Special Thanks To…

My academic advisor Mechthild Hart at DePaul University and my professional advisor Jonathan Liffgens for their encouragement and feedback during the course of this project.

Jake Mecklenborg for his extensive knowledge of Cincinnati’s transit history, tireless advocacy for rail transit in Cincinnati, and for granting permission to use his photos here.

Ronny Salerno and David Pirmann for granting permission to use their photographs.

Pete Vesic at the Illinois Railway Museum. Rest in peace.

Brad Thomas, Casey Coston, Randy Simes, Nick Sweeney, John Schneider, and all others who helped defeat Issue 9 and who continue to advocate for passenger rail transit in Cincinnati.

The city of Cincinnati for welcoming me back home with open arms whenever I’ve shown up on the city’s doorstep.