January 2017 | Citizens Against The Train

They have suspected, understandably, that state and federal agencies with some degree of oversight have been predisposed to approve the Miami-to-Orlando project.

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THE FDOT WOULD REGULATE BRIGHTLINE UNDER MAYFIELD'S BILL

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) would have authority to modify aspects of Brightline and impose penalties against the railroads. This means published information about rail safety, accidents, and grant local governments larger impact in decisions regarding safety measures.

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FLORIDA REPS. PUSH FOR BILL TO ESTABLISH SAFETY STANDARDS FOR BRIGHTLINE PASSENGER TRAINS AND TO PROTECT FLORIDIAN RESIDENTS

Florida Reps. and Senator Debbie Mayfield push to create the Floriday High-Speed Passenger Rail Safety Act. This would protect Floridian residents from accidents and injuries as well as establish safety standards for the Brightline trains that All Aboard Florida (AFF) have not clarified as of yet in their project proposal.

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WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES THAT REJECT TRAINS PASSING THROUGH TOWNS

Old Lyme, Connecticut, is opposing the Amtrak’s Acela Express $120 billion plan. The plan would bring four new track lines almost 110 trains a day pass through this historic downtown with no intended benefit to the town. Lawmakers across Connecticut and Rhode Island are fighting the Federal Railroad Administration’s proposal, as it would cut though farmlands, wetlands and private property and these trains would zoom at dangerous speeds of 220 miles an hour!

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BREAKING NEWS - TREASURE COAST LEGISLATORS FIGHT BACK

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Treasure Coast lawmakers, concerned about a passenger railroad service that will travel through their districts, want high-speed operators to pay for safety upgrades.

Targeted at All Aboard Florida's Brightline service, which is planned to eventually link Miami and Orlando, the measure (SB 386) filed Tuesday also would give the Florida Department of Transportation regulatory authority over high-speed rail where not preempted by federal regulations.

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Document Request Denied in AAF Lawsuits

U.S. Christopher R. Cooper denied requests of Indian River and Martin Florida counties for new documents about public financing for the All Aboard Florida (AAF) project.

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THE FIGHT AGAINST BRIGHTLINE PASSENGER CONTINUES

Martin County continues the fight against rail expansion such as the All Aboard Florida's proposed passenger rail project. They have had an opportunity to meet with the Editorial Board of Treasure Coast Newspapers to proactively educate the public about their and the activities of Brightline. They have also reserched an alternative existing western train route that has yet to be submitted for consideration.

Learn more at http://bit.ly/2jl7tLi.

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