South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Joins AAR Affiliate Member Ranks

JOC Staff |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 27, 2010 – The Association of American Railroads today announced the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has become the association’s newest associate member. SFRTA operates “Tri-Rail,” a 70.9 mile regional rail line linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, Florida. 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 Governor 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.