SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY BRT REPORT

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-09-01 · report

The document is a legislative report to the Board of County Commissioners from the Mayor regarding the South Dade TransitWay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, covering updates and optimizations from November 2025 to May 2026. It reports 1.8 million total trips on Routes 601 and 602, with Metro Express (601) averaging 6,307 weekday riders (a 152% increase) and TransitWay Local (602) averaging approximately 4,000 weekday riders. On-time performance improved from October 2025 to May 2026: Route 601 from 32.8% to 77%, and Route 602 from 36.8% to 71.2%. The report notes a new five-level Park & Ride facility at SW 168 Street, opened in April, with more than 640 parking spaces. The document is a staff recommendation report, not a decision on a development project. It is in draft status with an agenda date of September 1, 2026, and was introduced on July 31, 2026. The report does not describe a specific construction project for contractors to pursue, but rather provides a service performance update. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.