State Funding

[Thomas]

Who decides whether to offer capital and operating support to start new Amtrak corridor service within a state- the state DOT or the state legislature?

 

[the_traveler]

I think both. The DOT may recommend the spending, but the legislature must approve it.

 

[Henry Kisor]

I think both. The DOT may recommend the spending, but the legislature must approve it.

Right. The pros propose, the pols dispose.

 

[the_traveler]

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1345317033[/url]' post='388042']I think both. The DOT may recommend the spending, but the legislature must approve it.

Right. The pros propose, the pols dispose.

... but many times disapprove!

 

[Eric S]

There would also be a great deal of variation among the various states.

 

[MikefromCrete]

I would say the legislators propose the service and the DOT's do the details. That's the way it works in Illinois.