Everyone Is Knocking at JTA. But No One is Home.

[tufsu1]

thanks Lake an fsujax...at least some people understand!

[ralpho37]

Okay, in the end, does it REALLY matter what was going on which day or the other?  The bottom line is that JTA chose not to go to a statewide (well.... mostly statewide save NE FL) rail planning conference.  Whether or not they were busy giving a tour to some lady is irrelevant in many senses.  I think we can all agree that the city of Jacksonville missed out on a big opportunity.  Instead of arguing, why not look ahead and make it known and clear to JTA that the people of Jacksonville want representation in the next rail conference, whether it be in Chicago or Philadelphia?

[thelakelander]

The last workshop was held today in Philadelphia. 

[tufsu1]

from what I understand, JTA people hve been talking with folks from Amtrak, FRA, etc....and maybe, as is often the case, they can be more successful one-on-one than in a large meeting

[ralpho37]

Ah, crap...  Here I was trying to be the voice of reason and end up looking like an idiot.

tufsu1, great point.  It is very possible that the city could be in some preliminary negotiations with the right people.  If this is the case, it would definitely show those right people that Jacksonville wants in on this sudden flurry of passenger rail ideas.