Greetings from ADOT Director Mary
Peters"A growing state like Arizona needs to work on future transportation challenges right now. Governor Jane Dee Hull and I are committed to exploring a variety of methods for moving people and products across our state. We call it a "multimodal" approach to transportation.
Passenger rail is one form of transit that deserves our attention.
That's why ADOT and the Arizona Rail Passenger Association (ARPA) have worked with Amtrak to bring the modern "Talgo" train here for a special weekend visit. Providing a "hands-on" tour of such equipment is a great way to get Arizonans thinking about the future. We thank you for being part of the experience."
Welcome to TRANSPO 2000, where you will learn about the future of multimodal transportation in Arizona. On behalf of the Arizona Rail Passenger Association, I'd like to extend a special thanks to our Trip Sponsors, Event Sponsors, Exhibitors, and volunteers.
"Multimodal" means, simply, that it is people, not automobiles, who need to be able to move about. Along with roads and highways, other modes such as bicycles, buses, and trains can be joined into a comprehensive system within and between our cities and towns. Trains like Today's TALGO could provide convenient trips between Phoenix and Tucson, and even to places like Wickenburg or Nogales. The system could also include commuter trains, light rail, and buses in our metropolitan areas, as well as Amtrak transcontinental service directly through Tucson and Phoenix, and daily trains to southern California. Let today's TRANSPO 2000 be the beginning of a multimodal Arizona.
Next page: Amtrak's Talgo Trains