Greater Northwest Rail Summit
The Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates (AORTA), All Aboard Northwest and the Pacific Northwest Economic Region are proud to host the fourth annual Pacific Northwest Rail Summit.
As a global trade hub, the Pacific Northwest region depends on robust transportation networks, friction-free supply chains and innovative solutions to regional challenges. This unique gathering is an opportunity to highlight the role of multi-jurisdictional strategy and cooperation in developing and expanding our regional transportation infrastructure network.
Event Details
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Dates
October 14: Build Northwest Economic Forum
October 15-17: Pacific Northwest Rail Summit
Location
Ecotrust Building
907 NW Irving Street
Portland, OR 97209
Register with code EarlyBird-BNWRail-25 for $50 off through September 5.
Session Topics
- Updates on existing and proposed passenger rail corridors
- The role of ports, short lines and Class 1 railroads in the regional export-driven economy
- Habitat restoration in rail corridors
- Federal investments in rail
- Developing robust economic corridors
- Indigenous communities and economic development
Key Discussion Topics
- Permit and regulatory reform at the federal and state/provincial/territorial levels
- Supply chain resiliency in bi-national economic corridors
- Public-private partnerships and innovative financing for transportation infrastructure projects
- Port, short line, Class I rail infrastructure needs
- Restoring and enhancing passenger rail service
