Freight and rail leaders press for Connect Oregon and rail match funding
Rail and freight advisory representatives told the commission that preservation of existing short-line rail and state match funds for Connect Oregon are essential to shift freight off highways and to compete for federal discretionary grants.
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Freight and rail advisory members told the commission that state match programs and preservation investments are critical to keep short-line rail viable and to shift truck freight off Oregon highways. Ross Lane, vice chair of a rail advisory committee, said short lines operate in the 0–400‑mile lane and need public assistance and partnerships to increase speed and reliability.
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