Press Releases
CENTRAL FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP AND TAMPA BAY PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION ON STATEWIDE RAIL TRANSIT
December 4, 2009 (Orlando and Tampa) – The Central Florida Partnership (CFP) and the Tampa Bay Partnership (TBP) today announced their strong support of the Special Legislative Session on Statewide Rail Transit being held in Tallahassee. The current legislation not only addresses regional commuter rail, but is forward thinking it its commitment to future rail...
GOVERNOR CRIST DECLARES RAIL PROJECTS CREATE JOBS FLORIDIANS NEED
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today applauded Senate President Jeff Atwater, House Speaker Larry Cretul and the Florida Legislature for working together to enhance passenger rail transportation in the Sunshine State. The special session beginning today will address SunRail, Tri-Rail and high speed rail, which are considered the building blocks for improving...
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS CALL ON REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP TO GET COMMUTER RAIL OPPORTUNITES ON TRACK
TALLAHASSEE - House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands today jointly called on the Republican leadership of the Legislature to resolve remaining obstacles hampering Florida’s ability to tap $8 billion in federal economic recovery money for commuter rail. Federal transportation officials have made the financial windfall available for the development of high-speed rail initiatives...
Statement by Sens. Constantine and Gardiner
Legislation to Create Jobs and Encourage Economic Development Passes Out of Key Senate Committee Tallahassee, Fla. – Legislation was today presented in the Senate Transportation and Economic Development Committee that moves the Central Florida SunRail project one step closer to being heard on the Senate floor. Senate Bill 1212, a vital component of the SunRail project, was...
Mica Commends President’s Support for High-Speed Rail
NEWS RELEASE Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Congressman John L. Mica, Ranking Republican Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. John L. Mica (R-FL), Republican Leader of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement regarding today’s high-speed passenger rail announcement by the Obama Administration. ...
Commuter Rail Receives Record Federal Support
U.S. Representatives John Mica (FL-7th District) and Corrine Brown (FL-3rd District) announced a record level of federal funding for Central Florida’s Commuter Rail project. Central Florida Commuter Rail and other transit projects that will complement the rail system received more than $26 million in federal funds from an appropriations agreement reached this week. ...
SUNRAIL PROJECT ON TRACK TO MOVE THROUGH HOUSE
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Legislation expanding commuter rail in Central Florida won approval from the House Economic Development and Community Affairs Council today. House PCB 09-01, sponsored by Representative Gary Aubuchon (R- Cape Coral), authorizes the Florida Department of Transportation to move forward with the Central Florida Commuter Rail Project, also known as SunRail....
Mica & Brown: Stimulus a Boost to Commuter Rail
Washington, DC – Funding for transit projects in the stimulus package could accelerate the Central Florida Commuter Rail project, according to Congressman John L. Mica (FL-07), the Republican Leader of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Congresswoman Corrine Brown (FL-03), the Chairwoman of the Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee....
Governor Crist Highlights Economic, Environmental Benefits of Central Florida Commuter Rail
Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his commitment to strengthening Florida’s economy and preserving Florida’s natural resources, today highlighted the economic and environmental benefits of commuter rail in Central Florida.
Rep. Mica announces entry into Final Design
For Immediate Release Office of Congressman John Mica Lake Buena Vista, FL – The Central Florida Commuter Rail project made an important leap forward today when federal officials announced the project is approved to enter the Final Design phase. “This is a major milestone for Central Florida Commuter Rail, with federal green light approval to...
