This public notice (text only) is in the Plaza Library. There is also notice of a meeting of public officials preceding this meeting at 9:00 am. Don't know if it is open to the public, but it doesn't say they aren't either. This may be interesting and a positive step for new trains in the KC area.
NORTHERN FLYER ALLIANCE
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
PASSENGER RAIL EXPANSION
WHEN: December 8, 2007
WHERE: K.C. UNION STATION –Jarvis Hunt Room
TIME: 10:00 am –Noon
The Northern Flyer Alliance invites the public for a meeting and discussion about the effort to expand passenger rail service in Kansas. This initiative is the goal of two organizations: Passengerrailok.org; and Passengerrailks.org. Representatives from ProRail Nebraska, Quad Cities Passenger Rail Coalition and Midwest High Speed Rail may attend this important convocation of regional rail advocates.
AGENDA:
1. Passenger Rail Expansion Initiatives
2. Proposed Route through Kansas
3. Recent legislation
4. Amtrak studies
5. Other passenger rail initiatives in the Midwest
6. Public support for Amtrak expansion in Kansas
The general public is invited to participate, join this effort and take action. For more information contact:
corvids@sbcglobal.net.
Attend and bring a friend.