Amtrak also provides an option for intercity travel for people who do not drive, including those with disabilities and senior citizens. On long-distance trains, over 20 percent of Amtrak's passengers are aged 65 or older and 38 percent are over 55 years of age. It serves many communities where alternative transportation either doesn't exist, is not affordable, or is inaccessible. H.R. 1437 also dedicates a 0.5 cents for Amtrak and leaves the rest of the funding alone. Please write or call your Senators and Representatives and urge them to support S. 436 and H.R. 1437.
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