Of the Mayor’s list of the benefits of SunRail, these three are probably the most important for our neighborhood:
“Help for the Elderly and Handicapped
• SunRail will give the elderly and handicapped residents of Central Florida a new means of transportation and enhanced ability to be self-reliant.
Bolstering Home Prices and Strengthening the Real Estate Market Against Future Downturns
• Within 20 years, property owners can expect an increase of almost nine times their current value for property values within one-half mile of station stops.
Access to Jobs and Opportunities
• SunRail will give residents expanded access to jobs. Conversely, the 61-mile commuter train will give employers access to a much broader base of potential employees.”
If you support SunRail, and I believe that is the consensus of our most of our neighbors, please email or call the Governor’s office and tell him so.
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From: Mayor Buddy Dyer
Sent: Jun 10, 2011 3:45 PM
To: j-g-spears@earthlink.net
Subject: Voice Your Support for SunRail
Are you tired of traffic jams on I-4? We are on the verge of having a solution to those and many other challenges….SunRail. SunRail is a 61-mile commuter line that would run from Deland to Poinciana. There will be four stops in Downtown Orlando at Florida Hospital, LYNX Central Station, Church Street and Orlando Health Medical Center. Governor Scott and his team are in the final days of a review period and we need your help in making sure that the Governor knows that this project is a priority for Central Florida. The strength of Central Florida is reinforced each and every time we stand together behind projects of regional significance. There are many throughout Florida who do not support SunRail and they have shared that with Governor Scott. It is important that your voice of support is heard. Please write a letter or email Governor Scott, let him know that you live/work/play in Orlando and you support SunRail. |
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Office of Governor Rick Scott State of Florida The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 |
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Below is a list of benefits that may assist you in writing Governor Scott in support of SunRail. SunRail: What’s in it for ME? Jobs, Jobs, Jobs! An Answer to Skyrocketing Gas Prices An Alternative to Congested Roads A Quicker, More Reliable Commute No More “Lost Time” Sitting in a Car Reduced Sprawl, Smarter Growth Improvements to Florida’s Port and Freight Rail System The Foundation for the Creation of More Mass Transit Options A Cleaner, Healthier Environment Help for the Elderly and Handicapped Bolstering Home Prices and Strengthening the Real Estate Market Against Future Downturns Access to Jobs and Opportunities Reducing our Reliance on Foreign Oil A New Tool to Attract Companies A More Cost-Effective Way to Move People A Smart Investment for our Future |