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Passenger Rail Expansion in Erie: New Video and a Data-Driven Look
All Aboard Erie released a video advocating for passenger rail expansion in Erie, PA. Learn about All Aboard Ohio's parallel efforts
Ryan Pecaut
6 days ago3 min read

Meetings With Lawmakers: Positivity for Ohio Passenger Rail
The success of Ohio passenger rail advocacy with lawmakers and how passenger rail in Ohio gains bipartisan support for a vibrant future.
Nathan Halm
Mar 72 min read


Ohio Runs on Rail: A Vision for the Future of Passenger Rail in Ohio
Intercity Passenger Rail to Connect Our State, an executive summary vision on passenger rail and Amtrak in Ohio.
Ryan Pecaut
Mar 22 min read

How City Density Is the Key to Transit Development
Density in Transit Development is crucial for city growth and public transit expansion. Learn why Density in Transit Development matters now
Ben Paulus
Feb 183 min read

Guest Blog: Testimony to the Ohio House Transportation Committee
In 2023, the Ability Center started hearing from our consumers and advocates that passenger rail is far more accessible than other travel
Sally Fish
Feb 124 min read

Testimony to the Ohio House Transportation Committee
We urge your support for an amendment to House Bill 54 which would reinstate and fund Ohio’s membership in the Midwest Interstate Passenger
Mitch Radakovich
Feb 122 min read

North Carolina's Missing Trains: Where are Amtrak Piedmont’s New Trains?
I took a ride on North Carolina’s aging fleet of Amtrak trains from Raleigh to Charlotte and started to wonder about new trains.
Ryan Pecaut
Jan 103 min read

How We're Tracking Amtrak Corridor ID With Technology
Technology allows us to be always in the know on Corridor ID grants and progress of the FRA on Ohio routes.
Ryan Pecaut
Dec 28, 20242 min read

Texas Bought More FLIRTs - That's Not a Euphemism
An example train that may fit into the missing model for North America’s fast frequent intercity service.
Lenny Zaleski
Dec 9, 20242 min read

Brightline Thrives in Florida: Could It Ever Work in Ohio?
Brightline began their development in 2012 and had operational service just six years later in 2018. If Ohio held the same schedule
John Esterly
Nov 29, 20243 min read

5 Takeaways from the Annual Meeting for Midwest Passenger Rail
The lessons learned and connections made will not only help advance Ohio’s rail projects but also strengthen our case for rejoining MIPRC
Mitch Radakovich
Nov 28, 20244 min read

What is Rail Banking? Rails to Trails in the US
Rail lines are preserved and maintained for possible reactivation in the future, but in the meantime, it can be used for recreational trails
Ryan Pecaut
Nov 27, 20242 min read

Cleveland Increases Order of New RTA Trains to Modernize Aging Fleet
GCRTA decided to expand the order from 30 to 48 railcars, with an option to add an additional 12
Ryan Pecaut
Nov 19, 20241 min read

Ohio Communities Demand Not to be Forgotten: The Preparation for Passenger Rail Starts
a testament to their commitment to regional connectivity, economic growth, and not being left out.
Ryan Pecaut
Nov 18, 20242 min read

ORDC Provides Positive Updates on Ohio's Corridor ID Rail Projects
The Cleveland-Columbus-Dayton-Cincinnati (3C&D) route is making significant strides, with ORDC recently submitting Task 1.1
John Esterly
Nov 16, 20241 min read

Ohio Had a Chance to Reduce Carbon Emissions – but Didn’t
a lot of this funding did not directly go into public transit projects that reduced emissions.
Lenny Zaleski
Nov 13, 20243 min read

Advocates Reimagined a NYC Train Bridge for the Better
more people than ever will be able to take advantage of this bridge – whether it’s by foot, bike, or train
Lenny Zaleski
Oct 25, 20242 min read


Definitely Take This Survey: Ohio DOT Transit Preferences
The survey from the Ohio DOT focuses on the ways we all choose to get around Ohio
All Aboard Ohio
Oct 5, 20241 min read

Why BRT Helps Solve the “We Need Light Rail” Problem
We want to use BRT as the springboard for future rail.
Lenny Zaleski
Oct 4, 20243 min read

Rethinking Our Roads: Advocating for Safer Streets for All
[This is a guest column by Brian Estabrook, the Board President of Yay Bikes! Yay Bikes! is a local leader in bike advocacy, education,...
Brian Estabrook
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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