Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced the much-anticipated repairs to the Skytrain at Miami International Airport are on track to finish by the end of March. As reported by CBS News Miami, during a news conference, Mayor Levine Cava promised improvements aimed at solidifying MIA as a top-tier global airport, proclaiming, "This is a historic moment for MIA."
The breakdown of the Skytrain since September 15th has been a significant hindrance with escalators, moving walkways, and technical systems also falling short of operation travelers have been left to foot lengthy terminal distances sparking varied reactions. "The train is not working, the move walker is not working, the escalator stairs are not working. Basically, everything that is technical is not working, which is an inconvenience because you have to like walk a really long distance," traveler Corali Bonnete vented in a statement obtained by CBS News Miami.
Passengers now face limited choices: utilize the walking path or catch rides on golf cart trollies or shuttle buses provided by the airport. While some, like Jason Wilson, see the positive in the situation saying, "It's good for me. I get some cardio," the general sentiment leans towards urgency in addressing these airport malfunctions. "This is a very popular airport. It shouldn't be an inconvenience having things that should be functional, not working," added Bonnete according to CBS News Miami.
Alongside the Skytrain updates, Mayor Levine Cava is set to hold a press conference regarding a major financial infusion into Miami International Airport's future. This includes $7 billion in capital improvements and $1.7 billion for maintenance upgrades, spanning several projects, from new international gates in the South Terminal to a fresh Terminal F in the Central Terminal, these future enhancements which have only been planned and scheduled for years out but are expected to transform MIA into a state-of-the-art hub, details outlined in an official document from late last year is available for public review according to The Next Miami.
