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New trolley link for Florida International University
A trolley proposed beyond city limits could be a crucial link among the city of Miami’s westernmost neighborhood, Florida International University (FIU) and, through their respective connections, nearly every corner…
At Miami International Airport, Sola flying solo on upgrades
Five months after giving the OK to a $5 billion plan to improve Miami International Airport (MIA) through 2035, Miami-Dade lawmakers have opted to cut themselves out of the loop…
Repairs due in 2020 for falling Metromover concrete chunks
Two projects to fix unstable concrete on the Brickell and Omni loops of the Metromover totaling about $5 million will start next year, as Miami-Dade lawmakers Dec. 3 OK’d an…
Are electric buses due to replace Metrobuses too soon or too late?
Talks last week over a report that found Transportation Director Alice Bravo’s mishandling of a bus order delayed replacing aging Metrobuses led to discord among Miami-Dade commissioners and staff about…
Miami-Dade looks to build freight ties with Brazil, Paraguay
Brazil is by far Miami-Dade’s top trade partner, and Paraguay has long had freight ties. But Commissioner Javier Souto, Aviation Director Lester Sola and PortMiami Director Juan Kuryla point to…
Rodrigo Arboleda: Florida Urban Maglev team seeks North Corridor transit
For many, being named one of the finest living architects in your native country would stand as a career high. But for Rodrigo Arboleda, co-founder and CEO of Fastrack Institute,…
South Dade Transitway rapid bus service rolls ahead
With local and state dollars committed, a shortlist of developers on hand and confirmation of federal funds due early next year, Miami-Dade’s upgrade of the South Dade Transitway for rapid…
Metromover repairs of falling concrete may dip into transit tax
Repairs to unstable concrete on the Brickell and Omni Metromover loops could begin next month, provided Miami-Dade lawmakers OK spending $5 million in People’s Transportation Plan (PTP) funds. County commissioners…
Miami-Dade heads to crackdown on RVs
While not as ubiquitous as regular cars, vans or trucks, recreational vehicles, or RVs – motor homes and trailers with beds, small kitchens, dining areas and sometimes bathrooms – are…
New cities’ impact on Miami-Dade Police, fire pivotal
Four months after a failed move to create a new South Dade city, Miami-Dade lawmakers have ordered a study on how police and fire rescue services would be affected by…
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