Two very interesting discussions in regards to transit and taxes

[fieldafm]

To reiterate:

Any potential sales tax increase referendum better include massive funding for fixed mass transit, education, and quality of life issues... otherwise I would personally piss on the bill.

[CS Foltz]

fieldafm.........I think you would have to take a number and stand in line! Port can deepen all they want, still have nothing that says doing that won't harm the river in the long run from the increased salinity! Not to mention, no rail in to or out of the port which means we are back to 9A container transport! Real efficient and don't forget,if and when they have increased truck traffic beyond what is there now, 9A will have to be rebuilt within the next 2 years.....so once again....we have an outstanding  job of planning! Who should be blamed for this one...........Bubba the Love Sponge or maybe his sister?

[ChriswUfGator]

The port needs rail. Before they keep spending on dredging, cranes, and acquiring more land, they ought to have a come to Jesus moment and realize that the single biggest thing they can do to make the port more attractive is incorporating ship-to-rail capability. It's all about efficiency and cost, and having to discharge cargo onto trucks and then have the containers trucked to the rail yard where they have to be reloaded is highly inefficient, and no doubt results in higher costs being passed along to customers vs. other facilities where you don't have to engage in this redundant and inefficient exercise.

[fieldafm]

Port can deepen all they want, still have nothing that says doing that won't harm the river in the long run from the increased salinity!

The deepening of the channel has got to happen, or massive gross tonage will literally sail right by us.  I just don't think this should be funded solely by Duval County taxpayers.