In an exclusive interview, Tri-Rail’s director, David Dech, tells WPTV’s Michael Hoffman they’re still working on ways to conserve funds to keep Tri-Rail running.
Tri-Rail riders are still shocked after the announcement that the rail service only has enough money to stay open until July 2027.
Tri-Rail director discusses possible closure of rail service in exclusive interview
“Why would they close? I mean, this is everybody’s way of transportation that has no car, that couldn’t afford a car,” said Niderria Cobb.
Dech says the service just had a record year for ridership. Despite that, the budget cuts are steep. FDOT cut its annual funding to the rail service by nearly 30 million dollars a year starting in July…