Appropriations Committee approves major bus network changes, including South Dade BRT, citing $3.3 million operating savings

The committee approved a resolution allowing the Department of Transportation and Public Works to implement major bus network changes, including the South Dade Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) funded by the half‑cent transit surtax; the department reported $5.3 million realized and $2 million in added costs for a net $3.3 million operating savings.