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Securing Central Florida’s Economic Prosperity
2010 Florida Redevelopment Annual Conference
October 14, 2010 10:15am – 11:30am
Commuter Rail and Redevelopment
A Presentation by
David Rivera, PEManaging Principal for TransportationWilsonMiller Stantec
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Florida’s Economic Prosperity
Highly Competitive US Markets
Individually, Central Florida Markets are Small
Regionalism is the Way to Win
Cornerstoneto Economic Prosperity
Transportation
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A Unique Opportunity for Central Florida
Florida is Positioned to Lead the Nation in Implementing High Speed Rail
Federal Investment Allows for Rapid Implementation of High Speed Rail
Tampa and Orlando Ready to Provide Regional Mobility Options
Orlando’s SunRail is Underway
Tampa’s TBARTA Master Plan Has Community Support
Political Environment is Good to Fund the TBARTA Master Plan
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Transit is the Way to Go
Transit Choices
More Land for People /
Development
Economy Prospers, Community Becomes More Livable and
Sustainable
Reduced Congestion = Fewer Delays
Less Cars & Parking
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Key to “Good” Transit …..
Employ the Full “Family” of Transit
Carpooling & HOVs Local Bus Bus Rapid Transit
Heavy RailLight Rail Commuter Rail High Speed Rail
Use the Right “Family Member” for the Right Problem
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Transportation Solution: Connect the DOTs
Orlando
TampaClearwater
St. Petersburg
Crystal River
Bradenton
Sarasota
Lakeland
Deltona
Deland
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High Speed Rail: Tampa to Orlando
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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Orlando Area: Sun Rail
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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Hillsborough County Alternatives Analysis
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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Sarasota Bus Rapid Transit
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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North Port to Sarasota Bus Rapid Transit
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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Sarasota Bus Rapid Transit Extension
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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Clearwater to St. Petersburg Transit
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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Howard Frankland Bridge Transit
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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Wesley Chapel to Cross Creek Boulevard
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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SR 54/56 Corridor Transit
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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Crystal River to Tampa Westshore Transit
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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Connecting the DOTs = A SuperRegion
Graphics Provided by TBARTA
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SuperRegion = Economic Competitiveness
Graphic from from www.floridahighspeedrail.org
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High Speed Rail (HSR) Job Creation
Construction Period (2012 to 2015)– Average: 6,000 Construction Jobs– Average: 6,500 Other Jobs
Peak Construction Period (2012 to 2014)– 10,000 Construction Jobs– 6,500 Other Jobs
Once HSR Opens– Employment for Operations: 600 Permanent Jobs– Indirect Employment: 500 Additional Permanent Jobs.
Source: www.floridahighspeedrail.org
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One plus One Equals Four
Tampa Bay Area Economy– 2008 Gross Domestic Product– $142.5 Billion – 19th Largest in US
Central Florida Area Economy – 2008 Gross Domestic Product– $142.0 Billion – 20th Largest in US
Combined Economies– $284.5 Billion – 10th Largest in US
On Par with Miami, Atlanta and Houston
Bigger than Seattle, San Diego and Detroit
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When Will These Connections Occur?
High Speed Rail
SunRail
TBARTA Master Plan
Construction
Open for Service
SuperRegionConnected
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In Conclusion ………
Our Opportunity is Upon Us in Central Florida
We Need to Create Our SuperRegion
By Connecting the DOTs
By Supporting the Need to Get “Our Family” in Place ….
So We Secure Our Economic Prosperity!