In 2021, Florida hosted nearly 120 million tourists and netted nearly 700 new residents a day.
While the growth is good economic news, the strain it has presented to Florida’s transportation infrastructure is greater than ever.
Interstate congestion and hours of standstill traffic are new norms throughout most of Central Florida, and record-high gas prices have some desperate for more efficient and accessible alternatives.
While recently-completed toll road projects like the I-4 Express and Wekiva Parkway may provide some relief, they do not seem to be nearly enough.
What do these challenges mean for the future of transportation in Central Florida? Could passenger rail alternatives such as SunRail and Brightline be viable alternatives for commuters and visitors alike?
GUESTS:
- Commissioner Lee Constantine, Seminole County Commission, District 3
- Commissioner Mayra Uribe, Orange County Commission, District 3
- Bob O'Malley, Executive Vice President, Railroad Consultants PLLC