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Florida Matters “Light Rail for Tampa Bay? ” (March 9, 2006)
The City of Portland, Oregon is a leader in the implemention of "new urbanism," which promotes mixed-use and high-density development around light rail stops and transit centers.
Could Tampa Bay residents be taking the train to work someday? Would light rail help reduce traffic jams and save energy?
We discuss the future of a commuter rail in the Bay Area, with this week's guests:
Joanie H. Schirm – President, Geotechnical and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Ed Turanchik - former Hillsborough County Commissioner and Owner, InTown Homes
Ray Chiaramonte – Assistant Executive Director, Hillsborough County City-County Planning Council
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.
