Weekly e-Newsletter

The Miami-Dade TPO wishes you and your family
a safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday.

Moving the

Forward 

TPO Executive Policy Committee (EPC) Meeting

Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW First Street
Third Floor Conference Room
Miami, FL 33128

View the agenda here.

Miami-Dade TPO
Governing Board Meeting

November 21, 2019
2:00 PM
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW First Street
County Commission Chambers
Miami, FL 33128

View the agenda here.

*Watch these meetings live here
or
on YouTube at “Miami-Dade TV Live."

Kendall Drive Rapid Transit PD&E Study

Learn more here.

Opening of the “NW Miami-Dade Express”
Bus Express Rapid Transit (BERT) Corridor

See the new route information here.

Keep up to date with the Miami-Dade TPO’s SMART activities on:

What's moving along...

Test the New Transit Mobile App and
You May Get a 7-Day EASY Pass

If you ride Miami-Dade Transit, answer a few questions, sign up to test a new Transit mobile app and you will have a chance to win a 7-Day EASY Pass. Your input on the mobile app is valuable to ensure all Transit riders enjoy a smooth online experience.

Participate here.

Miami-Dade Transit Collaborates with
Local Artist David Anasagasti

Miami-Dade's Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) has collaborated with local artist David Anasagasti to share his original artwork on a specially painted Metrobus and specially designed EASY Ticket.

Learn more here.

Report on Bicyclist Safety

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued its first report on bicyclist safety in 47 years. The report updates the NTSB’s understanding of bicyclist safety in the U.S. by examining the prevalence and risk factors of bicycle crashes involving motor vehicles and assessing the most applicable countermeasures. The report also includes recommendations for improved roadway design, such as separated bicycle lanes and lower speeds on roads where motor vehicles and bicyclists share the roadway, and methods of enhancing the visibility of bicyclists through technology like adaptive headlights.

Read the report here.

Better Bus Project Survey

The Better Bus Project is a redesign of the Miami-Dade County bus system. It is being led by Transit Alliance Miami in partnership with Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). This survey will help design the new bus network.

Take the survey here.

PAXy’s Fall Schedule

Wake up Miami! is PAXy's community project that brings FREE live music and art into people’s everyday lives by presenting a series of concerts/performances at Miami Metrorail/Metromover stations during the morning commute.

See the fall schedule here.

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census to determine the number of people living in the United States. This census provides the basis for reapportioning Congressional seats and distributing billions of dollars in federal funding to support services and infrastructure in communities across the country. Miami-Dade County encourages every resident to participate in the census to ensure proper representation in Congress and a fair share of federal funds for schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other vital programs.

Learn more here.

 Mark Your Calendar & Get Involved!

View the agenda here.

Curbside Delivery Challenges and Opportunities

This Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) webinar will feature presentations focused on curbside delivery challenges and opportunities that were presented at the recent 2019 International Urban Freight Conference (I-NUF), which focuses on presenting research in the urban freight transportation field.

November 20, 2019
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Register here.

View the agenda here.

Registration is open here.

Learn more here.

Take Transit to the Miami Book Fair

Leave your car behind and take Transit to the Miami Book Fair street fair, taking place Nov. 22-24 at Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus. Trains will run from 5 a.m. to midnight. To get to the street fair, park at any Metrorail station for only $4.50 a day and take the Metrorail to Government Center, where you can transfer to the free Metromover.

Learn more here.

WTS Scholarship Applications

The South Florida WTS is currently collecting scholarship applications from eligible applicants for its annual scholarship awards. The South Florida WTS Chapter is offering the following scholarships:

• Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship (Graduate) - $2,000
• Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship (Undergraduate) - $2,000
• Maribel Lena Memorial Scholarship (Undergraduate) - $2,500

The deadline for submitting the completed applications is December 2, 2019 at 11:59 PM.

The application forms and a flyer along with evaluation guidelines can be downloaded here

and additional information can be found here

Please submit applications to Mary Conway, WTS Scholarship Chair at mconway@hntb.com

2019 Alternative Fuels Corridor Request for Designation Nominations

Please join FHWA and DOT’s Volpe Center for a webinar on the recently announced 2019 Alternative Fuels Corridor Request for Nominations.

December 5, 2019
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Register here.

2020 Safe Streets Summit

 Ongoing Transportation Projects…

Hard Rock Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Bridge/Tunnel

To prepare for the Super Bowl in 2020, the City of Miami Gardens, in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six, Hard Rock Stadium, Condotte America and Bentley Architects & Engineers, is constructing a pedestrian bridge over the Florida Turnpike exit ramp (Exit #2X) for the stadium, a pedestrian bridge over NW 199 Street and two tunnels under Don Shula Drive to improve pedestrian access and enhance public safety.

Keep up to date by visiting the project website here.

I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project

The I-395/SR 836/I-95 Project is a partnership between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX), with construction limits on State Road (SR) 836 beginning at NW 17 Avenue and continuing through the SR 836/I-395/I-95 (Midtown) Interchange to the MacArthur Causeway Bridge. The limits on I-95 are from NW 8 Street to NW 29 Street. Construction is expected to be completed in the fall of 2023 at a cost of $802 million.

Keep up to date by visiting the project website here.

I-95 Safety Enhancement and Reconstruction
Design/Build Project

FDOT District Six began the process of construction activities for a safety enhancement and concrete pavement reconstruction project on I-95 from NW 29 Street to NW 131 Street on March 6, 2017.  The safety initiative will involve the construction of five emergency stopping sites along 95 Express from NW 62 Street to NW 131 Street. The reconstruction portion of the design/build project will involve replacement of the concrete pavement on I-95 from NW 29 Street to NW 79 Street.

Stay informed here.

SR-826 (Palmetto)/I-75 Express Lanes Project

The construction of express lanes along 28 miles of the I-75 and State Road (SR) 826 (Palmetto Expressway) corridors, from just south of the SR 836 (Dolphin Expressway), in Miami-Dade County, to I-595 in Broward County. This project will complete another section of the South Florida managed lanes network for all motorists and will improve mobility, relieve congestion, provide additional travel options and accommodate future growth in the area.

Palmetto Express Lane Closures.

I-75 Express Lane Closures.

Miami-Dade DTPW
Roadway Construction Report

View the weekly report here.

FDOT District Six Roadways

The FDOT District Six Construction Department manages and oversees dozens of state road and bridge construction projects on the state highway system within Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. These projects range from minor intersection upgrades that will enhance traffic flow, to major multi-million dollar programs.

Keep up to date on the progress of various roadway projects.

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE)
Weekly Construction Updates

FTE announces updated lane closures and work zones due to construction and maintenance projects in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties.

South Florida Construction/Lane Closure Updates.

Miami-Dade Expressway (MDX)
Construction Updates + Traffic Advisories

MDX works to make driving our five roadways as easy as possible for you. Before you begin your commute, click on the MDX road sign of your choice to find out the latest road conditions and/or construction updates.

Stay up to date on the latest construction here.

Sign up here for traffic advisories.

Adopt-a-Road and Help Clean Up Our Act

Do you care about the condition of our streets?  Are you part of a volunteer group looking to get involved?  Does seeing litter get you angry?  Become the master of your domain and Adopt-a-Road! Join Neat Streets Miami in reducing trash along County roads and promote your organization. Through this free program, organizations can connect their brands to community pride and civic responsibility.  Volunteer commitment includes “adopting” a one-mile segment of a County road, removing litter at least four times a year for a two year period and following County safety measures.

Learn more here.

Florida Automated Vehicles Website

Online home for the Florida Automated Vehicles program, led by the FDOT. This site will follow the development of the Florida-specific initiative and the progression of Automated Vehicle technology nationwide.

Learn more here.