Per the October 30, 2009 HRTPO resolution, the High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Steering Committee was created upon the procurement of the consultant. A consultant specializing in passenger rail planning was secured for the HRTPO, in coordination with DRPT and Virginia Department of Transportation, to evaluate the potential passenger rail service alternative defined by the October 30, 2009 HRTPO Board resolution with respect to both the CSX/I-64 and Norfolk Southern/Route 460 rail corridors. In undertaking this work, the consultant will work closely throughout the course of the study with the HRTPO and DRPT staff and the Steering Committee to assess the potential of higher and high speed rail as determined by the HRTPO Board resolution. The HRTPO and DRPT staff and Steering Committee will provide technical assistance, guidance, and input to the study on an as-needed basis. The consultant will meet with the HRTPO Board and Steering Committee to keep them apprised of project databases, assumptions, and analysis results, and to ensure that the study is effectively coordinated with other work being undertaken by the HRTPO and DRPT.