NH House Testimony

HB300

House · 2025 sessionDemocraticKilled in House

Conway Branch rail line study

AI

Directs the department of transportation to issue a request for proposals regarding the Conway Branch rail line and establishes a study committee to investigate the future of railroads in the state.

relative to directing the department of transportation to issue a request for proposals regarding the Conway Branch rail line and establishing a study committee to investigate the future of railroads in the state.

Transportation and HighwaysState Government

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 6, 2025
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

66 submissions
Support 59Oppose 7Neutral 0
Nancy MilesSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Railroads have an important place in NH's transportation future as our highways get more and more congested. A study should be initiated and funds appropriated to do the study..

Curtis RegisterSupportDurham, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Rail is an underutilized transportation asset that could enhance both public access to the state and economic opportunities. It is essential that we capitalize on both freight and passenger rail. I’m exceptionally supportive of expanding rail in New Hampshire.

Patricia HigginsSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

As a former member of PW&H, I urge you to support this bill!

Judith ReeveSupportHANOVER, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

I especially support this bill because it would establish a study to evaluate the future of railroads in NH.

Susan RichmanSupportDurham, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

What a boon to NH tourism and local economies to have rail traveling to our towns. Our response to crowded roads has always been to build more roads. Let's give rail a try! We'll have fewer accidents due to collisions or bad road conditions. Commuters can relax, read, and arrive at their destination refreshed.

Sharon RacusinSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

We must curb traffic and pollution by putting a high speed rail line in along the seacoast and I-89. This will pay for itself. The I91 Vermonter is packed every weekend. To get to Concord, Manchester, Portsmouh & Boston by train would be used by many people.

Anne GrossiSupportBedford, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

This bill is important to begin to take a look at rail in NH. Auto transportation causes tremendous pollution in the state and also causes traffic congestion on our highways, even in the north part of the state. Please support this bill.

Ryan Polisso PolissoSupportConway, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

I believe this is a great addition to the area

Jacquelyn BellSupportConway, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Would love to see more things like this added to our town to make the wilderness more accessible for folks of all ages and abilities! It’s a sign of a thriving town.

Tia GagnonSupportMadison, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Strongly in favor of building a recreation path along the abandoned rail bank, either on top of it or beside it. There is not a safe way to bike or walk along state routes 113 into Conway, 41 into Ossipee, and especially not on 16. A rec path would encourage healthy transportation and is a great addition to our rural community and outdoor recreation/ tourism economy. There is potential to later connect to North Conway NH (where many residents work) as well as Fryeburg ME, & east to create a larger healthy alternative transportation network. Much of the surrounding land is in current use with recreation status and would further connect residents to outdoor recreation areas and opportunities in town, near Silver Lake and on the other end, Madison Boulder. It will be a beautiful 20+ mile ride!

Catharine FarkasSupportSanbornton, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

bruce berkSupportpittsfield, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

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BEVERLY HOUGHTONSupportHANOVER, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

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Janet HurdSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

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Meredith MorganSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Paul WalkerSupportMeredith, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Katherine LittleSupportLyme, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Sandra LarsenSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Karen ChaseOpposeHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Melinda StuckerSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Robert DrysdaleSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Margaret JernstedtSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Anne EhretSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Lynn MerloneSupportRindge, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.

Pamela SalmonSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2025

Position recorded without written comment.