Florida Regional Transit
Posted: December 10, 2009, 1:27 AM
By Lloyd Dunkelberger
Ledger Tallahassee Bureau
Published: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 9:12 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 11:30 p.m.
TALLAHASSEE | Ending a struggle that stretched over two years, Florida lawmakers Tuesday endorsed a commuter train for Central Florida, agreed to pay more for commuter rail service in South Florida and potentially improved the state's chances of winning federal funding for high-speed rail. Full Story
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By Lloyd Dunkelberger
Ledger Tallahassee Bureau
Published: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 9:12 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 11:30 p.m.
TALLAHASSEE | Ending a struggle that stretched over two years, Florida lawmakers Tuesday endorsed a commuter train for Central Florida, agreed to pay more for commuter rail service in South Florida and potentially improved the state's chances of winning federal funding for high-speed rail. Full Story
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Posted: December 08, 2009, 9:52 PM
by Michael C. Bender | December 7th, 2009
The Florida House today passed the special session bill, 84-25, aimed at expanding the state’s commuter railroad system. The bill now moves to the Senate.
House Speaker Larry Cretul noted the bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate and told his members to “stay close” for a potential final vote at any moment before the Friday noon deadline.
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by Michael C. Bender | December 7th, 2009
The Florida House today passed the special session bill, 84-25, aimed at expanding the state’s commuter railroad system. The bill now moves to the Senate.
House Speaker Larry Cretul noted the bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate and told his members to “stay close” for a potential final vote at any moment before the Friday noon deadline.
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Posted: December 07, 2009, 1:20 AM
Posted December 6, 2009 at 2:59 am
By Ramon Galiana // News Editor
If there’s one thing I can’t stand in politics, it is the deliberative timidity that intoxicates legislators during election years. It’s a poisonous stifling that is irritating and cumbersome.
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Posted December 6, 2009 at 2:59 am
By Ramon Galiana // News Editor
If there’s one thing I can’t stand in politics, it is the deliberative timidity that intoxicates legislators during election years. It’s a poisonous stifling that is irritating and cumbersome.
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Posted: December 01, 2009, 6:54 PM
By DARA KAM
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Updated: 8:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009
TALLAHASSEE — Florida legislative leaders agreed today to a special session beginning Thursday to get at least three railroad issues rolling, including a financial fix for South Florida's Tri-Rail.
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By DARA KAM
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Updated: 8:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009
TALLAHASSEE — Florida legislative leaders agreed today to a special session beginning Thursday to get at least three railroad issues rolling, including a financial fix for South Florida's Tri-Rail.
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Posted: November 14, 2009, 6:05 AM
Florida is best positioned in the United States to build fast trains, fast and create jobs fast under the federal High Speed rail stimulus funding program. By seizing this unique opportunity, Florida can build the finest rail transportation network in the Western Hemisphere and lay a foundation for sustainable prosperity and economic growth.
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Florida is best positioned in the United States to build fast trains, fast and create jobs fast under the federal High Speed rail stimulus funding program. By seizing this unique opportunity, Florida can build the finest rail transportation network in the Western Hemisphere and lay a foundation for sustainable prosperity and economic growth.
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Posted: October 30, 2009, 1:27 AM
News Service of Florida - Oct 29th, 2009
Thus far, most of the Tallahassee talk about a possible December special session to approve the controversial proposed SunRail commuter train in Orlando has come from the upper chamber of the Legislature.
But one of the House sponsors of the bill that would have allowed the train to be built last year told the News Service of Florida that the lower chamber is simply waiting to see if the Senate will get on board with the session and signal it will approve the plan.
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News Service of Florida - Oct 29th, 2009
Thus far, most of the Tallahassee talk about a possible December special session to approve the controversial proposed SunRail commuter train in Orlando has come from the upper chamber of the Legislature.
But one of the House sponsors of the bill that would have allowed the train to be built last year told the News Service of Florida that the lower chamber is simply waiting to see if the Senate will get on board with the session and signal it will approve the plan.
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Posted: October 28, 2009, 12:28 AM
The Miami Herald 10-17-09
OUR OPINION:
Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater is right to push for a special December legislative session to resolve funding for Tri-Rail and create a commuter rail line in Orlando.
House Speaker Larry Cretul seems willing to have Florida pay a quarter billion dollars to reimburse the federal government for its contributions to Tri-Rail.
Why else would he still be on the fence about having a special session to get permanent state funding for the commuter service that links Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade? Complete Editorial
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The Miami Herald 10-17-09
OUR OPINION:
Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater is right to push for a special December legislative session to resolve funding for Tri-Rail and create a commuter rail line in Orlando.
House Speaker Larry Cretul seems willing to have Florida pay a quarter billion dollars to reimburse the federal government for its contributions to Tri-Rail.
Why else would he still be on the fence about having a special session to get permanent state funding for the commuter service that links Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade? Complete Editorial
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Posted: October 28, 2009, 12:20 AM
By Dan Tracy
SENTINEL STAFF WRITER
October 27, 2009
Forget about getting people out of their cars and onto mass transit. Here's the latest fuel driving both the commuter and high-speed trains proposed for Central Florida: jobs, jobs, jobs.
"It's a game changer," said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who supports both ventures but is especially vested in SunRail, the commuter train. Complete Article
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By Dan Tracy
SENTINEL STAFF WRITER
October 27, 2009
Forget about getting people out of their cars and onto mass transit. Here's the latest fuel driving both the commuter and high-speed trains proposed for Central Florida: jobs, jobs, jobs.
"It's a game changer," said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who supports both ventures but is especially vested in SunRail, the commuter train. Complete Article
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Posted: September 24, 2009, 1:54 AM
Dan Tracy
Sentinel Staff Writer
10:00 a.m. EDT, September 22, 2009
"This is the time to be investing in public transit instead of investing in more roads," said Sarah Bucci, an advocate with Environment Florida, an arm of Environment America.
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Dan Tracy
Sentinel Staff Writer
10:00 a.m. EDT, September 22, 2009
"This is the time to be investing in public transit instead of investing in more roads," said Sarah Bucci, an advocate with Environment Florida, an arm of Environment America.
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Posted: September 01, 2009, 3:51 AM
August 31, 2009; Daytona Beach News Journal editorial board:The state's high-speed rail application isn't due to the Federal Rail Administration until Oct. 2. But Florida applied Monday for $270 million from the high-speed rail fund to offset the cost of building the $1.2 billion SunRail line. It's a bit of a stretch to go after the high-speed rail money for SunRail but worth the try for these reasons: The commuter line would feed passengers to the fast train. It would also improve the economic link between Central Florida's east and west coast communities. Then, too, the additional money, combined with $300 million in other federal funds that U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, says are promised, should reduce the financial obligation of local partners like Volusia County. That should ease the concerns of SunRail opponents who have blocked the Legislature's approval of the commuter line deal with CSX railroad company for two years.
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August 31, 2009; Daytona Beach News Journal editorial board:The state's high-speed rail application isn't due to the Federal Rail Administration until Oct. 2. But Florida applied Monday for $270 million from the high-speed rail fund to offset the cost of building the $1.2 billion SunRail line. It's a bit of a stretch to go after the high-speed rail money for SunRail but worth the try for these reasons: The commuter line would feed passengers to the fast train. It would also improve the economic link between Central Florida's east and west coast communities. Then, too, the additional money, combined with $300 million in other federal funds that U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, says are promised, should reduce the financial obligation of local partners like Volusia County. That should ease the concerns of SunRail opponents who have blocked the Legislature's approval of the commuter line deal with CSX railroad company for two years.
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