Promoting passenger trains as a transportation alternative in Florida since 1983. We are citizens who advocate for Amtrak, commuter rail, intercity rail and transit for Florida's future.
Yesterday, the Tampa City Council voted against endorsing the idea of extending the Tampa-Orlando high speed rail system to Tampa International Airport.
Read more about the vote here: http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jul/29/291501/council-wont-push-federal-funds-get-high-speed-rai/news-breaking
FCRP endorsed the idea of extending HSR to Tampa International.
--Jackson McQuigg
Florida Coalition of Rail Passengers, P.O. Box 30154, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420 www.fcrprail.org