Saturday, September 21, 2013

Editorial: Rail bridge could open up train service in South... | www.mypalmbeachpost.com

That's the spirit. Just as I mentioned earlier today, we need to make way for increased utilization of under-utilized land along the coast. Otherwise, we will continue to sprawl to the west. And, yes, Lake Worth is part of that. This op-ed article by Andrew Marra talks about what needs to be done to accommodate and promote rail service from Stuart to Miami and identifies the missing link. Click title for link.

This is from the article:
This opens up a tremendous new travel option for millions of people who live or work east of Interstate 95. Getting from Clematis Street to downtown Miami could be accomplished with a single train ride. The service could expand into the Treasure Coast. The convenience would not only make mass transit feasible for tens of thousands of new commuters, it may encourage more development near coastal areas, reducing western sprawl.