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Tri-Rail ends first/last-mile pilot; agency eyes flat-fare and capital reallocation

Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board · October 30, 2025

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Summary

SFRTA reported it is ending a first/last-mile pilot with ride-hailing and taxis because the program’s cost exceeded ridership benefits. The agency plans to reallocate that money to capital projects, pursue improved fare collection and is considering a flat-fee fare model (the board noted an existing $5 weekend option).

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), operator of Tri-Rail, told the Miami-Dade TPO on Oct. 30 that it will end a first/last-mile pilot that had matched FDOT funds with Uber, Lyft and taxis after data showed the program cost more than the ridership benefit it produced.

SFRTA staff said the agency will…

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