What places would the transit system connect? Who would be the first to get transit such as a light rail line?
See #1 and #6 15. Would it be possible to have free transit or would fares be charged? While there may be free events, it is most likely that fares would be charged to use the regional system. Back 16. Could the transit system be financed by tourists subsidizing a large portion of the cost? If funding sources such as sales tax or a car rental fee are used to fund the system, visitors to the state will contribute to the costs of building and operating the system. Back 17. Do you expect there to be sufficient ridership to support transit? Regionally, the FDOT has already made a commitment to improving highways with plans for an eventual 6 to 8 lanes on the interstates and 6 lanes on other major roadways. After those highways are improved, it will be difficult to add more roadway capacity on the existing corridors. Moreover, in many cases there will be limited roadway enhancement options for our urban corridors due to right-of-way costs and existing development. In a 50 year vision, the W