Opinion Column By Bob Buckhorn, Tampa Bay Times; October 2, 2018
Eight years ago, Florida missed an opportunity to connect Tampa and Orlando with a high-speed rail system. We cannot afford to make the same mistake again.
Traffic congestion and reliable means of transportation are two of the top concerns of almost every citizen I meet. Long commutes affect people’s lives, taking away time from their families, and lack of connectivity to jobs limits their opportunities. The city of Tampa is working with public and private sector partners to improve mobility. Making the right decisions today will keep Tampa moving in the right direction for decades to come.
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