Southern Railroad Corridor Informational Hearings

The Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association is very interested in the discussions surrounding the proposed Southern Railroad corridor. We strongly encourage other neighborhood associations to take an interest in this effort to build on Rochester’s future.

Southern Rail Corridor Informational Open House Schedules

WHAT:
Leaders from Olmsted and Dodge Counties will co-host public informational open house sessions to talk
with community members about the Southern Rail Corridor proposal. The open house sessions will begin
at 5:30 p.m. with a short presentation at 6:00 p.m. Following the presentation, participants are invited to
visit various topic stations where they can view informational exhibits and pick up additional materials
about the proposal. Key subject matter experts will be available at each station to answer questions and
detailed maps of the proposed corridor will be available throughout the venue for people to view.

WHEN/WHERE:
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
5:30-8 p.m.
Stewartville High School
Performing Arts Center
500 4th St SW, Stewartville, MN

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
5:30-8 p.m.
Hayfield High School
West Gym
9 6th Ave SE, Hayfield, MN

Thursday, July 23, 2009
5:30-8 p.m.
John Marshall High School
Cafeteria
1510 14th St NW, Rochester, MN

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS FROM:
Olmsted County, Dodge County, Mayo Clinic, Gannett Fleming Transit and Rail Systems, Rochester Area
Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota Department of Transportation and more.

BACKGROUND
The Southern Rail Corridor is a proposal focused on addressing the region’s freight rail challenges and
future rail needs. The proposal is a combined effort of Olmsted County, the Rochester Area Chamber of
Commerce, the City of Rochester and Mayo Clinic.

For more information, please visit www.southernrailcorridor.com

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