Bring Commuter Rail Back to NH!
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Help us raise enough signatures to petition the S. NH Legislature to sponsor a bill!
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Imagine landing at Manchester Airport and being able to hop on the train into Boston! Imagine landing at Logan Airport and hoping on a train at North Station and traveling to Southern New Hampshire and possibly to the beautiful New Hampshire Seacoast!
Well it's possible!
A railroad company with lines in Southern New Hampshire wants to make a deal with the state to run a commuter rail system from Concord to Boston.
Pan Am Railways CEO David A. Fink wants to start a short-term program to connect Concord, Manchester and Nashua to Boston, and possibly Manchester to the Seacoast. The pilot program would gauge interest in long-term ridership. It is contingent, however, upon using some of the federal economic stimulus money New Hampshire expects to receive for mass transit projects.
Christopher Morgan of the Bureau of Rail and Transit says there is not enough money for the project in the current version of the stimulus plan, but the U.S. Senate could add funding in its version.
The state Department of Transportation's wish list already includes $300 million earmarked to connect Concord, Manchester and Nashua to Lowell, Mass., and the Massachusetts public train system.
OUR GOAL: To gather as many peitions possible to push the NH Legislature and the Department of Transportation to launch this project!
Please help us make this a reality and bring comutter rail back to Southern New hampshire!
Well it's possible!
A railroad company with lines in Southern New Hampshire wants to make a deal with the state to run a commuter rail system from Concord to Boston.
Pan Am Railways CEO David A. Fink wants to start a short-term program to connect Concord, Manchester and Nashua to Boston, and possibly Manchester to the Seacoast. The pilot program would gauge interest in long-term ridership. It is contingent, however, upon using some of the federal economic stimulus money New Hampshire expects to receive for mass transit projects.
Christopher Morgan of the Bureau of Rail and Transit says there is not enough money for the project in the current version of the stimulus plan, but the U.S. Senate could add funding in its version.
The state Department of Transportation's wish list already includes $300 million earmarked to connect Concord, Manchester and Nashua to Lowell, Mass., and the Massachusetts public train system.
OUR GOAL: To gather as many peitions possible to push the NH Legislature and the Department of Transportation to launch this project!
Please help us make this a reality and bring comutter rail back to Southern New hampshire!
Imagine landing at Manchester Airport and being able to hop on the train into Boston! Imagine landing at Logan Airport and hoping on a train at North Station and traveling to Southern New Hampshire and possibly to the beautiful New Hampshire Seacoast!
Well it's possible!
A railroad company with lines in Southern New Hampshire wants to make a deal with the state to run a commuter rail system from Concord to Boston.
Pan Am Railways CEO David A. Fink wants to start a short-term program to connect Concord, Manchester and Nashua to Boston, and possibly Manchester to the Seacoast. The pilot program would gauge interest in long-term ridership. It is contingent, however, upon using some of the federal economic stimulus money New Hampshire expects to receive for mass transit projects.
Christopher Morgan of the Bureau of Rail and Transit says there is not enough money for the project in the current version of the stimulus plan, but the U.S. Senate could add funding in its version.
The state Department of Transportation's wish list already includes $300 million earmarked to connect Concord, Manchester and Nashua to Lowell, Mass., and the Massachusetts public train system.
OUR GOAL: To gather as many peitions possible to push the NH Legislature and the Department of Transportation to launch this project!
Please help us make this a reality and bring comutter rail back to Southern New hampshire!
Well it's possible!
A railroad company with lines in Southern New Hampshire wants to make a deal with the state to run a commuter rail system from Concord to Boston.
Pan Am Railways CEO David A. Fink wants to start a short-term program to connect Concord, Manchester and Nashua to Boston, and possibly Manchester to the Seacoast. The pilot program would gauge interest in long-term ridership. It is contingent, however, upon using some of the federal economic stimulus money New Hampshire expects to receive for mass transit projects.
Christopher Morgan of the Bureau of Rail and Transit says there is not enough money for the project in the current version of the stimulus plan, but the U.S. Senate could add funding in its version.
The state Department of Transportation's wish list already includes $300 million earmarked to connect Concord, Manchester and Nashua to Lowell, Mass., and the Massachusetts public train system.
OUR GOAL: To gather as many peitions possible to push the NH Legislature and the Department of Transportation to launch this project!
Please help us make this a reality and bring comutter rail back to Southern New hampshire!
We signed the "Bring Commuter Rail Back to NH!" petition!
# 36:
5:45 pm PDT, Jun 29,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
I think the rail connector would benefit both Mass. and NH environmentally and economically.
I think the rail connector would benefit both Mass. and NH environmentally and economically.
# 35:
1:12 pm PDT, May 18,
Rama Vedagiri, New Hampshire
# 34:
1:11 pm PDT, May 18,
Rama Vedagiri, New Hampshire
# 33:
6:20 am PDT, May 6,
Joan Whitebook, New Hampshire
I urge the legislatures both National and State to bring commuter rail back to Southern New Hampshire. It is good for the state, for businesses and for the environment. You can read more about commuter rail and the stimulus at http://nhbuyerrep.activerain.com/post/925972/Nashua-to-Boston-Commuter-Rail-Picks-up-Steam
I urge the legislatures both National and State to bring commuter rail back to Southern New Hampshire. It is good for the state, for businesses and for the environment. You can read more about commuter rail and the stimulus at http://nhbuyerrep.activerain.com/post/925972/Nashua-to-Boston-Commuter-Rail-Picks-up-Steam
# 32:
4:49 am PDT, May 2,
Andrew Duguay, New Hampshire
I frequently travel between Boston and Concord. I would certainly use the rail line instead of I-93. What a great opportunity for New Hampshire to finally connect central NH to Boston via Federal stimulus assistance! The infrastructure would increase mobility among the car-less (something NH is notoriously bad for), and increase economic mobility for thriving businesses in Concord with easier access to Boston.
I frequently travel between Boston and Concord. I would certainly use the rail line instead of I-93. What a great opportunity for New Hampshire to finally connect central NH to Boston via Federal stimulus assistance! The infrastructure would increase mobility among the car-less (something NH is notoriously bad for), and increase economic mobility for thriving businesses in Concord with easier access to Boston.
# 31:
10:53 am PDT, Apr 18,
David Dupont, New Hampshire
I fly in and out of MHT often and I find it's easier to get to Concord NH from BOS than MHT!!! A rail system is an investment in our future.
I fly in and out of MHT often and I find it's easier to get to Concord NH from BOS than MHT!!! A rail system is an investment in our future.
# 30:
6:34 am PDT, Apr 13,
Zenon Feszczak, New York
# 29:
3:22 pm PDT, Apr 3,
Ryan Porter, New York
# 28:
5:31 pm PDT, Mar 26,
Thomas P. Arnold, New Hampshire
Commuter Rail service is a definate need. Costs of running an automobile are becoming cost prohibitive for long distance commuters. I wholeheartedly support this endeavor as it will take auto's off the road, reduce carbon footprint and is the right thing to do. Furthermore being productive on the train [reading, wireless communications} is already part of the modern world. It's time for NH and northern New England to get onboard!
Commuter Rail service is a definate need. Costs of running an automobile are becoming cost prohibitive for long distance commuters. I wholeheartedly support this endeavor as it will take auto's off the road, reduce carbon footprint and is the right thing to do. Furthermore being productive on the train [reading, wireless communications} is already part of the modern world. It's time for NH and northern New England to get onboard!
# 27:
3:43 pm PDT, Mar 26,
Roger Hicks, New Hampshire
I believe that rail service would be a boost economically and environmentally. We could get more trucks,cars off the roads. The new diesel train engines are getting super freight miles per gallon of fuel! A big mistake discontinuing rail service decades ago...
I believe that rail service would be a boost economically and environmentally. We could get more trucks,cars off the roads. The new diesel train engines are getting super freight miles per gallon of fuel! A big mistake discontinuing rail service decades ago...
# 26:
2:49 pm PDT, Mar 26,
Thomas Carney, New Hampshire
# 25:
10:15 pm PDT, Mar 18,
Nik Coates, New Hampshire
For anyone interested, there's a petition that was released today in support of the New Hampshire Capitol Corridor (NHCC). To show your support, please sign the petition and make your voice heard. The petition is located at http://www.petitiononline.com/nhcc and on website of New Hampshire Businesses for Transportation and Infrastructure at www.nhbti.org. You CAN make a difference!
For anyone interested, there's a petition that was released today in support of the New Hampshire Capitol Corridor (NHCC). To show your support, please sign the petition and make your voice heard. The petition is located at http://www.petitiononline.com/nhcc and on website of New Hampshire Businesses for Transportation and Infrastructure at www.nhbti.org. You CAN make a difference!
# 24:
7:21 pm PDT, Mar 16,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
I believe that rail service between Concord and Boston would benefit the economies of both NH and MA. It would also make for less stressful and more economical commutes for those of us who currently travel 3 or 93 every day. Lastly, it would be better for the environment.
I believe that rail service between Concord and Boston would benefit the economies of both NH and MA. It would also make for less stressful and more economical commutes for those of us who currently travel 3 or 93 every day. Lastly, it would be better for the environment.
# 23:
4:19 am PDT, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
# 22:
5:45 pm PDT, Mar 9,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 21:
2:12 pm PST, Mar 6,
Michael Moran, New Hampshire
With so many people moving out of Masachusetts, to Southern New Hampshire ( - From 93' to the 'Seacoast'. ); it only makes sense, to run an extension of the CR - up to Concord ( As well as from Rochester to Portsmouth & Rockport. ). It shouldn't even cost that much, w/ much of the infrastructure still existing.
With so many people moving out of Masachusetts, to Southern New Hampshire ( - From 93' to the 'Seacoast'. ); it only makes sense, to run an extension of the CR - up to Concord ( As well as from Rochester to Portsmouth & Rockport. ). It shouldn't even cost that much, w/ much of the infrastructure still existing.
# 20:
10:19 am PST, Mar 6,
Lynda Harding, United Kingdom
# 18:
10:12 am PST, Mar 5,
Stasia Millett, New Hampshire
# 16:
4:56 pm PST, Mar 4,
Jay Martin, New Hampshire
# 15:
4:35 pm PST, Mar 4,
Apryl Perry, New Hampshire
# 14:
1:14 pm PST, Mar 4,
Kristina Salgado, Arkansas
# 13:
11:22 am PST, Mar 4,
Toni Sokoloski, Massachusetts
# 12:
11:15 am PST, Mar 4,
Melissa Mills, New Hampshire
# 11:
7:38 am PST, Mar 4,
Name not displayed, New York
# 10:
6:31 am PST, Mar 4,
Alice Bennett Groh, New Hampshire
For more impact, add a personal comment here Fixing up the line from Nashua through Wilton to Bennington, which is already functioning, would also be great. Then perhaps the spur from Greenfield to Peterborough and Keene could be reinstated. Commuter rail for all!
For more impact, add a personal comment here Fixing up the line from Nashua through Wilton to Bennington, which is already functioning, would also be great. Then perhaps the spur from Greenfield to Peterborough and Keene could be reinstated. Commuter rail for all!
# 9:
6:15 am PST, Mar 4,
Cheri Falk, New Hampshire
Yes, I and my family want to bring commuter rail back to NH...the traffic congestion in Boston and the carbon footprint we all leave when each of us drives into the Boston area could be significantly decreased if we extend the commuter rail into NH!!!
Yes, I and my family want to bring commuter rail back to NH...the traffic congestion in Boston and the carbon footprint we all leave when each of us drives into the Boston area could be significantly decreased if we extend the commuter rail into NH!!!
# 8:
6:00 am PST, Mar 4,
Amanda Currier, New Hampshire
# 7:
5:56 am PST, Mar 4,
Kristen Bronner, New Hampshire
There should be rail (preferably high-speed) connecting Boston and Burlington, if not Montreal. This would be a great first step.
There should be rail (preferably high-speed) connecting Boston and Burlington, if not Montreal. This would be a great first step.
# 6:
5:15 am PST, Mar 4,
Philip Barry, New Hampshire
Please, this would be great as not only would it help take NH citizens to the Boston area, it would help take the MA citizens to NH to shop (tax free). Thank you.
Please, this would be great as not only would it help take NH citizens to the Boston area, it would help take the MA citizens to NH to shop (tax free). Thank you.
# 5:
4:32 am PST, Mar 4,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
# 4:
4:11 am PST, Mar 4,
David N Moore, Connecticut
# 3:
2:43 am PST, Mar 4,
Jess Baribault, New Hampshire
For our kids and for the world they'll inherit.
For our kids and for the world they'll inherit.
# 2:
9:28 pm PST, Mar 3,
Beverly Frasca, New Hampshire
The rail line would also bring people from Mass to NH to work, visit and possibly shop.
The rail line would also bring people from Mass to NH to work, visit and possibly shop.
# 1:
7:21 pm PST, Mar 3,
Neil DeLuca, New Hampshire
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