ORLANDO -- An organization of business and civic leaders is applauding the use of YouTube to increase support for SunRail.

The Central Florida Partnership has been a major supporter of the commuter rail and called the videos of potential riders talking about why SunRail is important to them, a true grassroots movement during the final days of the 2009 Florida Legislative Session.

Central Florida Partnership President and CEO Jacob V. Stuart said “These videos are just another example showing the unwavering support of everyday citizens who agree that SunRail will create jobs, protect the environment, reduce gridlock, and connect the state as never before imagined,” said Stuart. “We need commuter rail as part of Florida’s public transit system to meet the demands of today and tomorrow.”

The YouTube site also shows viewers how they can contact their legislator to show their support for the bill, which is making its way through the state legislature.

Senate Bill 1212 has been voted favorably out of three Senate Committees and is waiting to be heard on the Senate Floor.

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