Fio P a s s en g er Rai 1 N ew s New Passenger Rail Service To Gould Begin in 1997 Route to link Toledo, , Pittsburgh' East Coast

by Kenneth Prendergast OARP Executive Director The train must then be cleaned, turned, An existing New York City-Pittsburgh refueled, restocked Amtrak service could be extended west to with food and drink, Cleveland and Toledo within a year, say and readied for its Amtrak ofiicials. Their interest in extending eastbound trek in the service to this route during daylight hours is morning. based on strong ridership and mail revenues OARP, state offi- generated by exrsbng night-time trains. and communitY The "Pennsytvanian extension-. as it is cials leaders along the line called, was first proposed by the Ohio Asso- are interested in the ciation of Railroad Passengers more than a Route Pennsylvanian exten- ln 1988, OARP began the Cleve- decade ago. t Pennsylvanian Extension sion for numerous i n=- rSTrruYvEly" l ancj- 3 it'*b,;."gtsSpeaial-P raieet to stir up ..-...... Fegder Elus Amtralt reasons. One of the terest in the proposal in northeast Ohio com- MEt -PsnnsylvanienM*byMstD reasons is munities. Several years ago, Amtrak and - biggest the train's tourism po- OARP realized that the train should not only would bring be extended ftorn Pittsburgh to Cleveland. added. Fortrains to serveYoungstown, a new -tential. The Pennsylvanian people Toledo, Youngstown, and out- but all the way to Toledo. track connection at Ravenna is n-eeded. Also, from of Ohio's most popu- While he Pennsylvanian would use exist- stations do not existfor proposed, daily stops of-state cities into two ing railroad lin--S. some state funding is in Bedford, Hudson, and Ravenna. lar and congested tourism destinations: Cleveland. Attrac- nee led to make the project a reality. Depend- Eastbpund, the Pennsylvanian would de- Sandusky and downtown and elsewhere ing on legalnegotiations between Amtrak.lhe part Tpledo's Central Union Plaza shortly be- tions in Toledo, Youngstown, Ohib Railroad Development Commission, fore I a.m.. stopping in Sandusky, Elyria. would be served. is home to Cedar *and track-bvyning railroads Conrail and CSX. Hopkins lnternational Airport vicinity, down- Of course, Sandusky ferries to start.up tosts would bd as little as $5 million. town Cleveland, Bedford, Hudson, Ravenna. Point Amusement Park, and the popular downtown The first leg ef the extended Pennsylvanian Youngstown, and Pittsburgh. Lake Erie's islands. ln there is the Rock & Roll Hall of S'ervice would use the same rail line you are \ The Amtrak stations in both Cleveland and Cleveland, *Fittrorrgh Lakes Science trAveling today. Between Toledo and Cleve- are served by their city's rail rapid Fame and Museum, Great Tower 15hfl, freight train congestion would be miti- transit systems, permitting easy access to Center, Flats entertainment district, igated lry building at least one new siding' destinations downtown and elsewhere. Such City Center, and much more (see inside destinations and Similarry,- congested rarl traffic conditions access negates the need to fight downtown pages for more Cleveland exisiei.st of Cleveland to Ravenna. Here. a trafiic or to hunt for costly parking. information). today's trip and your new electronic traffic control system may be From Pittsburgh eastward to mid-town ln the meantime, enjoy Manhattan's Penn Station, the train would fol- brief stay in Cleveland. lf you think this type low its current route via 19 stations in cities of travel experience should be a daily event, as small as Tyrone, PA (pop. 6,000) and as let your opinions be known. OARP believes large as Philadelphia (see proposed sched- modern passenger trains should have a ule on page four). The eastbound.train would larger role in Ohio's transportation system. Where To Go and What To continue to anive the end of the line in New Yourelected ofiicials can do something about . ) York Ci$ every evening. it, but you must tell them your opinions first. Do While in Cleveland Westbound, lhe Pennsylvanian would con- Tell your state and local officials about ) A Proposed Schedule for the tinue to depart Manhattan just after 7 a.m., today's trip and take a moment to fill-out and stopping in cities in New Jersey and across mail the OARP membership form in this Pennsyfuanian Pennsylvania, before pausing in downtown newsletter. The Ohio Association of Rallroad -) nn OARP Membership Pittsburgh just after 5 p.m. The train would Passengers is working to bring lhe Pennsyl- continue west, stopping in northern Ohio cit- vanian and other rail services to Toledo. To- Application ies before aniving Toledo about 10:30 p.m. gether. with your help, it will happen! Ohio Pansenger Rail Nttts. Fall 1996 A Few Things You Can Do To Keep

A code is used in these listings to indicate Tower Gity Center The former Cleveland Goodtime lll East Ninth Street pier: Cruise the Rapid line(s), station(s), distance (in Union Terminal railroad station undenryent a ship provides sight-seeing from the lake and street blocks) and direction from the station $400 million rebuilding in 1990, featuring Cuyahoga River several times daily. Ticket particular toward a attraction. For exarnple: scores of shops, restaurants, offices, two prices range from $6-$10. Cail 861-5110. Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame, "B&G-Nor*r Coast- opulent hotels, a food court, Dillard's depart- B&G-North Coast-2/N. ?N" means it can be reached by, Blue and ment store. This is RTAs principal downtown Great Lakes Green Line trains from the North Coast sta- hub. All of RTAs Rapid Transit rail lines con- Science Center 601 Erieside Ave.: Over350 interactive tion by walking two blocks northward. verge at Tower City's new subway station. exhibits and OMNI- MAX, one of the world's largest "NO RAPID ACCESS" means a given at- Many RTA buses converge at Tower City on theaters. Open daily 9:30 a.m. p.m. traction is more than nine blocks away from either Prospect Avenue or at Public Square. to 10 4S-minute a rail station. RTA bus connections, if avail- film shown on the hour. Admission prices for able, are noted. Playhouse Square the center and theater each range from $4.50 to $6.75. Both are packaged from $7 to $9.95. NOTE: There is no rail access, but very fre- Call 694-2000. B&G-North Coast-2/N. Downtown quent, 24-hour bus services on Euclid Ave. Homblower's Barge & Grill North Marginal link Playhouse Square to RTAs Tower City Tower City/P ublic Square/Gatewav Road dock: Floating Center rail station at Public Square. seafood restaurant & The Arcade between Euclid and Superior bar with sunlmoon deck. Moderately priced. Aves. at East 4th St.: The Call 363-115't. B&G-North world's first "shopping mall", Coast-4/N. built in 1890, has a glass- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame topped, five-level atrium sur- and Museum 1 Key Plaza: rounded by stores, cafes, Sensory exhibits, apartments, and offices. archives. theaters, gift shop, and cafe. R&B&G-Tower City-SE. Open Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 Gateway l/Yalkway Climate- p.m. and Mon.-Tue. 10 a.m.- controlled foot access from 5:30 p.m. Call (800) 493- rail stiation ROLL. Adult-$1 2.95 (1 2-55), to Gund Arena (including its Children and seniors-$9.50. restaurants and nightclubs) ts&G-\o, in Coast-'i,N. and to Jacobs' Field. Walk- Steamship William G. way is open during all events Mather Museum Eastgth St. at Gateway. R&B&G-Tower Pier: A floating, 600-foot- City-0 (footaccess isfrom in- long retired iron ore conier. side Tower City). Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 Gateway vicinity Dozens of p.m. and Sun. noon-S p.m. restaurants, nightclubs, Call 57 4-6262 for adm ission sports bars, and sports-re- fees. B&G-North Coast-ZN. N'lark Carlsor, photo lated shops are in and near Rtrcrt & Roll Hall of Fame ond kience Center are ne,v,addifions to Cleveland',s s*aline. the Gateway complex. Trolley Tours of Cleveland Burke Lakefront R&B&G-Tower City-7/E. Airport: Trolley-s!fle buss provide guided tours of downtown Cleveiand Jacobs' Field One-hour tours of this beauti- Star Plaza intersection of Euclid Ave., Hu: and historic neighborhoods nearby. CallTTl- ful major league baseball stadium, including ron Ave.. and East 14rh St: This new pt1[l6 4484 for prices and tour options. B&GNortn areas normally off-limits to the public. Call commons is where talented musicians and Coast-51N. 420-42A0 for information. R&B&G-Tower other artisans perform alongside sidewalk U.S.S. Cod North Marginal Rd. dock: Tour a City-71F,. cafes. floating World War H submarine that sank 12 Four Terminal Tower Observation Deck Tower Theaters: beautifully-restored major Japanese ships. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. City Center: Panoramic views from the 42'd theaters-the Allen, Ohio, Palace, State- Call 6214110 for.admission pnces. B&G in addition to smaller venues nearby, North Coasi-3\. ' comprise the nation's third-largest per- forming arts district. For box office in- For maps. brochures. and intbmration. call or visit one formaticn, call 771 -8403. of four Cleveland Visitor Intbmration Centers: * rail access to The Flats is via > Tower Ciry Center, 621-7981 Jirect itie North Coast Harbor/Erieview BluelGreen trains'Waterfront Line. Two rail > Hopkins Airport. 265-37?9 Amtrak Station 200 South fuIargina, stations-Settlers Landing and Flats East > Powerhouse at Nautica'Flats West Bank. 623-4491 Road: Train station and ticket window Bank-serve the area. At the top of the hill is > Nautica Boardrvalkflats West Bank. 623-4442 is open Mon.-Sat. midnight-3 p.rn. anc a district of 1S-Centurywarehouses restored You may also call the Convention and Visitors Bureau Sun. midnight-8 a.m. Call 696-5'115 or as loft-style apartments, art galleries, jazz of at (800) 321-1004. (800) U SA-RAI L. B&G-Not1h Coast- 1 A,V. clubs, cafes, and offices. Divided among The floor of this historic building. Weekends only Galleria at Erieview 100 Erieview Plaza: Flats' East and West Banks are over 50 night- 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Adults-$2; Children-$1 (Un- one of Cleveland's more recent downtown ciubs and restaurants, plus riverside board- der S-Free). R&B&G-Iower City-O (foot ac- shopping malls. lt has many cafes and shops. walks. shops, concert clubs, stages, and cess in Tower City). B&G-North Coasl2/S. parks. ()hio Passenger Rail Ne&'s, Pall 1996 You Busy While Visiting Cleveland...

Holy Moses Water Taxi sh uttles passengers Cleveland Zoo/Rai nforest between the east and west banks of The 3900 Brookside Park Drive Flats. Evening departures are every 10 min- (4 miles south of downtown utes from the Powerhouse's and Shooters' Cleveland near l- 71): Ihis docks on the west bank. and from a dock lo- 165-acre zoo has 3,300 ani- cated between the Beach Club and mals. The Rainforest is a Longhorn's Steak House on the east bank. new 2-acre, exact replica of B&G-Flats East Bank-1/}V. One-way fare is a tropicaljungle with all sorts $3 per person. of creatures. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 661-6500 Nautica Queen at the Powerhouse dock at for admission prices. 1'153 Main Ave. (west bank of Flats): offers Riding Cleveland's new Waterfront RTA Waterfront rail Iine Line The RegionalTransitAuthonry {RTA) new Wa- terkont Line runs through Amtrak s Lakefront Riders Station, between the platform and the depot. fhe nearest RTA Waterfront station. North To Get Coast Station (East gr Street), is one block a away. Merchant Attent ron To accommodate a group of your size. RTA The mention of any anraction or establishment plans to have an operations suoervrsor on duty Discounts Too! on these pages is ftrr information only and does not imply endorsement by OARP. at the Amtrak station to assrst mssengers un- If r.''u plan to nde the l.\atefiont Line tsvery etlbrt has been made to provide reliable familiar with Cleveland's raprd transit system. to visit anractlLrns along the neu rail line. information. W'e assume no responsibility for any Running every 12 minutes, Waterfront Line make sure \.ou request a transfer slrp rthert errors or omissions. trains will take you to The Flats. a district fea- you pa-y vour t-are. That transter rs a proof- turing 50 riverside restaurants, shops, and of-purcfrase form that wil! enable you to -Waterfront Line Ridership nightclubs. R tihle farther down the line is T'ower enjoy S I offadmissions to museums and City Centerwhich has 100 shops and eateries, tours. Exceeds Expectations a department store, two opulent hotels. six of- Srer e Bino. RTA's marketing director. GCRTA projected that the new rail line-which fice towers, an eleven screen movie theater. and savs the transit agency has made agree- links its Tower City Center rail hub to The Flats an enclosed walkway to Gund Arena and ments for the S I discount with the U.S.S. entertainment district. tourist attractions at North Jacobs Field. Cod submanne exhibit, the Steamship Coast Harbor. and office towers around Erieview RTA Rapid Fare is 51.50 (exact change) oer \\illiam G. Iv{ather Museum, and Plaza-would carry 600,000 riders in its first year cerson. but an All-Day multi-ride discount card Gcxxltime III ship that tours Lake Ene of operation. rnay be purchased for S4.0O. and Culahoga fuver. In just the first three weeks of service, 250.000 In additron. Mr. Bitto says that RTA is nders were carried on the Waterfront Line. brunchilunch and latedinner mea ls'cccktails negoltaltng $-ith several large restauranls in the Additional trains had to be added to handle the while cruising the Cuyahoga River and Lake Flats to erpand the discount program. crowds. as the Waterfiont Line has created a third Erie. Call 696€888 for reservations. B&G- The duration of the discount proglam is open- rush hour for GCRTA. During the lunch hour, Flats East Bank-1Ai/ (to water taxi). eoded. and discounts are available for each Wa- downtown workers from offrce buildings at Erie- Thri llseekers Harine Adventu res Shooters' tertiont Line nder. A single transfer slip can be view and at Tower City Center stream on to the Dock (west bank): offers o1shore hi-speed u-sed at more than one participating attraction. new rail line. heading to The Flats tbr lunch. Restaurant andbusiness owners in The Flats are (60-70 m.p.h.) ndes aboarc a 32 oower boat. Phoros below urti akx e bv Mark (.ailson 10 a.m.-dusk daily. $35 ;e. reporting a 20 percent increase person. Call861-2628 for res- in lunchtime business since the ervations. B&G-Flats East S55 ntillion Waterfront Line Bank-1/VV (to water taxi). opened. While The Flats. rvith more Ofier Attractions than 50 riverside nightclubs and restaurants, has heen m6e Lewis Research Cen- rypicallv a hot spot fbr younger crowds, ler-Visitors Center 21OOO business owners in the area are 'Brrc

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