In 2026, Miami and the Southeast Florida corridor (including Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach) easily claim the title for the best public transportation in the state. This is largely due to the Brightline high-speed rail, which has revolutionized travel between these cities and recently expanded to Orlando. Within Miami itself, the Metrorail and the free Metromover (an automated people mover) provide decent coverage of the urban core, which is rare for Florida's car-centric culture. Miami also has the highest "transit ridership" percentage in the state. Meanwhile, the Orlando area (Central Florida) has seen improvements with the SunRail commuter line and the Brightline connection to the airport, but it still lacks the "last-mile" connectivity found in Miami. The rest of the state, including Tampa and Jacksonville, remains heavily dependent on cars and underfunded bus systems, making the Miami-Dade region the only area where a "car-free" lifestyle is realistically achievable in 2026.