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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

4 months

We're gonna have passenger rail in Ohio if I have to drive the train myself. And that's not an idle threat. 🤣

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

You didn't hear it from me, but - 3C&D, Cleveland - Toledo -Detroit, Midwest Connect, daily service on the Cardial. BOOM. 🥰

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

7 months

Did you know there are 6 passenger rail corridors being considered for development in Ohio? 3C&D, Cleveland-Detroit, Midwest Connect, and dedicated service between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Buffalo. Which one do you want to see most? 🤔

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

10 months

Ohmygosh! They're giving away free stickers at 1700 Morse Road in Columbus. Just go inside and answer one question and you get one. 😍

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

Seriously though. Think how much you could celebrate 🍻 before heading back to Columbus if there was a train. 😎

The Crew

@ColumbusCrew

6 months

NEVER COUNT OUT COLUMBUS 😤 #Crew96 | #CINvCLB

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

Economic impact isn't exclusively urban. Passenger rail stops in rural Ohio will deliver increased business opportunities and property values near the station, and provide mobility options for the residents. Live in a small town, work in the big city! 🚉

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

"If the city really wants people to start going to the Short North, and Downtown as well, they need to provide cheap, convenient parking for visitors, and reinstall meters." You spelled 'transit' wrong... 🤔

Valet prices are out of control. Want more Short North visitors? Start with parking.

Letters: If the city really wants people to start going to the Short North, and Downtown as well, they need to reinstall meters, writes Joe Koldys.

www.dispatch.com

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

Did you want *literally* Leslie Knope in our Statehouse? Someone who is kind, selfless, and works hard for her neighbors? I've got good news for you, Columbus. 😁

Christine Cockley

@c_cockley

6 months

I’m running because this District means so much to me. It’s my home, and it deserves a representative who will lead with empathy. Will you chip in to become a founding donor to my campaign & help bring West Side values to the Statehouse?

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

10 months

So now that that's over with, can we talk about passenger rail and multimodal expansion in Toledo? 😁

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

11 months

I've got it on pretty good authority that the new Amtrak locomotives have officially arrived in Toledo. 🤫

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

For those who say passenger rail is all about the big cities, here's over 400 people in Crestline to learn about potential routes through their part of the state. For reference, the population of Crestline is 4,525. 🚉

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

@rooster_ohio Make that 3 right now. After upgrades, it drops to just over 2. 😉

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

1 year

Spent some time with my @UAW sisters and brothers at Clarios today. The news is barely scratching the surface of what these folks are fighting for. Reduced wages, grueling schedules, terrible treatment from management. Give them whatever help you can. 💪

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

*giggle, snort* it's like Christmas!

All Aboard Ohio

@AllAboardOhio

3 months

Exciting news Ohioans! 📢 The FRA just unveiled two potential new routes. These routes go from Detroit - NOLA and New York - Dallas, both passing through Columbus/Dayton/Cincinnati!

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

So excited to support my friend, Erika White - we can't wait to work with her in Columbus.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

Had a wonderful time on @WOSUAllSides with @AnnaStaver today, along with my friend Elliott from @MORPC - we talked all things transit! If you missed the live show, it'll be broadcast again this evening. 🚉

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

Bipartisan in both chambers of the Ohio Statehouse! Ohio 👏 wants 👏 passenger 👏 rail.

Sarah Donaldson

@SarahEDon

3 months

new: Ohio lawmakers from both parties and chambers plan to introduce concurrent bills later this year to rejoin the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission (MIPRC); in 2013, the state relinquished its member status under former Gov. Kasich

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

4 months

Very excited to let you all know I've been appointed to the @MORPC Community Advisory Committee. We'll provide insight to MORPC on transportation planning and community engagement efforts in and around Central Ohio. 🚉

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

4 months

Miles traveled yesterday: 374 Cups of coffee: 6 Times getting asked if I live in Columbus or Toledo: 3 Getting to support @ErikaForOhio as she launches her campaign: PRICELESS Labor supports labor 💯 of the time. 💪

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

"What do you do for a living, John?"

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

Oooo... proposed stops on the Cleveland - Toledo - Detroit corridor. 🔍👀

Proposed train route would connect Detroit to Toledo & Cleveland, add DTW stop

A new proposed train route will connect Detroit to Toledo and Cleveland with an extension to Detroit Metro Airport.

www.wxyz.com

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

Y'all hit me here with any questions...

bletohio

@bletohio

6 months

So we got ourselves four Corridors, Ohio... what's next?

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

Got a very special gift from my friends at @GCRTA in the mail. They're doing incredible work in the Northeast Ohio area to provide functional transit options to their communities. Oh, and their BRT route has one of the highest economic impact ratios on the planet. 😍

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

Pics or it didn't happen.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 years

@realDonaldTrump @foxandfriends How are Republicans doing in Senate and Gubenatorial races? Asking for 65.8 million friends...

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

9 months

I'd say call your Senators but the team from Ohio is leading the charge. If you're NOT in Ohio though... call your Senators. Railway Safety Act could make its way to the full Senate after the August recess

Railway Safety Act could make its way to the full Senate after the August recess

The bipartisan Railway Safety Act could make its way to the full Senate after the August recess; it is a push to address some of the rail safety concerns that were raised in East Palestine.

www.news5cleveland.com

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

When @c_cockley told me she was running, I couldn't hold back my excitement. The energy she'll bring to the Statehouse is sorely needed. We're looking forward to working with her to support growth in Columbus and beyond!

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

Training for Hardest Working Lobbyist 2024 starts now. @jpelzer @AndrewJTobias

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

Joined our sisters and brothers in transit @twulocal208 outside COTA this morning. 💪

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

7 months

@nancydayachauer We're advocating for Columbus - Toledo - Detroit, which coupled with the various Toledo - Chicago service would be the... "Gateway to Chicago!" 😁

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

10 months

In case you missed it, the industry is suing Ohio over our recently passed two person crew mandate. Pretty sure they filed the same day Norfolk Southern finished the track remediation in East Palestine. 🤦

TTD | America's Transportation Unions

@TTDAFLCIO

10 months

While workers and unions fight to make your communities safer, the rail industry continues to oppose safety reforms.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

10 months

Out here doing the thing, y'all. Great turnout and the line is moving quickly. Thanks to the Franklin County BOE for kicking ass!

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

9 months

@DispatchAlerts

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

10 months

Hey, I know this guy!

Josh Culling

@jmculling

10 months

Shout out @realJohnEsterly -- as seen in Grand Rapids, Ohio

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

1 year

Also got to meet with @RepMarcyKaptur and if you think two kids from Toledo stopped talking long enough to take a picture, you're out of your mind. Thank you for 40+ years of support! 👏

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

Thanks so much to members of Ohio's legislature and their policy advisors for coming to our Whistle Stop at the Riffe this morning!

Mike Skindell

@MikeSkindell

3 months

Discussion on the expansion of passenger rail in Ohio with state legislators, @Amtrak @AllAboardOhio @realJohnEsterly . Passenger Rail improves local economies. @michelegrim

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

7 months

As seen in Franklinton. 🤗

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

11 months

Columbus - Toledo - Detroit ... - 🇨🇦? Just thinking out loud...

I took Amtrak's 12-hour Adirondack train from New York City to Montreal. Here are 5 things to know...

Amtrak fully reopened its Adirondack line, which runs from New York City to Montreal, in April. Insider's reporter shares tips for the 12-hour ride.

www.businessinsider.com

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

@MarcusEColeman 3C&D = Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati. The Cardinal runs from DC to Chicago thru Cincy and Indy - you get your wish!

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

11 months

Some very interesting data regarding derailment trends in the industry. tl;dr - derailments (particularly at NS) are becoming more severe and costly, a trend we need to reverse.

In the Spotlight: Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) and the Cost of Derailment

Train derailments have been in the spotlight ever since Norfolk Southern’s derailment near East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3, 2023, released toxic chemicals into the environment. The costs to...

insight.factset.com

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

Got to visit my favorite @Amtrak Station in my hometown today. Thank you for @TMACOG for hosting, and for all of the electeds and other friends that joined us to learn about passenger rail!

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

To all my Polish friends and family, Happy Pączki Day! 🥰

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

New Year's resolution: put my money where my mouth is. Downloaded the @COTABus app and I'll be using pubic transit as much as I can. 🚉

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

@benlkeith Great question. It all depends on the funding for Steps 2 and 3. Optimistically, we'll have humans on trains by the end of the decade.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

Not to brag or anything, but I was on a caboose yesterday for professional purposes. 😎

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

Happy Saturday! In case you're wondering, this is what our office looks like. 😉

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

Not beyond funding Ohio's state sponsored routes like this. Whatever it takes... 🤣

Random train pictures without context

@NoContextTrains

6 months

Suggested by @catgirltransit

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

4 months

Round trip to Cleveland by car today to talk about passenger rail between Columbus and Cleveland. There's a joke in there somewhere, but it's early and my coffee hasn't settled in yet...

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

Me remembering Tuesday afternoon... 😁

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

4 months

Me discussing passenger rail with people in their 20s...

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

I swear this isn't me. 😬

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

1 year

Headed to the Glass City for meetings and thinking about passenger rail since this drive is atrocious. How about this - 3h10m with $0 in infrastructure improvement, or sub 3h with a minor project in Northwood. Who's with me?

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

9 months

What a rush! Such an incredible honor to lead the Labor Day parade in my home town. Thanks to everyone who joined us!

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

I've been saying trains by 2030, and @MORPC agrees. Let's do this, Ohio! 🚉

Looking to ride a train out of Columbus? Earliest bet if all goes right might be 2030.

While Ohio might see new Amtrak service with two routes through Columbus, the director of regional planning said the earliest it may come is 2030.

www.dispatch.com

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

Those are some big numbers... 😍

All Aboard Ohio

@AllAboardOhio

6 months

All Aboard Ohio today released a detailed and conservative economic impact study of the expansion of passenger rail service between Ohio’s four largest metro areas that will contribute $106 million to $107 million to gross state product. Find out more:

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

Two weeks ago at @NOACA_MPO talking about passenger rail. Today we'll be chatting up the legislature at the Riffe.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

10 months

Today's the first day of early voting for the August 8 special election. If you've got a few free minutes, get it done! 🤗

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

I should probably warn the transit followers that this is also a voter engagement account. So like... take the bus to vote. 🚍

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

10 months

"Norfolk Southern says cost of fiery Ohio derailment doubles to $803 million as cleanup continues." I read early on that installing wayside detectors every 10 miles nationwide would be $1.6B.

Norfolk Southern says cost of fiery Ohio derailment doubles to $803 million as cleanup continues

The costs associated with Norfolk Southern's fiery February derailment in Ohio have more than doubled to $803 million as the railroad works to clean up the mess and moves forward with all the related...

apnews.com

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John Esterly

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

Ohio vs. the World, Passenger Rail Edition. 😉

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

We've been working on this common sense language for years now - thank you to Reps Grim and Hoops for sponsor testimony today and for the House Transportation Committee for your thoughtful (and positive) discussion! 💪

State Rep. Michele Grim 💯

@michelegrim

3 months

Rail safety must be a bipartisan priority. Today I delivered sponsor testimony for H.B. 372 “Stop, Look & Listen,” my bill with Rep. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) requiring drivers to stop, look, and listen for on-track equipment when approaching railroad crossings.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

10 months

Friends, we need to start taking rail infrastructure seriously. Obviously I'm a big passenger rail advocate, but CRISI grants are critical to short line growth which leads to jobs in the rail industry and in the industries we serve. This needs undone. 👏

Trains Magazine

@TrainsMagazine

10 months

The proposal would cut Amtrak funding to 2003 levels and eliminate or reduce funding for several grant programs, including the CRISI grants popular with the short line industry.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

📈 ridership up 24% 📈 state-supported routes up 22% 📈 revenue up 20% 📈 4800 new jobs 📈 $3 billion invested in infrastructure 🥰

Amtrak Connects US

@AmtrakConnects

6 months

🚄🎉 Ridership soared over the past year with over 28MM passengers in FY 2023! 📈 Our journey towards a new era of rail continues with expanded services and infrastructure investments nationwide Thank you to our dedicated employees and federal, state, and host railroad partners!

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

About last night... a model of what the Crestline station might look like. 🚉

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

4 months

Happy 187th birthday to my hometown, Toledo. 🎂

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

8 months

Thank you so much to @LucasCountyOhio for recognizing the @BLET for their 160th Anniversary this year. Toledo and Greater Lucas County are a critical part of our history and our future and we're thankful to have such amazing partners here!

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

4 months

Study finds Columbus could get millions of dollars from passenger rail expansion

Research firm Scioto Analysis found central Ohio could gain up to $48 million in the first year of a new passenger rail corridor being constructed, mostly from the jobs to build up the infrastructure.

www.wosu.org

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

9 months

Did you know the @BLET is leading the Toledo Labor Day parade in honor of our 160th birthday? 💪 North America's oldest continuously operating labor union if you're keeping track...

Ohio AFL-CIO

@ohioaflcio

9 months

Start planning your #Ohio @AFLCIO #LaborDay Weekend.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

Most important factors in transit, in no particular order: - speed - frequency - consistency - price Thoughts? 🧐

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

All of us talking about the Corridor ID program for the past week... 😁

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

We can rebuild it. We have the technology. We can make it better than it was. Better, stronger, faster. 🚉

Columbus Rec & Parks

@ColsRecParks

6 months

Fun fact: McFerson Commons, also known as "Arch Park," is located Downtown. Its nickname is due to the arch at the park's entrance. The arch was the portal to the train station that was along High Street. The station was demolished in the 1970s, with the exception of the arch.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

I'm putting it out there - this corridor is how we get high speed service between Cleveland and Chicago. Let's make it happen, @RepMarcyKaptur 😁

Rep. Marcy Kaptur

@RepMarcyKaptur

6 months

Thrilled @USDOT has selected the CLE-SKY-TOL-DET corridor for the first round of funding in expanding and improving passenger rail service. Northern Ohio's connections to Chicago, Pittsburgh, Canada, and beyond will be enhanced because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

7 months

Wowza! Y'all dig passenger rail. Let's talk about Columbus - Toledo - Detroit. We're working hard to get it in the next round but we need a sponsor (ahem, Columbus, Toledo, Ohio). If you're along the route, let's make some noise! 🚉

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John Esterly

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11 months

This would be a huge step forward for the safety of our first responders.

New rule would make all railroads alert first responders within 10 miles of derailed train cargo

Federal regulators want first responders to a train derailment to know exactly what they are dealing with even before they reach the scene.

apnews.com

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John Esterly

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7 years

@jonfavs I mean, only Constitutionally speaking...

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

4 months

So excited to see our friend Rep. Grim join leadership in the Ohio House!

State Rep. Michele Grim 💯

@michelegrim

4 months

I’m honored my colleagues have entrusted me to help lead our caucus as Assistant Whip. House Democrats are putting people first and fighting for an Ohio where all our families can thrive.

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John Esterly

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10 months

New sticker courtesy of Sister Sam at @ohioaflcio 💪

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John Esterly

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6 months

Made a round trip to Cleveland yesterday. By car. Like a caveman.

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John Esterly

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5 months

"Ohio's Second Hardest Working Lobbyist" 😎

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

The @Lions and the @Browns are both in the playoffs and one of Ohio's passenger rail routes is Cleveland - Toledo - Detroit. Coincidence? I don't believe in them. 👈

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John Esterly

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6 months

@nobighair It's happening. At least Step 1.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

4 months

This has been a long time coming. Congratulations to our sisters and brothers at @twulocal208 - working together to take care of each other. 💪

Rob Dorans

@RobDorans

4 months

The power of collective bargaining not only lifts up workers, but also has the ability to lift an entire community. This contract between @twulocal208 & @COTABus has the power to change transit in Central Ohio with @LinkusColumbus for generations to come. #1u

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John Esterly

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10 months

A really great interview where NS CEO Alan Shaw (as he often does) does everything but answer the questions asked of him, throws in soundbites without substance, and ignores the core causes of the string of incidents in Ohio over the last year. 🤔

Norfolk Southern CEO on freight rail safety in the aftermath of East Palestine

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw about the push for stricter railway safety rules, following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train in East Palestine, Ohio.

www.npr.org

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

7 months

Almost 82 million rides. I'm doing some cocktail napkin math over here and I may have just solved COTA's funding problem.

Cycle Cbus

@CycleCbus

7 months

The extent of the streetcar network maintained by the Columbus Railway, Power & Light Company in 1917 overlaid on a modern map of Columbus. That year alone there were 81,819,395 car-rides on the service (including 15,629,017 transfers but not including the Westerville line)

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John Esterly

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3 months

Thanks to the @toledonews for featuring our informational forum at @TMACOG yesterday. Passenger rail will do better in Toledo. 😁

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

I'm proud to count Erika as a friend, and so excited to see her lace up the boots and get it done for Ohio's 41st District.

Erika White

@ErikaForOhio

6 months

I've stood behind Northwest Ohio's workers and families as a union leader and advocate for our community, and now it's time to stand up for them in Columbus. I'm proud to be your candidate for Ohio State Representative in District 41.

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John Esterly

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10 months

It's called swag, y'all. 😍

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

Less than 24 hours left to vote for the 2023 Sloopy Awards - you might see a name you recognize for Hardest Working Lobbyist on the list. 😉 Vote now on the 2023 Sloopys, Capitol Letter’s Ohio Politics Awards

Vote now on the 2023 Sloopys, Capitol Letter’s Ohio Politics Awards

Thanks to the hundreds of readers who nominated their favorite politicians, staffers and Cap Square haunts.

www.cleveland.com

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

4 months

Ohio isn't much better but we're working on that, friends. 😁

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

3 months

Also got to wear my new tshirt today (basically the one day this week I don't need to be in a suit). 🥰

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

We'll be watching this very closely. Having two people in the cab of the locomotive is absolutely critical to safe freight operations.

FreightWaves

@FreightWaves

5 months

The Federal Railroad Administration has submitted its final rule on train crew staffing to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget for review, with the final rule potentially being released in March.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

6 months

Very excited to see my dear friend @c_cockley throw her hat in the ring for Ohio's HD06. I can't think of a better person to represent the Hilltop and West Side of Columbus. 👏

Christine Cockley

@c_cockley

6 months

Good morning ☀️ I’m excited to announce that I'm running for State Representative in Ohio House District 6! It's time for a new generation of leaders to fight for progressive values in the Statehouse and to advocate for the West Side. Learn more at .

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

8 months

So in non-train news, this weekend was the 8th annual 934 Fest in Columbus at 934 Gallery. I've been involved with both since 2020 and this year was magical. Thank you to everyone who was a part of our little party. 😁

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

10 months

Fun Fact of the Day: Did you know Ohio is home to the most-reported blocked rail crossing in the United States? Extra credit for anyone who knows what it is (other than me 😁)!

Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act

The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.

www.nytimes.com

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

5 months

Something for everyone. 🚉

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

11 months

Ohio's maritime facilities, primarily on Lake Erie, are a welcome extension of our robust rail network. Many of my early trips on the rail started or ended at the Port of Toledo. Hopefully we can get this funding back into the budget at conference. 🤔

State Rep. Michele Grim 💯

@michelegrim

11 months

. @MikeSkindell and I worked with members of both parties to pass funding for Ohio’s Maritime Assistance Program in the House Budget. The Senate’s budget abandons our ports and our workers. We must restore this program in Conference committee.

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John Esterly

@realJohnEsterly

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Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for: - the team I am proud to work with at @bletohio - our friends on both sides of the aisle in Columbus - the relationships we've built around the state and beyond Have a wonderful day, friends! 😁

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