MEDIA ADVISORY: CARE FL to Hold Press Conf. with Martin County re: Student Safety

CARE FL & MARTIN COUNTY OFFICALS TO HIGHLIGHT NEGATIVE IMPACT OF AAF PROJECT ON SCHOOL TRAFFIC & STUDENT SAFETY

STUART, FL – Citizens Against Rail Expansion (CARE FL), Martin County School District Superintendent Laurie Gaylord, Martin County Commissioner John Haddox and Martin County Sheriff William Snyder to hold a press conference, Thursday, May 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the Martin County Fairgrounds.

Leaders and public safety experts will detail the many negative impacts that the proposed AAF rail project would have on children, including: school bus safety, traffic congestion and pedestrian safety – a critical issue for students who walk and bike to school each day.

Also attending the event will be Rep. MaryLynn Magar, as well as other elected leaders and concerned members of the community.

Who:   Bill Ward, CARE FL Chairman

Laurie Gaylord, Superintendent of Martin County School District

John Haddox, Martin County Board of County Commissioners

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder

What:  A news conference to discuss the dangers the AAF project poses to children and families

When: Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.

Where: Martin County Fairgrounds

2616 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL

(Use fairgrounds entrance at Aviation Way across from Martin County School District transportation facility)

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CARE FL is a coalition created by a group of concerned community leaders, organizations and neighbors in South Florida and the Treasure Coast. Our group continues to grow. We share a common goal: Protecting the safety, welfare and way of life for the families, businesses and retirees who live in and around our communities. To learn more about CARE FL’s concerns visit www.saveourfl.com  or www.care-fl.com and follow us on Twitter @CARE_FL.