BUS SHELTER PROGRAM WITHIN THE UMSA

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

Miami-Dade County Commission considered a resolution authorizing additional expenditure authority for the Bus Passenger Shelter Program. The program, managed by the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) under Contract No. RFP-01071 with Outfront Media Group, LLC, aims to install 500 additional bus passenger shelters with illumination systems and trash receptacles in the Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA). This expansion will increase sheltered UMSA bus stops from 1,557 to 2,057, representing 89% coverage. The total modified contract amount is $54,944,885.00, with an additional $24,980,000.00 authorized. Funding will come from the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) Bond Program. The resolution was amended and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation from the Transportation Committee. Public comment included concerns from Senator Garcia regarding the vendor's existing contract and the funding mechanism, and discussions about advertising revenue and rules. Vice Chairwoman Regalado suggested revisiting advertising rules to generate additional revenue. Commissioner Bermudez sought assurance that the vendor would comply with political advertising ordinances. Chairman Gilbert III clarified existing rules and cautioned against over-regulation of speech on county assets. The timeline for installation is multi-year.