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Committee approves two‑year, $245,000‑per‑year interlocal agreement with Miami Beach for fixed‑route Mount Sinai link
Summary
The transportation committee approved a two‑year interlocal agreement with the City of Miami Beach providing $245,000 per year for a fixed‑route Mount Sinai link, intended to restore service for residents after elimination of Route 115 under the Better Bus network.
The Miami‑Dade County Transportation Committee voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Miami Beach to provide $245,000 per year for two years to operate a fixed‑route Mount Sinai link.
Commissioner Steinberg described the item as a response to community concerns following elimination of Route 115 under the Better Bus network. “There was an outcry from the residents and we tried to find a solution and a path forward so that those residents who need it most aren't left behind,” Steinberg said, describing the agreement with the city as a cost‑saving compromise for the county.
The committee opened the item for public comment and none were recorded. The motion was moved and seconded; the clerk conducted a roll call and the committee recorded unanimous approval.
Committee members discussed whether the item should be brought forward to the next Board of County Commissioners meeting and noted that, if so, the sponsor must submit a written request to the committee chair.
No further conditions, amendments, or budget offsets were proposed at the committee meeting.
