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Support Incentives to Increase Rail Capacity

S. 1125 and H.R. 2116 will increase investments in rail infrastructure and lead to less highway congestion and less pollution. Take Action Now!

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In the News...

A Switch on the Tracks: Railroads Roar Ahead
Global Trade, Fuel Costs Add Up To Expansion for Once-Dying Industry More...

US railroads seek investment tax credit for track
U.S. railroads are lobbying Congress to back tax-credit legislation aimed at boosting rail investment, citing the need for an injection of cash to help lay fresh track. More...

Agriculture meets logistics
Will county officials learn that 80 percent of the cargo containers return to Los Angeles ports from BNSF's Joliet yard are filled with grain. More...

Alameda Corridor speeds delivery
Since its opening, the corridor has carried more than 86,000 trains and currently handles about 13,600 containers daily. More...

Legislation Offers Incentives to Increase Rail Capacity
S. 1125 and H.R. 2116 would boost investment in freight rail instructure and provide large public benefits. More...

Growth Options for the 21st Century

Growth Options for the 21st Century (Go21) is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to finding solutions to our nation's increasing freight transportation needs.

Go21 unites community leaders and organizations in support of a stronger economy, effective solutions to highway congestion, a cleaner environment, and improved quality of life by advocating increased use of freight railroad transportation.

Policy Issues

Just Say No! to Reregulation

Legislation in Congress would shrink the rail network and put more freight on our highways. More...

Track Where No Track Has Gone Before

S. 1125 and H.R. 2116 would provide incentives to invest in capacity expasion. More...

Meet Our Supporters

More than 1,200 community leaders have endorsed the Go21 Statement of Principles. More...