Page 22 - Boca ViewPointe - November '22

Page 22, Viewpointe November 2022
Brightline Train Station Opening In December

To Mark A New Era In Benefits For Boca Families, Businesses

As of the editorial deadline for this issue, the official All of Brightline’s stations feature
December date of the Brightline train station opening in a cashless, touchless environment
Boca had not been set, but one thing is certain: This event with new technologies and markets
will represent one of the most important accomplishments throughout the stations and on board the
for this city in decades – a testament to the dedication and trains that will eliminate lines and guests
determination of Mayor Scott Singer and all members of the congregating–and Boca Raton’s station
City Council, one that will accrue to the benefit of both the will be no different.
area’s families and businesses. This is the same elevated first-
The Brightline network is reimagining train travel through class service Brightline riders love
the lens of the modern traveler to offer an experience unlike and includes cold refreshment towels,
any other. Through a hospitality-driven approach, Brightline individual sanitation wipes, a snack
is connecting cities with distances too short to fly and too far basket, complimentary alcoholic
to drive conveniently, while maintaining the allure of travel beverage onboard and at the Premium
and exploration. The modern, intercity passenger rail already Lounge. This Premium service will also
serves Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach with include morning/afternoon in-station
plans to connect South Florida to Orlando by 2023. food snacks and small bites, unlimited The Brightline station in Boca that will open in December
This year, Brightline is opening two new stations. The nonalcoholic beverages, and a reduced-
one in Boca will be located across from Mizner Park located at priced menu for purchases. nearby communities on the Brightline station route.
101 N.W. 4th Street on a 1.8-acre site adjacent to the downtown The experience matters. Brightline continues to be a Today, you can travel between Miami, Fort Lauderdale
library. The station will feature 22,000 square feet of space, leader in the transportation industry by maintaining a belief and Miami starting at as low as $10 for a one-way ticket.
which will include its signature autonomous MRKT and that it’s more than simply getting from point A to B. Even Boca is going to be a major part of this system and will
SMART and PREMIUM lounges. Inside the station, travelers before COVID, the company built an environment that Fort L offer service to West Palm in approximately two
will be immediately greeted by the platform and access level now serves as the baseline for other travel companies. This minutes, auderdale in approximately 14 minutes, Aventura
boarding onto the train. A 455-space parking garage will service includes the rollout of its mobility as a service: Brightline+. in approximately 29 minutes and Miami in approximately
Brightline’s Boca station and visitors to the library, who will have Guests traveling to and from Brightline’s Boca Raton station 44 minutes. Travelers in Boca will be able to seamlessly
dedicated, covered and complimentary spaces on the first floor. will benefit from Brightline+, a door-to-door mobility service connect to Central Florida.
designed to get you to and from your destinations all from How Did Brightline Come About?
the push of a button on the app or website. Brightline is the vision of Wes Edens, co-founder of
To bring this station to Boca Raton took a lot of Fortress Investment Group. Realizing that the United States
collaboration and community support. Mayor Singer was is over 50 years behind in train travel compared to other
the city’s biggest cheerleader for a future Brightline station. countries, Wes decided it was time to bring high-speed rail
He advocated for the expansion to the city and cited all the to America. His vision was to connect city pairs that were too
overwhelming positive and economic benefits as to why it close to fly and too far to drive, starting with the connection
was needed. Through this effort, Brightline’s Boca Raton between Orlando and Miami.
station will provide a major boost to the local economy. The Florida market continues to prove its resilience
Approximately 1.8 million visitors annually by 2025 will use with traffic, hotel occupancies, dining, airport departures
Brightline to visit Boca Raton, and are projected to contribute and overall highway congestion surpassing pre-COVID
up to $10.9 million annually in local spending. levels. With more people moving to South Florida, there is
Boca businesses will also benefit from an expanded base a continued need for alternative transportation for people
of prospective employees who will be able to commute from traveling between Florida cities. 
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