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More About Future Gambling in Orange County as All Aboard Florida Controversy Continues

As opposition continues building in counties down the Florida coast between Orlando and Miami, the controversial All Aboard Florida proposal is also getting more scrutiny from media. WFTV Channel 9 Investigates exposed more details about the “casino express” high-speed train project. The excellent report connects a lot of dots and further illustrates… [read more]

Is SunRail Set Up to Fail?

As SunRail prepares to officially begin service on May 1, many questions around its potential success or failure remain. But one thing is sure, people need to let go of the idea that SunRail is a mega transportation solution or magical fix for Central Florida and Orlando, as Mayors Dyer… [read more]

All Aboard…the Casino Express?

A new passenger rail service projected to cost $1 billion is creating buzz of running trains beginning in 2015. All Aboard Florida, a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries, is developing a privately owned, operated and maintained intercity passenger rail service that will run between Miami and Orlando.… [read more]

Why Wekiva Won’t Work

Wekiva Parkway, also known as the most expensive highway in Central Florida history, has now passed all hurdles and the $1.66 billion road will be built. And it’s going to be a toll road once completed on top of the extreme price tag. Meaning, we the taxpayers are helping front… [read more]