Terminal F breaks ground at PortMiami
Upcoming improvements to PortMiami will benefit South Florida’s cruise and trade industries. Last week, the groundbreaking ceremony for Terminal F gave a taste of what’s to come for the port. The 471,000-square-foot terminal is set to become Carnival’s third at PortMiami and the largest in South Florida. Terminal F (rendering pictured above) will be the
Brightline updates on Orlando rail route
Brightline’s almost there. The long-awaited rail route from Miami to Orlando is halfway done, according to The Next Miami. The news comes care of the company’s Dec. 11 filing to investors, which reported that the project is being completed within budget and in time to start train service to the tourist destination in the fourth
Finding Transportation Solutions for South Florida’s Future: Brightline Update
This is the third in a series of articles summarizing key takeaways from the Southeast Florida Transportation Summit, presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale, hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Read the first article here and the second article here. Though South Florida is connected by rail, most people still
Finding Transportation Solutions for South Florida’s Future: Regional Vision
This is the second in a series of articles summarizing key takeaways from the Southeast Florida Transportation Summit, presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale, hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Read the first article here and the third article here. South Florida is distinct from most other Florida regions. The
Broward commissioners approve key partnership for Port Everglades improvement
Port Everglades is getting deeper and better. This week, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners approved a project partnership agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with the Port Everglades Navigation Improvements Project. The project will deepen Port Everglades’ navigation channel from 42 feet to 48-50 feet and widen narrow
Wynwood business group supports commuter rail proposal
The Wynwood Business Improvement District is throwing its weight behind a proposal for Brightline/Virgin Trains USA to build five commuter rail stations along the Florida East Coast Railway tracks near Biscayne Boulevard. Because the Metrorail tracks curve to the northwest after leaving downtown Miami, the neighborhood has long lacked rail mass transit, unless you count
Goodwill making masks for Ryder
Goodwill South Florida has converted a portion of its sewing operations to manufacture 20,000 masks for employees at Miami’s Ryder System (NYSE: R), a global transportation and logistics company, to wear as they support the flow of essential goods and services needed in the fight against COVID-19. “James Ryder was one of three founders of
MIA closes some concourses
Miami International Airport’s E, F and G concourses have been temporarily closed amid the slump in airline traffic, the Miami-Dade Aviation Department said on Thursday. While the U.S. government has limited entry to the U.S. from some countries, domestic air travel and some international travel is still permitted. As part of the federal aviation system,
Riding the rails to a cultural experience & a hot neighborhood
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Brightline revises schedule
Brightline revised its schedule and closed some station food outlets on Wednesday, but will continue to offer hourly service and maintain weekday commuter hours. Passengers are encouraged to check social media and the website for up to date scheduling information and to use mobile passes and contactless payment. It may take several days for these
Riding the Rails
[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Transportation via rail in South Florida is undergoing a renaissance since the beginning of service of Brightline/Virgin Trains USA, but there are still a lot of uncertainties. Here’s are the latest developments. Brightline/Virgin Trains USA set for growth Virgin Trains, the new name for Brightline, expects