Lackawanna Coalition

advocating for rail passengers since 1979

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  • Lackawanna Coalition Continues to Support the Cutoff

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    Webweaver

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    The long-standing position of the Coalition has been that restoration of rail service between New York City and Scranton, Penn. would be valuable, allowing long-distance commuters to take a break from driving (thus improving congestion and air quality on Route 80), enabling tourists and vacationers to reach new destinations, and adding options to areas of…

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  • RUN’s Fall Conference Highlights Advocacy for Regional Corridors Around the Nation

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    David Peter Alan

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    The Rail Users’ Network (RUN) will focus on advocating for corridor-length passenger train routes that could be established under the Corridor ID Program sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The online conference will take place on Friday afternoon, November 15, from 12:00 until 5:00. The event’s theme will be F.R.A. Corridor Grants – Boosting…

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  • Report from the Chair, Jan./Feb. 2022

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    Sally Jane Gellert

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    The Lackawanna Coalition and the N.J. Rail Passengers’ Association have both argued that the proposed “Customer Advocate” position in the NJ Transit reform bill is erroneously and misleadingly named, and our position has itself caused some confusion. Take a look at the dictionary definition of the word advocate (from dictionary.com) Advocate, noun: a person who…

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  • Official Follow-Up Regarding NJ Transit Fare Increase

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    David Peter Alan

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    New Jersey Transit recently held a number of hearings around the State on its proposal to increase fares and cut services.  The Lackawanna Coalition opposed these proposals for several reasons.  Only transit riders are singled out for an increase, for the eighth time since user fees on motor fuels reached their current level in 1988.…

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