Toiyabe Chapter Transportation Team Rail Proposal Included in State’s 2021 Rail Plan!
Transportation is the single leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in Nevada, and we must reform our transportation system if we are going to meet our state’s climate goals. An integral factor required in this transformation is developing a much better public transportation system in and between every community statewide to transition away from single passenger vehicles being the dominant form of transit. Our chapter transportation team has been hard at work to advocate for a climate centric transportation future, and has created a robust passenger rail proposal for northern Nevada that utilizes already existing infrastructure to bring about sustainable travel options to our northern communities.
We want to take this opportunity to congratulate our rail team and their hard work and efforts to not only create this proposal-- but for having their proposal included in the Nevada Department of Transportation’s 2021 State Rail Plan (See Chapter 3)!
This is the first update to the state rail plan in nine years, and Sierra Club was able to make the 2021 plan stronger through our advocacy. This acknowledgement of our team’s work centers us well to continue pitching our ideas and garnering support from other state agencies and stakeholders, and we are excited to be actively engaged in the ongoing discussions around the implementation of this plan going forward.
If you would like to be involved in our team’s work to bring passenger rail to Nevada - join our transportation team by filling out our volunteer intake form today! While anyone with an interest in sustainable transportation and livable cities is welcome, our transit team is especially looking for volunteers with expertise in public transit operations, planning, communications and funding.
Our communities need reliable, sustainable public transportation options NOW. Rural and urban residents should be able to meet everyday needs without having to own a vehicle, our neighborhoods deserve to breath clean air, and future generations deserve a Nevada with a livable climate. Our team has been and will continue to push the bar forward for transportation reform that can bring about a better future for all, and we’d love to have you join us.
Join our transportation team today to advocate for clean transportation options in your community!
Special thanks to our amazing transportation team members for putting together this proposal and for being leaders in local rail advocacy; Ron Kaminkow, Anne Macquarie, Tina Davis, and Janet Carter- much deserved congratulations and appreciation for the work that you do!