September 8 TRAC Update

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TRAC Update Transportation & Redevelopment Action Committee
Newsletter 6
September 8, 2009

Read on for our first September newsletter! This edition of the TRAC newsletter contains a spotlight on ConnectUS, a group focused on high speed rail, articles on how the stimulus funds are being distributed (or not distributed) locally and a guide to smart growth and active aging.

Best,TRAC


Smart Growth & Active Aging
This guide from the United States EPA, promotes awareness of community design and why it matters to older adults.

Transportation Initiatives Around Florida: ConnectUS
ConnectUS is a grassroots organization aimed at gaining support for the national high speed rail initiative, specifically focused on Florida's opportunity to build the first Florida high speed rail system between Tampa, Orlando and Miami. They envision a future where high speed rail lays the foundation for sustainable growth and a new era of economic prosperity. Learn more. . .

Transportation Events & Meetings

• Meetings to review proposed changes to SCAT route and schedule
  Throughout September, various locations
  More information on the SCAT meetings
• Florida Department of Transportation's Strategic Intermodal System Input
  Throughout August and September, various locations
  More information on the FDOT SIS
• "Smart Growth Dumb Growth", hosted by USF's Institute for Public Policy & Leadership
  Wednesday, September 30th 4:00 - 5:30USF Sarasota-Manatee Selby Auditorium 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fl.
  More information about the event
  

Transportation in the News
Check out the latest transportation news below!

• The State asks the federal government for $270 million for commuter rail.
• Federal stimulus money for highways is starting to trickle down to the area's construction industry.
• ..but some of that federal money is going to non-local companies.
• A guest editorial on smart growth in the Herald Tribune.
  

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