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Revised Plans for the South Beach Light Rail


October 28, 2016

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The ambitious $360 million plan to construct a light-rail loop has run into a bit of trouble, forcing cut downs due to its high costs and community pushback. Miami Beach administration also failed to meet its deadline to come up with an “interim agreement”, which would have determined the process and timeline for the real contract negotiations.

The revised plans for the light rail loop will see construction costs reduced to $244 million. The cost reduction is centered around scaling back on a full loop that would have been built in the heart of South Beach into a track intended to run along Fifth Street through Washington Avenue to Miami Beach Senior High School. A tentative second loop piece would see tracks running along Dade Boulevard and Alton Road, continuing in the southern direction until it meets Fifth Street.

Besides the money issues, business owners also opposed the project, especially after the drainage improvement construction that proved to be disruptive and lasted for over a year. There are also questions as to what plan will be in place to provide project funding.

The light rail track, or “modern streetcar” is part of a broader rail connection intended to be built across Biscayne Bay that would connect to the downtown area of Miami.

This update is presented by Miami Beach Realtor Tim Allen of Blackstone International Realty, specializing in Murano Grande.  If you are interested in Miami Beach condos, call Murano Grande sales expert Tim at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.