How Will Downtown Orlando Fit into High-Speed Rail?

Central Florida's plan for a fast train has been praised as detailed, thorough and shovel-ready, meaning construction can start with little delay.In other words, a big reason we received the second-largest piece — $1.25 billion — of President Barack Obama’s $8 billion high-speed rail pie is that we were prepared.

Here's a little secret: We aren't as prepared as we may think. At least not when it comes to reaping the full economic benefits that such a train can and should provide.Click here to read full story.
Source: Beth Kassab, Orlando Sentinel