News

January 1, 2011

Beware of misinformation about HSR - get the facts

Beware of mis-information being spread around about HSR - for the purpose of undermining projects, and preventing HSR from getting built. Get the facts!

November 21, 2010

Salem Mayor pushes higher-speed rail

Higher-speed rail: Interstate 5 corridor ideal for a fast track to a better Oregon

November 15, 2010

Why Broaden Oregon’s Gas Tax Distribution?

AORTA’s proposal to fund intercity rail and bus, bicycle and pedestrian ways, along with roads, and does not introduce a new tax.

November 1, 2010

AORTA cites “missing link” in NW rail plan

AORTA cites “missing link” in NW rail plan

October 19, 2010

The Columbia River Crossing: A Boatload of Questions

An exploration of just how much money we’re being asked to pour into the CRC and what some of the alternatives might be.

August 5, 2010

AORTA Director Jim Howell’s Comments on OR High Speed Rail Plan with Suggested Incremental Improvements

AORTA Director Jim Howell’s Comments on OR High Speed Rail Plan with Suggested Incremental Improvements (posted August 5, 2010)

July 16, 2010

A new look at the Columbia River Crossing: The Smart Alternative

A new look at the Columbia River Crossing: The Smart Alternative (July 16, 2010)

July 1, 2010

A “Fact vs. Fiction” reference, useful in HSR discussions and debates

A “Fact vs. Fiction” reference, useful in HSR discussions and debates (courtesy Midwest HSR Association)