The High Speed Rail New York Coalition is comprised of mayors, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations from the major metropolitan areas across Upstate New York. It represents over 13,000 businesses that employ in excess of one million Upstate workers.

Historically, advances in transportation have made the state a world class center for commerce and industry and have enabled New York to truly become “The Empire State.” The Coalition supports new investments in transportation initiatives such as High Speed Rail that will fuel New York’s economic future.

Please help us spread the word. Invite your friends to join the Coalition on Ning and learn more about High Speed Rail in New York.

January 11, 2011 -- Regional Plan Association Releases Report on High Speed Rail  A New York City based planning group, the Regional Plan Association today released a detailed report describing where High Speed Rail works best.  You can view the report here High Speed Rail in America  Interestingly, the Empire Corridor links two of the top megaregions in which HSR works best: the Northeast Megaregion and the Great Lakes Megaregion.  This important link reaffirms that New York's Empire Corridor should remain near the top of the Federal Government's plan to reinvest in our nations passenger rail infrastructure.

December 10, 2010 -- U.S. Department of Transportation Redirects $1.195 Billion in High-Speed Rail Funds US Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that the Federal HSR funds that Wisconsin and Ohio had rejected would be redirected towards projects in other States. Due to vocal efforts from both Governor Paterson and Governor-elect Cuomo and a successful grassroots advocacy campaign, New York received the fifth highest amount of funding for individual projects at $7.3 million.

This is a major victory for High Speed Rail initiatives across the country as Secretary LaHood has held firm to his commitment to continue funding this worthy program in the face of opposition from various states.

To view the entire press release, click the link below: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot20810.html

November 17, 2010--The US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR) hosted the National High Speed Rail Conference earlier this week in New York City, and we were there! At the Conference, attended by 350 people, we heard about the benefits, opportunities, and challenges of bringing high speed rail to America. Many elected officials were there to speak, including Governor David Paterson, Congressman Paul Tonko, Senator Malcolm A. Smith, and Norman Mineta. Deb Warner also hosted a session, High Speed Rail in the Empire State, about the latest progress on our goal of connecting New York City to Buffalo, and, possibly, New York City to Montreal.

October 29, 2010 -- Creation of High Speed Rail Planning Board -- The High Speed Rail NY Coalition commends the creation of New York High Speed Rail Planning Board announced today by Governor Paterson. The board will play a key role in advancing the high speed rail initiative across the state. Click here for additional information HSR Planning Board nx rel 10.29.10.pdf

Please contact Ben Sio, bsio@centerstateceo.com or 315.470.1838 for additional information.