Key Topic:
Transportation
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The commission wants to build public support for a possible transportation tax that would provide revenue for mass transit.
Gainesville SunThe Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a "public kickoff meeting" to update the status of the Cortez Bridge.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneThe battle over a decayed bridge to Key Biscayne is one of those cases where both sides at polar extremes seem to be correct.
Miami HeraldFDOT will host an open house to begin discussions of the Project Development and Environment Study of the Cortez Bridge replacement.
Bradenton HeraldA consolidated bus system in Manatee and Sarasota counties, operated by a private company, would take transit back to the future.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneThe transportation summit provided a chance for community leaders and residents to see that their positions are closer than they might have realized.
Gainesville SunIn case you haven't heard, the city's public bus system, StarMetro, is on the move.
Tallahassee Democrat Tampa International Airport’s master plan utilizes rail to eliminate traffic congestion, capitalize on real estate and increase revenues.
Tampa TribuneThe master plan that TIA adopted Thursday lays the groundwork for adding flights and boosting the airport's role as a regional economic engine.
Tampa Bay Times Depending on the circumstances, public transportation can either make your quality of life skyrocket or plummet.
FSU FlambeauIf DeBary and Volusia County are already bickering over maintenance and security costs for the DeBary train station, that's a bad sign.
Daytona Beach News-JournalHillsborough County's decision to convene a summit on transportation this spring holds some promise if it aims high.
Tampa Bay TimesNot having a public transportation system creates a tremendous hardship for people who don't own a car or are too old to drive.
Sebring News SunFlorida DOT announced unexpectedly that the 75-year-old Flagler Memorial Bridge was too badly damaged to use while its replacement was being built.
Palm Beach Daily NewsIt is time to build the Tampa Bay Beltway and update our lagging infrastructure. No excuses; build the Beltway.
Suncoast NewsTampa Bay remains the last major metropolitan area in the United States without a public transportation system making use of bus and rail lines.
Tampa Bay TimesThere is no federal money "in the bank" for the DeLand segment of the train that may link Orlando to Daytona Beach.
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