Brightline Florida has requested funding for its high-speed rail service expansion to Tampa .
The expansion would mainly follow the Interstate 4 corridor, extending Brightline’s existing South Florida route to cover about 320 miles from Miami to Tampa.
Why It Matters
Brightline currently links the cities of Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. The company also offers shuttle service between airports and train stations for customers who book JetBlue Mint business class or core economy class tickets.
What To Know
The proposed project, currently in its initial phase, is seeking up to $400 million in bond funding for construction.
The Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC), which would provide the funding, has scheduled a public hearing on July 17 at 2 p.m. via telephone conference to receive feedback on approving the bonds needed for the extension…