Christian Lenhart
History of the Rio Grande Depot - Part 2
updated
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Here is the URL
fra.dot.gov/blockedcrossings
Thank you to everyone who has reported crossings blocked by stopped trains! If we all keep reporting every incident, then grade separation of these crossings will become a higher priority under FRA rules, and eligible for larger grants.
We here, in Salt Lake City, can enjoy those benefits too. The Rio Grande Plan needs YOU!
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Borrowed Video:
youtube.com/watch?v=XKwEXMsSV98&t=1s
youtube.com/watch?v=dgfAQoGOpGU
Music:
Clean and Dance – An Jone
The Life and Death of a Certain K. Zabriskie – Chris Zabriskie
Speak the Truth – Go by Ocean – Ryan McCaffrey
My thoughts this time are certainly more raw and less articulate than last time, and I welcome the discussion that will come from this video! Please leave your responses in the comments, I will read every one!
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Thank you also to Fred Jenny for fading to the footage of present day.
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Music:
Blackest Crow – TrackTribe
Long Road Ahead B – Kevin MacLeod
Burden Laid Down – The Westerlies
Triumph on the Prairie – Trevor Garrod
Twilight Train – Dan Lebowitz
Who Can Say – The 126ers
Snowy Peaks pt1 – Chris Haugen
Longer Distance – TrackTribe
Moonrise – Reed Mathis
Hitchcock would have… - Chris Zabriskie
Borrowed YouTube Footage:
Expedia, Yellowstone: youtube.com/watch?v=bme0rs75Z3E
Expedia, Grande Teton National Park: youtube.com/watch?v=79JOt1oQj4E
Autonomous vehicles: youtube.com/watch?v=GU16hXSSGKs
youtube.com/watch?v=nAuna_qzf6k
Uber Train: youtube.com/watch?v=dOIA3_CXHWw
Train tracks and Trails: pedestrians.org/topics/rail-trails-gallery.htm
Recollections of the Amtrak Pioneer: http://www.trainweb.org/chris/Trip_Pioneer.html
My favorite train book in the world: amazon.com/Yellowstone-Branch-Union-Pacific-Special/dp/096577290X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VT5LUSMVFK39&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KWVlxS8QZzznKirCi7COMqIxSnzmr9VP9yt5PMW62Qo.3KZiey-zU2FLzz8pi6IUEhheZfSOEpuj5mZRWM4gums&dib_tag=se&keywords=yellowstone+branch+of+the+union+pacific&qid=1753770071&sprefix=yellowstone+branch+of+the+union+pacifi%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1
We would not only elinitate multiple crossings, but would restore service to the historic and beautiful Rio Grande Depot. Lastly, it would create $12 billion dollars in value for Utah Taxpayers. That's a win-win-win situation!
We're back with Part 3! Will the train be able to beat the car for travel time? There's only one way to find out!
To learn more about the Utah Rail Passengers Association and their Link Utah proposal, follow this address:
utahrpa.org/link-utah
Link to our own Via Rio Grande social media channels (& website!)
https://linktr.ee/riograndeplan?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
The upcoming rail consolidation plan in the Santaquin area:
le.utah.gov/interim/2018/pdf/00003001.pdf
'Borrowed' footage:
New Mexico's Rail Runner, from Michael Loves Trains:
youtube.com/watch?v=e1uiOtyqk3g
Brightline Florida, from Planes and Trains:
youtube.com/watch?v=91CIhC_078Q
Both are awesom channels, please go give them a watch!
Music:
Leaning On the Everlasting Arms – Zachariah Hickman
Leafing Through the Days – Nathan Moore
Hopping Trains – Nathan Moore
Guera Encantadora – Casa Rosa
Yard Sale – Silent Partner
Uptown – Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
Twilight Train – Dan Lebowitz
Hitchcock Would Have… – Chris Zabriskie
Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for other rail journies begining at the Rio Grande Depot!
Park 1 is here:
youtu.be/grofHgKE0Us?si=87RHK35aaMo0G5YP
This video reviews one of the last, and best, suggestions I've received to help make the Rio Grande Plan a more conventional, feasible construction project. Breaking it into 3 phases that can be built independently of the others may seem like it makes the project bigger and more complicated, but it actually does just the opposite.
Be sure to follow us on our social media channels, there are several to choose from!
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Music:
Galactic Damages – Jingle Punks
Wolf Moon – Unicorn Heads
Balearic Slide – Jeremy Black
Clover 3 – Vibe Mountain
Country Gentleman – Endless Love
Hitchcock Would Have… - Chris Zabriskie
Next time, I'll get back to our statewide rail network, I promise! :D
Find the report itself at our website:
www.RioGrandePlanSaltLakeCity.org
Music:
Chris Zabriskie: Hitchcock would have...
youtube.com/watch?v=ON8O9q1r8x4
Thank you to everyone who made this event, and this report, such a huge success! It has been amazing to see everyone getting excited for the Rio Grande Plan!
Have we convinced you that the Rio Grande Plan is a good idea?
Consider joining with Via Rio Grande as a volunteer! Reach out to us via email, or any of our social media channels:
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A speical thank you to Nathan Carlin, who handles all our tech needs, including making this recording. You ROCK too!
Music: Outside the Box, by Patrik Patrikos
Speaking at this press conference was:
Frederick Jenny, Via Rio Grande (MC)
Christian Lenhart, Via Rio Grande
Pedram Jahangiry, USU
Curtis Bishop, USU
Laurie Stringham, Salt Lake County Council
Dr Ray Ward, House District 19, Utah House of Representatives
Alejandro Puy, District 2, Salt Lake City Council
Thank you to all the Via Rio Grande Volunteers who made the USU study and the press conference happen!
Noah, Brett, Taylor, Nathan, Fred, Jesse, Andrew, Max, Brittney, Nathan, and so, so many others. You are, sincerely, the absolute best!
Link to the Via Rio Grande LinkTree, including the USU analysis:
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It's been a long and eventful winter. It's time for a Status Update!
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Merch store!
store.viariogrande.org
Our website:
riograndeplansaltlakecity.org
Video Credits:
Research, Script, & Editing: Jesse Mayo
Narrated: Christian Lenhart
Music from the YouTube audio library:
Like You Mean It - Dan Lebowitz
Riding Into The Sun - Telecasted
Before the Loss - Nathan Moore
Doc and Wyatt - Everet Almond
Go on the Go - Chris Haugen
Allégro - Emmit Fenn
Subharmonic Bliss - Loopop
Midnight Special - E's Jammy Jams
Rio Grande Plan Variations video:
youtube.com/watch?v=i4zXmZxzYO8&
Rather than wait a month to release this video as a half-hour monster, I thought we'd both be happier to discuss this topic in parts. Here are 5 more alternative designs to the Rio Grande Plan, with the 6th to follow on as its own video in about a month.
Thank you to everyone who reached out to me with their questions and suggestions! The amazing excitement from the community is the reason I have so much confidence in the Rio Grande Plan!
If you'd like to do more to help the cause, reach out to us, volunteer with us, or help us fundraise (with merchandise!) here:
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Let's keep the momentum going!
Music:
Sunny Travel, Nico Staf
Vital Whales, Unicorn Heads
Pienso Viento, Casa Rosa
Dusty Fingers, DJ Williams
Cielo, Huma Huma
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Though this is by far the least-traveled leg of our our three-legged Utah Statewide Passenger Rail network, there is still a strong demand for a fast, convenient train. These are my thoughts on the train - what it could look like, what kinds of schedules it would run, and how long the trip could take. Please share your thoughts below!
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Music:
Grange Party – Huma-Huma
29 Palms – National Sweetheart
Sailing – Anno Domini Beats
Sleeper – Steve Adams
Empire Seasons – Dan Henig
Silky Smooth – Audio Hertz
Big River – Telecasted
Country Gentleman – Endless Love
A Mystical Experience – Unicorn Heads
Hitchcock Would Have.... – Chris Zabriskie
Videos referenced:
youtube.com/watch?v=6b-cecHEfdU&t=1602s
St Regis Funicular: youtube.com/watch?v=Wq090m-4IDY
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Thank you to Fred Jenny for making these shorts!
See the full video here:
youtu.be/-eR9cagnX2M?si=FEO3vIGGGJVBtmqV
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Thank you to Fred Jenny for making these shorts!
See the full video here:
youtu.be/-eR9cagnX2M?si=FEO3vIGGGJVBtmqV
Connect with us on various social media sites here:
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Thank you to Fred Jenny for making these shorts!
See the full video here:
youtu.be/-eR9cagnX2M?si=FEO3vIGGGJVBtmqV
Connect with us on various social media sites here:
https://linktr.ee/riograndeplan?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Thank you to Fred Jenny for making these shorts!
See the full video here:
youtu.be/-eR9cagnX2M?si=FEO3vIGGGJVBtmqV
Connect with us on various social media sites here:
https://linktr.ee/riograndeplan?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
youtu.be/-eR9cagnX2M?si=FEO3vIGGGJVBtmqV
Connect with us on various social media sites here:
https://linktr.ee/riograndeplan?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
youtu.be/-eR9cagnX2M?si=FEO3vIGGGJVBtmqV
Connect with us on various social media sites here:
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youtu.be/-eR9cagnX2M?si=dU_GR-PwU-UzYsPr
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youtu.be/-eR9cagnX2M?si=dU_GR-PwU-UzYsPr
Connect with us here:
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Learn more about the effort to restore rail service to the Rio Grande Depot, called the Rio Grande Plan:
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I think it is pretty clear that the future of transportation is autonomous vehicles, both on road and on rail. This walk and talk is a [admittedly disorganized] overview on the reasons I think autonomous vehicle technology will be a boost to rail travel. These include better ride experience, better connections in cities thanks to robotaxis solving the first/last mile problem, faster train speeds, higher frequencies, and the changed nature of the destinations themselves (cities and national parks).
I'm eager to hear your thoughts and discussion in the comments!
Links to articles about train tilting and the customer-cost of robotaxis:
railroads.dot.gov/sites/fra.dot.gov/files/fra_net/15202/PB92224252.pdf
mttlr.org/2014/02/free-taxi-to-ricks-the-exciting-future-of-googles-automated-cars
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Hopefully I'll get one more update video complete before the start of next year - if not, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Be safe out there!
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Here's a video I've been working on for well over a year. Utah is uniquely positioned to build a statewide passenger rail service, connecting the densely populated Wasatch Front with all other corners of the state; however, there are many challenges to solve before trains can start to compete with cars and highways.
Learn more about the Utah Rail Passengers Association here:
utahrpa.org
Links to Via Rio Grande's website and socials:
https://linktr.ee/riograndeplan?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Music:
Love on File – Freedom Trail Studios
When it’s good, it’s great – the 126ers
Speak the truth – Ryan McCaffrey
You’re no Help – Silent Partner
Homebound – Anno Domini
Forgiveness – Patrik Patrikios
Phillip Glass Elevator – Ezra Lipp
Science Montage – Jeremy Blake
Always the Same – SefChol
Vital Whales – Unicorn Heads
Hitchcock Would Have…. – Chris Zabriskie
Featured Videos:
youtube.com/watch?v=WbFomLq_rmA
youtube.com/watch?v=AvHd70zPbV4&t=612s
youtube.com/watch?v=WiLIS2Sl29s
youtube.com/watch?v=VDdakciBQVE
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Linktree:
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The UDOT study for Big Cottonwood Canyon:
udotinput.utah.gov/bccstudy
Music:
South Street Strut by the Great North Sound Society
At this time of year, I am thankful to everyone who gets involved in the Rio Grande Plan and works hard to make their city a better place!
See you next time, when we will take a tour of the first leg of our future Statewide Passenger Rail network!
Here's how to get involved:
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This time I follow-up on a common question about my video on design alternatives:
youtu.be/i4zXmZxzYO8?si=JdbSwJZWQKFWrOen
...What if we didn't build any version of the Rio Grande Plan? What would the consequences be for Salt Lake City? I focus in on 4 areas of concern. Please add your concerns and ideas in the comment section!
Please visit our website or social media sites to learn more, and to get involved in our volunteer group, Via Rio Grande:
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Join us at Via Rio Grande:
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Music from the Youtube Audio Library:
"Love Aside" by Patrick Patrikios
"Love on File" by Freedom Trail Studio
"Community" by Track Tribe
www.RioGrandePlanSaltLakeCity.org
Connect with the Via Rio Grande Volunteers here:
https://linktr.ee/riograndeplan?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Visit our website here:
www.RioGrandePlanSaltLakeCity.org
Music:
Headlands – National Sweetheart
Dream it – Track Tribe
The Painted Night – National Sweetheart
Phillip Glass Elevator – Ezra Lipp
The Life and Death of a certain K. Zabriskie, Patriarch – Chris Zabriskie
Hitchcock Would Have… Chris Zabriskie
Featured Video: San Gabriel Trench Construction Timelapse
youtube.com/watch?v=XKwEXMsSV98
Learn more about the Rio Grande Plan here:
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No, I am not proposing a monorail for Salt Lake City!
Music
Clean and Dance - An Jone
youtube.com/watch?v=OHCyTZKWTLc
Mid Century Modern, C Music Professional Library
youtube.com/watch?v=Jgss_nkgdXw


