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Service start and schedule: DTPW said the busway (BRT limited‑stop service) is scheduled to begin service July 2025. Several related construction items follow distinct timetables: station openings and parking garages will come online on a staggered schedule as individual subprojects complete permitting, design and final inspections.

Key garage and station items:
- 160 Eighth Street parking garage: DTPW reported the facility includes about 644 parking spaces, public restrooms, bike storage, kiss‑and‑ride area and EV charging. Budget is listed as just under $58 million, including an FTA grant of $9.5 million and roughly $48 million in People’s Transportation Plan (PTP) funds. Staff said final completion is currently aimed for August 2025, with a June substantial completion target slipping because of an EV‑charger/fire‑sprinkler code change that increased building requirements.
- 340 Fourth Street (terminus) improvements: DTPW is acquiring nearby parcels to expand parking by about 70 spaces, add restrooms, improved drainage, LED parking lighting and new canopies; funding includes PTP, FDOT, FTA and local gas tax dollars. The parking expansion is in design and estimated for construction start winter 2027.
- Quail Roost park‑and‑ride / garage: a developer‑led, multi‑phase transit‑adjacent project will deliver 261 transit parking spaces (225 garage / 36 surface). County staff said the developer is funding the residential and additional garage floors while PTP, federal and state funds pay for the transit‑exclusive parking and access; Phase 1 construction is roughly 94% complete with final completion scheduled in fall 2025.

Pick‑up/drop‑off and stations: DTPW described a program to formalize curbside pick‑up/drop‑off locations and small shelters to improve safety and prevent vehicles from stopping in travel lanes. Staff identified 30 candidate locations along the corridor, narrowed to 25 recommended sites; funding is currently available for 19, with staff seeking about $2 million in additional state grants to complete the prioritized list.

South Dade Transit Operations Center: DTPW reported the South Dade operations and electric charging center is under construction and building vertical elements are well underway. The project’s scope expanded since initial conception—shift from a conventional bus yard to an electric‑bus charging hub and emergency operations center—and the budget previously estimated at $56 million increased to $308 million as design and required infrastructure were added. Staff said the facility will eventually support a 100‑bus electric fleet; 17 electric buses have been accepted to date and the remainder needed for summer service are expected to arrive by mid‑May.

Safety equipment and first‑in‑country elements: DTPW noted the South Corridor includes novel safety measures, including gate arms at roadway intersections that will be the first use of that design on a U.S. BRT. The Federal Highway Administration granted conditional approval; DTPW must study the arms during six months of operation and report back to FHWA for final authorization.

What Trustees asked and directed: Trustees pressed staff on budget baselines and the source of increased costs for garages and the operations center; staff pointed to scope changes, EV‑charging and fire‑safety code updates and the need to go vertical on smaller sites as drivers. Trustees also requested clearer project tables and more granular breakdowns of developer contributions for transit‑exclusive spaces.

Ending: DTPW staff invited trustees to construction tours including Golden Glades and the South Dade Operations Center as the schedule permits; trustees expressed interest in follow‑up briefings and more detailed cost breakdowns for projects that include public‑private elements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Miami-Dade County - Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust - Feb 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","DTPW told the Citizens Independent Transportation Trust that South Corridor bus rapid transit service is planned to start in July 2025, but associated parking garages, station improvements and the South Dade electric bus operations center are on staggered timetables and have experienced schedule and scope changes.","taxTitle","Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",2864,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6661389,"CITT backs $5.59 million contract to replace Metrorail public-address system",636,8788000,9424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414236-9272d71816c024309b2609024c83e59a&start=8788&end=9424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414236-9272d71816c024309b2609024c83e59a/thumbnail_8788000.jpg","/articles/6661389/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/CITT-backs-559-million-contract-to-replace-Metrorail-public-address-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661389-7eb90391ec263f1e67f17441d4f21f5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032835&Signature=D4x7nvTcxWVXRjaBGLSAgfrZPjM3a0tXZRtgFKsoT2LjE~zL5LnSPJF5I-vMys2YVmnvuzCxmAA6ilmwPTF3sAZ8pQMd81ke7EUNu282ATP2hn9tiVABubTvRAZUH9O-rTCQyu8ebdhpzzt228yNGS787NVZrYP4Ii3wJJthHVSNXFD6e1K0XgAGtx2c1tIRQcy9DzxRjYOaeuKdIp4I1vHOQKvjiGq30rxHIDbPPCfiTnc5GHt2OMNRfCdkZ2amHz8PwAR~A2hq5rXrBau3gSOCAZOZZ82bRS7gpy0WeYAA-kWxe9nC6rilq0S4~K~PUUvE3iUP23th19TvxxFRyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Citizens Independent Transportation Trust on Feb. 26 recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve a $5,593,005.77 contract award to Conseco Electrical Contractors Inc. to replace the Miami‑Dade Metrorail public‑address (PA) system.

The Trust's county attorney read an amended resolution for item 7(a) that authorized county execution of the contract and the use of People’s Transportation Plan bond funds up to $5,593,005.77. The board voted in favor by voice vote; no roll‑call tally is recorded in the meeting transcript.

Why it matters: trustees and staff said the current PA system is more than 30 years old and does not meet current clarity and intelligibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Colin Omra of Transit told the Trust, “The answer to your question is yes. The system does currently provide announcements between arrivals both in English and Spanish,” but staff said audio quality and speech intelligibility fall short of ADA expectations and modern standards.

Discussion and scope: Transit staff described the replacement as a technology‑heavy project that will include new speakers, microphones, mixers and software to deliver clearer, configurable public messages at stations. The contract includes a contingency allowance of $499,800 to address unforeseen items discovered during installation of new equipment in the existing stations. Staff said the existing onboard train PA capability is separate from the station PA work; the trains have their own onboard systems.

Next steps: With CITT approval, the item will move to the County Commission for final action. The contract award text read at the meeting removed a previously confusing clause referring to “other amounts set forth in the People’s Transportation Plan five‑year implementation plan.”

Ending: The Trust approved the resolution after brief discussion; the item will be transmitted to county commissioners for final approval.","The Citizens Independent Transportation Trust voted to recommend the county award a $5,593,005.77 contract to replace the 30-year-old Metrorail public-address system, citing ADA intelligibility requirements and aging equipment; the board approved the item's transmittal to the County Commission.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6661369,"North‑end residents tell CITT they feel left out of transit investments; callers cite shelter, lighting and service gaps",520,1778000,2298000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414236-9272d71816c024309b2609024c83e59a&start=1778&end=2298","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414236-9272d71816c024309b2609024c83e59a/thumbnail_1778000.jpg","/articles/6661369/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Northend-residents-tell-CITT-they-feel-left-out-of-transit-investments-callers-cite-shelter-lighting-and-service-gaps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661369-f4bd11da42600da9fcbf403a4583ebaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032835&Signature=Eu1MlQA0krUdveij-f63AglZ5xHGTgRU4ZgrMcxtICRf3ewJGTU-2GJLCpHcBDF63oIcVVyBl2k530~A55MLg122z7xzvr0SM3dgaLjXbfA4WMB22tnG7apmApSH7Zr5g9cGy5e0s2d8zDIO4AEvViCQudx1A5qIx~xsn8pu4dWLw~UPminxupW2g83GnfvEUF6zeXM~siyWek29WBuvBywzl25yw8kVnM-ESll9mRQvLd10aAJqtLquheTfLGT2VgysGqGrh~UQ5HvdgovwoOgB0PMcbtSovCSetnXZfcFduwU1oAim~ZrSVZmPfT-7H8ucnFe4VlRnEVdKFytEEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents raised concerns during the citizen‑comment period at the Citizens Independent Transportation Trust meeting on Feb. 26 about perceived inequities in transit investments and local safety amenities in north Miami‑Dade.

Resident complaints: Theophilus Williams, who gave his address as 1391 NW 90th Street in the Twin Lakes area, told trustees he believes “everything ... going south, but none coming north,” and urged the county to audit allocations that have favored southern and southwest corridors. Williams said seniors in his area were not given advance public outreach about route changes, complained that some routes were rerouted without direct community notification, and described bus benches with limited seating and no weather protection.

Kenneth Brown, speaking on agenda item 7(a) and general comments, also raised issues around lighting at certain bus stops, puddling and safety where bus stops lacked illumination, and the failure of promised investments in the north end. Brown added that residents he works with have struggled to reach housing solutions and suggested taking issues to the state for additional attention; trustees and staff replied that the Trust oversees the half‑penny PTP sales tax for mass transit and recommended plaintiffs contact district commissioners and county staff for budget details.

Staff response and next steps: Trustees and DTPW staff acknowledged the concerns and noted ongoing work on the North Corridor. Member Kilpatrick and others said a fuller discussion on AMSA funding and regional versus local priorities was forthcoming; staff said FDOT will present a North Corridor update at the Trust’s April meeting and offered residents the five‑year plan and budget references showing PTP allocations for the North Corridor.

Ending: Trustees encouraged residents to follow up with their district commissioners for immediate local maintenance and lighting requests and announced a planned April FDOT presentation specifically on North Corridor project status.","Two residents told the Citizens Independent Transportation Trust the county’s North Corridor and local neighborhoods lack adequate bus shelters, lighting, senior transport options and outreach; trustees directed staff to provide written information on the five‑year plan and to invite FDOT to present an April update on the North Corridor.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6661373,"Ludlam Trail moves into design procurement; county holds $135 million in budget book for implementation",245,8007000,8252000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414236-9272d71816c024309b2609024c83e59a&start=8007&end=8252","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414236-9272d71816c024309b2609024c83e59a/thumbnail_8007000.jpg","/articles/6661373/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Ludlam-Trail-moves-into-design-procurement-county-holds-135-million-in-budget-book-for-implementation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661373-fa6c7404d249c78a91c7ece118f1b40b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032835&Signature=oGvzzBxOgE67iFIruTL~~fMHDlC6t9L5z2PWY1gXFrnjryRim-U8jFrwSjJHD~6uvFbJdQstnNkiLbY-4Evzy4cvRFrtZKrnvtoRG8SMQlRdRDcwjexa9zrq4N5CfoTwSKTkCYSsmSTHHEb5HjFXorv5HT7boySVdZ7bokdpnQFmK8CEyriNvpIWJCV9RBxWwOUlen5te6WC2fNZAOllCtCxOr04o-uh65MobK8qwZ5Es0mzwVuaDwf~avl-zF-aZtNhcMTp9M2csmgKMs2FnKnNmBRQ-vT6SLe1B4U7LQiyS0x5I7B9Dk-qTdz8V60UqJVkaT~RcWJjGxB6dO0QyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miami‑Dade Parks on Feb. 26 updated the Citizens Independent Transportation Trust on the Ludlam Trail, a multi‑mile linear park and trail planned through Miami‑Dade neighborhoods.

Current stage and procurement: Alejandro Cissold, chief of parks planning, said the project has completed planning, advanced land acquisition and PD&E work and is in the procurement process for a design consultant for the recreational portion of the trail. Cissold told trustees he anticipates having a design consultant under contract by January 2026 and estimated design and permitting work will extend into 2028.

Bridges and partnerships: Parks identified four bridges associated with the project—three over FDOT rights‑of‑way (Fraggler, H Street and Bird Road) for which FDOT funding and coordination are involved. The County’s Coral Way node bridge will be delivered in partnership with the private developer responsible for that node.

Funding: Cissold said the county has $12 million of FDOT funding for certain bridge work and that the county budget book lists $135 million for design and construction of the Ludlam Trail. Parks staff also cited a county financing district intended to support operations and maintenance of the corridor.

Public engagement: Parks staff emphasized continued public involvement: the trail has had multiple public engagements since 2015; staff said additional workshops and meetings will be scheduled once a design consultant is onboard to refine design elements and community amenities.

Timeline summary: Parks said it expects procurement of a design consultant to conclude by Jan. 2026, permitting and final design through 2028, procurement of construction contractors by late 2028 and phased construction completion after that point.

Ending: Trustees had no substantive objections and asked about connections to the Miami River Greenway north of the trail; Parks staff said options for northward connections remain under study.","Miami‑Dade Parks reported Feb. 26 that the Ludlam Trail project is in the design procurement phase, with the county expecting to complete consultant procurement by January 2026 and noting FDOT funds for bridge work plus a $135 million line in the county budget for trail design and construction.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6661378,"DTPW outlines $184 million vision for 22‑mile South Dade shared‑use trail; funding strategy still under development",256,5380000,5636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414236-9272d71816c024309b2609024c83e59a&start=5380&end=5636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414236-9272d71816c024309b2609024c83e59a/thumbnail_5380000.jpg","/articles/6661378/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/DTPW-outlines-184-million-vision-for-22mile-South-Dade-shareduse-trail-funding-strategy-still-under-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661378-ed2bf806b801d7a8202cc2eb9c5daff6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771032835&Signature=KodK8FusHZjZLFIRkF-J7V2DaMC03sEQBtBPhHAnDbCUUU9RvddTqNj8hIM00EqEJ~Q7WBcVbqSqYzNa6pWVqSJbkQoxQPend-Yjp~J~sPuLEzxkyEfyAvPP1Pz-f0G3JBNFaeR5E5nqshj-wSuCy5IyLnU~JjocAiD-V58ccJffYaY-cbFD~HrhTWNoPbbN6KzAdperYW6D9hoVV3FihRWRqmIDIsEDnjx24uHiuXQQWJxVlFCAilpzgBlg-t3RwMKcsZ9Cw9iJn4j2OIUVQf43CljZvWkjIW260TTUl2IQdDvTQVVQCNbFrypM3en0HgKBmU0CnUGS3WoS7xpixg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","DTPW presented details on Feb. 26 for the planned South Dade shared‑use path, a contiguous corridor that would run roughly from the Dadeland South MetroRail station south to Florida City. Staff said the route is roughly 22 miles after resurveying and is intended to connect multiple local trails and transit stations along the South Corridor.

Design and scope: DTPW reported 30% design is complete and staff are preparing community engagement and the next stages of design. The trail is planned as a 12‑foot shared‑use path with shoulders and consistent lighting, signage and wayfinding modeled to match standards used on the Underline. The corridor will include formal and informal seating, hydration stations every ~1,200 feet, surveillance cameras in some areas and an effort to increase tree canopy cover by about 48 percent to improve shade.

Funding and costs: Staff estimated a construction cost of roughly $184,000,000 for the full build. Design funding of about $14.6 million (roughly half PTP and half state funds) has covered planning and preliminary design; significant additional funding sources will be needed. DTPW said the trail will be segmented into nine construction packages for funding and delivery (segments range from about $6M to $35M). Staff said federal grants, state match programs and private partnerships will be needed for full buildout and maintenance agreements will be required.

Right‑of‑way and constraints: The available right‑of‑way varies along the corridor—staff said the path has an average corridor width that in most places supports a 12‑foot path, but about 11 percent of the planned route has narrow conditions under 25 feet where careful design is required. DTPW noted remediation work for historical railroad impacts and drainage adjustments are part of design work in constrained sections.

Design features and safety: The trail will incorporate 47 intersection improvements, relocate 26 pedestrian push buttons where necessary, realign ramps at 11 intersections, and include pavement markings and treatments to clearly identify crossings. Staff emphasized tree canopy and shade as a priority following trustee comments about midday sun exposure on long stretches of the corridor.

Next steps: DTPW said it will finish permitting and community outreach, then advance design and pursue multi‑source funding. Staff proposed phasing and said they will pursue federal grant cycles and private partners; they also noted that committing to federal grant funding could require larger, contiguous funding commitments.

Ending: Trustees and staff discussed maintenance responsibilities and the potential for private or district funding mechanisms; staff said more engagement and grant applications are needed to reach the full construction phase.","The South Dade shared‑use trail—about 22 miles in Dade County alongside the South Corridor transitway—has completed 30% design and seeks federal, state, county and private funding to build a fully‑featured shared path with lighting, hydration, seating and canopy tree plantings; design funds of $14.6 million have been secured.","actionData","errors"]

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South Corridor: busway service due this summer while garages, stations and operations center face staggered timelines

CITT backs $5.59 million contract to replace Metrorail public-address system

North‑end residents tell CITT they feel left out of transit investments; callers cite shelter, lighting and service gaps

Ludlam Trail moves into design procurement; county holds $135 million in budget book for implementation

DTPW outlines $184 million vision for 22‑mile South Dade shared‑use trail; funding strategy still under development