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Rail Advisory Committee
Summary
Committee Members
Upcoming Meetings
Meeting Minutes
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
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
  • Jonathan Hutchison, 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
March 13, 2012, Portland
March 14, 2012, Portland
March 15, 2012, Portland
 
Locations and Times will be posted when available. 
 
 

Meeting Minutes
 
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2006
 May 11 
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Page updated: January 26, 2012