1995-003 Supporting AmtrakRESOLUTION N0. 3-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF AMTRAK SERVICE FROM
JACKSONVILLE TO MIAMI ALONG THE FLORIDA EAST
COAST RAILjJAY CORRIDOR; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, AMTRAK presently does not provide service to
heavily populated coastal communities between Jacksonville and
Miami; and
WHEREAS, the existing Florida East Coast freight rail
lines between Jacksonville and West Palm Beach will facilitate this
service contingent upon improvements to accommodate passenger train
service; and
WHEREAS, regular AMTRAK service along the East Coast
would provide Treasure Coast and Florida residents with a
transportation alternative, and better, more diverse service; and
WHEREAS, regular AMTRAK service would facilitate
intercity transportation service and commence by connecting
Treasure Coast Communities such as Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce, Stuart
and West Palm Beach to Miami, Jacksonville and other important
destinations; and
WHEREAS, such service could significantly enhance
ridership on the Tri-County Rail and metrorail, a facility of
significant State and Federal investment; and
WHEREAS, such service would help to revitalize existing
Coastal Cities, a goal and objective of State, Regional, and local
concern; and
WHEREAS, such service would otherwise provide diverse and
numerous benefits to the residents of the Treasure Coast Region and
its economy.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North
Palm Beach, Florida, supports the concept of AMTRAK service between
Jacksonville and Miami along the east coast corridor of the FEC,
connecting with West Palm Beach and Tri-County Rail, and supports
the efforts of the Florida Department of Transportation, CSX, FEC,
Tri-Rail and AMTRAK to provide passenger service as soon as is
possible.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12tfi- DAY OF January 1995.
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