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What This Bill Does
Miami-Dade County is developing a 22-mile trail along the South Dade Transitway, connecting Homestead to the Dadeland South Metrorail Station. The project aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, increase tree canopy coverage, and provide better access to the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service.
The project will physically alter the 22-mile transit corridor through five municipalities, impacting local transit access, neighborhood connectivity, and public infrastructure for residents in Commission Districts 7, 8, and 9.
Who It Affects
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Residents of Homestead, Florida City, Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, and Pinecrest
These residents will have the trail constructed through their municipalities, affecting local transit access and neighborhood infrastructure.
Commuters using the Metro Express Bus Rapid Transit
Commuters will have new first-and-last mile connections to transit stations via the trail.
Key Facts
- The South Dade Trail is a 22-mile shared-use path running from SW 344 Street in Homestead to the Dadeland South Metrorail Station.
- The project is currently in the design phase, with 30% of the design work completed.
- The trail will feature a 48% increase in tree canopy coverage.
- The trail runs through Miami-Dade County Commission Districts 7, 8, and 9.
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- The project is designed to integrate with the new Metro Express Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service.
- The trail will connect to 'The Underline' path at Dadeland South Station.
- Construction will be implemented in segments based on available funding.
- Public engagement meetings were held on May 6 and May 7, 2025.
- Technical elements include lighting, drainage, seating, water bottle filling stations, and dog waste stations.
- The project is part of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Spaces System Master Plan.
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Integration of Transit and Active Transport
The project explicitly links the development of a pedestrian/bicycle trail to the success of the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, signaling a shift toward integrated multi-modal transit planning.
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