Discussion · House of Representatives
Mike Haridopolos Republican
“The federal government awarded over $57 million to build a new Brightline train station in Cocoa, Florida. This station will connect our area to the rest of the state and help local businesses and tourism grow.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a major step forward in transportation and economic opportunity on Florida’s Space Coast. Last month, the Federal Railroad Administration awarded more than $57 million to help build the new Brightline station in Cocoa. For years, residents of Brevard County watched Brightline trains travel through the community without having a station of their own. The new station will now connect the Space Coast to the rest of Florida, providing new opportunities for tourism, business, and continued economic growth. I was proud to work alongside local and State leaders to provide the necessary funds to make the Brightline a reality, and I look forward to the day that Brightline welcomes its first passenger aboard in Cocoa.”
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a major step forward in transportation and economic opportunity on Florida’s Space Coast. Last month, the Federal Railroad Administration awarded more than $57 million to help build the new Brightline station in Cocoa. For years, residents of Brevard County watched Brightline trains travel through the community without having a station of their own. The new station will now connect the Space Coast to the rest of Florida, providing new opportunities for tourism, business, and continued economic growth. I was proud to work alongside local and State leaders to provide the necessary funds to make the Brightline a reality, and I look forward to the day that Brightline welcomes its first passenger aboard in Cocoa.