Business View Civil Municipal - July 2023

14 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 in 2022. Due to the type of construction work and necessary safety precautions, installation of the new drawbridge took place over a seven-week period in April and May of 2022. Brightline rehab work on the bridge also included full replacement of the electrical system and operating machinery and the addition of a second track. Boaters now see improved dependability of bridge openings and closings and additional clearance for small watercraft. A new small craft navigation span was added at the south end of the bridge, increasing the vertical clearance by 14” to allow more vessels to pass without the need to open the drawbridge. New Track for the Fastest Train in Florida In March 2023, Brightline became the fastest train in Florida and the Southeastern United States after reaching speeds of 130 mph. The momentous accomplishment took place while Brightline conducted train testing along its new 35-mile dedicated rail corridor between Orlando International Airport and Cocoa, Fla. The new tracks were built along the Beachline Expressway/ SR 528, fenced in and with no grade crossings. Tickets Now On Sale Guests can purchase tickets for service between Orlando and South Florida (Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach) from September through early 2024 at gobrightline.com or by downloading the app. Brightline will offer one-way SMART fares