Needs, benefits, and Bacon equal Yes Missourians for Rail Passenger Service continues to gather signatures to vote on the statewide issue of Rail Passenger Service for St. Louis to southwest Missouri. Many people feel that with I-44 getting so dangerous we need an alternate form of travel, which could relive some of the traffic. Many of the cities and towns along the line would benefit because many businesses would have more people stopping and spending time and money and that includes many tourist. Many companies are developing branches across the state and that means commuting and many of those people could bring along their laptops to do a little work. Some people say but you would have to subsidize. Point out one county, state or federal road that is not subsidized. Our plan if passed would cost every Missouri taxpayer less than a $1.00 a year. If passed we can have our state reps. and senators go to the federal transit administration, federal railroad and about a half dozen agencies to get transit money which is dolled out based on who squeals the loudest. Lets let the people decide and for more info please go to MissouriRail.com 197 Sincerely, Steven L. Reed State Coordinator 417-831-9589 www.netfocus.net/midwestrailusa
Where can we sign this petition to have the item put on a ballot. I live in Rolla, MO, about 100 yards from the BNSF line, and would love to see rail service to Springfield and St. Louis. Steven Schiebel
