Weekly e-Newsletter

Don’t miss out this week!
Miami-Dade TPO’s
Virtual Outreach Event for
Transportation Planning Area #2

Register here.

Moving the Transportation Planning Process Forward in the Virtual Environment

Recap of Last Week’s
Miami-Dade TPO Virtual Meetings

Miami-Dade TPO Governing Board
October 22, 2020

Watch the meeting again here.

Transportation Aesthetics Review Committee (TARC)
October 21, 2020

Watch the virtual meeting here.

View the agenda/presentation slide deck here.

SMART Plan’s East-West Corridor
Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Adopted

On October 23, 2020, the Miami-Dade TPO Governing Board unanimously approved Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as the LPA for the SMART Plan’s East-West Corridor. This is the second BRT selected as an LPA for the SMART Plan, with one already under contract to be built along the South Dade Transitway Corridor. BRT service will extend along the East-West Corridor between Tamiami Station to Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) and Downtown Miami via the Dolphin Station, SR 836/Dolphin Expressway, and the Blue Lagoon area. The East-West Corridor is the only major east-west connector in the County providing limited connections to the major activity centers in the region. This project will improve the connectivity and provide alternate options for local and regional travelers.

Stay up to date with the SMART Plan here.

SMART Demonstration Project Coming Soon!

Learn more here.

See all the SMART Demonstration Program projects here.

Keeping in Touch with the
GMCC’s Transportation Committee

Miami-Dade TPO Executive Director Aileen Bouclé participated in the Greater Miami Chambers of Commerce (GMCC) Transportation Committee’s virtual meeting. She provided an update on: the SMART Demonstration Program, which focuses on providing first/last mile services to the SMART Plan corridors; the TPO’s 2021 legislative priorities; and the TPO’s telecommuting survey summary results. Ms. Bouclé discussed how the Miami-Dade TPO is continuing these efforts, along with others, in collaboration with local and regional transportation partners during the pandemic.

Northwest District CAC Meeting

Miami-Dade TPO staff attended the Miami-Dade Police Department Northwest District Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) virtual meeting to make them aware that the TPO has shifted the in-person Transportation Fair to a virtual “Taste of Transportation Lunch Series” event. Staff invited members to participate and to help spread the word in order to connect with residents in Miami-Dade County.

Upcoming Miami-Dade TPO Meetings

The below Miami-Dade TPO meetings will take place virtually as per Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order #20-69, being extended to November 1, 2020. Stay up to date with all meetings by visiting the Miami-Dade TPO’s main calendar here or Facebook calendar here.

Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC)
October 28, 2020
5:30 pm

View the agenda here.

Register to attend here.

What’s Moving Along…

2020 Census Extended

Taking the 2020 Census has been extended until October 31, 2020. All residents of Miami-Dade County are encouraged to participate as this effort is important regarding federal funding and proper planning for infrastructure and resources. Help shape the future by submitting your 2020 Census today.

Take the 2020 Census here.

2021 Safe Street Summit

The annual Safe Streets Summit will hold its 1st virtual conference to learn about the latest local, state, and national initiatives for advancing safe streets on January 28-29, 2021. The Safe Streets Summit will bring together national speakers, public officials, technical staff, and community partners to advance the region’s efforts to create a safe, efficient, and connected multimodal transportation system. The theme for the 2021 Safe Streets Summit is "Moving Our Community Forward,” focused on the region’s continued collaboration on strategies and solutions for implementing safer pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities that promote community health and resiliency.

Sponsorship Opportunities Are Now Available

In acknowledgement of this year's financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sponsorship discounts are being offered for legacy and first-time sponsors as follows:

• 2020 Safe Streets Summit sponsors are eligible for a 30% legacy sponsor discount if signed up by Saturday, October 31, 2020.
• New sponsors are eligible for a 15% discount if signed up by Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Learn more here.

Mark Your Calendars & Get Involved…

TransPlex Web Series

In celebration of National Community Planning Month, FDOT’s Office of Policy Planning is pleased to announce TransPlex Web Series, a series of webinars every Friday in October. Webinars will focus on topics important to Community Planning’s role in developing and enhancing communities that benefit everyone.

Learn more here.

Innovators for Inclusive Design Challenge

The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) launched the Inclusive Design Challenge, a national prize competition that aims to make future automated vehicles (AVs) more accessible to people with disabilities. As part of Stage I of the Inclusive Design Challenge, U.S. DOT is seeking innovative design solutions that help individuals with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities to use AVs to access jobs, healthcare, and other essential services.

The program will award $300,000 to each of up to 10 semifinalists in Stage I.

Submissions are due October 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm ET

Learn more here.

Mobility Week 2020

The State of Florida is celebrating its third annual statewide Mobility Week from October 30, 2020 through November 6, 2020. Mobility Week, successfully launched in 2016, is an annual collection of outreach events intended to bring attention to safe multimodal transportation choices. During Mobility Week, cities, counties, and transportation partner agencies host events to promote transportation choices, highlight transportation achievements, and roll out new initiatives or policies.

Learn how to get involved here.

Ludlam Trail Corridor PD&E Study
Virtual Public Meeting

The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) Department is holding a virtual public information meeting for the Ludlam Trail Corridor PD&E Study. The purpose of the Ludlam Trail is to provide a new shared-use trail in Miami-Dade County that will include safe, dedicated, direct pathways for walking, running and cycling, to encourage active lifestyles and the use of green, non-motorized modes of transportation, and to enhance overall connectivity and accessibility between schools, parks, transit stops and residences, workplaces, and shopping. The Ludlam Trail is significant to extending the effectiveness and reach of the SMART Plan, given that on its southern end it will eventually connect not only to the legacy Metrorail system but, via the Underline, to the SMART Plan’s South Dade Transitway Corridor and the Kendall Corridor, and farther north, to the SMART Plan’s Flagler Corridor, and possibly even to the SMART Plan’s East-West Corridor.

November 19, 2020
6:00 – 8:00 pm

Visit the Ludlam Trail website here register in advance
and learn more about the project.

 Ongoing Transportation Projects…

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 Expressway Authority, 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 2024 at a cost of $818 million.

Keep up to date by visiting the project website here.

Palmetto Express Lanes Update

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun the first phase of State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Express modifications. Palmetto Express Phase 1 includes converting one northbound express lane to a non-tolled general use lane, removing the existing express lane entrance north of NW 36 Street, moving the existing express lane entrance north of Okeechobee Road south, and moving the existing express lane exit at NW 154 Street south. Construction is estimated to last approximately three months. During construction, it will be necessary to close general purpose lanes and express lanes at various times to complete work safely. Drivers will be notified of project-related closures in advance. Palmetto Express Phase 2 modifications are currently scheduled to begin in early 2022 and will focus on the southbound lanes of SR 826/Palmetto Expressway.

Palmetto Express Lanes updates here.

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

Expressway Authority
Construction Updates + Traffic Advisories

The Expressway Authority works to make driving our five roadways as easy as possible for you. Before you begin your commute, click on the 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

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