A new Congress starts January 3, 2027. Tell them to commit to great trains.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in the One Hundred Twentieth Congress Assembled:
The petition of the undersigned supporters respectfully calls for the accelerated prioritization of passenger rail funding.
The forthcoming Congress presents an opportunity for bipartisan collaboration to modernize our passenger rail network, including, but not limited to, high-speed rail development.
Americans have shown that they want the freedom to travel without a car: Of the 66 ballot measures advancing public transit across all U.S. elections in 2026, 56 were approved.
Voters understand that public transit investment is necessary to making our country more livable. We urge you to take immediate action with your colleagues to advance this progress at the federal level.
Consumer trends too show that more Americans are rediscovering train travel: Amtrak continues to report record-breaking ridership, the growth of which now sits in its third consecutive year.
Between the rising costs of housing, gas, and car ownership, the United States is experiencing a crisis of unaffordability.
Great trains are the ultimate solution to making places livable. They drive economic activity, expand mobility, and make life more affordable. We can make this future a reality if we work together — today.
Please work promptly with other members of Congress to champion the following:
- The inclusion of advanced appropriations and increased funding for passenger rail in the next surface transportation program
- The development of a federally driven passenger rail program to expand the national network and serve more communities
- The Integrated Network Approach, a service-led planning framework that creates seamless public transportation systems
Please accelerate the prioritization of passenger rail funding and help reconnect our country with great trains.
Let’s change how America moves.
