Recreation Destination Trains

To whom it may concern,

Would you be willing to authorize joint powers authorities between local, regional, state, and federal governments with private industry to develop high speed rail lines to ski resorts across the country? Most traffic to these areas is regional, and with the appropriate infrastructure in place, this would both reduce congestion and improve development along these corridors. High speed rail along these existing freeways would reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and create an efficient transportation option for both customers and employees. It would also encourage the development of walkable, sustainable communities around these transit stops and focus the growth surrounding this industry in areas with existing infrastructure. These new ski rail lines would support dense development and promote growth in the town centers of these resorts.

GUNNAR HAND, AICP