Help Support The Live! Webcam
As Brightline prepares to begin high-speed passenger train service from Miami to Orlando, the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast is focused on how this new endeavor will impact boater safety and waterway access at the St. Lucie River FEC railroad drawbridge in Stuart.
This summer, MIATC will begin broadcasting boat and train activity using a high definition camera system via a live webcam on our website. We have identified the following benefits this will provide our local boating community:
- Provide visual updates in real time of vessel traffic at the railroad drawbridge. If boaters can confirm the traffic is heavy, they might reschedule their plans to traverse the bridge. This alone should allow for a better flow of traffic and safer boating conditions.
- Active cameras at the railroad drawbridge will promote a higher awareness of behavior of all boaters, thus resulting in safer boating.
- Data showing the actual vessel traffic at the St. Lucie railroad drawbridge will be shared with the USCG and other state and local agencies. The last collected data of this type is more than five years old. An ongoing vessel count will assist the USCG in their plans to implement new Drawbridge Operation Regulations.
Your one-time or recurring donation of $25, $100, $250 or any amount of your choice will help MIATC to operate and maintain this camera system while providing mariners with free, 24/7 access to the live stream. The association will be acknowledging our supporters on the MIATC website, as well as on social media and during events.
The first $5,000 raised will be matched dollar for dollar thanks in part by a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
Thank you for your support!
Loading...