SFRTA becomes AAR associate member
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefThe Association of American Railroads said Monday the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has become the association’s newest associate member. SFRTA operates Tri-Rail, the 70.9 mile regional rail line linkingMiami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, Fla.
As an affiliate member of AAR, SFRTA will have access to association services and will be eligible to serve on select AAR committees.
“We are pleased to welcome South Florida Regional Transportation Authority to the AAR family,” said AAR President and CEO Edward R. Hamberger. “Expanding our membership in both the freight and passenger communities is important for the future of the industry as we continue to promote the benefits of moving both people and freight by rail.”
SFRTA was formed in 2003 through legislation passed by the Florida Senate and House of Representatives and signed by Gov. Jeb Bush.
The new authority was created with a vision to provide greater mobility in South Florida, thereby improving the economic viability and quality of life of the community, region, and state. Tri-Rail’s governing board consists of representatives from all south Florida counties.
