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Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

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The plan, which identifies $8billion provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, as well as $1billion for five years requested in the federal budget, will begin in late summer when the Federal Railroad Administration begins awarding the first round of grants. Florida Corridor (Orlando, Tampa, Miami).

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Gas stations tell Florida to stop dawdling with $198M in federal EV charger funding

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The Tampa Bay Times reported that “Michael Williams, a spokesperson for the Florida Department of Transportation, did not respond to multiple emails asking why the state has not yet opened applications and its expected timeline for doing so.” NEVI funding covers around 80% of the costs of the chargers, and the businesses pay the other 20%.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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By late summer, the Federal Railroad Administration will begin awarding the first round of grants. A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. Florida Corridor (Orlando, Tampa, Miami).

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