Feb18
Commuter Rail, High-Speed Rail Missing Connections
In December, the State Legislature authorized SunRail, Central Florida’s commuter rail system. The eventual route runs from DeLand, through Orlando, to Kissimmee and Poinciana. Read more »
Jan28
Obama announces high-speed rail
TAMPA — President Barack Obama took the stage this afternoon in Tampa for a town hall meeting saying, “We are going to start building a new high-speed rail line right here in Tampa, building for the future, putting people to work.” Read more »
Jan13
Bridge work under way with federal stimulus money
Bulldozers are moving.
The road and bridge projects receiving federal stimulus money in Palm Beach County are getting under way.
Jan6
Hoagland Boulevard project to boost Kissimmee
Long-awaited state funds have been allocated for the realignment and widening of Hoagland Boulevard, a project deemed vital to the development and prosperity of the Kissimmee Gateway Airport and its surrounding area.
Dec31
Officials meet on road-building plan
Florida transportation officials said this week they’ll have their eyes set on Osceola County in 2010 to help the county secure state and federal funding for some of its largest infrastructure projects.
Dec17
State nixes stimulus funding
DELAND — The tentative five-year work plan for Volusia and Flagler County roads and bridges presented by state transportation officials during a public hearing Wednesday night wasn’t all some local officials hoped for.
Dec16
Pasco Commission pushes for funds now for Ridge Road extension
NEW PORT RICHEY — Last week, Pasco commissioners learned the long-awaited Ridge Road extension could run, literally, into a dead end.
Dec16
Seven road projects moving forward
When the amount of development in Osceola County began to decline, a long list of projects — mostly funded with transportation impact fees paid by developers — had to be put on hold.
Dec16
Florida Governor Signs Bill to Expand Rail Service
MIAMI — Gov. Charlie Crist signed a package of legislation into law on Wednesday that seeks to shore up commuter rail service in South Florida, add service in the state’s center and win billions of dollars in federal money for a bullet train linking Tampa and Orlando.
Dec10
Some Polk Road Projects to Be Done Sooner
BARTOW | Construction of two new roads, trails, sidewalks and technology to alert motorists about fog and smoke on Interstate 4 will be included in the Florida Deaprtment of Transportation’s five-year plan, the Transportation Planning Organization learned today.