAbout “After Amtrak 11½ years at TriMet, I network has expanded. Oregon and the Former Eugene Mayor Ruth when service is extended from the WES up in the Eugene Station for National the proposals to be discussed will be have decidedAs the nation’s to pursue intercity other opportuni- passenger have a long ways to go Bascom, instrumental in helping begin terminalHowell recognized at Wilsonville .... continued to the Salem from page area. 1 Train Day. Most of us just knew her and freight, in a safe, cost-effective, development of a rail repair facility for railties.”. operator, His resignation Amtrak connectsfollows multiple America before approaching European standards, Cascades service in the 1990s, was rec- because she was a board member. Did environmentally sound manner. Rail Wallowa Union Railroad. The request is WHISTLES SKTWorking in partnership off the nomination with South form more detailed list of Jim’s achievements inannouncements safer, greener of and budget healthier shortfalls ways. and though. ognized with an award of appreciation. you know her, really know her? travel is so civilized...so re ned. So for $5.12M to build a shop to repair and Metrosubmitted Area by Rapid former Transit AORTA (SMART) Director runs at AORTA’s web site: www.aortarail. Lastservice  scal cutbacks year (FY over 2009), the past the several railroad Union Paci c Railroad Public The summit was organized by Have you seen her photographs? was our friend Pat. She will be sorely maintain both locomotives and cars. The Federal subsidies bene t aviation weekdayFred Nussbaum, commuter Fritz buses cited between Howell’s the org. carriedmonths. 27.2 million passengers, making Affairs Director Brock Nelson said Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy, LTD Board WES Station in Wilsonville and down- She studied with Ansel Adams, Minor missed. Thank you for showing us just project will includes parking for tourist key involvement in, among others, stop- it the Insecond-best other TriMet year news, in the Dr. company’s T. Allen Union Paci c is ready to discuss with Vice-PresidentEugene- Eugene Greg Evans, Airport’s who main serves town Salem (Route 1X). Tri-Met tickets White,“Jim Imogen has been Cunningham a tremendous and asset, what can accomplish in one amazing train operations, bus transit and bicycle ping the Mt. Hood Freeway and getting history.Bethel and With Hakeem 21,000 Olanrewajuhave route miles in 46 are public agencies what’s needed to expand runwayon the facultywill be atrepaved Lane Community and other work Col- are not valid on this service. notEdward only to Weston. AORTA She, but was the as Portland good lifetime. riders. those funds redirected toward intro- states,newly appointedthe District Directors of Columbia on theTri- and passenger rail service while meeting performedlege, and others.at a cost AORTA of $9.5 wasmillion one of region,as the Oregon masters and that the taught Paci her. c North- This Are yourby Donald Leap Met Board. Bethel, 57, is senior pastor Other projects include (1) UPRR ducingSKT light also rail runs to thea weekday region, busimple- three Canadian provinces, Amtrak oper- UP needs to service its customers. All startingthe summit in June. sponsors. Commercial All Aboard and privateWash- between Downtown Salem and Grand west. Jim is an amazing idea man and of Maranatha Church of God. He has HinkleAboard Yard Washington connections, Executive (2) Port Director of menting multi-destinational suburban dues paid ates more than 300 trains each day—at aviationington and will the bene Washington t from the Department project; Ronde with a stop at the Spirit Mountain has a tenacity to see his ideas through. speedsexperience up to with 150 the mph “Big (241 Dig” kph)—to project in UmatillaLloyd Flem intermodal acknowledged expansion UP’s project, will- 95%of Transportation of the funding also comes sent from representa- the Fed- and urban transit service, expanding was presented to the Salem-Keizer Transit Transit concept. As SKT embarks on a Casino (Route 2X). This service is free It was long time for him to get some of- moreBoston, than were 500 he destinations. served as chair Amtrak of a alsotask (3)ingness Port toof discussMorrow the airport issue and as a marine great eraltives Aviation to the conference. Administration. The airport rail transit, adopting accessible transit Board of Directors at their last meeting on long range forplanning 2010? process to develop during the month of April to celebrate  cial recognition,” said Nussbaum. The isforce the chargedpartner ofwith choice managing for state-sup- the reloca- improvements,change from past (4) attitudes Baker City towards airport more is owned by the City of Eugene. by Jon Nuxoll vehicles, saving Union Station facilities Thursday, March 25. SKT Board Mem- a future vision for the system RT could Earth Month. CLF is to be commended for choosing portedtion of corridora light rail services line. in 15 states and improvementsrail passenger service.and scheduled air service, for expanding passenger rail, planning bers recently had a joint meeting with the play a vital role. A committee of citizen Editor’s Note: Just imagine the For fares, schedules and other infor- Jim as this year’s nominee. There were for severalOlanrewaju, commuter 44, railis chief agencies.  nancial Visit (5) RailMany siding participants upgrades notedfor a biodieselthe need and implementing improved passenger Lane which allowed them volunteers is being organized to take more passenger rail system we could have if mation go to www.cherriots.org 10 other, highly quali ed nominees this Amtrak.comof cer for Providence or call 800-USA-RAIL Health and Ser- for plantto develop in Ontario, “higher” and speed (6) Ontario rail along airport and freight rail and  ghting the CRC to experience the EmX Bus detailed look at the streetcar idea. there was a trust fund for rail like there A Rapid Transit Streetcar Proposal line.year. They by Fred were Nussbaum impressed by the Rapid schedules,vices, where fares he hasand workedmore information. since March pavement improvement. Megabridge proposal. You can see a by Bob Krebs 2007. is for aviation and for highways!!

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AORTA Bulletin - May 2010 - 012.indd 6-72-3 6/4/2010 8:55:478:55:11 PM Mid-Valley Activities Oregon Talgos ... continued from Pg 1 “Amtrak applauds ODOT’s forth- SEA Maintenance Facility ...... from pg 1 The AORTA Bulletin is published Neil McFarlane Appointed LOCAL LINES: News around Oregon 4-6 times/year by the ued passenger rail service in the Wil- coming procurement of Talgo equip- serviced using a much smaller building Rail Summit held at LCCSOUTHERN in Eugene OREGON SIGNALS Salem-Keizer Transit (SKT) has a lamette Valley and provide the potential ment,”Patricia said Joe McHugh, J. Noyes Amtrak’s vice thatTriMet requires General part of the trainManager to remain stable outlook Associationfor the near future. of Tri-Met for increased service in Oregon at some outdoors making maintenance dif cult COASTAL TIDINGS andOregon Lane Transit Rail andare facing Transit major Advocates service president of government affairs and RVTD resumes service future date,” said ODOT Director Mat- in inclement weather conditions. Amtrak reductions which SKT made last year. corporateSeptember communications. 2, 1921 - “Since the A nonpro t citizen advocate group working thew Garrett. Cascades is operated by Amtrak in Astoria Thruway Bus added Medford- Bucking a trend preva- The failure of the SKT levy in November debut of the Amtrak January Cascades 15, in 2010 1999, to educate the public about the need for safe, When delivered in 2012, the we have created strong partnerships partnership with the Washington and Astoria- A second daily roundtrip lent through much of the nation as transit 2008 scally forced responsible, a complete environmentally redesign of sound the system to better meet community needs. Oregon-owned trains will join  ve older with Oregon, Washington and Talgo to Oregon Departments of Transportation. was added to the Portland-Astoria Thru- agencies cut service, on March 30 Rogue transportation. Incorporated as the Talgo-America train sets; Washington TheOregon new Associationbus network of wasRailway implemented Passengers . wasprovide serious reliable, work. attractive Recently and she environ- had The second phase, which will be way bus service on March 21. Buses Valley Transportation District (RVTD) in September, 2009. This created trunk state owns three, and Amtrak owns two. anmentally exhibition friendly in Paris intercity ... really rail goodservice in constructed concurrently with the  rst, now leave Astoria Transit Station at announced it would resume Route 24 Portland Union Station routes that operate on 15 minute head- Amtrak’s Cascades and long- will be a three-story structure that will 8 am and 6:45 pm eastbound,; leave service to Rogue Valley Medical Center 800 NW 6th Avenue, Suite 253 stuff.the corridor,” Pat was hean said.art photographer and ways and has resulted in a much more distance train services have a positive PO Box 2772, Portland, OR 97208-2772 environmentalist.Since 1994, ridership has increased include a new materials warehouse for Portland Amtrak Station at 9:30 am and via Central Ave and East Barnett Road ef cient and productive system. Most of effect on the economy, including the the storage of parts, administrative of c- 6:20 pm. The improved schedule allows 503.241.7185 823 percentBut there on isCascades still so much trains. more In effective April 5. Buses return to the the old lines that meandered though resi- addition of tourism dollars to the Paci c es and facilities for the 133 mechanical patrons to make trips to Portland (or central business district on Riverside President toOregon, know. moreShe was than a 186,000classically passengers trained dential neighborhoodsJim Long were discontinued.503.313.7382 Northwest. personnel and over 200 transportation from Portland to Astoria and return on Ave. The route will operate only on Vice President Donald Leap 503.789.2290 pianist.rode trains I’ve in been 2008. told Ridership that her inphras- Febru- New cross town lines now eliminate Each year they purchase $1.2 mil- personnel who work at the site. These the same day. Secretary Jon Nuxoll 541.684.8883 In Memoriam ingary was2010 perfection. was up more Oh, than did you30% see over weekdays. theTreasurer need to go downtownKenneth Peters to transfer.503.646.5034 The lion worth of goods and services and functionsPortland are currently- On April housed 28 the in TriMet mobile Tickets may be purchased through herFeb pictures? 2009. Not the landscapes or Last November, RVTD General 11Bulletin Lancaster Editors lineDan has McFarling become503.642.4077 the one of sustain 73 Oregon jobs paying $4.77 trailers.Board appointed Phase I & Neil II are McFarlane expected asto thebe Amtrak or Greyhound. Buses are operat- other production work. Pat was an Manager received Oregon Transit As- the most patronizedJim Long routes on 503.313.7382the system. millionВы inговорите wages. Expansion по-русски of Port- ? The new trains will be updated completednew General by Manager, the end of replacing 2012. outgo- ed by Eugene,OC&W ORCoachways.- Incremental See pagerail 8. sociation’sexisting routes Public in Transitthe short Manager term, while of Buses often overload during peak periods. innovatorversions of and Talgo-made recognized trains expert presently in ing GM Fred Hansen. McFarlane will Also serving on the Board of Directors land-Eugene(Do you service speak will Russian?) require Canadding The  rst two phases are funded improvements, distinctions between thelooking Year award.to high-speed rail as a long-term electron-microscope photography. She begin to transition into the position June Jim Howell,The redesign Robert Krebs, is considered Claudia Howells, a success moreyou jobsimagine and purchasingmy amazement more when goods I serving the Northwest. by Amtrak’s annual capital program. “higher” and “high” speed rail, stable goal. One comment urging quick addition had studied advanced metallurgy for Bus schedule/route adjustments withMike system Morrison weekday and Ray Polani.ridership exceeding heard these words from Pat Noyes? 1. He becomes General Manager July 1. funding sources, and interstate and of more conventional service received and services. Amenities include WiFi capabil- Construction of the  nal two phases is Astoria- Sunset Empire Transit that of the old network. This is the  rst the U.S. Armed Forces. She made pic- McFarlane, 57, is currently Tri- international cooperation were among strong applause from attendees. Local NARP Council Members But“This that was is a thesigni point cant ... stepthis charm-forward ity, a Bistro (food and beverage) car, dependent upon federal funding. Phase MID-COLUMBIA CROSSINGS reworking since the 1950’s. As the urban tures of things so small and delicate Met’s Executive Director for Capital Districtthemes that(SETD) emerged implemented in conclusions new Funding is a key roadblock to Vice-President Art Poole, Coos Bay ing, almost elf-like octoenarian usu- a business class section with roomier III will include a construction of a ser- for Oregon and the Paci c Northwest,” that physics professors sought her for Bus route schedules effective Febru- areaAlaska expanded the lines Robert were Flint, just Anchorage ex- ally walking with the aide of a cane. viceProjects, and inspectiona position hebuilding has held for since Amtrak from 100 participants in the Northwest expanding service in Oregon, accord- said President and Chief Executive Of- seats, and baggage car with 15 bicycle ary 1 for Routes 15 and 202. Most Road revenues fail to cover costs tendedIdaho to serve new districts. As a resultvacant One just never knew what kind of technical advice and her specialized long-distance1998. In this role, and Soundhe led theTransit devel- trains. Corridor Rail Summit Conference on ing to Oregon Transportation Com- many of the routes were slow and inef -  cer of Talgo-America Antonio Perez. racks. Although the corridor’s current SETD lines operate Mon-Sat, Route 21 The Dalles- Like most com- Montana Barry Green, Glendive subjects about which Pat may wish training. You see, Pat was an scientist Phaseopment, IV design involves and construction construction of of a new March 9. mission Chairwoman Gail Achterman. cientOregon which resulted in Robert loss ofE. Krebs,community Salem “These new trains will greatly enhance top speed is 79 mph, the new trains are operatesMinimal Sundays federal only. high-speed For more routerail munities, The Dalles City Council to talk. Pat was the person we never and advocate for women in science. locomotiveTriMet’s capital servicing facilities, and repairincluding build- the Achterman proposed a mileage-based support.Washington SKT is now Jameslean and Hamre, ef Puyallupcient service in Oregon and on the entire designed to run up to 125 mph. Any Airport, Interstate, I-205 and Portland andgrants schedule to Oregon information compared go with to www. sub- istax struggling based on with miles road driven maintenance as a possible Robert Lawrence, Mill Creek knew. And yet, Pat loved to ride the ing. It is estimated 150 construction jobs with more passengers on the buses. Cascades corridor.” diesel-electric locomotive can pull them. Mall MAX extensions. From 1991 to RideTheBus.orgstantial awards to Washington and Cali- budget shortfalls. An attempt to increase Stephanie Weber, Kirkland train. It’s what brought her to us. She will be generated annually during the funding source. Oregon Rail Division She was a terri c AORTA board adapted from ODOT News release 1998, he was TriMet’s Project Control fornia underscore how Oregon needs to franchiseAdministrator fees met Kelly strong Taylor opposition added that and A new transit center is being de- loved Oregon, its environment, and life of the project. velopedA offNNUAL Chemawa MEMBERSHIP Road next to the member. She was always interested in Director for the 18-mile, $963 million step up its state support for rail. wasOregon’s rejected neighbors on March were 1. in better posi- its institutions of higher learning. Amtrak recently announced two Portland & Western Railroad tracks. The making sure that Oregon’s Amtrak’s Westside light rail project. Before com- EASTLeaders O REGONand industry E expertsXTRAS from tion to Overdependence receive federal matchingon roadways funds Introductory, senior, student $ 15 Higher learning...maybe that is what other contract awards, with a com- facility, near the Keizer Station shopping service was operating. She supported ing to TriMet, McFarlane worked for as far away as France spoke on what createsbecause serious of their budgetary record of problems support for on Regular 25 Pat H. Noyes was really all about...the bined value of $49.5 million, for major complex,Steward will serve as a transfer station50 AORTA’s move to its new of ce in Metro from November 1986 to February Connectneeds to happen Oregon for better III projects rail service rail with shovel-ready proposals in Be sure to visit AORTA’s new website: upgrades of its maintenance facilities in local governments struggling to provide forSponsor bus lines serving the north end 100of the Portland Union Station. She contacted pursuit of knowledge. 1991 and helped manage construction to come to Oregon, and what can hap- place. Government/corporate 100 Los Angeles, Calif., and Hialeah, Fla. Baker City- Members of the North- essential services. Gasoline taxes and district. The Environmental Impact Study her representatives and senators in Pat rode the train to Portland for the 500,000 square foot $90 million pen with more and faster trains. Denis State Reps. Terry Beyer, House The American Recovery and Reinvest- east Area Commission and Southeast vehicle registration fees do not come has been completed and work will soon Washington and Salem. She was an N- from Eugene to attend AORTA meet- Oregon Convention Center. Doute from French National Railroads closeTransportation to providing Committee suf cient chair, funds. and startE-Mail: on the construction [email protected] plan for the site. www.AORTArail.org ment Act economic stimulus program is Area Commission met April 1 in Baker scale model railroader, built a section ings. She enjoyed the train. She recog- TriMet General Manager Fred spoke of how rail’s share of travelers AccordingNancy Nathanson to The Dalles moderated City Managerthe panel ThereWeb is Site: a “footprint” www. AORTAon the siterail.org that is re- funding both of those projects. City to discuss Connect Oregon III proj- of a modular layout. She wanted it set nized its exceptional potential to meet Hansen, who leaves the agency on June has grown as France’s high-speed TGV session. served for a future commuter rail platform ect proposals in eastern Oregon. Among Nolan Young, the problem is not new. our transportation needs, passenger 30, saidAbout “After Amtrak 11½ years at TriMet, I network has expanded. Oregon and the Former Eugene Mayor Ruth when service is extended from the WES up in the Eugene Station for National the proposals to be discussed will be have decidedAs the nation’s to pursue intercity other opportuni- passenger United States have a long ways to go Bascom, instrumental in helping begin terminalHowell recognized at Wilsonville .... continued to the Salem from page area. 1 Train Day. Most of us just knew her and freight, in a safe, cost-effective, development of a rail repair facility for railties.”. operator, His resignation Amtrak connectsfollows multiple America before approaching European standards, Cascades service in the 1990s, was rec- because she was a board member. Did environmentally sound manner. Rail Wallowa Union Railroad. The request is WILLAMETTE VALLEY WHISTLES SKTWorking in partnership off the nomination with South form more detailed list of Jim’s achievements inannouncements safer, greener of and budget healthier shortfalls ways. and though. ognized with an award of appreciation. you know her, really know her? travel is so civilized...so re ned. So for $5.12M to build a shop to repair and Metrosubmitted Area by Rapid former Transit AORTA (SMART) Director runs at AORTA’s web site: www.aortarail. Lastservice  scal cutbacks year (FY over 2009), the past the several railroad Union Paci c Railroad Public The summit was organized by Have you seen her photographs? was our friend Pat. She will be sorely maintain both locomotives and cars. The Federal subsidies bene t aviation weekdayFred Nussbaum, commuter Fritz buses cited between Howell’s the org. carriedmonths. 27.2 million passengers, making Affairs Director Brock Nelson said Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy, LTD Board WES Station in Wilsonville and down- She studied with Ansel Adams, Minor missed. Thank you for showing us just project will includes parking for tourist key involvement in, among others, stop- it the Insecond-best other TriMet year news, in the Dr. company’s T. Allen Union Paci c is ready to discuss with Vice-PresidentEugene- Eugene Greg Evans, Airport’s who main serves town Salem (Route 1X). Tri-Met tickets White,“Jim Imogen has been Cunningham a tremendous and asset, what can accomplish in one amazing train operations, bus transit and bicycle ping the Mt. Hood Freeway and getting history.Bethel and With Hakeem 21,000 Olanrewajuhave route miles in 46 are public agencies what’s needed to expand runwayon the facultywill be atrepaved Lane Community and other work Col- are not valid on this service. notEdward only to Weston. AORTA She, but was the as Portland good lifetime. riders. those funds redirected toward intro- states,newly appointedthe District Directors of Columbia on theTri- and passenger rail service while meeting performedlege, and others.at a cost AORTA of $9.5 wasmillion one of region,as the Oregon masters and that the taught Paci her. c North- This Are yourby Donald Leap Met Board. Bethel, 57, is senior pastor Other projects include (1) UPRR ducingSKT light also rail runs to thea weekday region, busimple- three Canadian provinces, Amtrak oper- UP needs to service its customers. All startingthe summit in June. sponsors. Commercial All Aboard and privateWash- between Downtown Salem and Grand west. Jim is an amazing idea man and of Maranatha Church of God. He has HinkleAboard Yard Washington connections, Executive (2) Port Director of menting multi-destinational suburban dues paid ates more than 300 trains each day—at aviationington and will the bene Washington t from the Department project; Ronde with a stop at the Spirit Mountain has a tenacity to see his ideas through. speedsexperience up to with 150 the mph “Big (241 Dig” kph)—to project in UmatillaLloyd Flem intermodal acknowledged expansion UP’s project, will- 95%of Transportation of the funding also comes sent from representa- the Fed- and urban transit service, expanding was presented to the Salem-Keizer Transit Transit concept. As SKT embarks on a Casino (Route 2X). This service is free It was long time for him to get some of- moreBoston, than were 500 he destinations. served as chair Amtrak of a alsotask (3)ingness Port toof discussMorrow the airport issue and as a marine great eraltives Aviation to the conference. Administration. The airport rail transit, adopting accessible transit Board of Directors at their last meeting on long range forplanning 2010? process to develop during the month of April to celebrate  cial recognition,” said Nussbaum. The isforce the chargedpartner ofwith choice managing for state-sup- the reloca- improvements,change from past (4) attitudes Baker City towards airport more is owned by the City of Eugene. by Jon Nuxoll vehicles, saving Union Station facilities Thursday, March 25. SKT Board Mem- a future vision for the system RT could Earth Month. CLF is to be commended for choosing portedtion of corridora light rail services line. in 15 states and improvementsrail passenger service.and scheduled air service, for expanding passenger rail, planning bers recently had a joint meeting with the play a vital role. A committee of citizen Editor’s Note: Just imagine the For fares, schedules and other infor- Jim as this year’s nominee. There were for severalOlanrewaju, commuter 44, railis chief agencies.  nancial Visit (5) RailMany siding participants upgrades notedfor a biodieselthe need and implementing improved passenger which allowed them volunteers is being organized to take more passenger rail system we could have if mation go to www.cherriots.org 10 other, highly quali ed nominees this Amtrak.comof cer for Providence or call 800-USA-RAIL Health and Ser- for plantto develop in Ontario, “higher” and speed (6) Ontario rail along airport and freight rail and  ghting the CRC to experience the EmX Rapid Transit Bus detailed look at the streetcar idea. there was a trust fund for rail like there A Rapid Transit Streetcar Proposal line.year. They by Fred were Nussbaum impressed by the Rapid schedules,vices, where fares he hasand workedmore information. since March pavement improvement. Megabridge proposal. You can see a by Bob Krebs 2007. is for aviation and for highways!!

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AORTA Bulletin - May 2010 - 012.indd 2-36-7 6/4/2010 8:55:118:55:47 PM National Train Day 2011 is National Train Day at Portland’s Union Station on May 8 scheduled for May 7, 2011. drew huge crowds. From 10 am until 4 PM more than 20 exhibitors, including trains and the Rose Festival clown corps, were besieged by kids ranging from 1 to 102 years old. Exhibitors included:

Amtrak Restoration Organization AORTA BNSF Railroad Rose City Garden Railway Society Friends of SP 4449 Speeder care exhibitors HSR Alternative Route Display Talgo, Inc. Mt. Hood Railway Travel Portland Northwest Railway Museum Union Paci c Railroad OC&W Coachways Washington Park & Zoo Railway Operation Lifesaver Wilf’s Restaurant Oregon DOT- Rail Division Willow Creek Railroad Paci c NW Chapter - NRHS Zipcar Paci c Railroad Preservation Assn

Attending the event from Eugene was Wilburn Hampton, 102 year-old resident of Sheldon Park Assisted Living & Memory Care Center. Hampton, who spent much of his life working on the Burlington Quincy Railroad, traveled on Amtrak Cascades 504 to attend the event. He was accompanied by Diane Rowden, a Sheldon Park caregiver. Hampton was one of about 4,000 people who participated in National Train Day at Union Station.

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