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Statement by CARE FL re: Temporary Postponement of High Speed Rail Safety Legislation

Posted on March 28, 2017

Statement by CARE FL Chairman Brent Hanlon regarding House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Temporarily Postponing the High Speed Rail Safety Legislation

Earlier today, the Florida House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee temporarily postponed House Bill 269 by Representatives MaryLynn Magar and Erin Grall, which would establish the Florida High Speed Passenger Rail Safety Act.
“I want to once again thank Representatives MaryLynn Magar and Erin Grall for filing legislation this session to protect citizens from subsidizing high speed rail projects that pose risks to public safety.  We are disappointed that the subcommittee did not debate the bill today, but we respect the legislative process, and look forward to more dialogue about this important legislation in due course.
“All Aboard Florida (AAF) is taking a victory lap today in its public statements, but its latest actions are nothing more than a special interest group flexing its political muscle in a desperate attempt to protect its profits which are reliant on taxpayer subsidies.
“AAF continues to put the communities of South Florida on the hook for millions in upgrades to enhance safety measures and make a grab for taxpayer subsidies.
“We will continue to advocate for legislation that puts public safety first and we know that our elected leaders want the same. This is nothing more than an ill-conceived rail project by a private company that wants to shift costs to the taxpayers.”
CARE FL is a coalition created by a group of concerned community leaders, organizations and neighbors in South Florida and the Treasure Coast. Our group continues to grow. We share a common goal: Protecting the safety, welfare and way of life for the families, businesses and retirees who live in and around our communities. To learn more about CARE FL’s concerns, visit www.saveourfl.com and follow us on Twitter @CARE_FL or like us on Facebook.

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