WPBF ABC Affiliate WPB, FL: Opponents to All Aboard Florida Kick off Media...
Reporter: Ari Hait, WPBF. Local news story on Citizens Against The Train Fund plans to kick off a new media campaign. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness about the damaging effects of AAF...
View ArticleSun Sentinel: Will Growing Opposition Stop Rail Project in its tracks?
New high-powered group forms to thwart All Aboard Florida By Michael Mayo Sun Sentinel Columnist All aboard, Florida? Not exactly. It seems every time the folks from All Aboard Florida unveil pretty...
View ArticleQuiet Dinner Ad kicks off new Media Campaign
For Immediate Release: July 14, 2014 CITIZENS AGAINST THE TRAIN FUND KICKS OFF NEW MEDIA CAMPAIGN Dinner Isn’t So Quiet with Big Choo Choo Speeding Down The Tracks SOUTH FLORIDA — “Citizens...
View ArticlePalm Beach Post: All Aboard Florida Opponents Kick Off Media Campaign
By Kimberly Miller Palm Beach Post Staff Writer A group opposed to All Aboard Florida released an advertisement Monday that calls on viewers to sign a petition against the passenger rail project. The...
View ArticleSun Sentinel: All Aboard Florida Tries to Fight Big Misconceptions from Big...
By Michael Mayo Sun Sentinel Columnist 6:04 p.m. EDT, July 16, 2014 The folks from All Aboard Florida wanted to set me on the right track. They’re about to unveil drawings of their downtown West Palm...
View ArticleWPBF: State requires All Aboard Florida to install millions in safety upgrades
By Terri Parker STUART, Fla. —All Aboard Florida has agreed to a requirement by the state to spend additional millions for safety upgrades at 57 grade crossings between West Palm Beach and northern St....
View ArticleNew Video Series: A Railroad Expert Challenges All Aboard Florida
Using existing roadbeds built for freight for high-speed rail is dangerous, according to railroad expert Harry Bruce. Mr. Bruce ran a successful Chicago railroad for a decade. In this video series, Mr....
View ArticleFederal officials release DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement on All Aboard...
A 75 Day public comment period opens with the release of the Draft EIS. This is the time for the public to voice their concerns about the impact All Aboard Florida could have on our communities. AAF...
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tcpalm.com: Martin officials learn wait at St. Lucie bridge could be longer...
TCPALM.com by Lisa Broadt The wait time at the St. Lucie bridge could be longer than previously thought and the passenger trains could be going 110 mph in certain non-urban areas, Martin County...
View ArticleNeighborhood Store Owner Fears High Speed Trains Will Close Her Down
The Pettway Grocery Store has been in the Pettway Family for over 70 Years. Owner “Peaches” Pettway now fears All Aboard Florida’s 32 High Speed Trains a day could drive her right out of business. Help...
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Palm Beach Post: All Aboard Florida Gets Earful from Martin Residents at Meeting
By Sally Swartz, columnist The parking lot at Stuart’s Kane Center is full; the extra cars land in a lot across the street and in a swale beside Salerno Road. Florida Not All Aboard covers a car with a...
View ArticleNew Media Campaign to stop Big Choo Choo
Citizens Against The Train Fund launches two new TV ads: Risk & Truth Be Told: Risk cites the dangers we will face by not commenting on the DEIS: Truth Be Told undercuts some of All Aboard...
View ArticleAll Aboard Florida Gets Federal OK for Private Activity Bond Financing
Still on the table, however, is All Aboard Florida’s application for a $1.6 billion loan from the Federal Railroad Administration. TC PALM: By Arnie Rosenberg All Aboard Florida has won federal...
View ArticleTC PALM.COM: When Can All Aboard Florida Spend its $1.75 Billion in Private...
All Aboard Florida was given the green light to sell tax-exempt private activity bonds last week through the Florida Development Finance Corporation. But not so fast. The DOT says AAF can’t touch the...
View ArticleTC PALM.COM 12,000 comments & counting on All Aboard Florida
By Arnie Rosenberg The Federal Railroad Administration has received more than 12,000 comments about All Aboard Florida, and the number continues to climb. The agency held a series of eight meetings in...
View ArticleClose to 300 Requests and still no decision on a Public Hearing from USACE
The US Army Corps of Engineers has received at least 289 requests to hold a public hearing on the impacts of All Aboard Florida to wetlands and surface waters. A hearing still has not been scheduled by...
View ArticlePalm Beach Post: Train Horn Complaints Prompt Inquiry
You’re not alone if you’ve noticed louder and more frequent and louder freight train horn noise. There have been enough complaints recently that the FRA is investigating the link between the noise and...
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Take Action Now to Stop All Aboard Florida: Show Support on February 17, 2015
Many people mistakenly believe that “All Aboard Florida” is a “Done Deal”. It is not! Please join the effort to let our County Commissioners know that you do not support this train initiative! Your...
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All Aboard Florida’s plan missing critical pieces
New Ad Campaign: All Aboard Florida Is Not A Done Deal: Many people think All Aboard Florida is a bad deal. But most are convinced it’s a done deal. They’re wrong. Because several important pieces are...
View ArticleMartin County dedicates $1.4 million to fight All Aboard Florida
In a unanimous vote, Martin County Commissioners voted to spend up to $1.4 million to take legal action against All Aboard Florida. Commissioners approved the money Tuesday morning —about two hours...
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