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Rail Advisory Committee
Summary
The Rail Advisory Committee was formed to advise the Oregon Department of Transportation on issues that affect rail freight and passenger facilities and services in Oregon, including rail project selection for ConnectOregon.

Committee Members
2012 Rail Advisiory Committee Meeting at PDX
2012 Rail Advisory Committee Meeting at PDX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The 14-member committee, chaired by former Albany Mayor Chuck McLaran, represents diverse interests in rail transportation statewide. Committee members were appointed by ODOT Director Matt Garrett. Committee members include:

  • Terry Finn, BNSF Railway, representing Class 1 rail lines
  • Jerry Wilmoth, Union Pacific, representing Class 1 rail lines
  • Susan Morgan, Douglas County, representing local government
  • Bruce Carswell, Mt Hood Railroad/Iowa Pacific Holidings, representing shortline railroads
  • Randy Russ, United Transportation Union, representing labor unions
  • Robert Eaton, Amtrak, representing Class 1 passenger rail lines
  • Donald Leap, retired, representing rail passengers
  • Toby Van Altvorst, City of Prineville Railway, representing shortline railroads
  • Chuck McLaran, retired, former mayor of Albany, representing rail passengers
  • Mike Hayward, Wallowa County, representing local government
  • Annette Price, Port of Portland, representing ports
  • Craig Levie, Tangent Services, representing businesses
  • Paul Langner, Teevin Brothers, representing businesses
  • James Irvin, Portland & Western Railroad, representing shortline railroads

Upcoming Meetings

Portland International Airport
Multnomah Room
7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, Oregon
 
March 13, 2012
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
 
March 14, 2012
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
March 15, 2012
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 

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