Miami-Dade County and Kimley-Horn present Rickenbacker Causeway Master Plan to address traffic and safety
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campaign for Safety & Modernization at Santa Monica College | The Santa Monica College Foundation | $100,000 | - | Feb 2020 |
| Coalition of Santa Monica City Employees PAC | Santa Monica Police Officers Association for a Better Community | $45,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Coalition of Santa Monica City Employees PAC | Santa Monica Police Officers Association for a Better Community | $45,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Coalition of Santa Monica City Employees PAC | Santa Monica Police Officers Association for a Better Community | $45,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Coalition of Santa Monica City Employees PAC | Santa Monica Police Officers Association for a Better Community | $45,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Coalition of Santa Monica City Employees PAC | Santa Monica Police Officers Association for a Better Community | $45,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monica Firefighters Political Activities | SANTA MONICA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION | $43,359 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Madison Partners | $25,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monica Firefighters Political Activities | SANTA MONICA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION | $14,859 | - | Feb 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Michael Sullivan | $10,000 | Owner | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Michael Sullivan | $10,000 | Owner | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Michael Sullivan | $10,000 | Owner | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights | Michael E. Soloff | $10,000 | Attorney | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Michael Sullivan | $10,000 | Owner | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights | Michael E. Soloff | $10,000 | Attorney | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights | Michael E. Soloff | $10,000 | Attorney | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights | Michael E. Soloff | $10,000 | Attorney | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | Kilroy Realty, L.P | $10,000 | - | Sep 2020 |
| Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights | Michael E. Soloff | $10,000 | Attorney | Oct 2020 |
| Santa Monica Forward Supporting Gleam Davis, Ana Jara, Kristin McCowan, Terry O'Day, and Ted Winterer for City Council 2020 | James Lippman | $10,000 | Owner | Oct 2020 |
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The Frame
The Rickenbacker Causeway is the sole road access for Key Biscayne residents, and current congestion during special events and construction projects impacts daily commutes, emergency vehicle access, and public safety.
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Key Biscayne residents
The causeway is their primary access route, and they are directly impacted by traffic congestion and construction delays.
Miami-Dade County
As the maintaining agency, the county is responsible for the causeway's infrastructure, funding, and long-term planning.
City of Miami
The city manages facilities on Virginia Key that generate traffic and hosts events that impact causeway operations.
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Summary
Key Facts
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Why It Matters
The Rickenbacker Causeway is the sole road access for Key Biscayne residents, and current congestion during special events and construction projects impacts daily commutes, emergency vehicle access, and public safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the master plan be completed?
How can residents provide feedback?
Why does the causeway get so congested on weekends?
News Coverage
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Shift to 20-year planning horizon
The county has adopted a 20-year horizon for the master plan, which met with significant pushback from residents concerned about immediate traffic and safety issues.
Connected Entities
Sources
keybiscayne.granicus.com
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