In a significant move toward enhancing regional transportation, the Central Florida MPO Alliance and the Suncoast Transportation Planning Alliance held a joint meeting in Bartow. During the June 14 assembly, the boards voted in favor of a resolution to support the expansion of passenger rail services in the I-4 corridor, stretching between Orlando and Tampa. The primary aim is to increase Amtrak service and to introduce Brightline to Tampa. The news was first reported by Bay News 9.