Federal Transportation Issues: Another Sign Mica Is Somewhat Supportive of High Speed Rail

Another Sign Mica Is Somewhat Supportive of High Speed Rail

House Transportation Chair is sometimes portrayed as opposing high speed passenger rail. Yet yesterday he expressed disappointment at Wednesday's decision by Florida Gov. Rick Scott to cancel a major high-speed passenger rail program backed by $2.4 billion in federal grants.

The Journal of Commerce reports Mica's statement:

"I am deeply disappointed in the decision to not move forward with the Orlando to Tampa passenger rail project," Mica said in a statement supplied by his spokesman. "This is a huge setback for the state of Florida, our transportation, economic development and important tourism industry."

"Mica 'Deeply Disappointed' at Fla. Ending Rail Project," Journal of Commerce

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