Celebrate the fun and excitement of trains this Saturday! There are local events in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Jefferson, and Giddings–as well as other places across the country if you are not lucky enough to be in Texas.
Ever since my first trip at age 6, I’ve considered it the most civilized way to travel. Stretch your legs, get up and walk around any time, recline you seat without squeezing the person behind you… you can’t do these driving a car or taking a plane. Plus the U.S. Department of Energy says passenger trains are 20-50 percent more fuel efficient than planes or cars on a per-passenger mile basis. Relax and breathe easier on a train!
We can and should take pride in our trains. The United States has the most miles of track of any country in the world and Texas has the most miles of any state. Though the current levels of service don’t match up to Europe or Asia, we can change that.
Head over to the National Train Day website to find out more and to share your story about what trains mean to you. Share your stories here, too!
Bonus points if you ride your bike to the station!
-Kari Banta, Transportation Associate
the Texas Green Report 