HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-08 21-089 Resolve
02/08/202121-089
02/08/2021
21-089
City Manager
Resolve
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Title, Resolve
Supporting a Feasibility Study for Extending Passenger Rail Service from Brunswick through Augusta to
Waterville and Bangor
This Resolve supports Legislative Document (LD) 227, to conduct a feasibility study for extending
passenger rail service from Brunswick through Augusta and Waterville to Bangor. In addition to the
feasibility study LD 227 requests a plan be developed to implement passenger rail service through
these areas along existing railroad corridors.
The City of Bangor has supported similar initiatives to extend rail service from Portland, ME to
Bangor in the past including in 2017 and 2001.
Government Operations Committee
02/01/2021
Recommend for passage
50
First Reading
02/08/202121-089
CITY OF BANGOR RESOLVE
02/08/2021
21-089
Hawes
Supporting a Feasibility Study for Extending Passenger Rail Service from Brunswick through Augusta to
Waterville and Bangor
Whereas, there is a growing need for economical and environmentally sound mobility services for residents
and regional travelers that will help with access to housing, employment, medical, educational and
entertainment opportunities with our neighboring communities; and
Whereas, the City of Bangor would like to evaluate the feasibility of developing high-quality passenger train
transit service from Brunswick through Augusta to Waterville and Bangor; and
Whereas, the Maine State Legislature is considering legislation for the implementation of passenger rail
service including but not limited to the Amtrak Downeaster service, from its present terminus at Brunswick
along existing rail corridors, active and inactive between Brunswick, Augusta, Waterville and Bangor;
Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, the City of Bangor Supports a Feasibility Study
for Extending Passenger Rail Service from Brunswick through Augusta to Waterville and Bangor.
IN CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 8,2021
CO 21-089
Motion made and seconded for Passage
Vote 9—0
Councilors Voting Yes: Davitt,Dubay,Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Okafor, Schaefer, Sprague,Tremble
Councilors Voting No: None
Passed
CITY CLE