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Brightline's plans for new Florida rail station face uncertainty

Brightline's plans for new Florida rail station face uncertainty
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Mimi Wright Social media manager | The Points Guy

Brightline's plan to establish a new station in Stuart, Florida, is currently uncertain. Initially announced in March, the goal was to open the station by the end of 2026. However, a funding agreement involving Brightline and local government entities has collapsed after the Stuart City Commission decided to withdraw support, effectively canceling Brightline's lease for the proposed site.

The decision followed opposition from some residents and lawmakers concerned about taxpayer implications. A city commissioner mentioned that while he wasn't against having a station, he found the current financial arrangement unfavorable for taxpayers.

Despite this setback, Brightline remains optimistic. A spokesperson stated that they believe most business owners and residents still support their efforts. The company is now considering alternative locations along its 170-mile rail line between South Florida and Orlando International Airport.

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Nearby cities are showing interest in hosting the station. Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson expressed enthusiasm about welcoming a Brightline station if the Stuart deal falls through. "Fort Pierce is the obvious geographic location for a Treasure Coast station," she said.

Meanwhile, discussions in Stuart are not entirely over. Talks about revisiting or revising the station deal have resumed. Martin County commissioners have decided to continue negotiations independently of Stuart's approval, even considering an alternate site at county-owned fairgrounds south of Stuart.

Brightline's ambitions extend beyond this project as they aim to expand further across Florida and are working on connecting Las Vegas with Southern California by 2028.

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