The Brightline Thread

[Hatman]

All Aboard Florida to move “as quickly as possible” to Tampa, Jax, editor says
(Link)

[eleven=11]

good news about Jacksonville, but I think most of us saw this coming.
they just need a new/improved convention center next to the train station.
also there is lots of empty parking lots nearby ready for development.

about the WPB station , it needs a bridge across US1.
http://realtime.blog.palmbeachpost.c...-for-millions/

[eleven=11]

http://www.thenextmiami.com/index.ph...ithin-45-days/

[eleven=11]

Originally Posted by eleven=11

good link/article for transit news
http://www.goldenduskphotography.com...-in-miami-dade

anybody know how to post this link from the miami herald
i cant access it

[bobdreamz]

^ The Herald article opened fine for me even though it has nothing to do with All Aboard Florida.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/loca...le7963932.html

ANyways ,if it still doesn't open, right click on the link above & choose open in Incognito window.

[Hatman]

Originally Posted by eleven=11

http://www.thenextmiami.com/index.ph...ithin-45-days/

Fantastic news! This means in 45 days someone had better post some pictures on this thread - because there will be no more excuses!

[N830MH]

5 finalists where chosen to design "The Underline".







More Information: https://www.theunderline.org/

[eleven=11]

this is why somebody (AAF) should build a office building/hotel
across the street with a bridge over US1 in West Palm Beach
http://realtime.blog.palmbeachpost.c...space-squeeze/

[eleven=11]

Originally Posted by Hatman

All Aboard Florida to move “as quickly as possible” to Tampa, Jax, editor says
(Link)

as much as i love this project,transportation trains,florida
the future of orlando airport and development of downtown miami
and Ft lauderdale & WPB. the most important single thing
about all of the above is THE Tri-Rail Coastal Link.
anybody got new news about this?

[chris08876]

^^^^^

Funding is currently the process for the tri-rail.

Right now, getting the capital to build is is the biggest priority. They seem to be in a hurry too about it.

In terms of the project, its not overly expensive, and the capacity for it in terms of projected riders will be very low.

[eleven=11]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/br...202-story.html

[eleven=11]

Originally Posted by eleven=11

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/br...202-story.html

link above is for tri-rail expansion to miami
http://media.bizj.us/view/img/488255...ortlist*xx.jpg
anybody got new pics of the orlando station, new accurate pics

[N830MH]

Originally Posted by eleven=11

link above is for tri-rail expansion to miami
http://media.bizj.us/view/img/488255...ortlist*xx.jpg
anybody got new pics of the orlando station, new accurate pics

Here the news about new Miami Airport station. It won't be open sometime late March or early April during at that time.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/br...109-story.html

[eleven=11]

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/ripti...er_stadium.php
not about AAF but next to the new MIA airport tri-rail/amtrak&metrorail

[eleven=11]

The Maps Are New.
google maps & wiki maps, very newish.
check out Ft lauderdale Airport, the new runway is done
AAF trains will go underneath the airport.
also downtown miami AAF station is under construction
all the parking lots are gone.
you can see the gulfstream park pegases. wow?

[eleven=11]

http://www.miamitodaynews.com/2015/0...just-one-shot/

[Hatman]

Okay, so if I get that article right, TriRail needs to pay $48 million for their share of the downtown station, $20 million for upgrades to the track leading up to the station, and $1 million to tie in their tracks with AAF's.
I had thought it was odd how TriRail's platform was always included in the rendering even though there wasn't any talk yet of splitting the costs. I do think it is strange that AAF gets to plan an extravagant station design (more costly) and then compel the transit agency to go along with it. I like the station, but it's cool looks do little financial good to TriRail. Instead, all the profits from the stores and office space would go to AAF. Most customers going through that station will probably be TriRail commuters. That is why this station is poised to make so much more money. Will AAF charge a user fee for TriRail, or will TriRail get to own their own platform and tracks? AAF should not charge a user fee, because trirail will add so much value to the AAF properties (probably more than the express trains will).

[bobdreamz]

There is no room for Tri-Rail to have it's own tracks hence they are using the FEC/ AAF tracks. Honestly I think AAF is trying to gouge Tri-Rail knowing full well they can't come up with that kind of money in less than 2 months.

[eleven=11]

http://tri-railcoastallink.com/downloads/AltBv5.pdf
good map of new tri-rail

[chris08876]

Martin And Indian River County Vote To Spend Millions In Fight Against All Aboard Florida

Residents of the Treasure Coast are upset about All Aboard Florida’s plan to run dozens of trains every day between Miami and Orlando without stopping in their area, and now their leaders are taking action.

Yesterday, Indian River County voted to spend up to $2.7 million to fight All Aboard Florida (that’s 1% of the county’s budget). A separate vote was held yesterday in neighboring Martin County, where commissioners approved spending $1.4 million to fight the plan, bringing the total to $4.1 million.

Site work is already underway on stations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, where the plan has been well received.

The Palm Beach Post reports that the wording of Indian Rivers’ resolution was left intentionally vague to allow for a variety of uses, including lobbyists, lawsuits and environmental studies.

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http://www.thenextmiami.com/index.ph...ollowing-vote/