Page 8 - Jupiter West - October '21

Page 8, Jupiter West
Commissioner’s Update

Rail Connects Our 20 years. Planning for this future growth, SFRTA is There is also heightened interest in conducting a
feasibility study for a Tri-Rail station at the Veterans
embarking on large-scale projects, including Coastal Link,
Communities which will reintroduce passenger service along an 85-mile Administration Medical Center in Riviera Beach. This
stretch of the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway corridor would enhance transportation options for veterans to
By County Commissioner between downtown Miami and Jupiter, connecting the access services as well as present an opportunity for
Maria Marino rail networks. Transit-oriented developments (TOD) at residents in the western communities to access the train.
Tri-Rail, the commuter stations along the eastern Coastal Link corridor are in Additionally, Palm Tran is working with SFRTA on plans
rail service linking Palm the study phase. Development at locations where SFRTA to achieve fare collection interoperability between the
Beach, Broward, and owns land would result in a revenue stream for the agency. transit systems in all three counties, to promote a seamless
Miami-Dade counties One of the proposed new stations for which I strongly fare system in the region.
re c e nt l y re a c he d a advocated while serving as mayor and councilmember With road networks reaching capacity, a multimodal
significant milestone – 100 for the City of Palm Beach Gardens, would be located transportation system is essential to maintaining our
million riders. at the southwest corner of PGA Boulevard and Alternate economic competitiveness, high quality of life, and
You may wonder how A1A and would likely include a significant development protecting our environment. This is the vision of the
that affects you, particularly of hotel, retail, office and residential uses with convenient SFRTA.
if you are not currently a access to the train. The station could potentially serve both As always, please contact me if I can be of assistance
rider. Consider this: for every person who takes Tri-Rail, Tri-Rail and Brightline, the private high-speed-rail train to you by calling (561) 355-2201 or send an email to
that is potentially one less vehicle on the highway. Taking service currently constructing tracks to provide service mmarino@pbcgov.org.
the train can save you wear and tear on your vehicle, help from Miami to Orlando and from Orlando to Tampa.
reduce the carbon footprint, and afford you a window of
time to perhaps read the news, catch up on work or studies,
Tri-Rail commenced operations on Jan. 9, 1989. It La Posada 17th Anniversary
and avoid the aggravation of crowded highway driving.
covers a service area of 73.4 miles between the three
counties, with 18 stations. The hours of operation are 4 For almost two decades, La Posada,
a.m. to 11:35 p.m. on 50 weekday trains and 5:17 a.m. a Kisco Senior Living community, has
to 11:45 p.m. on 30 weekend and holiday trains. See the touched the lives of many, and those
following link for schedules: https://www.tri-rail.com/ who live and work there are proud of
pages/view/reduced-service-weekday-schedule. the success shared by all. This pride
The service, operated by the South Florida Regional can be seen on display daily, but is
Transportation Authority (SFRTA) on which I serve as especially visible as the community
the Palm Beach County Commission’s representative, celebrates its 17th anniversary, providing
provides a comfortable, safe commute to connect you a unique opportunity for everyone at the
with business, educational, retail and recreational venues community to look back and celebrate
in the Tri-County region for a reasonable fare. Fares the successes that make La Posada what
run from $1.25 to $17.50 based on zones traveled and is today.
discount eligibility. Frequent riders may choose to preload Located in the heart of Palm Beach
an EASY card (similar to a SunPass card) with fares Gardens, La Posada offers full-service
validated as passengers board and exit the train. Passes senior living that affords an enriched lifestyle. With a unique an independent lifestyle. At all levels, trust and transparency
and paper tickets are available at Tri-Rail stations and approach and a philosophy centered on giving residents peace are key components of providing residents and their loved
not sold onboard the train. Information on calculating of mind, the community focuses on providing residents with ones with confidence. La Posada continues to proactively
your fares in order to plan for your trips is located at five-star service in all areas. As a resort-style community, prepare, plan, and protect against outside threats to ongoing
https://www.tri-rail.com/pages/view/fare-information- residents have access to a variety of amenities, including chef- service delivery. The community follows best-in-class
calculating-your-fare. prepared meals, concierge services, state-of-the-art wellness protocols and continues to set the standard for keeping its
Daily weekday ridership on Tri-Rail is approximately programs and so much more. residents and associates comfortably safe and sound.
15,000, and is currently operating at 92 percent of pre-
COVID service. Compared with other cities’ rail services
around the U.S. that have experienced a slower recovery,
Tri-Rail is a service, tourism and construction industry-
based ridership that cannot telework. With Tri-Rail
connecting to all three major airports in the region, the
SFRTA anticipates that airport ridership will return to
100 percent by the end of 2021.
The three counties connect rail riders with their
respective bus services, light rail and people movers to
take riders to their final destinations and back. For stations
in Palm Beach County, Palm Tran – the public transit bus
system – provides shuttle service from Tri-Rail stations to
destinations, along with taxis and transportation network “At La Posada we have a reputation for excellence and “At La Posada,
companies such as Uber and Lyft. quality service, and that’s a badge of honor we take great pride we are focused
South Florida is the fifth largest urbanized area in the in,” said Brad Cadiere, executive director at La Posada. “One on continuous
U.S. with more than five million residents, projected to thing that sets us apart is the strength of our staff and their improvement in all
grow by another three million people within the next tenure, with several of our executive staff having more than that we do to provide
a decade of experience at our community and over a dozen exceptional service
staff members who have been here 15-plus years.” for those who call our

New Moon According to Cadiere, the community is focused on community home,”
October 6 providing an atmosphere that is more like that of a family said Cadiere. “We
than a business, focusing on making sure that residents and understand that there is
First Quarter associates alike are known and cared for individually. This much to be considered
October 12 can be seen in how La Posada celebrates each moment, big in choosing a senior living community, and our aim is
and small, as well as finds opportunities to show one another to ensure daily that our residents know we are diligently
Full Moon honor and respect. This level of commitment to its people focused on providing them with service that enables them
October 20 is what continues to set the standard. to live and enjoy an independent lifestyle.”
“Service is engrained in everything we do, and we want Featuring 193 luxurious independent living apartments
Third Quarter to be the best,” said Paulina Jacobs, associate executive and 11 independent living cottages, in addition to assisted
October 28 director. “We have a well-established culture that defines our living apartments, memory care suites and private rooms for
services and how we engage with our community, and this is short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing, the community
something that we are committed to and always looking to provides opportunities to strengthen the mind, body and spirit
improve. We know that the little details make the difference, at all levels of community life.
Your ad and finding those opportunities to support the community is “At the end of the day we’re special not because we’ve
been here for 17 years, but because of the incredible
what makes us successful.”
One area La Posada’s commitment to those who live and individuals who live and work in our community,” said Jacobs.
could be here! work at the community can been seen is through safety and “Over the years we’ve had many experiences that have led to
security. Both have always been an integral aspect of La where we are today, but what defines us now and always will
Posada’s philosophy, and the community’s team members is our dedication to providing a community where everyone
Call are trained to ensure that all the worry is taken out of living has the ability to thrive and live life well.”
561-746-3244 Now is the right time to consider the invigorating environment La Posada offers.

Call (561) 277-0680 to schedule a tour and experience La Posada for yourself.
to find out how!