Floridians for Better Transportation

Transportation Revenues Invested = PROSPERITY

T.R.I.P. - A Four Point Plan for Prosperity!

T.R.I.P. - A Four Point Plan for Prosperity! With Florida’s economic condition continuing to worsen, NOW IS THE TIME to take swift, and meaningful action to help – both economically and from a transportation standpoint. FBT is suggesting a Four Point Plan for Prosperity called T.R.I.P. -- which stands for "Transportation Revenues Invested = PROSPERITY."

Here’s what we think needs to be done:

1.) Temporarily suspend the normal bureaucratic rules and requirements that slows transportation construction and rehabilitation work.

2.) Do “Ready-to-Go” Transportation Projects already planned for as an immediate Economic Stimulus with non-recurring dollars.

3.) Convene a Special Legislative Session to Stimulate Florida’s Economy after the November Election.

4.) Bring a New Focus to go with the New Funding that elevates “reducing congestion” to one of Florida DOT’s top priorities. We can’t solve our economic and transportation problems with budget cuts alone – we’ve got to increase our transportation investments and focus on relieving traffic congestion.

Click here to contact Governor Crist and your Florida Legislators and encourage them to consider T.R.I.P. – A Four Point Plan for Prosperity.

Together . . . we CAN make a difference for the People of Florida! But we must act NOW!

T.R.I.P. Resources

"Accelerate Florida" Materials

Callaway's Comments

"Building a Better Infrastructure" Video

Easy-to-understand video from CBS News

Federal Economic Stimulus

Related News Stories

A Conservative Investment - 12/8/08 © Washington Post - Why the Right Can Get Behind an Infrastructure Program - In the wake of the recent electoral rout, we conservatives must redefine ourselves in a world that has changed since the birth of the Reagan Doctrine. One new reality is the imperative that our government modernize America's aging energy, water and transportation infrastructure. Like the maintenance of a strong military -- investment that protects prosperity -- investment in key infrastructure is consistent with Reagan principles. Moreover, such "expansion" would promote several conservative ideals: economic growth, energy independence, national security and U.S. competitiveness.
Robert Poole: Stimulus Shouldn't Be an Excuse for Pork - 12/10/08 Wall Street Journal - The nation's mayors have presented a revealing wish list to Washington.
Rebuilding the Economy by Rebuilding America - 12/9/08 © U.S. Chamber of Commerce magazine - As Congress contemplates a major new stimulus package next year, what better time to invest in infrastructure than during the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression? But let me be clear--I am not talking about "make work" projects, bridges to nowhere, and political pork. I'm talking about investing in infrastructure that will improve safety, reduce congestion, speed product delivery, and create good-paying jobs.
That's why it can't be business as usual in Washington when it comes to infrastructure. Strict limits must be set on pork barrel projects so that Americans can be confident that their tax dollars are being spent wisely. Spending must be directed at projects that offer the greatest return on investment and produce national benefits.
Stimulus Could Fuel Major Growth in Florida Road Construction - 12/10/2008 © Lakeland Ledger - State leaders are hoping to tap into President-elect Barack Obama's stimulus plan to nearly double Florida's road-building budget next year, creating tens of thousands of new jobs for the economically depressed state.