DJ MC Posted May 20, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 20, 2014 It’s been a long wait for American Maglev Technology Inc.’s Tony Morris — but he’s got the first approval toward making his elevated magnetic-levitation train system a reality. The Florida Department of Transportation on May 19 awarded Morris’ Georgia firm the opportunity to lease rights of way between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center for a fixed-guideway transportation system. This now clears the way for American Maglev to begin working on the $315 million, 40-mile first phase of its system, which would create 60 high-wage jobs. Subsequent phases of the overall $800 million project would connect to Lake Nona’s Medical City and the Walt Disney World area, which would create hundreds of jobs. The new system also would provide a much-needed alternative transportation mode for the busy International Drive tourist corridor, which gets bogged down with traffic especially during big meetings and conventions.' Read more: Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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