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Tuesday, 09 January 2007 |
 Unfortunately, its headed to a town about two hours to the South called Orlando. Nevertheless, the success of this rail line in the land of Mickey will impact the future of Jacksonville more than we think. In the meantime, the planning of this commuter rail line provides a nearby blueprint for our transporation leaders follow. |
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Friday, 15 December 2006 |
It's time for bold thinking on developing alternative transportation systems in Northeast Florida. If city officials come together to look beyond the boxes of their own Clay, Duval and St. Johns county lines, the inconceivable could become achievable. |
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Friday, 25 August 2006 |
Even Ottawa (King of BRT) is turning to rail
JTA officials believe their $21 million/mile BRT plan is cheaper than commuter rail and tout Ottawa’s 16-mile BRT system as a success. However, recent commuter rail projects in peer cities are coming in at under $10 million/mile and some as low as $2 million/mile. Unfortunately, it seems that officials are willing to spend over $700 million on a bus system that will not be operational until 2030, rather than seriously considering commuter rail.
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Friday, 04 August 2006 |
CSX Transportation recently announced an agreement in principal to sell 61 miles of the A-Line, from DeLand to Poinciana, to the State of Florida for a proposed Central Florida Commuter Rail operation. The railroad plans to divert most freight traffic away from Orlando and onto the parallel S-Line, which runs from Baldwin to Plant City. Most freight traffic through Jacksonville will be sent to Baldwin, and then continue south on the S-Line to central Florida. |
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