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Brown: High-speed rail could serve Northwest
Brown: High-speed rail could serve Northwest
Op-Ed

Brown: High-speed rail could serve Northwest

“High-speed rail would be a big step forward for the Northwest, if we could overcome the difficulties. Give it some thought the next time you’re stuck at Sea-Tac…”

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The Columbian
768 768 The Columbian
High-speed rail plans inch forward in the Pacific Northwest
High-speed rail plans inch forward in Pacific Northwest
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High-speed rail plans inch forward in the Pacific Northwest

“The goal is to reduce travel time between Seattle and Portland to a little over an hour, with similar travel times planned between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.…”

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Axios Seattle
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Cascadia could be an economic powerhouse
Cascadia could be an economic powerhouse
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Cascadia could be an economic powerhouse

“A key component of that vision is a fast, frequent, reliable and environmentally responsible transportation system that unites this Cascadia megaregion and positions it for global competitiveness and future prosperity…”

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Seattle Times
768 576 Seattle Times
After a Slow Start, High-Speed Rail Might Finally Arrive in America
After a slow start, high-speed rail might finally arrive in America
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After a Slow Start, High-Speed Rail Might Finally Arrive in America

“True high-speed rail has not yet made it to the U.S., but that will change soon. Here are the projects currently being developed.…”

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New York Times
2048 1186 New York Times
Tariff tiff hasn’t derailed high-speed rail proposal for Vancouver-Seattle-Portland route
Chris Gregoire, Challenge Seattle CEO
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Tariff tiff hasn’t derailed high-speed rail proposal for Vancouver-Seattle-Portland route

“A key advocate for the proposal, former Washington governor, Christine Gregoire, is rallying to double down on regional effort in the face of increasing federal tensions over Canada-U.S. trade…”

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Vancouver Sun
564 423 Vancouver Sun
U.S. federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward
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U.S. federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

“Planning for an ambitious high-speed rail system in the Pacific Northwest will continue thanks to nearly $50 million in new U.S. federal funding…could take passengers from Seattle to Portland or Vancouver in less than an hour…”

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Everett Herald
1200 800 Everett Herald
Plans for high-speed train running from Vancouver, B.C., to Portland gets nearly $50M for next phase
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Plans for high-speed train running from Vancouver, B.C., to Portland gets nearly $50M for next phase

“The idea of building a high-speed rail line that could carry people from Vancouver, B.C., to Portland, Ore., in roughly two hours has landed nearly $50 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation…”

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GeekWire
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A bullet train to B.C.? Here’s why it’s worth considering
Op-Ed

A bullet train to B.C.? Here’s why it’s worth considering

“Imagine zipping from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C., in under an hour. No flight is necessary — your ride is a 250-mph train. In 2023 America, that vision sounds far-fetched or, at best, far off. Yet in the face of relentless growth…”

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Seattle Times
768 512 Seattle Times
The 5 higher-speed rail projects taking shape in the U.S.
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The 5 higher-speed rail projects taking shape in the U.S.

“It’s no secret the United States lags behind other developed nations in high-speed rail. More than 20 countries, mostly in Europe and Asia, have such railways, while the U.S. has yet to build its first…”

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Washington Post
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WA Democrats ask Buttigieg for $200m to plan B.C.-Seattle-Portland bullet train
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WA Democrats ask Buttigieg for $200m to plan B.C.-Seattle-Portland bullet train

“In hopes to deliver 250 mph rail service by midcentury, the Democrats in Washington’s congressional delegation are asking the federal government for $198 million to help plan a route…”

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Seattle Times
768 432 Seattle Times
Tri-Cities Chamber supports route to economic growth via proposed $42B bullet train
News Report

Tri-Cities Chamber supports route to economic growth via proposed $42B bullet train

“Remember that idea of a bullet train that would connect Vancouver to other hubs in the Pacific Northwest? It’s still out there; it’s just in the early planning stages. However, many, many more decisions…”

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Tri-City News
960 718 Tri-City News
Lawmakers introduce bill that would require ultra-high-speed rail project to extend to Eugene
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Lawmakers introduce bill that would require ultra-high-speed rail project to extend to Eugene

“A bill introduced in the Oregon Legislature would require Oregon to insist that the envisioned Portland-to-Seattle-to-Vancouver, B.C. bullet train include service all the way to Eugene…”

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Oregon Public Broadcasting
767 575 Oregon Public Broadcasting
Oregon officials discuss regional airports, high-speed rail
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Oregon officials discuss regional airports, high-speed rail

“Two Oregon officials in addition to Gov. Kate Brown spoke during a climate-change conference sponsored Sept. 12-13 by Cascadia Innovation Corridor in Blaine, Wash…”

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Portland Tribune
1000 996 Portland Tribune
B.C. government spends $300K on third study of high speed train to U.S.
News Report

B.C. government spends $300K on third study of high speed train to U.S.

“‘Improving transportation connectivity throughout the Pacific Northwest is an important part of our work to build a stronger, more sustainable future for people on both sides of our border,’ said Premier John Horgan…”

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Vancouver Sun
564 423 Vancouver Sun
Ultra-high-speed rail: coming to a train stop near you?
News Report

Ultra-high-speed rail: coming to a train stop near you?

“Ultra-high-speed rail is inching closer to becoming reality in the Cascadia region as local leaders push for developments in Skagit and Whatcom counties. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has been studying options…”

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Cascadia Daily News
1536 1048 Cascadia Daily News
Cascadia bullet train on track for big bucks to get rolling, but big uncertainty remains
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Cascadia bullet train on track for big bucks to get rolling, but big uncertainty remains

“For more than five years, Washington state, Oregon and British Columbia have collaborated on studies of a possible Cascadia bullet train to run between Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, Canada…”

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KUOW
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WA Legislature adjourns, passing $64B operating budget and $17B transportation package
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WA Legislature adjourns, passing $64B operating budget and $17B transportation package

“$2.4 billion will fund culvert removals, $150 million will fund and support a high-speed rail and $5.4 billion will be invested in projects to reduce carbon emissions and to expand multi-modal projects…”

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The Olympian
715 484 The Olympian
Highways, transit, bikes and more: What’s in the new $17B WA transportation package
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Highways, transit, bikes and more: What’s in the new $17B WA transportation package

“The Washington state House and Senate both passed a new 16-year, nearly $17 billion transportation funding package Thursday, sending the legislation to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature with just hours remaining…

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Seattle Times
768 537 Seattle Times
Dream of high speed rail in the PNW may finally be on the horizon
News Report

Dream of high speed rail in the PNW may finally be on the horizon

“Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the region economically by providing better connections between cities and evening out mobility inequalities, while also contributing to decarbonizing the region…”

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Cascade PBS
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Rapid rail for Cascadia? B.C., Washington and Oregon sign pact on high-speed transportation
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Rapid rail for Cascadia? B.C., Washington and Oregon sign pact on high-speed transportation

“Washington, Oregon and British Columbia agreed to work together to bring bullet trains or other forms of ultra-high-speed ground transportation to connect the major population centers of the Cascadia region…”

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GeekWire
630 420 GeekWire
One hour between Seattle and Portland? It’s possible
Op-Ed

One hour between Seattle and Portland? It’s possible

“The Pacific Northwest continues to grow rapidly — we’ve seen the impact on our roads and climate as people travel to school, commute to work and visit family…our growing pains will only worsen if we fail to act…”

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Seattle Times
768 524 Seattle Times
The Pacific Northwest, strong and free: On the inevitable rise of Cascadia
Op-Ed

The Pacific Northwest, strong and free: On the inevitable rise of Cascadia

“B.C., Washington state and Oregon share more than just beautiful landscapes and progressive politics: They face environmental and economic challenges that will tie them closer together…”

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The Globe and Mail
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High-speed rail is a win-win for America
Op-Ed

High-speed rail is a win-win for America

“As three former secretaries of transportation, we believe that high-speed rail is the single most effective way to move America’s transportation system into the 21st century. A robust network of high-speed rail corridors…”

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Chicago Tribune
879 585 Chicago Tribune
Strong Public Support for Cascadia High-Speed Rail, Poll Finds
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Strong Public Support for Cascadia High-Speed Rail, Poll Finds

“A recent poll completed by FM3 Research found that 67% of Washingtonians support connecting the major cities of the Cascadia region with high-speed rail, along with 60% of Oregonians…”

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The Urbanist
564 423 The Urbanist
High-speed rail proponents make another push for Pacific Northwest project; poll shows voter support
News Report

High-speed rail proponents make another push for Pacific Northwest project; poll shows voter support

“Three of every five voters in Oregon and Washington support a regional, high-speed rail line, according to a poll released by proponents of a proposed high-speed rail system to carry passengers from Eugene, Ore., to Vancouver, B.C…”

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GeekWire
630 420 GeekWire
Report Lays Out Framework for a Cascadia High-Speed Rail Authority
Op-Ed

Report Lays Out Framework for a Cascadia High-Speed Rail Authority

“Governor Jay Inslee: ‘Imagine fast, frequent and reliable travel with the potential for zero emissions and the opportunity to better compete in a global economy. It could transform the Pacific Northwest.’”

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The Urbanist
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Study recommends forming a group to build high-speed train
Cacadia high-speed rail means faster trips and better, safer connections
News Report

Study recommends forming a group to build high-speed train

“A new government report on high-speed rail in the Pacific Northwest recommends that Oregon, Washington and British Columbia formalize their interest in a Cascadia bullet train by creating an independent body to plan and eventually build it…”

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The Spokesman Review
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Study: Cascadia region needs to develop hubs to absorb growth
News Report

Study: Cascadia region needs to develop hubs to absorb growth

“On its current growth trajectory, the Cascadia megaregion — which connects Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. — will face congestion by 2035 that resembles the current traffic in Los Angeles or San Jose…”

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Puget Sound Business Journal
900 507 Puget Sound Business Journal
High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study

“A new report outlines a strategy for creating a Cascadia mega-region, complete with high-speed traffic and building up smaller cities to serve as outlying hubs for large urban areas…”

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Bellevue Reporter
448 299 Bellevue Reporter
Why Microsoft is getting behind a revolutionary plan for high-speed rail in the Pacific Northwest
News Report

Why Microsoft is getting behind a revolutionary plan for high-speed rail in the Pacific Northwest

“The idea for Cascadia High-Speed Rail, connecting Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, is still in its infancy. But one of the region’s most powerful tech companies sees it as a boost to business…”

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Fast Company
706 396 Fast Company
The Case for Portland-to-Vancouver High-Speed Rail
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The Case for Portland-to-Vancouver High-Speed Rail

“‘The biggest thing that it takes to get these moving is good leadership, and they have that like I haven’t seen anywhere else in the country,’ U.S. High Speed Rail Association president and CEO Andy Kunz told CityLab…”

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Bloomberg CityLab
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Microsoft donates $223K to finish Seattle-Vancouver high-speed rail feasibility study by 2020
News Report

Microsoft donates $223K to finish Seattle-Vancouver high-speed rail feasibility study by 2020

“Microsoft is determined to turn the Pacific Northwest into a connected innovation mega-region akin to Silicon Valley, starting with better transportation between the biggest cities in the area…”

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GeekWire
630 473 GeekWire
Cascadia leaders to ‘swing for the fences’ on problems facing region, world
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Cascadia leaders to ‘swing for the fences’ on problems facing region, world

“Cascadia conference will ‘hear big, moon-shot ideas, what we can do to really shape not only our own future, but the future of the world.’”

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Vancouver Sun
564 423 Vancouver Sun
Washington could have fastest train line in the U.S. within 20 years
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Washington could have fastest train line in the U.S. within 20 years

“The plan includes building a rail from Portland which would pass through Seattle before reaching Vancouver B.C. It would be capable of ushering trains along the corridor faster than 250 mph…”

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Snoqualmie Valley Record
900 504 Snoqualmie Valley Record
2 hours to Canada: Cascadia train would be world’s 2nd fastest
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2 hours to Canada: Cascadia train would be world’s 2nd fastest

“As far as very fast passenger train service goes, we’re up in the nosebleeds at the Moda Center and nowhere near spitting distance of first place. We are mired in the caboose or grasping at a rope tied to the back of the caboose…”

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The Oregonian
600 600 The Oregonian
Proposed bullet train would take 2 hours between Oregon and Canada
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Proposed bullet train would take 2 hours between Oregon and Canada

“Officials in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia are in the very early stages of planning a bullet train that could travel between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, British Columbia, in about two hours…”

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King5
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Q&A: Microsoft’s Brad Smith, on the hopes and challenges of connecting Seattle to B.C.
News Report

Q&A: Microsoft’s Brad Smith, on the hopes and challenges of connecting Seattle to B.C.

“Microsoft President Brad Smith, part of the steering group for the Cascadia Innovation Corridor, talks about why he thinks it’s important to connect the Puget Sound and Vancouver, B.C., regions and roadblocks that the initiative might face…”

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Seattle Times
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