1. SCORT Conference Oklahoma City September 21,2009 James Stem

2. The biggest concentration of lights (from top to bottom) are the cities of Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington. MiamiHouston Dallas Chicago Still daylight in California. Puerto Rico

4. National Energy Policy?

6. Career Employees High level of professionalism Required expertise An Integral part of the community Good Jobs for economic development

7. High Speed Rail System in China CRH-2 by Kawasaki

8. High Speed Rail in Japan New Train set N700 Series

9. S. 1036 – The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009

10. Passenger Rail = Political Football

12. How Do We Get There? Incremental Implementation –Improve existing system –Target high growth potential –Create a Show Piece as reference –Attract equipment manufacturers and expertise –Shared Rights of Way experience –Partnerships

13. Intermediate and High Speed Rail Corridor Designations Intermediate Speed Rail High Speed Rail

15. Questions??