Sec. YYY-1. Sustainable passenger rail service. It is the policy of the Legislature that passenger rail service must be supported by the State.
1. Findings. The people of the State find that the passenger rail service system:
A. Benefits freight services, supports economic development in service center communities, creates jobs, generates millions of dollars in annual business sales and improves access to Boston and other major markets;
B. Addresses Maine's changing demographics and shifting population and is accessible to the persons with impaired mobility;
C. Is an important tool in energy conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gasses, which help to achieve climate change goals; and
D. Is a viable alternative to the costs associated with the widening of major highways and a necessary alternative during emergencies.
Sec. YYY-2. Report to the Legislature; Department of Transportation. The Commissioner of Transportation shall identify financial resources and develop a plan to establish sustainable funding for passenger rail service. The commissioner shall present findings and recommendations including implementing legislation to the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature and to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters and appropriations and financial affairs.
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