National Corridors Initiative
I just heard on WAMC about this effort to promote and fund revitalization of rail transportation across the country. It's not specifically a regional topic but it could have regional implications. The annual conference is coming up later this month in New London, CT.
The link address is: http://www.nationalcorridors.org/
in the capital district area, extending even to Schoharie County, Amsterdam. Kingston, Glens Falls, www.commuter-register.org offers a way to find rider/drivers. It is run by CDTC.