County makes progress on APM and intermodal center but needs FEC coordination for full configuration

Aug 21, 2026

Staff said the intermodal center and automated people mover (APM) projects remain in design; the IMC sits on FDOT property and can operate independently, but the APM guideway must cross the FEC right‑of‑way — county staff reported ongoing discussions with FEC and FDOT and said they remain optimistic.

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Commissioners pressed for quickly actionable updates on the automated people mover (APM) and the intermodal center (IMC). Mark said the airport leads the IMC and the APM and that environmental reviews viewed the IMC and APM as having independent utility — the IMC could operate with surface transit if guideway or right‑of‑way agreements with FEC are not in place.

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