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Congratulations to all CRISI grant recipients, including Florida Central Railroad!

The Federal Railroad Administration issued another notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for $1 billion in funding through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program. https://lnkd.in/eXzEhsMd

Florida Department of Transportation forms coalition to improve rail safety via Progressive Railroading #railsafety #stoptracktragedies https://lnkd.in/eJX7UK-G

Listen to this Central Florida Public Media interview with Right Track President Bob O'Malley about passenger rail in Central Florida, including SunRail, Brightline Trains, and Amtrak. https://lnkd.in/eqMAb2DX

This week is #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek. The Florida Rail Safety Coalition is working to #STOPTrackTragedies and make Florida the leader in #railsafety. https://lnkd.in/eDanBJSa

Right Track President Bob O'Malley will be speaking on the transportation panel at the upcoming I-4 Corridor Conference. See post below for event details and registration.

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, over $1.1 billion in FRA’s Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program is available. The RCE Program invests in projects that construct grade separations, upgrade safety devices at crossings, or close at-grade crossings where roads and train tracks intersect.  Available entities must apply by September 22, 2024. You can read the full NOFO here: https://t.ly/brFUS 

“A rail expert told the Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization several key projects would more than likely need to be completed before the passenger rail would expand to Tampa.” Tampa Bay Business Journal article about Right Track President Bob O'Malley’s recent presentation to the Hillsborough TPO about freight and passenger rail in the Tampa region. https://lnkd.in/eptMiywK

Speaker Announcement | We are thrilled to welcome Bob O'Malley to the Transportation Panel at the upcoming I-4 Corridor Conference! As the President of Right Track Public Affairs, LLC, Bob brings a wealth of experience in public affairs and government relations, especially within the transportation industry. With executive experience at CSX Transportation, Brightline Trains, Railroad Consultants, and MetroPlan Orlando, Bob is renowned for his strategic approach and ability to build strong coalitions. Don't miss the chance to hear expert insights on the future of transportation along the I-4 Corridor, including exciting developments with Brightline and other key initiatives! Secure your seat at the I-4 Corridor Conference today: https://lnkd.in/eJy7ibcK

Right Track Public Affairs is an active participant in the Florida Rail Safety Coalition, along with representatives from FDOT and all of the freight and passenger railroads that operate in Florida. Florida Department of Transportation, CSX, Florida East Coast Railway, Genesee & Wyoming Inc., Seminole Gulf Railway, Regional Rail, LLC, Brightline Trains, SunRail, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority / Tri-Rail