Brightline s Orlando-to-South Florida rail expansion is now more than 50% complete
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As an Orlando native, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings recalls how Walt Disney envisioned EPCOT as a futuristic experimental prototype community of tomorrow starting with a robust transportation system.
Wednesday, Demings addressed a crowd within the towering steel framework of Brightline s future 154,500-square-foot higher-speed train maintenance facility, just south of Orlando International Airport.
And Demings commended Brightline for reaching 55% construction completion of its 170-mile expansion from the airport to South Florida, which will send passenger trains zipping across the Space Coast and Treasure Coast. It s been a challenging year for all of us. We saw our economy dip significantly. But this is a good indicator that we are going to recover quickly, Demings said, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Scenic family road trips to take this summer in Arizona, California, Nevada Lori A. May, Special to the Seattle P I
Even as families resume leisure travel this spring, outdoor recreation and scenic drives rank high to aid in continued social distancing.
It’s definitely time to put last year’s travel credits to use, so consider flying into a sunny destination and renting a car to take the family on a scenic tour of a picturesque destination. Combine your road trip with nature hikes and cultural exploration with the trip ideas below for exploring Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Remember that even if fully vaccinated, it’s a good idea to follow guidelines for safe travels including hand washing and sanitizer, space between you and others, and wearing a mask. Be sure to follow local health and safety protocols, then get ready and gear up for a safe and scenic getaway with the family.
Melbourne officials endorse panhandling crackdown, brainstorm homelessness solutions
A list of conceptual goals:
Prevent, reduce, and mitigate the negative impacts of homelessness on citizens, businesses and city operations.
Support and build capacity within the city and community to address homelessness.
Support regulations that increase the safety of roadways and medians for pedestrians and motorists.
Encourage collaboration among city departments, non-profits, businesses and residents to address homelessness.
Retain and increase affordable housing supply. The Parks and Recreation Department has had to make structural changes to facilities to reduce the locations where individuals can hide at night. They have also had to increase cleaning efforts at the parks, park facilities and restrooms, City Manager Shannon Lewis said in a memo distributed prior to the meeting.