Contributing Writer | Joshua Aarons
There have been several considerations over the years to expand Miami-Dade’s Metrorail service. One such plan called for the extension of the Orange Line to FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus. This would mean connecting FIU to downtown Miami without ever needing to take a car or bus.
As one of the many students who commute to campus, the benefits of this would be immeasurable. It would alleviate congestion and decrease the demand for on-campus parking. Not to mention reducing the gas bill for students who opt to make the switch to mass transit. Metrorail’s transfer station with Tri-Rail would mean that even those from nearby Broward or Palm Beach County could get to MMC via efficient rail transportation…