A train from Eau Claire to St. Paul? Open House: Thursday, Nov. 6

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Eau Claire will be one of the cities in a series of public input meetings being conducted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as the agency updates its federally-mandated State Rail Plan. West Central Wisconsin is included because MnDOT’s current plan, adopted four years ago, recognizes the significance of regional interconnections and includes a Twin Cities-Hudson-Menomonie-Eau Claire passenger train corridor as part of its envisioned future system. The public and major stakeholders are encouraged to attend outreach meetings to comment on the plan.

The Thursday, November 6 event will begin with an open house at 5:00pm, followed by a presentation and Q&A starting at 5:30pm. The location is Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Room 103A (Casper Conference Center). Parking is available in Lots P8 or P9 next to the building or P3 across the footbridge. CVTC is also served by Eau Claire Transit.

Local sponsors are the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, and the West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition. MnDOT staff and local representatives will be on hand to talk with interested persons.