The Brightline Thread

[lrt's friend]

So an old fossil uses his money and influence to try to prevent progress. The airlines themselves, of which he was a part of, have sown the seeds of competition. People are increasingly growing weary of the misery that has become of airline travel, and increasingly crowded highways are doing likewise. This project is developing because there is a perceived increasing demand for a transportation alternative over a moderate distance that is more hassle-free. It will certainly be time competitive.

It is too bad that we don't see these influential people provide a better vision, but at that age, perhaps, there is no vision left. At this point, the only immediate action is what he can stop from happening. It is pretty sad.

Let's face it, North America was at the forefront of transportation in much of the 20th century but now the auto age is starting to pass, and North America will increasingly fall behind if projects such as this don't get off the ground.

[lrt's friend]

I probably know the answer already, but will SunRail provide a local connection to this project when it opens? It seems to me that a local connection to the downtown area will be extremely useful.

[electricron]

Originally Posted by lrt's friend

I probably know the answer already, but will SunRail provide a local connection to this project when it opens? It seems to me that a local connection to the downtown area will be extremely useful.

SunRail, or someone else, may or may not provide a transit connection to downtown Orlando. All Aboard Florida has no plans to do so. But Orlando is building a transit hub at the airport where AAF will terminate. Buses, vans, limos, rent-a-cars will all connect with the trains at the hub. You will not be in the middle of nowhere without options to get to where you want to go. Although I believe more would rather go to Orlando's various resorts than downtown.

[Lakelander]

I'm still skeptical but AMT intends to break ground this summer on a 13.7-mile privately funded maglev system that would connect the airport/AAF to Florida Mall, the convention center and the I-Drive corridor. As for Sunrail, it's possible that it could be extended to the airport's terminal but that would require additional cash from the state that's not been earmarked at this point.

[eleven=11]

Originally Posted by Lakelander

I'm still skeptical but AMT intends to break ground this summer on a 13.7-mile privately funded maglev system that would connect the airport/AAF to Florida Mall, the convention center and the I-Drive corridor. As for Sunrail, it's possible that it could be extended to the airport's terminal but that would require additional cash from the state that's not been earmarked at this point.

anybody know the AMT maglev route around the I-Drive area???
the Sunrail expansion to the airport arrives from the south
the maglev arrives from the north connecting to airport station.

[eleven=11]

93$-143$ miami to orlando
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/br...528-story.html

[chris08876]

All Aboard Florida unveils plans for tower beside downtown station

WEST PALM BEACH — All Aboard Florida’s conceptual plan for a rail-side apartment tower would rise 23 floors above Evernia Street, with 275 rentals in a moderate price range.

The project’s broad outlines, revealed in an open house for local residents Tuesday, represent a first step in the development process that remains open to public suggestions and several months away from the required government approvals.

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http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/ne...beside-/nmTHd/

[chris08876]

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[aquablue]

Originally Posted by lrt's friend

So an old fossil uses his money and influence to try to prevent progress. The airlines themselves, of which he was a part of, have sown the seeds of competition. People are increasingly growing weary of the misery that has become of airline travel, and increasingly crowded highways are doing likewise. This project is developing because there is a perceived increasing demand for a transportation alternative over a moderate distance that is more hassle-free. It will certainly be time competitive.

It is too bad that we don't see these influential people provide a better vision, but at that age, perhaps, there is no vision left. At this point, the only immediate action is what he can stop from happening. It is pretty sad.

Let's face it, North America was at the forefront of transportation in much of the 20th century but now the auto age is starting to pass, and North America will increasingly fall behind if projects such as this don't get off the ground.

You may not agree with his views, but that "old fossil" has contributed more to the U.S. economy in his life than most formers here. Maybe instead of resorting to ageism, show a little respect to a business/management genius. Let's see how much you have accomplished by 79.

[eleven=11]

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[eleven=11]

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[eleven=11]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/br...tmlstory.html#
New News about Fort lauderdale Tower

[eleven=11]

[Lakelander]

Originally Posted by eleven=11

anybody know the AMT maglev route around the I-Drive area???
the Sunrail expansion to the airport arrives from the south
the maglev arrives from the north connecting to airport station.

[N830MH]

Originally Posted by Lakelander

Is that light rail or monorail?

[hammersklavier]

Originally Posted by aquablue

You may not agree with his views, but that "old fossil" has contributed more to the U.S. economy in his life than most formers here. Maybe instead of resorting to ageism, show a little respect to a business/management genius. Let's see how much you have accomplished by 79.

He's being a NIMBY. I don't fucking care what he's done, he's clearly just opposing the opposition -- and looking ridiculous doing so.

Originally Posted by eleven=11

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Originally Posted by eleven=11

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Originally Posted by N830MH

Is that light rail or monorail?

Supposed to be this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maglev

Nobody's built a maglev system in the US yet, so this would be the first.

[phoenixboi08]

Originally Posted by hammersklavier

Supposed to be this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maglev

Nobody's built a maglev system in the US yet, so this would be the first.

Well, more accurately, it's this.
It's essentially a train with the "maglev" on the actual rolling stock, not the track.
It essentially just uses magnets to operate the motors (with an onboard capacitor, I imagine) to move the train along the tracks...however, the train sits upon the components, so it isn't being levitated.



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*I think it's a really clever idea, and is a much better alternative to using rubber-wheeled trains. It also should save on cost, as the tracks are essentially "dumb."

[eleven=11]

wow Big news for miami station Tri-Rail gets approved
and the downtown station gets more bigger......
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/loca...e23727115.html
and...
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/loca...e23690908.html

[eleven=11]

http://miami.curbed.com/archives/201...n-triangle.php

better shows the expansion area, isnt this where the supertall is??

[a very long weekend]

three questions:

1) the tri-rail extension to pompano on the SEC tracks, are these the same tracks that AAF would use until the junction? if so, hm.
2) how likely is it that the tri-rail funds will come through? and is it possible that miami is negotiating with them to tie their portion of tri-rail funds to the air rights issue?
3) do we know what portion of the AAF tracks will be elevated like they are at government center?

great news all around. looks like a fantastic project and that extra tower they've just proposed will be another great addition to the area. it's hard to imagine what miami could look like in 2020, with the station complex, the innovation district, the sky tower thing, the huge mall between the station and the water, and everything else in brickell as a matter of course. throw in the stadium, metro mover extension and who knows what else (genting development?) and it's pretty staggering. downtown miami is pretty much a massive parking crater wasteland, would be amazing to be able to walk/metro move between actual neighborhoods.