Brickell station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Miami , United States |
Area served | Brickell neighborhood, Miami-Dade County |
| Products | Metrorail and Metromover services |
Brickell station is a rapid transit stop on Miami-Dade County's Metrorail system, serving both the Green and Orange Lines. Positioned as a vital component of Miami’s transit infrastructure, it primarily caters to the Brickell financial district. The integrated Metrorail and Metromover facility experiences approximately 8,430 boardings on weekdays, making it the second most frequented station within the network.
Location
Situated within the median of SW 1st Avenue at SW 11th Street in the Brickell neighborhood, this station provides the closest rail access to prominent commercial and retail destinations such as Brickell Key, Mary Brickell Village, Brickell Avenue, and Simpson Park.
Transit-oriented development
During Miami’s real estate expansions in the 2000s and 2010s, Brickell station emerged as a focal point for transit-oriented development (TOD). Significant nearby projects include Axis at Brickell Village, Infinity at Brickell, and Plaza on Brickell, among various other residential and commercial ventures. Although initially regarded as "transit-adjacent development," ridership at the Brickell (Metromover) station climbed from fifth place to as high as second in certain months throughout 2015 and 2016. Similarly, Metrorail boardings at Brickell outperformed most other stations by June 2016, ranking second despite declines at locations such as Dadeland South and Dadeland North.
History
As one of the original stops on the Metrorail line, Brickell station commenced operations with the first segment running between Dadeland South and Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre (formerly "Overtown"). The Metromover platform was introduced a decade later, officially opening on May 26, 1994.
Additionally, Brickell station was featured as a playable level in the video game Hotline Miami.
Station layout
The Metrorail and Metromover platforms are positioned side-by-side and connected via an overhead structure. The Metrorail platform supports trains with up to six cars and is predominantly sheltered by a canopy. In contrast, the Metromover platform accommodates two-car trains and offers full coverage.