Brightline passengers trying to get to the Aventura Mall from the train station across the street are finally getting a pedestrian bridge over Biscayne Boulevard.
“People are not going to leave their car behind, even if it’s a short trip, if they can’t safely and conveniently get there,” Cathy Dos Santos.
Dos Santos, with the Transit Alliance Miami, advocates for better public transportation in Miami-Dade. She said accessibility is key to a smooth commute.
Pedestrian bridge needed since the beginning
Since the Brightline station officially opened to the public on December 24, 2022, there hasn’t been a way to quickly and safely walk across Biscayne Boulevard to get to the Aventura Mall…