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DTPW outlines major Transit Development Plan update; public survey, safety analysis and timeline presented
Summary
Miami‑Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works presented a major five‑year Transit Development Plan update required by FDOT that will guide operations and capital priorities for FY2026–2035. Staff described a robust public‑involvement campaign (about 4,000 survey responses to date), a 10‑year operatio
Department of Transportation and Public Works staff presented a major update to Miami‑Dade’s Transit Development Plan (TDP), the statutorily required document that guides transit operations, capital planning and eligibility for state block grant funds.
Why the TDP matters: staff said the TDP is required by the state every five years (with annual updates in intervening years) to remain eligible for state funding programs; it covers the 10‑year operational and capital program (fiscal years 2026–2035 in this update) and must be consistent with FDOT, MPO/TPO and regional planning documents.
Public involvement and early findings: the department described an extensive public‑involvement program — social media, station outreach, events and an online survey — that had gathered roughly 4,000 responses at the time of the presentation. Staff said about 70% of respondents use transit at least a couple times a week and that over 800 participants submitted free‑text comments; survey themes include access, safety and reliability. The survey was open through the 31st of the month at the time of the briefing.
Operational and safety analysis: the TDP update will include a baseline operational assessment, ridership demand forecasting, financial plan and land‑use/corridor development analysis. Staff highlighted a safety and security analysis showing Miami‑Dade’s safety events normalized per unlinked trips compare favorably with peer regional agencies, and that rider and ambassador feedback (from the CITT ambassador program) generally reflect a perception of safety on the system.
Advisory process and timeline: an advisory review committee with 48 members (including municipal representatives, DTPW leadership and other regional partners) is guiding the update. Staff said demand estimation and corridor development work is underway, with a final draft targeted for December–January and a March 1 FDOT submittal deadline.
Why it matters: the TDP shapes the county’s operating plans and capital project priorities for the next decade, affects eligibility for state funds (staff cited roughly $20.5 million per year from FDOT block grant programs), and is designed to align with the county’s SmartPlan corridors and municipal partners. Staff said the TDP will explicitly incorporate public safety findings and generate prioritized, financially constrained recommendations for the county and its municipal partners.
Next steps: DTPW will continue outreach, complete demand estimation and finalize the 10‑year operating and capital program. Staff will return with the final draft TDP and indicated readiness to answer detailed follow‑up questions from trust members and the advisory review committee.
