Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding Transportation Secretary LaHood’s decision to give Gov. Scott more time to review the high-speed rail proposal:

“I applaud Secretary LaHood for not giving up on Florida and for giving Gov. Scott more time to review our plan to bring jobs to Florida.  Thousands of jobs for Floridians are worth fighting for and due consideration is necessary.  I appreciate Secretary LaHood’s dedication to Floridians, and I appreciate Gov. Scott’s willingness to take another look. I am hopeful that Gov. Scott will carefully review the job and economic opportunities tied to the once-in-a generation infrastructure investment in Florida. The plan we presented the governor met every test he mentioned and is a viable way to make high-speed rail and associated jobs a reality in Florida and not other states. I hope that with additional time, Gov. Scott takes a closer look and agrees.”