Brightline Plans New Station on the Treasure Coast
Just weeks after Brightline extended its line from South Florida to Orlando, the company announced that it is already planning a new station and stop on the line.
According to a press release, the company is seeking proposals for a new station on the Treasure Coast and is currently looking at St. Lucie or Martin County.
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The company said that it would consider station proposals from private or public landowners along its shared railway corridor through those areas with the goal of opening a new station in 2028.
“We’re excited to begin the process of identifying a station location in the Treasure Coast and have seen tremendous support from the local community,” said Brightline Chief Executive Officer Michael Reininger. “Expanding Brightline into the Treasure Coast region will make Brightline one of the most accessible forms of transportation in Florida, giving access to nearly half of the state’s residents.”
Brightline train. Miamiandbeaches.com
Another Stop In Southern Florida
Brightline extended its service from South Florida to Orlando on September 22. The line currently has stations at the Orlando International Airport, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, and Miami.
Brightline says it will discuss station proposals with applicants on November 28 and 29. The submissions are due on December 22.
Briighline train going down the tracks. Photo: All Aboard Florida
Possible locations in St. Lucie County include Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie. In Martin County, meanwhile, possibilities include Stuart and Hobe Sound.
“Brightline will host one-on-one meetings for eligible proposal applicants in each respective county,” the company said. “After receiving submissions, Brightline will begin evaluations with a goal of entering negotiations with the property owners in the first quarter of 2024.”
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