TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAJOR UPDATE

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution approving the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works' (DTPW) Major Update of the 2026 Transit Development Plan (TDP), covering the 10-year period from Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2035. This plan, branded as MDT10Ahead, serves as a strategic blueprint for meeting transportation needs, identifying long-term transit infrastructure needs, establishing a 10-year strategic and financial framework for transit investment, exploring the relationship between land use and transit, and documenting anticipated future demand for transit services. The adoption is a prerequisite for receiving State Public Transit Block Grant funds from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Public involvement included a transit rider survey with over 5,000 responses, pop-up events, social media outreach, analysis of 311 calls, and the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) ambassador program. The survey indicated general rider satisfaction and feelings of safety at stations, with opportunities to improve safety in accessing stations and stops. An Advisory Review Committee (ARC) with representatives from various entities also provided input. The plan coordinates with 45 other planning documents and emphasizes the integration of land use and transportation planning, including a strong Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy. Demand estimation forecasts ridership growth outpacing population growth, particularly among choice riders, with the development of additional premium transit corridors. The plan includes a 10-Year Implementation Plan with priority, funded, partially funded, and uncommitted projects, along with a 10-Year Financial Plan for Operating and Capital Programs.