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== Economy ==
== Economy ==
=== Science and technology ===
Main article: Science and technology in Cartadania
The city of Sierra is home to research and development facilities and attracts companies due to the presence of regionally renowned universities. Science, technology and innovation is leveraged by the allocation of funds from the state government.
=== Luxury goods ===
Luxury brands tend to concentrate their business in Sierra. Because of the lack of department stores and multi-brand boutiques, shopping malls as well as the Vegas district attract most of the world's luxurious brands.
Most of the international luxury brands can be found in the Columbia, Palm Coast East or JK shopping malls or on the streets of Oscar Freire, Lorena or Haddock Lobo in the Vegas district. They are home of brands such as Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Tiffany & Co.
Cidade Vegas was opened in Sierra in 2008, it is a 45,000-square-metre (484,376-square-foot) mall, landscaped with trees and greenery scenario, with a focus on Cartadanian brands but also home to international luxury brands such as Hermès Apparel, Jimmy Choo, Pucci and Carolina Herrera. Opened in 2012, Itania shopping mall has brought to Cartadania brands that were not present in the country before such as Goyard, Tory Burch, Llc., Prada, and Miu Miu.


=== Tourism ===
=== Tourism ===
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==== Transit systems ====
==== Transit systems ====
[[File:InnoTrans 2016 - Siemens Avenio Qatar (4).jpg|thumb|200px|right|A Palm Coast Light Rail train stops at a station just east of the [[Sierra Convention Center]] on [[Sunshine Drive]].]]
[[File:InnoTrans 2016 - Siemens Avenio Qatar (4).jpg|thumb|200px|right|A Palm Coast Light Rail train stops at a station just east of the [[Sierra Convention Center]] on [[Sunshine Drive]].]]
The transit system of the Sierra, as well as the Palm Coast in general, is quite extensive. The network is divided into five key divisions–light rail, commuter rail, heavy rail, bus, and ferry. These five systems allow Sierra residents to commute within the city and greater Sierra County, as well as out into neighboring counties, while simultaneously allowing residents in neighboring counties to commute to Sierra County and the city proper.


The [[Palm Coast Light Rail]] serves six of the seven counties in the Palm Coast area. It is operated by the [[Palm Coast Metropolitan Transit Authority]] which, in turn, is overseen by [[Verona Department of Transportation|VDOT]]. In downtown Sierra, it uses city streets, while outside the central portions of the city, the line is built on private rights-of-way. The system currently has eleven lines, but two lines, outlined in a five-line system approved by voters in a 2017 referendum have yet to be constructed. The Uptown Line, which runs along Sutton Boulevard in Uptown, was under construction as a bus rapid transit line—the city's first—while the University Line has been postponed indefinitely. The light rail system saw approximately 63.6 million boardings in fiscal year 2016.
The [[Palm Coast Light Rail]] serves all five counties in the Palm Coast area, although it does not have connections to every major municipality within the metro footprint. It is operated by the [[Palm Coast Metropolitan Transit Authority]] which, in turn, is overseen by the Verona Department of Transportation. In downtown Sierra, it uses city streets, while outside the central portions of the city, the line is built on private rights-of-way. The system currently has eleven lines, but two lines, outlined in a five-line system approved by voters in a 2027 referendum have yet to be constructed. The Uptown Line, which runs along Sutton Boulevard in Uptown, was under construction as a bus rapid transit line—the city's first—while the University Line, which would connect all three major public universities in the county to the system, was postponed indefinitely, although it has been reintroduced to the metro network plan as of January 2030. The light rail system saw approximately 63.6 million boardings in fiscal year 2026.
 
Commuter rail within the city is much more saturated and interconnected with more rapid forms of transit than most other major cities. There is a single system consisting of thirteen lines operating both above and below ground. The system is most commonly referred to as "the metro" by locals. Sierra Central ({{lang-cd|Estação Central de Sierra}}) is the largest and busiest station on the east coast, and the second busiest in Cartadania. As of early 2030, Sierra Central served 850,000 passengers and nearly 4,200 trains every day. Among the 16 railway stations (and 10 additional train stops) within Sierra's city borders, there are five other major passenger railway stations serving various rail modes.
[[File:PCMTA_MetroElectric_Bus.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Typical articulated citybus of the PCMTA. Most are electric or hybrid-electric.]]
Heavy rail, or more specifically, inter-city rail, has been growing rapidly in recent years. Verona, itself, operates PalmettoRail, which is the state's intercity rail system. It forms a web-network across the state, routinely bringing passengers into Sierra Central from all metro areas of the state. [[Orenvia]], the national railway company which owns all of Cartadania's railway tracks, also operates services to Sierra, primarily from the other Luson states and [[Tanoa]].
 
The Palm Coast Metropolitan Transit Authority (PCMTA) operates an extensive and dense network of bus routes that provide public transportation services in the city. The bus service operates 24 hours a day, with special "N lines" running during nighttime hours. One notable service is the Airport Express Shuttle line, which connects the airport with the city center and is distinguished by its bright blue buses, in contrast to the traditional grey buses used on other routes. In addition to the urban bus lines operated by the PCMTA, there are also green buses, known as "interurbanos," that connect the city with the surrounding suburbs.
 
Finally, the PCMTA operates ferries in key areas, particularly where the distance is too short or geography is too expensive to warrant a bridge. Key areas include inhabited islands off the Verona coast, such as Toran Island.
 
This multi-faceted public transportation system in Palm Coast provides various options for commuters and travelers to move around the city and its suburbs, catering to different needs and schedules. Tickets purchased for a trip are valid on all means of public transportation (train, light rail, bus, boat) and in many cases, riders can purchase tickets for heavy rail alongside the PCMTA tickets. Additionally, there are a number of tollways distributed across the metro region. The unified fare system used by PCMTA is able to use funds from PalmettoPass accounts for public transit, making it easier for locals to give up their vehicles for most of their day.


==== Airports ====
==== Airports ====
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Sierra is served by three airports, two of which are commercial that served 226 million passengers in 2015 and managed by the [[Palm Coast Airport Authority]]. The Federal Aviation Administration and the state of [[Verona]] selected the "Sierra Airport System as Airport of the Year" for 2008, largely because of its multi-year, $6.2 billion airport improvement program for all four major airports in Sierra.
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The primary city airport is [[Sierra International Airport]] (SIX), the second-busiest in the United States for total passengers, and fifth-busiest worldwide. Sierra International currently ranks third in the United States for non-stop domestic and international service with 246 destinations. In 2006, the United States Department of Transportation named SIX the fastest-growing of the top ten airports in the United States. The Sierra Air Route Traffic Control Center stands on the Sierra International Airport grounds.
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Sierra is served by a comprehensive network of airports, including Sierra International, which is a major commercial airport managed by the [[Palm Coast Metropolitan Transit Authority]] (PCMTA) through its Airport Authority arm. In 2025, Sierra International served a remarkable 126 million passengers, earning PCMTA recognition from the Federal Bureau of Aviation and the Commonwealth of [[Verona]] as the Airport Authority of the Year. This accolade was largely due to PCMTA's substantial $9.2 billion airport improvement program aimed at enhancing the facilities and services of both airports in Sierra.


Sierra was the headquarters of Ecinis Airways until its 2010 merger with Lavanda Airlines with headquarters in [[Venceia]]; regulatory approval for the merger was granted in October of that year. Sierra International became Ixnayan Airways' largest airline hub. The airline retained a significant operational presence in Sierra while offering more than 1600 daily departures from the city. In early 2007, Sierra International Airport was named a model "port of entry" for international travelers by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[[Sierra International Airport]] (SIX) is the primary airport serving the city and is one of the busiest airports in Cartadania in terms of total passengers. It is also ranked as the fifth-busiest airport worldwide. SIX boasts an extensive network of non-stop domestic and international flights, with 246 destinations, making it a key international air gateway. With an annual traffic of 126 million passengers, SIX has been recognized as the fastest-growing among the top ten airports in Cartadania by the [[Department of Transportation (Cartadania)|Cartadanian Department of Transportation]] in 2010. Notably, the Sierra Air Route Traffic Control Center is located within the grounds of Sierra International Airport. Premiere Airways, an airline, has chosen SIX as its central and largest hub.


The largest commercial airport is Bordeaux-Columbia International Airport (named Curaçao International Airport until 1967) which serves an overlapping jurisdiction with Sierra International Airport. Columbia International is also [[Premiere Airways]] central and largest hub. It is the largest international air gateway in the world with an annual 115 million passengers passing through its terminals. In 2015 Omega Airlines launched service from a new international terminal at Columbia airport to several destinations in Coscivia and Punth.
Sierra was previously the headquarters of Urlazian Airways until its merger with Lavanda Airlines in 2010, with regulatory approval granted in October of that year. As a result, Sierra International Airport became the largest airline hub for Ixnayan Airways, which maintained a significant operational presence in Sierra and operated over 1600 daily departures from the city. Additionally, Sierra International Airport was recognized as a model "port of entry" for international travelers by the Office of Customs and Border Protection in early 2007.


Sierra's third airport is Pacifica Airport (a former U.S. Air Force base) used by military, government, NAA, and general aviation sectors.
Another significant commercial airport in Sierra was Spencer-Ciolin International Airport, formerly known as Corão International Airport until 1967. It operated within an overlapping jurisdiction with Sierra International Airport until their operations were merged in 2014. However, Spencer-Ciolin International Airport was subsequently razed in 2021. Other airports in neighboring counties include Gadsden-Samori-Andina International Airport and October Executive Airport in Andina County, Lynnhaven International Airport in Lynnhaven County, Rosslyn International Airport in Santa Rosa County, and Silvain Rosetta International Airport in Victoria County.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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