Miami Metrorail

[Metro Jacksonville]

Miami Metrorail



Metro Jacksonville takes a look at economic development that has been stimulated by Florida's only Heavy Rail mass transit system: The Miami-Dade Metrorail.

Full Article
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2010-dec-miami-metrorail

[Keith-N-Jax]

Yeah a few of my friends down there say its the train that goes no where, but I guess they must not be on the line. Even Marta in ATL doesn't go to many of the outlaying areas, but its more than efficient. Miami may not be the best place to live, but I tip my hat off to the developments that have been going on down there. Their getting it done!

[tufsu1]

Data now shows that over 30% of the trips on the US 1 corridor from Dadeland into downtown are made on Metrorail....that is amazing mode share!

[Keith-N-Jax]

Anyone think that people here would ride a train into town?

[Ocklawaha]

1. People would gladly ride a train into town in Jacksonville, provided there was anything left of town to ride to.

2. Heavy Rail systems have really fallen out of favor in the USA due to extremely high costs. FORGET IT IN JACKSONVILLE...EVER.

3. Expect to see various forms and combination's of LIGHT RAIL take over new construction around the county, IE: STREETCAR on exclusive right-of-way, LIGHT RAIL, STREETCAR and LIGHT RAIL in streets and transit lanes, interurban and rapid streetcar, as well as ULTRA LIGHT RAIL.

4. COMMUTER RAIL, can be a quick implementation and low cost start up option for cities such as Jacksonville with a comprehensive network of railroad lines.

We should remember and remind our leadership that most of the development seen in these transit articles occurred AFTER the transit lines were in place.

OCKLAWAHA

[thelakelander]

Like any other place, I think a certain amount of people would take advantage of alternative mobility options (train, bus, bike), if effective alternative networks existed.  However, I also believe the system you choose helps determine your future development patterns. Invest only in roads and you'll stimulate sprawl and become an unsustainable atmosphere.  If you want walkable development and urban infill, you'll need to invest in mobility that supports and stimulates that type of develop pattern.  The growth around Metrorail proves this. Miami is literally growing around the transit line, which over time, adds more riders to support the system and makes the area more walkable. In the end, it boils down to what type of city does Jax want to be.

[thelakelander]

Btw, Ock, I've been in DT Tampa the last couple of days.  I'm getting ready to check out the hotel, hit Hyde Park and Union Station before heading back to Jax. Any special pics desired?

[acme54321]

http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/gallery/14810120_YvvRz#1104825451_JFLAS-A-LB

French Fries? 

[Captain Zissou]

http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/gallery/14810120_YvvRz#1104825451_JFLAS-A-LB

French Fries? 

UF has some of those too.  We call them the French Fries as well.  Downtown Dadeland looks awesome.  That is the type of development I have imagine for North San Marco/ the Southbank for a while.I think that area can support some pretty dense infill that keeps a walkable scale and has mixed uses.  If a quiet zone can be established on the FEC track from Atlantic to the train bridge, I think that area would take off.

[Jason]

Here is a map.




Source: http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/miamimetrorail/miamimetrorail5.html

[Jason]

Another great map including all modes of public transport in Miami/Dade.

http://www.hmsf.org/PDF%20Folder/tm_for_web.pdf

[thelakelander]

The only part of the orange line being built is the section between the MIC/airport and Earlington Heights. They don't have the money to build anything else.

[yapp1850]

hey  what is the cost differice between  light rail and hevy rail,  seems like every body wants light or hevy  rail

[finehoe]

An "upscale lifestyle center"?  LOL.  Whatever...

[Coolyfett]

Anyone think that people here would ride a train into town?

Possibly