The States for Passenger Rail Coalition is an alliance of State and
Regional Transportation Officials who work together to promote the
development and growth of Intercity Passenger Rail as part of an
integrated national transportation network.
The States for Passenger Rail Coalition is an alliance of State and
Regional Transportation Officials who work together to promote the
development and growth of Intercity Passenger Rail as part of an
integrated national transportation network.
The States for Passenger Rail Coalition (SPRC) is an advocacy group made up of 33 state department of transportation leaders from across the United States who work together to support the development and growth of passenger rail service for America. Established in 2000, the SPRC currently has members representing the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennesse, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Additional members include Amtrak California, Capital Corridor, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, and the Southern High Speed Rail Commission. Membership is available to state departments or agencies that oversee the official transportation responsibilities for a state or territory.
The Coalition's mission is to promote the development, implementation and expansion of intercity passenger rail services with involvement and support from state governments.