Explain Brightline’s impact on attracting companies to move to South Florida. Many of the companies that are moving to South Florida are coming from areas in the Northeast (NYC) or Chicago which already have a robust transportation network that people count on daily. Brightline is that network in Florida, and companies are strategically positioning offices next to our stations as an added perk for employees. Brightline has made a tremendous impact by connecting the three most populated and economic centers in South Florida. And now, by connecting Boca and Aventura, this opens employers up to a larger talent pool that simultaneously allows employees a unique quality of life that didn’t exist prior to direct, seamless connectivity. Once our Orlando station begins service in early 2023, these groups will have quick and easy access to one of the busiest in the country.
Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Boca Raton Station Site
What are the most important strategic priorities for Brightline over the next three years? Complete our full system to Orlando. We’ve always said that our business thesis is to connect city pairs that are too short to fly and too far to drive. We are on track to complete our Orlando extension by the end of 2022 and welcoming passengers onboard is our top priority. Completing our South Florida System: We are bringing online Boca Raton and Aventura at the end of this year. This will be extremely impactful to our South Florida system but will enhance our offering when we connect Orlando. Breaking ground outside of Florida: Our next system, Brightline West, will connect Las Vegas to the Los Angeles Metro Region. We are expected to receive permits by the end of the year which will lead us into construction.
Rendering of the new Boca Raton Brightline Station
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