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***45-Day Public Review Period*** The TIP is a federally required multi-year program that prioritizes transportation improvement projects for federal, state, and local funding to be implemented in Miami-Dade County over the next five years. It lists specific projects and anticipated schedules and costs. The TIP puts the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) into action and is also the capital improvement element of the LRTP. Once approved by the Miami-Dade TPO Governing Board, projects in the TIP must be financially constrained, have undergone a series of evaluations, and include input and suggestions by the public. To assist the public in reviewing the almost 1,700-page TIP, a Citizens’ Guide is provided in the following project categories: Intermodal, Highway, Transit, Aviation, Seaport, and Non-Motorized. The 45-day public review period begins March 18, 2024 and ends May 2, 2024. View the Draft FY 2025-29 TIP here and the accompanying Draft TIP Citizen’s Version here
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Moving the Transportation Planning Process |
Miami-Dade TPO Governing Board Meeting
Federally Mandated Documents Approved and Released
Miami-Dade TPO Governing Board held a meeting on April 18, 2024 where important mobility items were adopted to move the transportation planning process forward. This included the approval of the federally mandated FYs 2025 & 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), which outlines transportation planning priorities and activities managed by the TPO. The UPWP includes specific tasks for the TPO and planning partners to be achieved every two years. It outlines the planning, projects, budget, and activities that support the comprehensive and multimodal transportation improvement program approved for Miami-Dade County. Guidance from Federal transportation agencies is also utilized as a significant element in the definition of planning projects.
In addition, Miami-Dade TPO’s 2023 Annual Report was officially released during the TPO Governing Board meeting, which details the accomplishments achieved by the Board and staff. Among the many milestones summarized in the report, the most significant accomplishment was the TPO Governing Board’s adoption of the largest Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in agency history, funded at over $12 Billion in transportation investments over the next five years. Over $6 Billion is programmed in highway/expressway/state roads and arterials, while over $5 Billion is programmed for intermodal, transit, seaport, and aviation. The remaining TIP categories include bicycle, pedestrian, trails, and local roads. Read the report to learn more about all TPO achievements in 2023.
View the 2023 Annual Report as a Flipbook and/or download the PDF
Watch the TPO Governing Board meeting here
Legislative Advocacy Efforts
in Washington, D.C.
Miami-Dade TPO Chairman, Honorable Esteban Bovo, Jr., TPO Executive Director, Aileen Bouclé, AICP, and TPO Deputy Director-Administration, Zainab Salim, traveled to Washington, D.C. for legislative advocacy efforts. They met with Honorable Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator, Honorable Rick Scott, U.S Senator, Honorable Carlos Gimenez, U.S. Representative (FL-28), Honorable Mario Diaz-Balart, U.S. Representative (FL-26), and staff from the office of Honorable Frederica S. Wilson, U.S. Representative (FL-24), to discuss legislative items related to the importance of advancing mobility options for residents in Miami-Dade County.
TPO on the Go!
Bike to Work Day Special Edition
Watch this special edition of “TPO on the Go!” where Miami-Dade TPO Executive Director, Aileen Bouclé, AICP, interviews 3-time Tour de France Champion, Greg LeMond, and FDOT District Six Secretary, Stacy Miller, P.E., during the BIKE305 Bike to Work Day eve.
Protected Bike Lane
Bike to School Ride Event
Miami-Dade TPO collaborated with the University of Miami BikeSafe Program, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), Miami-Dade County Parks Recreation Open Spaces (PROS), BIKE305, and City of Hialeah to install pop-up protective bike lanes for students to safely ride their bicycles from Mae M. Walters Elementary to Henry H. Filer Middle School. University of Miami's BikeSafe Program is an evidence-based injury prevention program focused on bicycle safety for children. One of BikeSafe's successful initiatives is the installation of “pop-up bicycle lanes” near schools to promote safe and sustainable transportation for students and encourage active commuting.
Protective bike lanes are designed to separate cyclists from traffic, allowing residents to ride their bicycles safely. Increased bicycle usage offers significant benefits for large urban areas particularly less motor vehicle congestion, less pollution, and greener, healthier cities as well as serves as an economic driver for local businesses. Cyclists need to feel comfortable, confident, and safe as they ride their bikes around the city. Providing cyclists with designated, protected bicycle lanes can help accomplish this goal.
Stay up to date via the Miami-Dade TPO’s main calendar here or on Facebook here
SMART M.A.P. 2050 LRTP Priorities
Outreach Pop-Up Events
Miami-Dade TPO held SMART M.A.P. 2050 LRTP Priorities pop-up outreach events at Miami Dade College Medical Campus and Barry University to discuss future transportation & mobility needs. The pop-ups were an opportunity for staff to discuss Miami-Dade County’s prioritized project list for the next twenty-five years. Participants were also provided an opportunity to share their input on project funding preferences.
Upcoming Pop-Up Event
Stephen P. Clark Government Center (SPCC)
Pop-Up Events
Learn more about the 2050 LRTP here
What's Moving Along... |
Bicycle Route Data from Transportation Agencies to Support
Development of National Bicycle Network Database
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) seeks geospatial bicycle route data from transportation organizations for the creation of the National Bicycle Network Portal (NBN). The effort aims to use the data to support the planning and implementation of safe, efficient, and equitable multimodal travel options. Quantitative information on bicycle route data includes location, length, and condition.
Campaign to Raise Awareness
Distracted Driving Impacts on All Road Users
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign to raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of distracted driving for vulnerable road users including pedestrians and bicyclists. The campaign includes the release of 2022 traffic distraction data and 2023 preliminary data, as well as a 2022 traffic crash data analysis report. Projections for 2023 indicate a 3.6 percent decrease in traffic fatalities compared to 2022, even with a 2.1 percent increase in vehicle miles traveled.
2024 Progress Report
National Roadway Safety Strategy
U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) published its annual Progress Report on the National Roadway Safety Strategy for 2024. The report includes efforts undertaken by the U.S. DOT in 2023 as well as future commitments in line with the safe system approach and the National Roadway Safety Strategy. Significant actions in 2023 underlined in the report include the publication of the 11th edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to ensure safety for all road users; updated guidance for safer roads to include safety and alternative design considerations for pedestrians and bicyclists; launch of the Complete Streets Initiative; investment in Tribal transportation safety; and a range of other efforts. The report also includes notable milestones and activities aligned with each safe system approach element. Future actions are prioritized on distracted driving and the safety of automated driving systems.
***Funding Opportunities*** |
FY 24 NOFO for Low or No Emission Grant Program and
5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the opportunity to apply for $1 billion in competitive grants under the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) and $390 million under the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program (Buses and Bus Facilities Program). FTA is joining these two grant opportunities in one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), and applicants can apply to either program or both.
Application deadline is April 25, 2024
Read the NOFO for the Buses and Bus Facilities Program here
Read the NOFO for the Low or No-Emission Program here
$10 Million Prioritization Process Pilot Grant Program
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) launched the Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP), a discretionary grant opportunity for fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024. The program provides funding to develop and implement a publicly accessible, transparent prioritization process for the ranking and selection of projects for inclusion in short-range and long-range transportation plans. The vision of PPPP is to fund the development and implementation of pilot prioritization processes that address and integrate the components of existing transportation programs and support projects that improve safety, climate change and sustainability, equity, and economic strength and global competitiveness consistent with the U.S. DOT strategic goals.
Application deadline is May 1, 2024
NOFO for Multimodal Project Discretionary
Grant Program
U.S. DOT announced the NOFO and availability of $5.1 billion in funding for the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) program for 2025-2026. The MPDG is a program combining three funding opportunities into a single application process: (1) the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) program; (2) the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program; and (3) the Rural Surface Transportation Grant (Rural) program. The Mega program is providing $1.7 billion to invest in large, complex projects that are difficult to fund by other means and are likely to generate national or regional economic, mobility, or safety benefits. These can include multimodal and active transportation projects. The INFRA program is awarding $2.7 billion in competitive grants to multimodal freight and highway projects of national or regional significance to improve the safety, accessibility, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of freight and people in and across rural and urban areas. The Rural program has $780 million in funding dedicated specifically to projects in rural areas, including active transportation projects.
Application deadline is May 6, 2024
Visit the AMPO’s NOFO live Tracker here
2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program
U.S. DOT has opened applications for the $1.256 billion 2024 SS4A grant program. This initiative aims to support communities in planning and implementing projects to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.
Planning and Demonstration Grants: May 16, and August 29, 2024
Implementation Grants: May 16, 2024
Strategic Innovation for
Revenue Collection (SIRC) Program
FHWA announced the Strategic Innovation for Revenue Collection (SIRC) Program NOFO availability of up to $15 million per Fiscal Year (FY). This is the program’s first NOFO covering three years (FY 2022 through FY 2024), totaling up to $45 million ($30 million FY 2022 – 2023 and $15 million FY 2024). The program is established in Section 13001 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). The SIRC Program will provide discretionary grant opportunities to eligible entities, which include a State or a group of States, a local government, or a group of local governments; a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or a group of MPOs (as defined in 23 United States Code (U.S.C.) 134(b)), and multi-jurisdictional groups. The purpose of the program is to test the feasibility of a road usage fee and other user-based alternative revenue mechanisms to help maintain the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. The primary goal of the program is to fund pilot projects that develop feasibility research, tests, evaluations, or deployment of a road usage fee and other user-based alternative revenue mechanisms.
Application deadline is May 27, 2024
Grant Program Prioritizes Projects Addressing
Pedestrian Trespasser Casualties
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released the FY 2023-2024 NOFO for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The CRISI grant program provides funding for projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail, with close to $2.5 billion available for award under the FY 2023-2024 NOFO. The NOFO notes eligible projects located in the top 25 counties with the most pedestrian trespasser casualties will be given preference, as defined in the FRA National Strategy to Prevent Trespassing on Railroad Property, among other factors.
Application deadline is May 28, 2024
FHWA Transportation Access Pilot Program
FHWA announced a NOFO for the first round of the Transportation Access Pilot Program (TAPP). Metropolitan Planning Organizations, State Departments of Transportation, and Regional Transportation Planning Organizations that are currently engaged in or planning transportation accessibility analysis studies are encouraged to apply. This pilot program aims to partner with agencies that demonstrate a commitment to improving transportation access and analyzing potential impacts on safety, sustainability, and equity. Priority will be given to agencies with relevant experience and those looking to address critical areas in line with the U.S. DOT Strategic Plan Goals.
Application deadline is June 7, 2024
Funding for Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Grant Program
FHWA announced the opening of applications for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). The ATIIP aims to enhance safety and connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians across communities nationwide. With an allocation of up to $44.5 million, this program seeks to support projects that create comprehensive networks of bicycle and pedestrian pathways. These projects should facilitate safe and accessible routes to schools, workplaces, public transit, healthcare facilities, and more. The program offers two types of grants: Planning and Design grants, and Construction grants. The program will allocate a minimum of $3 million for Planning and Design grants and will ensure that at least 30% of the funding supports the construction of active transportation networks and spines. The federal share of project costs will not exceed 80%, except for projects serving communities with high poverty rates, where it may cover up to 100%.
Applications are due by June 17, 2024
Mark Your Calendars & Get Involved… |
2024 Florida Commuter Transportation Summit
2024 Equity in Roadway Safety Webinar Series
Based on feedback received during sessions in 2023, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced three new webinars planned for 2024. These webinars are designed to share equitable strategies and tools that can be integrated into transportation programs and projects to close disparities in roadway fatalities on the way to a goal of zero deaths. In these sessions, state, regional, and local transportation professionals will share innovative examples to inspire transportation professionals to equitably implement transportation improvements.
The last of the three webinars:
Roadway Safety for People Experiencing Homelessness
July 24, 2024, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Register for the webinars here
Ongoing Transportation Projects… |
Adopt-a-Road Program
Do you care about the condition of our streets? Are you part of a volunteer group looking to get involved? Does seeing litter get you angry? Become the master of your domain and Adopt-a-Road! Join Neat Streets Miami in reducing trash along County roads and promote your organization. Through this free program, organizations can connect their brands to community pride and civic responsibility. Volunteer commitment includes “adopting” a one-mile segment of a county road, removing litter at least four times a year for a two-year period and following County safety measures.
I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project
The I-395/SR 836/I-95 Project is a partnership between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Expressway Authority, with construction limits on State Road (SR) 836 beginning at NW 17 Avenue and continuing through the SR 836/I-395/I-95 (Midtown) Interchange to the MacArthur Causeway Bridge. The limits on I-95 are from NW 8 Street to NW 29 Street. Construction is expected to be completed in the summer of 2026 at a cost of $840 million.
Keep up to date by visiting the project website here
Golden Glades Interchange (GGI) Project
FDOT District Six and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) have started construction of the GGI Project, in northwest Miami-Dade County. The project will enhance regional mobility by revitalizing this major transportation hub, which includes connections to five essential roadway systems in the South Florida area: State Road (SR) 9A/I-95, SR 826/Palmetto Expressway, SR 91/Florida’s Turnpike, SR 9, and SR 7/US 441/NW 7 Avenue.
Keep up to date by visiting the project website here
Miami-Dade DTPW
Weekly Roadway Construction Report
FDOT District Six Roadways
The FDOT District Six Construction Department manages and oversees dozens of state road and bridge construction projects on the state highway system within Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. These projects range from minor intersection upgrades that will enhance traffic flow, to major multi-million-dollar programs.
Keep up to date on the progress of various roadway projects
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE)
Weekly Construction Updates
FTE announces updated lane closures and work zones due to construction and maintenance projects in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties.
South Florida Construction/Lane Closure Updates
Greater Miami Expressway Agency
"South Florida Saves”
GMX Frequent User Discount Program
South Florida Saves is a new frequent-user discount program that provides the community with immediate financial relief. Frequent drivers who pay 40 or more tolls in a calendar month on GMX expressways are eligible for a 20% SunPass account credit. The program runs from January 1, 2024 until June 30, 2024 with no registration required. GMX has allocated $10 million toward the South Florida Saves program in its 2024 fiscal year budget.
Stay up to date on the latest construction here
Stay up to date on the latest construction here
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