AASHTO SRPG-1, State Rail Planning Best Practices (November 2009), compiles best practices to help states produce state rail plans. The guidebook is intended to help states produce plans that comply with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, which authorized new federal grants for passenger rail. Interest in state rail planning grew as state departments of transportation moved to qualify for the new grant programs. The publication builds on recent momentum in state rail planning activity and reflects the unique circumstances of individual states. The front matter lists contributing state representatives from across the country. State DOT rail planners and program managers can use the guidebook when preparing or updating compliant state rail plans.