The Plan for Development of Cascadia High-Sped Rail
Moving People and Parcel Freight on the same Corridor in the Pacific NW
A Livable and Economic Catalyst at every Stop
The Plan for Development of Cascadia High-Sped Rail
Moving People and Parcel Freight on the same Corridor in the Pacific NW
A Livable and Economic Catalyst at every Stop
About Cascadia High-Speed Rail
CHSR, LLC company has developed a plan that is an advanced example of how high-speed rail corridors can be designed. Our strategy for the Pacific Northwest CHSR corridor is to plan and build CHSR using private and public investment to fund pre‑fabricated/gantry construction methods that are the fastest and most economical means of bringing the USA rail system into the 21st century.
The Central Segment of the High-Speed Rail Corridor
From Seattle to Portland, which can be extended north from Seattle to Vancouver, BC, and south from Portland to Eugene. All three segments have independent utility and are each justifiable in their own right.
Background
The Cascadia High-Speed Rail (CHSR) Corridor has been recognized as a potential high-speed rail corridor since 1992 when it was identified by USDOT Federal Railroad Administration as one of the original five best high-speed rail corridors for development. Today, the US High-Speed Rail Association (USHSR) recommends to President Biden’s infrastructure funding proposal that the CHSR be #4 for funding. Approval of our Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) study can help secure federal funding.
Mission
Our mission is to design, organize, fund, support, and develop a new high-speed intercity, commuter, and parcel freight rail corridor (CHSR) in the Pacific Northwest. The 460-mile CHSR corridor between Eugene, Oregon, and Vancouver, British Columbia is a prime example of a visionary and dynamic transport system. The station hubs are planned with connections to buses, light rail, streetcars, water taxis, autos, bikeways, pedestrians, and active transit.
Leadership
Brad Perkins is President/CEO of Cascadia High-Speed Rail, LLC, and has helped design and advocate for this new and exciting transportation system since 2006. He has worked closely with technical rail corridor planning advisor Rudy Niederer to develop a high-speed intercity, commuter, and parcel freight rail corridor between Vancouver, BC, and Eugene, OR. Brad has spent considerable time influencing the direction of the newly-designed high‑speed rail corridor with local, state, and national leaders. Transportation Economic and Management Systems, Inc. (TEMS) has completed financial feasibility and other studies to prove CHSR’s viability. Ankrom Moisan Architects, Inc. has completed development scenarios for station locations.
Financing
The CHSR corridor will appeal to multiple users in the I-5 corridor, with a population of 8.5 million people. With e-commerce increasing product delivery by 15% per year, parcel delivery companies can help finance the corridor’s development and other CHSR projects. The combination of state and private financing can enable a stronger case for federal funding.
Learn More With Our Background PDF
Thursday, September 30, 2021 – 10:30 AM PT
Transportation Economics & Management Systems, Inc. (TEMS) has completed a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the CHSR corridor.
For an executive summary of the EIS Tier 1 study final report, click here.
For the slide show from September 30 including a bonus video about the TGV France, click here.
The CHSR Study Team held a webinar on September 30, 2021, to engage with local leaders, businesses, stakeholder agencies, organizations, and the public to further explain the Tier 1 EIS study report.
For a recording of the September 30 webinar, click here.
To learn more about the CHSR Business Prospectus conducted in 2018, click here.