By The Editorial Board, Tampa Bay Times; November 29, 2018
Tampa Bay’s connection to Florida’s two other largest metropolitan areas is poised to strengthen with Wednesday’s decision by the state to move ahead with a proposal by operator Brightline to create fast passenger train service between Tampa and Orlando. The service would represent a new era in cross-state travel, making the region more attractive to business and tourism alike, further modernizing the area’s transportation system and energizing its major destinations. The state needs to craft a fair and responsible deal for the transit corridors that provides travelers with access and affordability, and any service into Tampa should offer easy connections to St. Petersburg, Clearwater and the tourist-heavy Gulf beaches.
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