Passen er Rail Corridors <br /> g <br /> • Up to 500 miles <br /> "~RailJ can provide an effective <br /> • Multi-frequency, daylight service alternative to both automobile and <br /> • Connect metropolitan regions air service in markets between 100 <br /> and S00 miles. Congested <br /> • Travel times competitive with auto highways can make automobile <br /> and sometimes air travel both unpredictable and <br /> • Ideall connect to transit/airports arduous [Airports) could be more <br /> Y <br /> effectively utilized zf some short <br /> • Investment often benefits flights could be replaced with high- <br /> commuter and freight movements speed corridor development. " <br /> American Association. of State Highway and <br /> Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Intercity <br /> Passenger Rail Transportation, 2002 <br /> <br /> Amtrak Strategic Plan FY05-09 Appendices June 29, 2004 A-1 <br /> <br />