Brickell station
Brickell is a station on the Green and Orange Lines of the Metrorail rapid transit system and the Metromover people mover in Miami, Florida. One of the core stations of Miami's public transport network, it serves the financial district of Brickell. Combined, the Metrorail and Metromover station complex at Brickell sees roughly 8,430 boardings each weekday, making it the system's second-busiest station.
Location
The Brickell station is located in the median of SW 1st Avenue at its intersection with SW 11th Street in the central Miami neighborhood of Brickell. Excluding nearby Metromover stations, it is the closest rail stop to attractions such as Brickell Key, Mary Brickell Village, Brickell Avenue and Simpson Park.
Transit-oriented development
Like other rail stations in Miami's central business district, Brickell has been the focal point for significant transit-oriented development, particularly in the real estate boom of the 2000s. New developments such as Axis at Brickell Village, Infinity at Brickell and Plaza on Brickell are all within a short distance of the station, as are numerous other residential and commercial projects. Over the past few years, Brickell (Metromover) ridership has risen from approximately fifth place to as high as second place for some months in 2015. Metrorail ridership growth at this station also outpaced most other stations.