SMART STEP

The Miami-Dade TPO Urban Mobility & Non-Urban Core Task Forces were created to focus on addressing bicycle and pedestrian mobility challenges in Miami-Dade County. As a result, the SMART STEP (Street Transportation Enhancement Program) was developed to facilitate interagency coordination, innovation, and accelerated implementation of pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects that increase connectivity and enhance safety.

The Miami-Dade TPO is working collaboratively with the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), Florida Department of Transportation District Six (FDOT D6), Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS), and municipalities to implement these SMART STEP projects countywide.

Urban Mobility Task Force

Non-Urban Core Task Force

SMART STEP Evaluation Report

Miami-Dade TPO’s SMART Street Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP) was launched in 2021 with eleven projects aimed at addressing access and mobility challenges in both the Urban Mobility and Non-Urban Core areas. The program recommends safety improvements at major crosswalks to enhance mobility for the impaired, incorporating features such as high-visibility crosswalks, ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities, and continuous bicycle pathways. This report assesses the progress of the SMART STEP projects and highlights “lessons learned” to improve the efficiency of future initiatives. Of the eleven projects, eight have been completed to date (September 2024), while the remaining are either programmed or under evaluation for further consideration. This document identifies factors that contributed to the success as well as challenges encountered during the project development and implementation phases.

Read the Final Report here