The SMART Program: Miami-Dade's Rapid Transit Plan
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The Frame
The program commits to a 40-year funding strategy to build and operate new transit corridors, which will dictate future housing, retail, and office development patterns and transit access for county residents.
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Miami-Dade County residents
Residents will experience changes in transit access, travel times, and potential land-use developments near transit stations.
Transportation industry workers
The program is expected to create new job opportunities in the transportation sector during planning, construction, and implementation.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The SMART Program covers five specific corridors: Beach, East-West, Kendall, North, Northeast, and the South Dade TransitWay.
- The program is supported by a 40-year pro-forma financial plan.
- Project Environmental Studies (PD&Es) are managed by DTPW and FDOT District Six.
- Land Use and Visioning activities are managed by the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO).
- The program aims to increase transit ridership and reduce transportation-related emissions.
- The plan includes the development of new transit stations, terminals, and park-and-ride facilities.
- The initiative promotes Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) to increase housing, retail, and office space near transit hubs.
- The program will implement real-time arrival and departure information signage at transit stations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the five corridors included in the SMART Program?
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Why It Matters
The program commits to a 40-year funding strategy to build and operate new transit corridors, which will dictate future housing, retail, and office development patterns and transit access for county residents.
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Lobbying Activity
ATOLLETC LLC
ANDREW P SCOTT
on behalf of SMART HOTELS/ OLYMPIA CHICAGO, LLC
ANDREW P SCOTT
on behalf of SMART HOTELS/ OLYMPIA CHICAGO, LLC
ANDREW P SCOTT
on behalf of SMART HOTELS/ OLYMPIA CHICAGO, LLC
ROLANDO R ACOSTA
on behalf of SMART GOLF FITNESS INSTRUCTION, INC.
ANDREW P SCOTT
on behalf of SMART HOTELS / OLYMPIA CHICAGO, LLC
ANDREW P SCOTT
on behalf of SMART HOTELS / OLYMPIA CHICAGO, LLC
ANDREW P SCOTT
on behalf of SMART HOTELS / OLYMPIA CHICAGO, LLC
ANDREW P SCOTT
on behalf of SMART HOTELS / OLYMPIA CHICAGO, LLC
ANDREW P SCOTT
on behalf of SMART HOTELS LLC
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Discoveries
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Long-term Financial Commitment
The program relies on a 40-year financial pro-forma, indicating a shift toward multi-generational infrastructure planning rather than short-term budget cycles.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
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