The Miami-Dade County Transportation Committee convened on March 11, 2025, to address key transportation issues affecting the region. The meeting began with a brief opportunity for public comment, although no attendees stepped forward to speak. Following this, the committee moved to set the agenda, which was unanimously approved without any changes.
The first significant item on the agenda was a public hearing concerning two important proposals. The first proposal, identified as Item 1 g 1, involved an ordinance aimed at amending the rapid transit system development zone. This amendment seeks to expand the smart corridor sub-zone to include certain private properties near Northwest 37th Avenue and Northwest 36th Street, specifically within a half-mile radius of a public transit station. The ordinance includes provisions for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
The second proposal, Item 1 g 2, was a resolution that authorizes the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works to implement major service changes to the bus network, scheduled to take effect on or after July 21, 2025.
The committee's discussions highlighted the ongoing efforts to enhance public transportation infrastructure and services in Miami-Dade County. As the meeting concluded, the committee underscored the importance of these initiatives for improving transit accessibility and efficiency in the region. Further steps regarding these proposals will be monitored as they progress through the legislative process.