A proposed Brightline passenger train stop in Cocoa, Florida is being considered for approval by Brevard County. The project has a total cost of nearly $75 million and will be funded through a combination of local and federal funds. The 90-acre site for the train stop is located at the beach line curve of State Road 528 and U.S. Highway 1, which is significant as trains must slow down at this curve to make the turn south.
The Tourism Development Council has already allocated $5 million for project development, and now the proposal will be presented to the county commission for further consideration. Local business owners, like Paul Hill, co-owner of Dirty Oar Beer Company in Cocoa Village, are eager for the train stop to be built as they believe it will attract new customers and boost economic activity in the area. The City of Cocoa spokesperson, Samantha Segner, believes that the train stop will be a transformative project not only for Cocoa but for the entire Space Coast region. Employment opportunities, tourism, and leisure travel are all expected to increase with the development of the train stop.
If approved by Brevard County Commission during their upcoming May 2 meeting, the Brightline train stop in Cocoa has the potential to bring significant benefits to both local businesses and residents on a broader scale. This includes creating new economic opportunities and increasing tourism in the region.