Jan. 7, 2025
Dear Congressman Huffman,
I am most pleased to see your stated belief that “the redwood trail and restored rail line could co-exist in the segment south of Willits. We feel that when rehabbed, the rail line will create a much needed transportation route up to Willits (Mendocino County) home of the well-known Skunk Train.
Returning the rail line to full operation would be a catalysis to a significant reduction in
greenhouse gases by reducing heavy truck traffic on CA Hwy 101. A fully operational rail line would also be a tremendous catalysis for future economic development and tourism.
I and others also agree with you that it makes no practical or financial sense to even consider going further north. In fact the line was rail banked in 2022 from Willits to Humboldt Bay. I should note that no rail banked line in California has ever been reopened.
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