named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Daily Sunset Limited
Advocacy for daily passenger rail service through Benson, Tucson, Maricopa, and Yuma as part of the Corridor ID process.
Fund the Fifteen
Advocacy for the fifteen new long-distance routes proposed by the Federal Railroad Administration’s Long Distance Study, impacting Arizona with new connections to the San Francisco Bay Area and the Midwest.
Passenger Rail Summit
Annual conference bringing together rail advocates, government officials, and transit leaders to discuss passenger rail development and progress.
Sun Corridor
A proposed passenger rail service linking Buckeye to Tucson International Airport, connecting major airports and universities, and serving communities in southeastern Arizona.
activities · 2 clusters
what they do
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Passenger Rail Expansion Advocacy 10 activities
- Advocacy for Expanded Passenger Rail ServiceAdvocates for the expansion of passenger rail service across Arizona and the Southwest, including the restoration of daily long-distance Amtrak service, development of a Phoenix-Tucson corridor, and equitable access for all communities.
- Advocacy for Expanded Passenger Rail ServiceAdvocates for the expansion of passenger rail service across Arizona and the Southwest, including the restoration of daily long-distance Amtrak service, development of a Phoenix-Tucson corridor, and equitable access for all communities.
- Advocacy for Expanded Passenger Rail ServiceAdvocates for the expansion of passenger rail service across Arizona and the Southwest, including the restoration of daily long-distance Amtrak service, development of a Phoenix-Tucson corridor, and equitable access for all communities.
- Advocacy for expanded passenger rail service in Arizona and the SouthwestConducts advocacy and community engagement to expand passenger rail access across Arizona and the Southwest, with a focus on equitable service for urban, rural, tribal, and low-income communities.
- Advocacy for national passenger rail improvementsSupports broader national rail initiatives, including Amtrak’s acquisition of new long-distance trains, creation of a national equipment pool, establishment of a national passenger rail commission, and the "Fund the Fifteen" program to launch 15 new routes connecting Arizona to other states.
- Developing Passenger Rail VisionDevelops and presents a vision for an interconnected Arizona, proposing rail passenger stations as transportation hubs with feeder services to enhance connectivity.
- Development of a Phoenix-Tucson passenger rail corridorAdvances planning and development of a new passenger rail connection between Phoenix and Tucson, including proposing integrated transportation hubs with feeder services.
- National Passenger Rail AdvocacyAdvocates for national passenger rail initiatives, including Amtrak's acquisition of new long-distance trains, the creation of a national equipment pool for intercity passenger cars, and the establishment of a national passenger rail commission.
- Promotion of "Fund the Fifteen" ProgramWorks to promote and advocate for the "Fund the Fifteen" program, which proposes fifteen new long-distance routes by the Federal Railroad Administration to connect Tucson and Phoenix to various locations across Arizona and other states.
- Restoration of daily long-distance Amtrak service in ArizonaAdvocates for the restoration of daily Amtrak long-distance routes through Arizona, including coordination with Amtrak on service implementation and infrastructure improvements such as ADA-accessible platforms.
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Transportation Industry Events & Student Engagement 4 activities
- Conferences and Community GatheringsOrganizes and hosts conferences and informal gatherings, such as the national Rail Nation Conference and local discussions, to engage the community and discuss progress on passenger rail in Arizona.
- Hosting Conferences and GatheringsOrganizes and hosts conferences and informal gatherings, such as the national Rail Nation Conference and an annual Passenger Rail Summit, to discuss and advance passenger rail initiatives in Arizona.
- Hosting Conferences and GatheringsOrganizes and hosts conferences and informal gatherings, such as the national Rail Nation Conference and local discussions, to engage the community and discuss progress on passenger rail in Arizona.
- Hosting rail-focused events and summitsOrganizes and hosts public events, including the annual Passenger Rail Summit and informal community gatherings, to discuss progress and build momentum for passenger rail development in Arizona.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$3635%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$100
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -33.3%
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Amtrak Partner — Collaborates with Amtrak to implement daily Sunset Limited service through Phoenix and improve the Benson station.
- Amtrak Partner — Supports the return of daily long-distance Amtrak service in Arizona.
- Federal Railroad Administration Government — Works on the "Fund the Fifteen" program, which is based on the FRA's Long Distance Study.
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations in Arizona Partner — Established strong partnerships to bring passenger rail to the forefront and develop a plan to link Arizona seamlessly.
- Rail Passengers Association Partner — President of All Aboard Arizona is also Vice Chair of the Rail Passengers Association, collaborating on progress in passenger rail.