Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Chris Wren: "Fort Lauderdale should welcome addition of All Aboard Florida service"

Chris Wren is the executive director of the Ft. Lauderdale Downtown Development Agency (DDA). He had this to say about All Aboard Florida (AAF) in the Sun Sentinel:
Earlier this week, All Aboard Florida unveiled their master plan vision for the area surrounding the downtown passenger rail system.
     We should be very enthusiastic about the development and investment they are bringing to our city. Not only are they planning a world-class passenger rail system and station, but they are encouraging our elected officials to think outside the box [emphasis added] as it relates to transforming existing buildings and creating a much improved gateway on Broward Boulevard for our residents and tourists.
     As executive director of the city of Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, I couldn't be more excited to see the continued progress to a world-class downtown. With development already occurring along the Wave streetcar route, Fort Lauderdale's future is bright with new tax base, improved open space and new residents living downtown.
In case you missed this video, this is the expected wait time for an AAF train on your way to the doctor's office, for example (where your not going to be seen on time anyway):