Florida Hospital has planned their new facility around the commuter rail project, which they hope will reduce their need for parking for patients and staff.
While Florida's high-speed rail got the kibosh, The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has given the go-ahead for the SunRail project and is projecting a 2013 opening.
Angela Cotey reports:
"Meanwhile, Orlando-area communities and businesses are putting plans in place to build stations and new developments, promote SunRail as a transportation alternative and determine how they can make the best use of their soon-to-be newest asset. And that asset, they hope, will help central Florida maintain its standing as a top place to live, work and play."
FULL STORY: Central Florida business and community leaders can't wait for SunRail to arrive
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Philadelphia Is Expanding its Network of Roundabouts
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