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Appropriations Committee approves major bus network changes, including South Dade BRT, citing $3.3 million operating savings
Summary
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.
The Miami‑Dade Appropriations Committee opened and closed the public hearing on item 1G1 and approved a department request authorizing the Department of Transportation and Public Works to implement major bus network changes on or after July 21, 2025.
Joseph Hernandez, interim director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, described the package as the first phase of a Smart Program and said the new South…
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