The long-anticipated launch of Brightline’s rail service to Boca Raton will take place on Dec. 21.
Brightline will host ribbon-cutting ceremonies at the new Boca Raton and Aventura stations on Dec. 20.
Speakers at Boca event will include Mayor Scott Singer and Brightline President Patrick Goddard.
One-way tickets go on sale Dec. 15 for as low as $10 and can be purchased on Brightline’s app or website. Schedule information is available on www.gobrightline.com
Boca Raton officials have eagerly awaited the opening of the station, located east of the Downtown Library at 101 NW Fourth St., saying it will be a “game changer” for the city.
They predict the rail service will lure corporations to locate in the city and will bring tourists and South Florida residents to the city’s cultural attractions, restaurants and other amenities.
City Council members approved a deal that allowed the station and parking garage to be built on city-owned land three years ago.
“This will be a moment of triumph for Boca Raton,” Singer said at the time.
The $46 million station will be smaller than those in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, but will be similar in appearance and in the services offered.
Construction began in December 2021 and has moved ahead quickly. In recent weeks, construction crews have been working feverishly to finish work on both the station and garage.
— Mary Hladky
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