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Mission and Goals

Adopted 2 February, 1996; Revised 19 February 2000

Mission:

To advocate and promote modern rail passenger service within Arizona and between Arizona and other states.

Goals:

• Establishment of regional inter-city and commuter/light rail services
• Improvements in the national inter-city rail passenger system
• Operation of tourist/excursion trains
• Enhancement of essential passenger services support elements:
  • Rail infrastructure and rights-of-way
  • Grade crossing protection/elimination and other safety-related functions
  • Intermodal passenger facilities
  • Economic health of freight railroads

Strategies:

• Government Action
  • Drafting legislation
  • Testifying before legislative committees
  • Supporting enactment of relevant legislation
  • Political networking
• Passenger Service Oversight
  • Monitoring quality, cost-effectiveness, marketing, and safety of services
  • Liaison with operating and regulatory agencies
• Public Advocacy and Education
  • Promotion of existing rail passenger services
  • Maintaining contact with the news media
  • Communicating externally by public appearances, video presentations, the Internet, and direct mail
  • Communicating with ARPA membership
  • Liaison with other rail advocacy groups

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