FDOT Still Helping CSX Bilk Taxpayers

Click title for full link. A message from Florida Department of Transportation District 5 Secretary Noranne Downs May 12, 2008 Albert Einstein once said that “in the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” With regard to the Central Florida Commuter Rail project, truer words perhaps were never spoken. As this year’s legislative session drew to a close, there was much debate about whether lawmakers should approve liability insurance required to operate commuter rail on an existing, active freight line. When the final gavel fell, our legislators were unable to reach agreement. Difficult? Absolutely. But in concert with our local and federal funding partners, the Florida Department of Transportation remains committed to working through these challenges to bring this critical transportation project home. Why? Because opportunity abounds.