Issue Commentary

10/13/00 – Would You Wan⁠t⁠ a Tra⁠i⁠n In Your Backyard?

By: The James Madison Institute / October 13, 2000

Issue Commentary

October 13, 2000

The citizens of Florida will be faced with an issue on the ballot on November seven that has an almost stealthy quality about it. I am referring to the proposed amendment to the Constitution requiring the Legislature to approve the construction of a high-speed train between (or connecting) the five largest population areas. The amendment mandates the state create a train system that will cost billions to construct and much more to operate.