Comments on: Transportation Secretary LaHood? Say it ain’t so!

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:17:41 +0000

Being part of the logistics firm (http://www.bgiworldwide.com) I expect the Transportation Secretary would promote the Intermodal transportation and change the transportation crisis.

By: nontimendum

nontimendum — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:58:44 +0000

So since he is experienced in Washington we would be better off without this appointment? Must be that New Logic.

By: Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:11:45 +0000

I’ve had to take the train to and from Chicago (from a different state…but stil Amtrak). I hate it. I have to do it twice again this week. I’d rather gouge my eyes out with a rusty nail. I will be leaving my parents house at 11 AM…I’ll get to my final destination at 9:00 PM if (and this is a big IF) with Amtrak) it’s on time. Were I to drive, it would take me four hours…tops.

Amtrak sucks. Improve the highways, put money into maintenance..and this time of year, salt trucks and plowing. The whole reason I’m not driving is becuase the State of Michigan refuses to salt or plow after 6 pm or on weekends. I’m not looking forward to this trip at all. five hours..alone..on a train…with nothing to do.

By: New Voice

New Voice — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:39:58 +0000

Sure ……La Hood has been a “strong voice” for Peoria [in Washington] for how many years ALREADY?????

Wow!!!! On top of all the other BS we can blame him for…we can also thank him for this current museum crap.

*Excuse your french…..

By: kramer

kramer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:48:34 +0000

I moved down here from Chicago this summer, and commute back up via Amtrak to teach two times a week when classes are in session. After a few weeks of experimenting, I abandoned the Bloomington stop completely for Princeton (on another rail line altogether). I found that train to be far more reliable than the other. It’s slightly farther from our home than Bloomington, but the predictability of the train makes it worth it. Just FYI. And yes – I’d love Amtrak from Peoria to Chicago!

By: Tulip

Tulip — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:50:29 +0000

I love Amtrak. Rail is a calm, economical, environmentally friendly mode of travel.

By: nontimendum

nontimendum — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:32:39 +0000

Yeah, continuing to have a strong voice from central Illinois in Washington is just horrible.

You may not agree with him on every issue, but on balance this is great for the Peoria area.

By: kcdad

kcdad — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:24:18 +0000

Plus, we would have more opportunities to squash pennies on the rails.

By: SD

SD — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:11:22 +0000

Rail passenger service to and from Peoria is a good deal for the area’s economy. You could live here and work in Chicago or anywhere along the line. People could live in Chicago and go to Bradley, or ICC or any other place along the line. Having service to and from Peoria will bring money to Peoria. More conventions, more tourists, and many other seminars and services that Peoria can offer and get paid for. It’s cheaper, less fossil fuel and a lot of other things. Also freight rail is the cheapest way to ship and receive. There are many many pluses with rail service. Okay I’m off my soap box for a while.

By: Sharon Crews

Sharon Crews — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:51:18 +0000

I also remember going to the River Station building to catch the Rocket to Chicago. I also remember catching the InterUrban (I think it was called) at the present location of the police department–I took it to Decatur. Peoria really does need passenger rail service. Of course, I don’t know about demand–maybe people wouldn’t avail themselves of rail service.