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Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element <br /> By programming the roadway improvements incorporated within this element, the County can <br /> ensure that adequate access to public use airports will be maintained. It is important that the <br /> County continue to coordinate with the municipal airports with respect to industrial development <br /> on airport properties and encourage intermodal management of surface and water transportation <br /> within these facilities. In addition, the County should coordinate with the City of Vero Beach to <br /> attract a commuter airline to its airport. <br /> From a rail standpoint, it seems that the County will be little affected by high-speed rail. <br /> Currently, there are no scheduled stops in Indian River County on any of the proposed <br /> alignments for the train. More important is that the FEC and AMTRAK may come to agreement <br /> on passenger rail service along Florida' s east coast. The State of Florida has committed funds to <br /> make improvements to the FEC rail line on the east coast of Florida in anticipation of a <br /> resumption in passenger rail service. These improvements may include a passenger rail station <br /> in Indian River County. However, financial pressures nationwide have curtailed AMTRAK <br /> expansion activities. With respect to both high-speed rail and passenger rail service, it is <br /> important that the County continue to coordinate with the MPO and support its activities on these <br /> matters in the event that either proposal becomes a reality. <br /> Community Development Department Indian River County 122 <br />