Broward County officials have unveiled a new vision for downtown Fort Lauderdale’s railway system, revealing conceptual designs for two bridges intended to usher in a new era for the area’s infrastructure. The planned improvements aim to facilitate train travel across the New River while boosting both the urban aesthetic and local economic development. These modern rail crossings, replacing the current low-level steel bridges, are designed to accommodate passenger and freight transportation, as well as enhance marine navigation that has long been hampered by the existing structures, according to the County’s announcement.