Miami River-Miami Intermodal Center Capacity Improvements (MR-MICCI)

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Miami River-Miami Intermodal Center Capacity Improvements (MR-MICCI) BACKGROUND The South Florida Rail Corridor (SFRC) is an economic engine for the millions of South Floridians who depend on its freight and commuter rail transit connections. The Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) anchors the south end of the corridor and connects to the Miami International Airport (MIA). The MIC is the key intermodal transportation hub in Miami-Dade County, accommodating Tri-Rail, Metrorail, and future Amtrak service. However, Tri-Rail traverses the Miami River on a single track bridge. The MR-MICCI project will add rail capacity across the Miami River and the last 1.25 miles of the SFRC and will greatly improve access and connectivity to the MIC. DESCRIPTION The MR-MICCI project will evaluate improved track connections across the Miami River, including bridge, track, and signal upgrades. This project will improve SFRC capacity for Tri-Rail and freight trains, potentially accommodate new Amtrak intercity rail service accessing the MIC, and improve connections between rail and air travel. Extensive study coordination will occur among numerous transportation partner agencies. This project is included in the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization’s 2035 Long-Range Transportation Plan. MR MICCI BENEFITS: . Improve connectivity to MIA and associated employment centers. Improve passenger access to the MIC and its numerous transit connections. Relieve potential bottlenecks for Tri-Rail, Amtrak, and freight services. For More Information, Please Contact: Loraine Cargill Project Manager OR MRMICCI.com 954-788-7921 revised December 6, 2012 .

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