Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Capital Area Rail Council (CARC) records
00248
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Capital Area Rail Council (East Lansing, Michigan).
- Creator
- Parrot, Gary
- Creator
- Passenger Rail Council.
- Creator
- Wright Associates Architects.
- Title
- Capital Area Rail Council (CARC) records
- ID
- 00248
- Date [inclusive]
- 1974-2006
- Extent
- 0.75 Cubic feet
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical/Historical
The Capital Area Rail Council (CARC) was established in 1974 as a Michigan non-profit corporation charged with promoting passenger rail services in the Greater Lansing through the building and renovations of a station, and by obtaining funding for the station's operation. The members of the council appointed by the City of Lansing represented Ingham County, the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University, and surrounding townships. CARC worked conjunction with Amtrak to maintain local rail service. The East Lansing Station was remodeled in 1990 and in 1991. Amtrak supplemented their rail services with connecting routes via bus services. Further station renovations were discussed in 1999, however, these were put on hold pending Amtrak's decision to continue service to the Lansing area, and funding issues. In 2000, a re-organization of the council was proposed so as to allow for the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) to assume the functions of CARC and the existing CARC members would move to an advisory role with a new name of the Passenger Rail Council (also known as the Greater Lansing Passenger Rail Council or GLPRC). In December, 2003, this re-organization was formalized. CARC was abolished in October, 2000.
Scope and Content
These records are primarily documents that were created for and during the meetings of the Capital Area Rail Council. They include agendas, minutes, correspondence and other communications, legal documents, and drawings for railway station upgrades. In addition, there are several files that describe the history of the council. The collection also contains numerous electronic files, many of which were also included in paper format.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections April 6, 2014
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Amtrak.
- Capital Area Transit Authority.
- Greyhound Lines, Inc.
- Michigan State University.
Genre(s)
- Annual reports
- Correspondence
- Minutes (Records)
- Notebooks
Subject(s)
- Bus lines -- Michigan -- East Lansing
- Railroad travel -- Michigan
Collection Inventory
| Box | Folder | |||
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Minutes, Official. Presidential Archive Copy 1974-2000 The first minutes discuss the building of an Amtrak depot at Trowbridge and Harision Rds. The last minutes discuss the renovations or replacement of the Amtrak station built in 1970s. |
1 | 1 | ||
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Meeting Minutes and Communications (Also includes Treasurer's Reports), 1995-1997 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Meeting Minutes and Communications, 1998-1999 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Meeting Minutes and Communications, 2000-2002 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Meeting Minutes and Communications, 2003 |
1 | 5 | ||
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Executive Committee/ Design Committee Meeting Minutes 1997-1999 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Treasurer's Reports 1996-1998, 2003-2006 |
1 | 7 | ||
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Annual Reports and Budgets 1993, 1996-2001 |
1 | 8 | ||
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Meeting Minutes and Communications (Passenger Rail Council) - Blue Water Task Force 2004 |
1 | 9 | ||
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Communications (Passenger Rail Council) 2005 |
1 | 10 | ||
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Correspondence to Elected Officials 1999, 2005 |
1 | 11 | ||
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Request for Proposal for East Lansing Amtrak Station and Site Renovation 1998 |
1 | 12 | ||
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East Lansing Amtrak Station and Site Renovation Project February 1, 1999 |
1 | 13 | ||
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Amtrak/ Greyhound Station Landscaping Plan December 2002 |
1 | 14 | ||
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Amtrak Renovations and Expenses (MSU) 1999, 2006 |
1 | 15 | ||
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Lease Documents between the Capital Area Rail Council and Michigan State University 2000, 2002 |
1 | 16 | ||
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Governance Change over to the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) (including background materials) 2003-2004 Biographical/HistoricalThe Capital Area Rail Council (CARC) was established in 1974 as a Michigan non-profit corporation charged with promoting passenger rail services in the Greater Lansing through the building and renovations of a station, obtaining funding for the its operation. The members of the Council represent Ingham County, The City of East Lansing, Michigan State University, and surrounding townships. The efforts of CARC are done in conjunction with Amtrak. The East Lansing Station was remodeled in 1990 and in 1991, Amtrak supplemented their rail services with connecting services via bus services. Further station renovations were discussed in 1999, however, these were put on hold pending Amtrak's decision to continue service to the Lansing area, and funding issues. In 2000, a re-organization of the council was proposed so as to allow for the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) to assume the functions of CARC and the existing CARC members would move to an advisory role with a new name of the Passenger Rail Council (aka - Greater Lansing Passenger Rail Council- GLPRC). In December, 2003, this re-organization was formalized. In 2014 ground was broken for a new station located same site on Trowbridge and Harrison Rds. |
1 | 17 | ||
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Capital Area Rail Council (East Lansing, Michigan). Parrot, Gary Passenger Rail Council. Feasibility Report of a Combined Bus/Train Station 1999 Controlled Access HeadingsCorporate Name(s)
Subject(s)
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1 | 18 | ||
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Council Bylaws 1998-1999 |
1 | 19 | ||
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Grant Information 1999 |
1 | 20 | ||
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History of East Lansing Rail Services 1997-1998 |
1 | 21 | ||
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Miscellaneous Papers Undated, 1992 |
1 | 22 | ||
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Council Member Notebook (Gary Parrott) - Part 1 1991-2001 |
1 | 23 | ||
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Council Member Notebook (Gary Parrott) - Part 2 1991-2001 |
1 | 24 | ||
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Council Member Notebook (Gary Parrott) - Part 3 1991-2001 |
1 | 25 | ||
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Electronic Files Information 1997-2000 Architectural Drawings are included in the Electronic Records |
1 | 26 | ||