BUS SHELTER PROGRAM WITHIN THE UMSA

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

Miami-Dade County Commission amended Legislative Item File Number 260749, authorizing an additional expenditure of $24,980,000 for Contract No. RFP-01071, the Bus Passenger Shelter Program. This brings the total modified amount to $54,944,885. The project aims to install 500 additional bus passenger shelters with illumination systems and trash receptacles within the Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA). This initiative is funded by the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) Bond Program. The vendor for this contract is Outfront Media Group, LLC. The Board of County Commissioners amended the resolution on June 2, 2026. The Transportation Committee forwarded the item with a favorable recommendation on May 12, 2026. The project is described as a non-competitive designated purchase to ensure consistent design, reduce maintenance costs, and improve passenger experience. The expansion is in response to community input requesting greater shelter coverage and improved rider comfort and safety. Residents have provided positive feedback on previously installed shelters, noting enhanced illumination and the addition of trash receptacles. The installation of these 500 shelters will increase UMSA sheltered stops to approximately 89 percent. The contract's original award date was May 19, 2020, and it expires on May 31, 2035.