2001-061 Supports Amtrak Passenger Rail ServiceRESOLUTION 61-2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING TIIE ESTABLISHMENT OF AMTRAK PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE.
BETWEEN JACKSONVILLE AND WEST PALM BEACH ALONG THE EAST COAST OF FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, Amtrak and the Florida East Coast Railroad have announced they have signed an agreement that
will make possible passenger and improved freight rail service to the East Coast of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the passenger service will consist of two daily round trip trains, with each train carrying up to
300 passengers; and
WHEREAS, this critical addition to our transportation infrastructure depends on a one-time Florida
Ucparunent of Transportation investment of approximately $62.5 million, of which $15.5 million is already
set aside; and
1N11EREAS, Amtrak trains will provide stops in St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Titusville, Cocoa/Port
Canaveral, Melbourne, Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce, and Stuart; and
WI II',RIiAS, these communities have limited transportation options; and
WHF?RfiAS, the project will offer rail transportation as an alternative to residents and tourists and help ease
our overcrowded highways; and
WHEREAS, the train service is part of a larger restructuring of Amtrak service to Florida that will result in
increased service to many parts of the state.
NOW, THF:RF,FORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section I. The Village of North Palm Beach supports the establishment of Amtrak passenger rail service
between Jacksonville and West Palm Beach along the East Coast of Florida.
Section 2. The Village of North Palm Beach urges the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida State
Legislature and Governor Jeb Bush to support and fund the establishment of such passenger rail service.
Section 3. The Village of North Palm Beach also urges that passenger rail service on the Florida East Coast
Railroad tracks should include stops in other cities between West Palm Beach and Miami in addition to stops
in cities north of West Palm Beach.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Village Council of the
Village of North Palm Beach, Florida.
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