Central Texas leaders look to Miami for passenger rail lessons

Regional leaders from the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the newly formed Central Texas Alliance recently visited Miami to study Brightline's passenger rail system. The delegation focused on improving mobility and infrastructure for the 13-county region, which is expected to reach a population similar to Phoenix by 2050. While Brightline currently faces financial restructuring, local officials plan to proceed with a secondary study regarding the feasibility of connecting Austin and San Antonio.