I started this petition in order to collect support for a potential Marlins ballpark on the site located on the corner of US 27 and Florida's Turnpike. There are three main reasons I support this potential site.

 

1) Good road system (US 27 and Turnpike) nearby and centrific location to South Florida Metro Area Fans.

2) Site is large enough to hold a ballpark and available for sale.

3) MetroRail expansion plans call for a MetroRail line to be built along the Turnpike and could allow an onsite Station for the ballpark.

 

 

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Thank You

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Metrorail will not be going anywhere near there anytime soon. I assume youre basing that on this map:

But, if you will notice, the pink dots along the Turnpike are a "future Metrorail line" and not even a programmed line, which are indicated by the dashed lines. The lines currently programmed wont even be done until 2025 (if they are completed on schedule), so the one along the Turnpike wouldnt be done until after that, if they are done at all.

Ross, it is in the plans, but there is a MetroRail station in Medley (Palmetto Station) of which they can use along with a shuttle bus to the ballpark if mass transit is such a big issue.

Yes, it is in the plans for about 20-30 years from now, but the Marlins have always been admant in their sites about it being near mass transit lines, like Metrorail or tri-rail, not near a bus that goes to mass transit. for that matter, there is a bus that goes between pro player and mlk station on metrorail. I just didnt think metrorail should be used as a reason for picking the turnpike site, thats all.

Yes, it is in the plans for about 20-30 years from now, but the Marlins have always been admant in their sites about it being near mass transit lines, like Metrorail or tri-rail, not near a bus that goes to mass transit. for that matter, there is a bus that goes between pro player and mlk station on metrorail. I just didnt think metrorail should be used as a reason for picking the turnpike site, thats all.

It isn't, this site's strengths is the roads being there. Mass transit is available in the future on site, and less than 5 miles away via an express bus if it is such a priority.

So, you dont consider Metrorail a reason for that site, yet you list it as one of the three major reasons for picking that site? also, I dont consider two two-lane highways nearby a great road system. Im not trying to start an argument, but that site has many flaws as all sites will.

I'm sure the marlins have been looking at this site, and numerous others for awhile. I don't think we'd be "informing" them of anything would we?

You never know JBurque. It can't hurt to tell them.

You never know JBurque. It can't hurt to tell them.

tru tru :thumbup

:thumbdown I think we need to have the ball park in the downtown Miami area I got to 50+ games ayear and I live in Homestead,Fl a good 45 minute drive from the ballpark. Of course what we think won't make any difference just as long as we can get a stadium and keep the fish in south florida!

Number One goal is to keep the Fish in Florida.

So, you dont consider Metrorail a reason for that site, yet you list it as one of the three major reasons for picking that site? also, I dont consider two two-lane highways nearby a great road system. Im not trying to start an argument, but that site has many flaws as all sites will.

2 lane highway? okeechobeee has 4 lanes in that area, so does the turnpike and the I-75.

I meant in each direction. sorry i wasnt clear.

Here is a picture I found of the turnpike very close to 27.

 

pic from aaroadtrips.com

that's about a mile away, and it's old. the Turnpike is a three lanes in each direction and US27 is two lanes in each direction i believe.

Well, its the best I could find, the pics were very limited

Here is a picture I found of the turnpike very close to 27.

 

pic from aaroadtrips.com

 

That pic is right after the 836... about 4-7 miles south of the US 27 exits.

Ross, why can't you take the word of people who travel that road and know it well? Why must you always try to show us up with some BS, you don't even know about? :angry

 

The Turnpike is three lanes in each direction there, US 27 has new exits and tolls, as well as new pavement, and I-75 has a new ramp.

 

The Palmetto MetroRail station is 5 miles away, and the site is perfect for a ballpark village.

Here is a picture I found of the turnpike very close to 27.

 

pic from aaroadtrips.com

 

That pic is right after the 836... about 5-7 miles south of the US 27 exits. No that is after the Beacon Hill Park, near CSR Rinker (seen on left) headed northbound about 1 to half a mile away from US 27.

Here is a picture I found of the turnpike very close to 27.

 

pic from aaroadtrips.com

 

That pic is right after the 836... about 5-7 miles south of the US 27 exits. No that is after the Beacon Hill Park, near CSR Rinker (seen on left) headed northbound about 1 to half a mile away from US 27. my bad...

Credit: aaroadtrips.com

 

 

Has the 836 been extended yet or is that Temp sign still there?