Title: Debunking Common Myths about Amtrak
Headings: Debunking Common Myths about Amtrak

Content: The newest example, with construction just under way, is restoration of double-track on Union Pacific's mainline just west of Sacramento. 5. Myth: Any dollar going to Amtrak is another dollar not going to roads. Fact: Federal funds for roads come from the Highway Trust Fund, a dedicated long-term source of funding, whereas Amtrak receives federal dollars from the General Fund through the annual appropriations process. However, states and local governments should have the option to spend transportation dollars on the most efficient mode of transportation. Current policy discourages states and local governments from investing in intercity rail. 6. Myth: