All Aboard Florida has revealed a new site devoted to the project:
http://www.allaboardflorida.com/
They have a E- newsletter for updates on the project:
http://www.allaboardflorida.com/get-on-board/index.html
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ALL ABOARD FLORIDA IS…
An express intercity passenger rail service
Designed to serve tourists, business travelers and Florida residents
Connecting Miami and Orlando in just under three hours
With planned stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach
And 4.5 million square feet of new development
Developed by Florida East Coast Industries (FECI)
THE DEMAND
New, alternative ways to get Florida moving in larger numbers are needed
Florida to become third largest state in the nation due to population growth
95+ million visitors to the state
50 million currently making the trip along the planned route
ECONOMIC IMPACT
A boost of $500M/year in the State’s production of goods and services over the first five years
Ongoing impact of $150M/year after that
$200M in tax revenues for state and local governments through 2021
Thousands of direct jobs created during construction and implementation
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE
Three million cars taken off the road each year
Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption
Leveraging the existing corridor means minimal impact to natural resources
Environmental Assessment for Miami to West Palm Beach segment received Finding of No Significant Impact (January 2013)
ADDITIONAL IMPACTS
More robust urban centers surrounding our three South Florida downtown stations
Increased tourism
Relief for Florida’s congested roadways
STATE OF THE ART
Best-in-class innovation and technology
Hospitality-driven on-board experience
Designed to optimize passenger time, ease and comfort
Faster than driving and just as fast as flying
A time savings of 25-30% vs. existing travel options
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