

Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study
Evaluation of passenger rail alternatives along the Northern Tier Corridor of western Massachusetts.

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This meeting was presented to the Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Working Group and the public on December 16, 2021.
Agenda
- Introductions
- Study and Working Group Overview
- Study Background and Overview
- Preview of Study Context
- Goals Exercise and Discussion
- Next Steps
- Public Comment
Introductions

Icebreaker questions:
- What is your name?
- What is the organization/institution you are representing?
- What is the one most important outcome you would hope to achieve from a Northern Tier Passenger Rail Service?
Study and Working Group Overview
Working Group Role:
- Provide knowledge, expertise and perspective.
- Attend the meetings and actively participate and engage, while being respectful of others' time and points of view.
- Review information and provide feedback.
- Serve as conduit for broader public involvement.
- Share information with the organization/institution you represent.
Preview of Study Context
Goals Exercise and Discussion
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Potential Goals
- Improve attractiveness of the Northern Tier as an affordable place to live
- Enhance competitiveness for attracting new jobs and employers
- Support economic development for Northern Tier businesses
- Improve mobility for transit-dependent populations
- Reduce the number of automobile trips along the corridor
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air quality impacts from transportation
Prioritize Goals: Activity
Polling Questions:
Please click the button below to fill out a survey about study goals.
Goals: Next Steps
Study team will develop objectives for each goal. Working Group will have the opportunity to review and comment.
Next Steps
Overview of Study Team Work Tasks
- Public Involvement: Fall 2021 - Spring 2023
- Documenting Past Efforts: Fall 2021 - Winter 2022
- Current Conditions - Market Analysis: Winter 2022 - Spring 2022
- Current Conditions - Physical, Regulatory and ROW Ownership: Winter 2022 - Spring 2022
- Development of Potential Service Plans and Alternatives: Spring 2022 - Winter 2023
- Alternatives Evaluation and Cost Estimates: Summer 2022 - Winter 2023
- Development of Recommended Next Steps: Winter 2023 - Spring 2023
Overview of Working Group Meeting Topics/Schedule
Public Comment
We want to hear from you!
Use the "Study Website" button to access the study website.
Use the "Comment Form" button submit comments and questions to the study team.