Support High Speed Rail System Connecting Chicago & Dubuque w/stops in Galena, Freeport, Rockford & Belvidere
It is the mission of the Northwest Illinois Blackhawk Express to bring rail service to our region, providing a route connecting Dubuque and Chicago with stops in Galena, Freeport, Rockford and Belvidere. With Amtrak rail, our region would have the ability to: • Provide safe, efficient options for transportation • Build a foundation for economic competitiveness • Support interconnected, livable communities within a region • Offer alternative inter-city transportation that is among the cleanest and most energy-efficient transportation modes. The availability of funding through the State of Illinois Capital Program and federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the expansion of Amtrak presents a feasible and timely opportunity for our region. Never have we been this close to receiving federal and state legislative support and funding to bring inter-city rail transportation to our region. Become involved today! How? Sign the petition http://tiny.cc/dUnth to show your support as we take our combined voice to our elected officials and show the regional strength and support for bringing Amtrak here. http://tiny.cc/dUnth and http://www.BringRail.com
