Fort Lauderdale Considers A Bid From The Boring Company
Fort Lauderdale is considering a proposal from the Boring Company to dig a tunnel from downtown to the beach. Other companies have 45 days to submit proposals of their own.
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Brightline’s Fast Train Service Now Open Between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, & West Palm Beach
Although the term “fast train” in this context might make a few European and Asian railroad commuters smile, US “fast trains” are getting more abundant nonetheless — albeit, at an American pace — and that’s a good thing. From California to Texas (a coming story) to Florida, progress is being made.
Florida To Launch USA’s 1st Private High-Speed Train Service
It is hopeful transit news for popular corridors of Florida, where many a highway traveler encounters stifling streams of traffic congestion. The country’s first private high-speed train service is launching this month in Florida. Residents and travelers will enjoy the better option that many of us have been wanting for decades.
UPS Deploys eBike (er … eTrike) Delivery Vehicle In Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Following closely on the deployment of an electric delivery bike in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), UPS has now officially launched a new “eBike” delivery vehicle in Fort Lauderdale (Florida) as well, according to a new press statement. (It’s actually an eTrike, but UPS apparently prefers calling it an eBike.)
Long-Term Coastal Flood Risk Ratings Debut Online
A new venture out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has come up with a valuable yet low-cost way to help individuals, communities, business, and government coastal locations get climate-ready and storm-safe. It also enables real estate brokers, home inspection services, and financial institutions that underwrite or package mortgages to improve the quality … [continued]
22 Cities that May Have New Streetcar Lines Within 2 Years
As I discussed yesterday, it looks like streetcars are making a comeback. Curious about which cities are on the move? The Community Streetcar Coalition held a summit earlier this year in Alexandria, Virginia where it brought together people working to get new streetcars running in 22 cities across the nation. … [continued]
