Edward D’Amato

Edward D’Amato is an alternative transportation advocate and Co-Chair of the Lakeshore Rail Alliance.
Opinion: Ohio is the Poster Child for Why We Need a Stronger Federal Approach to Passenger Rail
Ohio's reluctance to build new passenger rail has made them a bottleneck in the national network, and an emblem of bigger national problem.
August 1, 2025
Op-Ed: What Amtrak Privatization Advocates Miss
Americans overwhelmingly want modern passenger trains operating on a system that connects cities efficiently, reliably, and faster than a car. This writer argues that privatizing Amtrak won't get us there.
April 29, 2025