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Posted January 26, 2010
SFRTA POST-HOLIDAY “FOOD TRAIN” COLLECTS OVER 3,200 POUNDS OF FOOD
“Phantom of the Opera” cast members D.C. Anderson (black hat) and Bruce Winant (brown jacket), who play the managers of the Paris Opera House, sign autographs for an enthusiastic audience.
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) collected 3,286 pounds of food from Tri-Rail passengers as part of its “Food Train” effort to benefit the not-for-profit organization, Feeding South Florida. Formerly known as the Daily Bread Food Bank, and now part of the national program called Feeding America, the program distributes food and other essentials to 800 non-profit organizations in the region. The collection took place Tuesday, January 12, 2010 with a kick-off at the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station At Dania Beach and was followed up with collections at all Tri-Rail stations during the morning rush hour on January 14, 2010.
“All of us at Feeding South Florida are so grateful for the food drive that Tri-Rail has held here today,” said Anthea Pennant, Director of Development for Feeding South Florida. “It is important that the community understands that public transportation is not just about moving people, but it’s about supporting the community and helping the community.“
Tri-Rail mascot Conductor George Green thanks four “Phantom” fans for making their contribution to the “Food Train.”
Feeding South Florida’s mission is to provide food and other grocery products to communities, while educating and engaging communities to fight hunger and poverty. Their mission to improve lives is carried out with compassion, integrity, stewardship of resources and dedication, while they also empower other South Florida not-for-profit organizations to join forces and make a difference.
“We are grateful not only to our passengers for their incredible generosity during these difficult times, but also to the members of the SFRTA staff who volunteered their time and to our contractors, all of whom contributed to the success of this important effort,” said Joseph Giulietti, SFRTA Executive Director. Among the contractors who volunteered their assistance were Bombardier, Veolia, Wackenhut, Meridian, and Bitner Goodman. An additional partner was Broadway Across America, which provided vouchers for $20 tickets to “Phantom of the Opera” to anyone who made a contribution at the January 12 kick-off collection.
Collected items ranged from cases of canned tuna, fruits, and vegetables; to box-after-box of cereal and crackers, to jar-after-jar of peanut butter, and to even a 25-pound bag of dog food.
For more information about Feeding South Florida, log onto www.feedingsouthflorida.org.
Posted December 14, 2009
Statement from Commissioner Jeff Koons on Passage of Rail Bill Chair, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
I want to thank everyone who has worked diligently to bring this bill to fruition. Passage of this
legislation would not have been possible without the support of the leadership in the House and the
Senate, especially that of Senate President Jeff Atwater. Our gratitude also goes out to our three
county commissions, our partners around the state, and the SFRTA Governing Board. This bill benefits
the thousands of riders who depend on Tri-Rail, the 320 employees who keep the system running each
and every day, and the people of Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville, who are that much closer to making
passenger rail a reality in their communities.
Posted November 30, 2009
Application Deadline Revised on 1/21/10*
Federal Transit Administration Program Funds Now Available
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, in partnership with the Metropolitan Planning
Organization in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, is announcing a call for projects in the
Miami Urbanized Area for Job Access & Reverse Commute and New Freedom program funds for fiscal years
2008 and 2009. These Federal Transit Administration program funds are available for projects that
improve transportation for individuals with low incomes, recipients of welfare and / or persons with
disabilities.
The amount of funds available for fiscal year 2008 includes $3,195,924 for JARC projects and
$1,812,295 for New Freedom projects. The amount of funds available for fiscal year 2009 includes
$3,751,178 for JARC projects and $2,088,998 for New Freedom projects. Funds can be used for capital,
operating and administrative expenses. Eligible applicants include private, non-profit organizations;
state or local governmental authorities and operators of public transportation services, including
private, for-profit operators of public transportation services. The solicitation will be limited to
projects that have been derived from an adopted Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan.
The funds can be used to support up to 80 percent (an 80 / 20 match) for capital projects and not
more than 50 percent (a 50 / 50 match) of project costs for operating assistance.
The application form, as well as details concerning specific eligibility requirements, local- share
requirements and allowable activities, can be found in the Miami Urbanized Area JARC & New Freedom
Application Package, available online the week of December 7, 2009 at
www.sfrta.fl.gov/grants.html.
The application deadline is *Friday, February 19, 2010 at 12 p.m. Applications must be received by
this time to be eligible for consideration. Applications found to be incomplete or received after
12 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2010 will not be considered for funding. Completed applications
must be submitted to the SFRTA at 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064.
For additional information, or to request the application in another format, please contact
Natalie Yesbeck at 954-788-7957 or at JARC-NF@sfrta.fl.gov.
Posted November 24, 2009
BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION APPOINTS KRISTIN JACOBS TO SFRTA GOVERNING BOARD
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Commissioner Kristin Jacobs to the
Governing Board for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, effective October 6, 2009.
Commissioner Jacobs replaces former commissioner Josephus Eggelletion.
Commissioner Jacobs was elected to represent the people of District 2 on the County Commission in 1998.
During her tenure on the County Commission, she served as Broward County mayor in 2005 and as vice-mayor in 2004.
Her first priority continues to be her work as an outspoken advocate for protecting Broward’s quality of life.
Whether fighting for a common sense approach to growth-management planning, protecting our environment,
securing fair wages for workers, creating attainable housing or creating a public transportation system that
moves people, not cars, it is Broward County’s homes, families and neighborhoods she is working to sustain.
She has always been an ardent supporter of mass transportation as a means to ease traffic congestion in Broward
County. She spearheaded the Community Bus Transportation Network, which connects neighborhoods to Broward County
Mass Transit in more than 20 cities and was instrumental in obtaining support through the dedication of gas tax
funds to establish this service. In 2005, Commissioner Jacobs presented a successful resolution to the Board of
County Commissioners opposing the Florida Department of Transportation’s increase in high-occupancy vehicle
lane travel restrictions by four hours a day.
Commissioner Jacobs believes that the welfare of our community is dependent on a healthy environment. While
“going green” is a popular practice now, it was several years ago that she championed the NatureScape Broward
and Water Matters initiatives. Each volunteer program promotes water conservation, wildlife habitat creation and
pollution prevention through the use of Florida-friendly landscape practices. Her preservation efforts have earned
her the James D. Webb Public Service Award from the Everglades Coalition for her outstanding contribution to the
protection of the Everglades ecosystem. Commissioner Jacobs’ environmental leadership has also been recognized by
the Florida Environmental Resource Agency, the Southeast Society of Environmental Engineers and the Broward County
Audubon Society.
Commissioner Jacobs lives with her husband Stuart and their three children, Rick, Lauren and Mitchell in Pompano Beach.
Posted October 1, 2008
ATTENTION TRI-RAIL PASSENGERS USING THE CYPRESS CREEK STATION
Local property management to the east of the Cypress Creek Station has requested that we ask
passengers to please not use the parking garage as a short cut.
Sidewalks located on the east side of the station are available to passengers to use in exiting
the station and in getting to their final destinations.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation!
ATTENTION ALL TRI-RAIL PASSENGERS
ALL baggage must be placed in the luggage racks available on all northernmost cars.
Customers must limit baggage to no more than three (3) pieces of standard-sized luggage
which they can carry onboard in one trip.
For the purpose of passenger seating and safety, baggage is NOT to be placed on the seats
or in the aisles at anytime.
Thank you for your cooperation!
ATTENTION ALL TRI-RAIL PASSENGERS
Effective December 1, 2007: ticket kiosks will no longer accept bills greater than $20.
REMINDER: Ticket Vending Machines do not accept bills greater than $20, and will dispense change in coins.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMMUTERS
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SFRTA/TRI-RAIL EDP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SFRTA/Tri-Rail EDP Policies and Procedures (English, Spanish and Creole) - PDF
ATTENTION: ALL PASSENGERS
Protections of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA/Tri-Rail) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its transit program or activity on the basis of race, color or national origin as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination under Title VI, you may file a written complaint with the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Administration Department, 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064; telephone number 954-942-7245.
Protecciones bajo el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964
La Autoridad Regional de Transporte del Sur de la Florida (SFRTA/Tri-Rail) se compromete a asegurar que ninguna persona sea excluida de participar en sus programas o actividades de tránsito, o de otra manera se le deniegue los beneficios de los mismos, en base a su raza, color u origen nacional, conforme las protecciones dispuestas en el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Si usted cree que ha sufrido discriminación según dispone el Título VI, puede presentar una reclamación al respecto a la Autoridad Regional de Transporte del Sur de la Florida, Departamento Administrativo, 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064; teléfono 954-942-7245.
Pwoteksyon Tit VI nan Lwa 1964 sou Dwa Moun
Ajans Transpò Rejyonal nan Sid Eta Florid (South Florida Regional Transportation Authority – SFRTA/Tri-Rail) angaje li tout bon vre pou asire tout moun kapab patisipe oswa kapab resevwa avantaj pwogram transpò oswa aktivite li ofri yo, san gade sou ras, koulè oswa kote yo fèt, jan Tit VI Lwa 1964 sou Dwa Moun pwoteje dwa moun. Si ou panse ou te viktim yon zak diskriminasyon anba Tit VI, ou kapab depoze yon plent alekri ba Ajan Transpò Rejyonal Sid Eta Florid nan adrès sa a: South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Administration Department, 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064; nimewo telefòn 954-942-7245.
For additional information call the Customer
Service Department at
1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245) or 1-888-GO-SFRTA (467-3782).
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