NewsMiami Today NewsSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade
Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust reports 14% decline in transit sales surtax revenue
Transit funding generated by the county's long-standing sales surtax has dropped significantly, with April 2026 collections falling nearly 14% compared to April 2025. The Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust, which monitors these funds, received the report regarding the revenue decline last week.
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The decline in surtax revenue directly impacts the funding available for mass transit growth and infrastructure projects overseen by the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust.
Key Facts
- Transit sales surtax revenue collections for April 2026 were nearly 14% lower than in April 2025.
- The Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust is the agency responsible for overseeing the use of these surtax funds.
- The transit sales surtax has been in effect for nearly 25 years.
- The revenue decline was reported to the Trust during a meeting held last week.