Posts Tagged ‘All Aboard Florida Opposition’
Rail safety expert warns risk of deadly railroad accidents on Treasure Coast
Martin County Board of County Commissioners Press Release March 29, 1017 As part of its continued fight to protect residents from the negative impacts of rail expansion, Martin County has…
Read MoreTrain traffic is about to get worse and it’s creating tension over Miami railroad crossings
By David Smiley January 30, 2017 Miami Herald As the developer of Miami’s most luxurious shopping destination, Craig Robins is acutely aware of the landscape surrounding the Design District, a…
Read MoreOur view: Analysis lacking on AAF project? Clearly
TC Palm Editorial Board January 20, 2017 TC Palm Treasure Coast residents opposed to the All Aboard Florida/Brightline passenger rail project have had a nagging suspicion from the beginning. They…
Read MoreLawmakers seek requirements on rail operators
By Jim Turner January 17, 2017 News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Treasure Coast lawmakers, concerned about a passenger railroad service that will travel through their districts, want high-speed operators…
Read MoreGuest column: We will continue fight against Brightline passenger rail
By Taryn Kryzda, Martin County Administrator January 12, 2017 TC Palm In 2014, Martin County began its fight to protect its residents from the negative effects rail expansion, including All Aboard…
Read MoreBrightline opponents call financing plan shift a “scheme” to avoid lawsuit
By Jennifer Sorentrue December 22, 2016 Palm Beach Post Two Treasure Coast counties who filed a federal lawsuit challenging All Aboard Florida’s push to sell tax-exempt bonds to pay for…
Read MoreAll Aboard Florida could be in court in six weeks
By Catherine Lackner October 25, 2016 Miami Today Within six weeks, a lawsuit filed by Martin and Indian River counties along with some individual residents to block the leg of…
Read MoreAll Aboard Florida slighted Martin County by failing to look west
By Lisa Broadt September 21, 2016 TC Palm Federal and state agencies soon will receive a new suggested route for All Aboard Florida, one which would skirt Martin County yet still cut through…
Read MoreAll Aboard Florida’s plan for passenger train service from Miami to Orlando in jeopardy
By Ann Henson Feltgen September 9, 2016 FloridaBulldog.org All Aboard Florida’s plan to operate regular passenger train service between Miami and Orlando is in jeopardy following a federal judge’s order…
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