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8/19/2009
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Florida leaders form lobbying group to land federal dollars for Orlando-Tampa-Miami HSR line
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Yesterday, state and local leaders in Florida announced they formed ConnectUs, an organization that aims to bring high-speed rail (HSR) to the Sunshine State.
ConnectUs officials are urging U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to award Florida $2.5 billion of the $13 billion in federal funds allocated for HSR, including $8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars. The funds would help finance a HSR system between Orlando and Tampa and the design of an Orlando-to-Miami segment.
“Florida is a logical place to invest in high-speed rail and create thousands of jobs [because] we can connect major economic and tourism centers,” said Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) in a prepared statement. “Unlike any other state, Florida has secured all of the right of way and permits, and is ready to go.”
ConnectUs officials are urging U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to award Florida $2.5 billion of the $13 billion in federal funds allocated for HSR, including $8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars. The funds would help finance a HSR system between Orlando and Tampa and the design of an Orlando-to-Miami segment.
“Florida is a logical place to invest in high-speed rail and create thousands of jobs [because] we can connect major economic and tourism centers,” said Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) in a prepared statement. “Unlike any other state, Florida has secured all of the right of way and permits, and is ready to go.”
