NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: December 9, 2009
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US HIGH SPEED RAIL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES HIGH SPEED RAIL 2010 FLORIDA Conference to Draw
International High Speed Rail Experts to
Orlando, FL, March 4-5, 2010
FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE PASSES RAIL BILL
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida State Legislature late yesterday passed a bill bringing Florida one step closer to high speed rail. “Congratulations to Florida for showing leadership on this important issue” said Thomas Hart, Vice President for Government Affairs, US High Speed Rail Association. “This puts Florida at the head of the line for Federal stimulus money for building our nation’s 21st century transportation system. The US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR) has been a big supporter of high speed rail in Florida. We congratulate Governor Crist, the Florida legislature, Connect Us, Congresswoman Corrine Brown, and Congressman John Mica for their considerable support in making high speed rail a reality in Florida.”
USHSR just announced a major upcoming conference in Orlando on March 4-5, to immediately follow the anticipated release of grants from the $8 billion federal stimulus money coming from the Federal Railroad Administration. USHSR continues to support the Florida initiative and to bring international attention and public and private financing to this exciting transformative project. “As a native of Florida, I am particularly excited about this announcement, and look forward to seeing Florida finally get advanced transportation, which will bring thousands of new jobs to the state”, said Andy Kunz, Founder and CEO of the US High Speed Rail Association.
According to Reuters “backers hope the new law will help draw $2.6 billion in federal stimulus money for a proposed high-speed rail route between Tampa and Orlando. A link connecting Orlando to Miami has also been proposed.” For more information: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B82YH20091209.
Conference registration is now open. USHSR Members receive $200 off registration.
For more information on the association and to view the 17,000 mile national high speed rail:
www.ushsr.com
US High Speed Rail Association is the only non-profit organization in America focusing entirely on advancing a state-of-the-art national high speed rail network. Our vision includes a national HSR Express system consisting of state-of-the-art dedicated track, advanced control systems, elegant multi-modal train stations, and top-of-the-line 220 mph trains. Our goal is to connect cities and states into an integrated system, laid out in phases with an aggressive schedule for full system build out.
Editor’s note:
Members of the media are invited to attend High Speed Rail 2010 Florida. For consideration, please contact the Communications office at press@ushsr.com. Press credentials and proof of employment should be submitted with your request. Press credentials will also be required on site to enter the conference. USHSR reserves the right to screen all requests.
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