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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Florida Lands $42M in Fed Funding for Rail Safety Improvements

The four rail safety grants support installing safety fencing, grade crossing upgrades, and a trespassing alert system.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 4, 2025

South Florida’s Tri-Rail Sets a New Annual Ridership Record

Tri-Rail hits a new ridership record with over 4.5 million rides, marking a full pandemic recovery, but future funding challenges loom beyond 2027.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2025

Florida's JTA Sees On-Time Performance Improvement With Optibus-Snapper Integration

Predictive runtimes help Jacksonville Transportation Authority reach up to 98% OTP, improving reliability and reducing delays on key city routes.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 26, 2025

Broward Commuter Rail North Project Moves Forward

With stations proposed for Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, and Deerfield Beach, the Broward Commuter Rail North project looks to create a more efficient and connected rail system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2024

Florida's SunRail Opens New DeLand Station

The first train left the new station on August 12, becoming the northernmost stop on the SunRail commuter rail system.

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ArticlesOctober 2, 2023

Florida Transit Leaders Meet for Strategic Planning Session

Hosted at the Coste d’Este Beach Resort and Spa with a scenic ocean view, the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) held a two-day strategic planning retreat aimed at addressing challenges, formulating strategies, and setting goals for the next five years.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanAugust 17, 2023

Glowing Up: How PSTA is Thriving in the Sunshine State

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is full speed ahead on multiple projects and initiatives. The agency that serves Pinellas County outlines its keys to successfully expanding its BRT line, launching contactless payments, and using artificial intelligence.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 16, 2023

Tri-Rail Trains Approved for Testing on FEC Tracks

Concurrently, Brightline has provided authorization for Tri-Rail trains to enter the MiamiCentral Station as part of the testing.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 7, 2023

Brightline Train Sets New Record

The accomplishment took place while Brightline conducted train testing along its new 35-mile rail corridor between Orlando International Airport and Cocoa, Florida.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 18, 2023

Brightline, Uber Partner to Offer Rideshare Option

The partnership is designed to meet customer demand and enhance Brightline+.

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