Virgin Trains/Brightline Update

Virgin Trains/Brightline Update

Palm Beach TPA Ali Soule, Chief of Staff May 2019 BRIGHTLINE OVERVIEW THE ONLY PRIVATELY OWNED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED EXPRESS INTER-CITY TRAIN SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES Removing 3 million vehicles from roads each year Reducing congestion, greenhouse emissions and fuel consumption Trainsets 100% Made in America by Siemens and 40 other suppliers in over 20 states Connecting Florida Residents, Business Travelers, Commuters & Tourists Leverages existing Florida East Coast Railway corridor used by trains for more than 100 years Two dynamic companies: Express intercity passenger rail service and transportation oriented real estate in South Florida downtowns 2 INTRODUCING VIRGIN TRAINS USA • Brightline and Virgin Group have formed a strategic partnership • Brightline will leverage the Virgin brand and marketing expertise for existing and future developments, establishing “Virgin Trains USA” • Brightline in the process of rebranding and renaming to Virgin Trains USA • Virgin Group will make a minority investment in Brightline, which will be managed and operated by Brightline’s executive team and affiliates of Fortress Investment Group 3 Designed by STATIONS & DEVELOPMENT Virgin MiamiCentral • 11-acre development that spans six city blocks • Downtown’s only mobility hub connecting all forms of public transportation, including Metrorail, Metromover, Lyft ride share and future Tri-Rail service • Opening in phases • Includes mix of retail, residential, office and commercial space • Central Fare, downtown’s only food hub, is open La Estacion American Brasserie by Juvia Rosetta Bakery 5 VIRGIN MIAMICENTRAL 3 MIAMICENTRAL 2 MIAMICENTRAL 90,000 RSF / OFFICE 35,000 RSF / RETAIL 190,000 RSF / OFFICE PARKLINE LIVING 800 RESIDENCES MIAMI WORLD CENTER CONVENTION CENTER AND HOTEL MIAMI WORLD CENTER RETAIL AND RESIDENCES 1 MIAMICENTRAL MIAMICENTRAL RETAIL SPACE OFFICES, RESIDENCES AND HOTEL 130,000 SQ. FT. APPROX. 1.8 MILLION SQ. FT. 6 3 MIAMICENTRAL 2 MIAMICENTRAL 90,000 RSF / OFFICE 35,000 RSF / RETAIL 190,000 RSF / OFFICE PARKLINE LIVING 800 RESIDENCES MIAMI WORLD CENTER CONVENTION CENTER AND HOTEL MIAMI WORLD CENTER RETAIL AND RESIDENCES 1 MIAMICENTRAL MIAMICENTRAL RETAIL SPACE OFFICES, RESIDENCES AND HOTEL 130,000 SQ. FT. APPROX. 1.8 MILLION SQ. FT. 7 IN-LINE STATIONS & DEVELOPMENT Fort Lauderdale • Significant development occurring on west side of downtown, including Riverfront • Brightline owns 7 acres (total) that will be future TOD • Revitalization of Sistrunk corridor, Flagler Village and FAT Village West Palm Beach • Three new residential buildings within 3 blocks were announced after Brightline • Re-visioning of City Place • Businesses continue citing Brightline as a reason for relocation • Northern Palm Beach County to see construction occurring in Q3 and Q4 of 2019 • Working with Palm Beach TPA on supplemental safety measures • Treasure Coast and Brevard County outreach and future station discussions 8 8 PHASE 2 & FUTURE EXPANSIONS Phase 2 Construction • Early works completed between West Palm Beach and Orlando • Construction to start imminently; expected to take 36 months • Northern Palm Beach County to see construction occurring in Q3 and Q4 of 2019 • Working with Palm Beach TPA on supplemental safety measures for quiet zones • Initial meetings with municipal staff along the corridor – will continue providing information and updates • Ongoing safety education, coordination and outreach 9 9 PHASE 2 & FUTURE EXPANSIONS CONT. Future expansions in Florida • Treasure Coast and Brevard County outreach and future station discussions • Connecting Tampa to Orlando and Miami will fulfill decades-long intercity passenger rail vision • Approval by FDOT & CFX to negotiate for use of state-owned right of way • Discussions underway with FDOT and CFX Future expansions in the U.S. • Brightline closed on XpressWest, a high speed rail project with rights to develop a federally approved corridor connecting Southern California and Las Vegas • Continue looking at key city pairs that are “too close to fly and too far to drive” 10 10 11 11 gobrightline.com #gobrightline 12.

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