Regional Transportation (1998)

Regional Transportation (1998)

The four state delegations from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island concur on regional transportation goals.
Position In Brief: 

The LWV 1998 Quad States Council (including the four state delegations from LWV-ME, NH, VT, RI) support action to encourage participation and cooperation in promoting regional transportation initiatives. The goal is regional planning and implementation of integrated transportation systems throughout New England. Specific objectives include:

  • Construction of the North/South rail link in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Passenger rail links to Canada with improved border crossings
  • Measures to reduce vehicular pollution
  • More energy efficient transportation system
  • Passenger rail service linking all of New England
Position History: 

1998

The LWV 1998 Quad States Council (including the four state delegations from LWV-ME, NH, VT, RI) support action to encourage participation and cooperation in promoting regional transportation initiatives. The goal is regional planning and implementation of integrated transportation systems throughout New England. Specific objectives include: 

  • Construction of the North/South rail link in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Passenger rail links to Canada with improved border crossings
  • Measures to reduce vehicular pollution
  • More energy efficient transportation system
  • Passenger rail service linking all of New England
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