COALITION CHARTER

THE GOAL OF THE COALITION IS TO MAINTAIN SAFE AND EFFICIENT RAIL SERVICE FOR DOUGLAS TIMBER OPERATORS MEMBERS AND THEIR ASSOCIATES WHO SHIP RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED PRODUCTS ON THE COOS AND SISKIYOU SHORT RAIL LINES. THE COALITION'S ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE PRESENTING TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, STATE LEGISLATORS AND THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICES AS WELL AS REPRESENTATIVES OF FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES, WHO HAVE JURISDICTION OVER RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION, EMPHASIZING THE CRITICAL NEED FOR EFFICIENT RAIL SERVICE TO SOUTHWEST OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SHIPPERS.