From Treasure Coast Newspapers:
City commissioners on Monday unanimously agreed to apply for a Brightline station.
The commission made its decision after soliciting community input through a public workshop and survey and engaging in more than a month of discussion.
Commissioners also reviewed the letter that will be sent to Brightline, suggesting three potential locations: East Coast Lumber, Kiwanis Park and Stypmann Boulevard.
All three are slightly southeast of the Martin County Courthouse complex and within 500 feet of each other. East Coast Lumber and Stypmann Boulevard are on the east side of the tracks; Kiwanis Park is on the west.
Still, before voting Monday, commissioners reiterated concerns about the passenger railroad — including increased delays at the St. Lucie train bridge and the railroad’s attitude toward the Treasure Coast — but ultimately decided moving forward was in the city’s best interest.