Florida Legislators Include Tri-Rail's Full $60 Million Budget Request in State Spending Plan
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Updated · Florida Trend · May 29
Florida Legislators Include Tri-Rail's Full $60 Million Budget Request in State Spending Plan
3 articles · Updated · Florida Trend · May 29
$60 million for Tri-Rail's operating budget was included in Florida legislators' proposed state spending plan, signaling a likely restoration of the commuter rail system's full state subsidy.
The move follows Tri-Rail's long push to recover full operating support, with a member of the railroad's governing agency saying the effort appears close to a positive end.
A Tri-Rail spokesman declined to comment before final approval, saying the railroad's parent agency will speak once the budget reaches Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk.
If enacted, the funding would secure operating support for South Florida's commuter rail service and cap a prolonged fight over state backing.
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