Fast Transit! Miami area train looks really cool! Brightline

in bicycle •  6 years ago 

Check this out.

Brightline Train. Fast , privately funded. Sure looks nice.

http://carfreeamerica.net/2018/08/12/lessons-from-south-floridas-brightline-train/

The first things I noticed were the bike share kiosks, Lyft drop off areas and the expansiveness of the project. Multi-modal connections, retail and housing are being built at the same time as rail service. This helps leverage the infrastructure investment by creating a neighborhood where people are more likely to ride the service. The second thing I noticed was the quality of the station itself. It’s bright, easy to navigate, and the lounges almost rival European high speed rail stations.

The train service itself is comfortable, with in-seat drinks and food service, wifi and enough electric outlets to power a small house. Staff checked my bike in for free (I believe there will be a fee for this in the future, though). The station in West Palm Beach is located between their historic downtown and City Place, so it was convenient to hop off the train and ride around town.


 

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