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Busway Extension to Florida City Project Boundaries

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Final Acceptance May 4, 2004 NTP October 17, 2005

Opened April 24th, 2005

What is the Busway Extension to Florida City?

A local, state, and federally sponsored project to create a comprehensive Bus Rapid Transit system

in order to establish a connection between Metrorail and the South Miami-Dade Busway to

serve the burgeoning South Dade corridor

Transit

Segment II at a Glance

17 Bus Shelters + 2 Shelters Segment I

11 signalized traffic signals

Three Kiss & Rides

6.5 BRT miles

Notice-to-proceed – October 17th , 2005

Project completion – October 31, 2007

Two Park & Rides

What’s been done so far?

Segment 1 Busway Extension opened for Revenue service April 24th, 2005

Transit

MDT & the FDOT jointly developed the Segment 1 Busway Extension to Florida City + US-1 Reconstruction project to save time, money, and optimize operational efficiencies

US-1 reconstruction from SW 112th – Avenue – SW 266th Street was completed in April 2005

Busway Extension at a glance

Passengers line up to ride the MetroBus at the SW 244th Street

Bus Shelter

The SW 244th Street Bus Shelter has become the most frequented

on the Extension

The recently opened SW 244th Street Park & Ride is already at full

capacity

South Miami-Dade BuswayNow the South Miami-Dade Busway connects the Dadeland South Metrorail station to 13.5 miles of

BRT roadway

The South Miami-Dade Busway offers local and limited-stop service on the Busway and in the neighborhoods between Florida City and the

Dadeland South Metrorail Station

The South Miami-Dade Busway serves the following routes: Busway Max, Busway Local (Only Phase 1),

Coral Reef Max, Saga Bay Max, and the Route 1 Busway

The Busway Extension serves the Busway Flyer (SW 152nd Street – SW 264th Street) and Busway Max

(Every Busway Station) routes

South Miami-Dade Busway28 buses an hour travel on the Busway during

morning and evening rush hours running approximately every 2 minutes

“It’s the easiest, fastest, and cheapest ride in town,” Miami-Dade Transit Official

A trip from SW 244th Street to Dadeland South can take as little as 35 minutes

Busway fares are $1.50 and passengers can request a free transfer to Metrorail when boarding

Phase 1 versus Phase 2Phase 1 Phase 2

Shelters 31 28

Miles 8.5 11.5

Intersections 21 27

Traffic Signals 19 20

Park & Rides 3 3

Kiss & Rides 0 6

Cost $42.9 million $108 million (Est)

Date Opened February 1997 TBD

Project HistorySegment 1-South

NTP - November 11th, 2002

Project Completion: May 4th, 2004

Project Cost: $8,718,710 (US-1)

$9,187,530 (Busway)

$17,906,240 (Total)

Segment 1-North

NTP – July 15th, 2002

Project Completion: January 6th, 2005

Project Cost: $8,819,118 (US-1)

$7,666,662 (Busway)

$16,485,780 (Total)

Where We Are Now

Segment II

NTP – October 17th, 2005

Project Completion: October 31, 2007

Estimated

Time Consumed:

Percentage Complete:

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Improved drainage systemImproved drainage system

New and improved weather protected bus New and improved weather protected bus sheltersshelters

Landscaped beautificationLandscaped beautification

Bus shelter floor pattern designs that Bus shelter floor pattern designs that reflect each communities flavorreflect each communities flavor

ADA facilitiesADA facilities

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10’ 8’ 12’ 4’ 12’ 8’

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Typical Busway Section

Bus Station Distances

SW 244th Street - SW 264th Street - 1.6 milesSW 244th Street - SW 264th Street - 1.6 milesSW 264th Street - SW 272nd Street - .67 milesSW 264th Street - SW 272nd Street - .67 miles

Segment 1 South

SW 112th Avenue - SW 216th Street - 1 mileSW 216th Street - SW 220th Street - .3 milesSW 220th Street - SW 232nd Street - 1.1 milesSW 232nd Street - SW 244th Street - .75 milesSW 232nd Street - SW 244th Street - .75 miles

Segment 1 North

SW 312th Street - Civic Court - .49 milesSW 312th Street - Civic Court - .49 milesCivic Court - SW 324th Street - .44 milesCivic Court - SW 324th Street - .44 milesSW 324th Street - SW 328th Street - .34 milesSW 324th Street - SW 328th Street - .34 milesSW 328SW 328thth Street – SW 344 Street – SW 344thth Street – 1 mile Street – 1 mile

SW 272nd Street - SW 280th Street - .68 milesSW 280th Street - SW 296th Street - 1.28 milesSW 296th Street - SW 312th Street - 1.43 miles

Segment 2

By the numbers

Miami-Dade County’s population is projected to grow by 43% by the year 2030 and the South Dade corridor is projected to grow by 65%

By 2030 South Dade is projected to have 31% of the County’s population and only 25% of the jobs

According to the U.S. Census Bureau Homestead added 4,000 new residents last year making in the ninth fastest growing city in the nation over 25,000

people

As many as 15,000 new homes could be built in Homestead in next decade and 25,000 in

South Dade

The Mass-Transit Landscape

75% of U.S. workers still get to their job alone in vehicles

Statistics show that during the last decade, the total Miami-Dade population rose 16% to 2.25 million

By the year 2025, Miami-Dade population is expected to increase to almost 3 million residents with employment following closely with a 30% increase to more than 1.5 million employees

The Mass-Transit Landscape

APTA using transportation can save families more than $6,200 a year on expenses

Public transit helps save 1.4 billion gallons which is equivalent to 108 million fewer cars filling up at the pump

“Bus Rapid Transit gives communities the best bang for their buck when it comes to investing in transit.” Former US Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta

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SW 135th Road

SW 250th Street

SW 139 th Avenue

SW 137 th Avenue

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ADA ElementsAll features of the Busway are in compliance with the

American Disabilities Act (ADA)

Buses are equipped with wheel chair lifts

TTY – Teletypewriter for deaf and speech impaired

Truncated domes for visually impaired

Dedicated spacing for wheel-chair within bus shelters

Busway Bridges

C-103 Bridge

C-103 Bridge

C-103N Bridge

Project Area Map

South Miami-Dade Busway Map

SW 324th Street

Civic Court NE 2nd Drive

Approved Busway Signal Locations

Approved Busway Signal Locations

Mowry Dr. (SW 320 St.)

Campbell Dr. (SW 312 St.)

Biscayne Dr. (SW 288th St.)

Avocado Dr. (SW 296th St.) SW 146th Ave

Kings Hwy (SW (304th St.)

Waldin Drive (SW 280th St.)

SW 117th Ave

SW 220th St

SW 216th St

Miami Ave

SW 132th Ave

SW 248th St

SW 112th Ave

SW 244th St

SW 232th St

SW 308th Street

Krome Avenue

Bus Station Location MapBus Station Location Map

SW 344th St

SW 4th Street SW 324th St

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312th St

Avocado Dr. (SW 296th St)

SW 272nd ST SW 264th St

Civic Court

Waldin Drive SW 280th St.

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“In Homestead, 12,000 homes are under construction and population has grown 10% in the past three years.”

Miami Today

1. Address Explosive Population Growth in South Miami-Dade

One bus relieves 60 cars from the roadways

2. Busway Extension will alleviate traffic congestion on the US-1

CorridorBreakdown of Average Cars taken off the roadway by Mass Transit

3. The Busway Extension to Florida City will increase overall

Bus ridership

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The Busway Bike Path will be extended a The Busway Bike Path will be extended a combined 20.7 miles from Kendall all the way combined 20.7 miles from Kendall all the way

to Florida Cityto Florida City

4. 4. The extension of a Bike Path The extension of a Bike Path with a one-mile connector to the with a one-mile connector to the

Florida KeysFlorida Keys

5. Community Outreach5. Community Outreach

MDT works with Miami-Dade Police to uncover illegal dumping violations on

Busway

Ribbon cutting at Busway Segment 1 Grand Opening

PIO attends chamber committee meeting

Participate in South Link Alternative Analysis studies

6. 6. Bus Station’s will convey Bus Station’s will convey each each areas unique community areas unique community flavorflavor

Goulds Bus Station will sport the design (above) at the SW 220h

Street Busway Extension Station

SW 232nd Street Passenger Bus Shelter floor panel design

7. The $17 Billion People’s Transportation Plan will Turbo Charge The Busway

Extension to Florida City

Increase bus fleet from 700 to 1191Increase bus fleet from 700 to 1191

Increase current bus service Increase current bus service miles from 27 million miles to 44 miles from 27 million miles to 44 million milesmillion miles

Increase bus service operating Increase bus service operating hours from 1.9 million hours to hours from 1.9 million hours to 3.3 million hours3.3 million hours

Provide 15-minutes or better bus Provide 15-minutes or better bus service during rush hourservice during rush hour

8. The Bus Stations are new & improved

Existing Bus StopExisting Bus Stop New Bus New Bus StationStation

Stronger aluminum roof will increase shelf life

Back panel now extends all the way to the ground

Concrete louvers deter against vandalism

9. Development9. DevelopmentThe project has played an integral part in spurring the development

of the following Community Urban Centers

Goulds Naranja

Cutler Bay Perrine

10. The addition of at least three Free Park & Ride facilities

SW 244th Street – 93 parking spaces

SW 296th Street – 131 spaces

SW 344th Street – Capacity To Be determined

11. Busway Shelter’s Keep Getting Better

Existing Busway Shelter

New Busway Shelter

12. Accessibility

SW 232nd Street

SW 264th Street

SW 272nd Street

SW 280th Street

SW 344th Street

SW 220th Street

Kiss and Ride Locations

13. Private dollars follow public investment

14. Preserve Right-Of-Way for future transit development

The Busway Extension to Florida City has resolved all Right-Of-Way issues

15. SecurityUS-1 merchants feel more secure now that the tree-lined area behind their businesses is clear

16. MDT Buses Keep Improving

Look at us Now Segment 1

Recent view of Bus Stations at SW 232nd Street

C-1N Busway Bridge

A look at SW 216th St Passenger Bus Shelter SouthboundUS-1 Roadway

Look at us Now Segment 2

SW 220th Street NB Bus Shelter Sheathing at Campbell Drive Bus Shelter

Trenching for fiber optic signalization

Gould’s SB Bus Shelter

Look at us Now Segment 2

A water truck prevents dust from impacting community

Drainage operations Paving on the Busway near the Homestead Shelter

Installing roof members at SW 296th Street NB Bus Shelter

Look at us Now Segment 2

Grading on Old Dixie HighwayBike path extension

Busway construction near Homestead’s new parking lot

Paving on SW 308th Street

Project Goals

Alleviate traffic on the US-1 Corridor by off-Alleviate traffic on the US-1 Corridor by off-loading Buses onto the Buswayloading Buses onto the Busway

Provide proper shelter for Bus Provide proper shelter for Bus commuterscommuters

Decrease drive time for Busway commuters Decrease drive time for Busway commuters through a dedicated rapid transit facilitythrough a dedicated rapid transit facility

Metro Bus Stop - BeforeMetro Bus Stop - Before

Passenger Bus Station - AfterPassenger Bus Station - After

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Busway Bridges

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Busway Extension to Florida City