“The study, largely funded by a $1 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation, will evaluate potential expansion routes and make recommendations on upgrading the system’s vintage style streetcars, which are widely regarded as suitable for tourist trips but not a robust commuter service. The completed study will be submitted to the Federal Transit Authority to put the city in line for federal funding.” See More . . .
Source: http://www.tbo.com/news/politics/tampa-spending-12m-to-study-streetcar-as-commuter-option-20151201/
By: CHRISTOPHER O’DONNELL – Tribune staff