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  • 09 Dec 2009 11:58 AM | Jackson McQuigg (Administrator)

    From the Tampa Tribune:

    http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/dec/09/na-final-rail-approval-expected/

    Thank you, FCRP members, for your work to help bring this historic legislation into reality!

    --Jackson McQuigg

  • 08 Dec 2009 5:18 PM | Jackson McQuigg (Administrator)

    The Fort Myers News-Press reports that a deal with labor unions (who had opposed the SunRail purchase) helped to pave the way for the new passenger rail legislation:

    http://www.news-press.com/article/20091208/NEWS01/91208007/1075/Deal-with-labor-unions-clears-passage-for-Florida-rail-bill

     

    --Jackson McQuigg

  • 08 Dec 2009 5:11 PM | Jackson McQuigg (Administrator)

    The Florida Legislature has just passed an historic passenger rail bill according to the Orlando Sentinel.

    The new legislation would create SunRail, a permanent source of funding for Tri-Rail, and improve Florida's chances of getting federal stimulus funds for high speed rail.

    The story can be read by clicking here.

    Next stop is Governor Charlie Crist's desk. The Governor has indicated that he will sign the bill into law.

    --Jackson McQuigg

  • 07 Dec 2009 10:35 AM | Jackson McQuigg (Administrator)

    And yes, it is a model train!....

    http://www.fosterfollynews.com/news/2009Dec3TRAINTOCIRCLE.php

    --Jackson McQuigg

  • 06 Dec 2009 8:31 PM | Jackson McQuigg (Administrator)

    At FCRP's November 7 Fall Members Luncheon and Meeting, Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Steve Arrington gave a presentation detailing plans for the Jacksonville Terminal Station site.

    Buses, Amtrak and future commuter trains, and the Jacksonville Skyway transit system will together utilize Jacksonville Terminal under this plan, which was shown to those who attended the meeting.

    The plans for the new project are impressive. The use of the facility as a regional transportation center is intended to complement, rather than replace, the building's current use as the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center.

    A rendering of the new Amtrak and Commuter Rail portion of the facility can be found here. A site plan for the entire project can be found here. 

    Construction designs/documents are underway and several key approvals for this project have already been secured.

    Commencement of actual construction is contingent on funding, although JTA has applied for federal stimulus funds for the project.

    --Jackson McQuigg

  • 05 Dec 2009 6:31 PM | Jackson McQuigg (Administrator)

    As the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports, what happens during the special session of the Florida State Legislature isn't just about the future of SunRail, but Tri-Rail, too:

    http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/elections/fl-tri-rail-future-20091204,0,2914705.story

    --Jackson McQuigg

  • 04 Dec 2009 2:44 PM | Jackson McQuigg (Administrator)

    First the AFL-CIO, now the Tea Party crowd!

    Small-government conservatives are mounting a challenge against Florida's rail plans:

    http://dc.streetsblog.org/2009/12/04/conservative-tea-party-movement-targets-florida-rail-plan/

    --Jackson McQuigg

  • 03 Dec 2009 11:22 AM | Jackson McQuigg (Administrator)

    The Florida Times-Union details plans for a possible return of train service to Jacksonville Terminal Station:

    http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-11-12/story/jacksonville_to_seek_stimulus_funds_for_rail_bus_hub

    This topic was a subject of a presentation given to the FCRP membership at FCRP's Fall Members Luncheon and Meeting, held in Jacksonville on November 7.

    --Jackson McQuigg

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