STATEMENTS REGARDING ALL ABOARD FLORIDA SERVICE
Coral Gables, FL (July 8, 2014) – “All Aboard Florida remains on schedule to start construction and deliver passenger service between Miami and West Palm Beach with a stop in Fort Lauderdale by the end of 2016. Construction on Phase 2, which will connect Central Florida with the major South Florida markets, will commence immediately following the completion of the Environmental Impact Statement. This phase will deliver passenger service to Orlando by early 2017 and will coincide directly with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s plans to build the Intermodal Station and Automated People Mover.” – Michael Reininger, President and Chief Development Officer, All Aboard Florida
"When completed, this private sector initiative will be a great asset to the infrastructure of our state and county, particularly as we are working to create an integrated transportation network in Central Florida. We continue to work closely with the All Aboard Florida team and support their efforts to deliver this greatly anticipated transportation alternative." –Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs
"The City of Orlando remains committed to connecting our residents to jobs and opportunity throughout our region and state with increased transportation options like All Aboard Florida’s proposed passenger rail service. The implementation of Phase 1 (Miami to West Palm Beach) gets us one step closer to connecting Orlando and Miami with a new and better way to travel around the state. We applaud their efforts to make this significant investment in our state’s transportation future." – City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
“The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority continues to coordinate closely with All Aboard Florida as they pursue their environmental approvals and break ground on their stations in South Florida. We are currently involved in the planning stages for the intermodal transportation facility which will accommodate All Aboard Florida's intent to bring intercity passenger rail service to Orlando International Airport,” says Phil Brown, Executive Director of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. – Phil Brown, Executive Director of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority