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79th Street Corridor Neighborhood Initiative 2002 Also called 79th Street Corridor Redevelopment Plan or 79th Street Corridor Urban Study. To transform the portion of the 79th Street between NW 22nd Avenue and NW 42nd Avenue into a cohesive neighborhood. This includes a mixed-use transit oriented development, dedicated bus facilities, a kiss-and-ride facility, parking and the relocation of the Amtrak station, and a redevelopment of the Northside Shopping Center. The work was directed by the 79th Street Corridor Neighborhood Initiative, a partnership of non-profit economic development agencies.
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107th Avenue Pedestrian and Transit Greenways Corridor Study 2002 Explore the construction of a pedestrian transit greenway along 107th avenue from Flagler Street to SW 8th Street, in the City of Sweetwater.
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137th Avenue Corridor Study 2005 Feasibility of making SW 137th Avenue into a major north/south corridor between the City of Homestead and central Miami-Dade County.
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Access to SW 137th Avenue to and from SR 874 Study Feasibility of creating a connection between SW 137th Avenue and State Road 874 also known as the Don Shula Expressway.
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Adding Turbo Lanes to T-Intersections Study 2009 The objective of this study is to evaluate T-intersections that can be converted to turbo lanes within the county boundaries.
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Aesthetic Guidelines for Transportation Projects in Miami-Dade County 2009 Develop a set of countywide aesthetic guidelines and best practices to assist transportation agencies, project managers and consultants, as to how aesthetics can be incorporated into transportation projects.
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Arterial Grid Network Analysis 2006 Intended to determine whether improvements could be made to the grid system as a long-term traffic congestion relief measure, rather than stop-gap improvements that may slightly improve traffic flow in one corridor while potentially “shifting” the problem to a different corridor.
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Arterial Investment Study: 107th Avenue In conjunction with FDOT, a pilot Arterial Investment Study for SW/NW 107th Avenue was conducted to evaluate multimodal solutions. This study was considered as a pre-PD&E study, which resulted in a wide range of recommendations.
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Automated Bicycle Rental System and Parking Plan 2009 This study will evaluate the feasibility of implementing a self-service bicycle rental system and a bicycle parking transit center. The scope of work also includes development of uniform design standards for bicycle racks.
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Bay Link (Miami-Miami Beach Transportation Corridor Study 2002) This would study a double tracked, street-level light rail alignment that would serve downtown Miami, Watson Island, and the southern portion of Miami Beach. Two rounds of public meetings (each) were held separately in Miami and Miami Beach. One to outline the system and the other to get comments and concerns.
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Mobility Plan for the Miami Downtown Development Authority 2009 This study will analyze existing street conditions, traffic crash data, pedestrians and bicyclist counts and a user survey to recommended improvements and implement strategies for improving walking and bicycling conditions within Miami's Downtown Development Authority (DDA) area.
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Update 2007 This will prepare an update to the MPO’s Bicycle and Pedestrian plans including a vision, measurable goals and objectives, long range element and short range element. Topics include on- and off-road networks, prioritized pavement and trail projects, bike parking, Bike & Ride, safe routes to school, municipal coordination, encouragement and safety.
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Traffic Count Program 2006 Provide information on the current usage of bicycling and walking at selected locations around the county for use in identifying and prioritizing improvements, performing “before-and-after” evaluations of programs and facilities and provide a baseline to monitor long-term trends.
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Bicycle Boulevard Planning Study 2009 This study will look at ways to improve conditions for bicycling through the development of “bicycle boulevards” within the county.
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The plan examined existing roadway conditions relating to bicycle travel and proposed a set of improvements of both on- and off-road facilities to incorporate into the TIP.
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Bicycle Parking Plan for Miami-Dade Transit 2002 The purpose of this study was to develop recommendations for new and improved bicycle parking facilities at Miami-Dade Transit Metrorail stations, park-and-ride lots and other transit hubs.
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Bicycle Project Feasibility Evaluation 2003 This study (Work Order No. GPC11-02) was to evaluate seven high-priority bicycle project through Miami-Dade County: the Commodore, Bird Road, NW 11th Street, Palm Avenue, Red Road, North Federal Highway, and M-Path trails.
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Bicycle Safety Education Program 2009 Through this project staff from the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine will develop, evaluate and implement on-going and effective bicycle safety education programs for middle school children and adults in cooperation with Miami-Dade Park and Recreation.
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Bicycle Safety Program Plan 2005 This study used Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool (PBCAT) software developed for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to identify common crash types occurring at locations throughout the County and develop countermeasures to address the same.
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Bikes-on-Bus Service Delivery in Dade County Study 1995 The purpose of this study was to determine how a bike-on-bus program for Dade County can enhance transit service and to identify ways to make such a program successful and efficient.
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Black Creek Trail Segment B Study 2006 Complete a feasibility and planning study to develop a single non-motorized multi-use trail and linear park for "Segment B" within the right-of-way along Black Creek Canal.
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Bus Rapid Transit Opportunities Study 2003 This project will explore the potential for implementing relatively low-cost BRT service in the major and secondary corridors and arterial streets that are anticipated to have substantial bus service in place, and to identify the most feasible types of BRT improvements that can be made.
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Bus-on-Shoulder Service Evaluation Study 2007 This study will evaluate the operation of the “Bus on Shoulder” pilot project implemented along SR-874 (Don Shula Expressway) and SR-878 (Snapper Creek Expressway).
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Central Dade Transport Zone Study 2007 This study looks at upgrading the infrastructure along the Miami River, Miami International Airport, the FEC Rail Yard, the Warehouse District, the Free-Trade Zone and look at expansion of road facilities throughout the district.
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Citizen's Guide to Transportation 2004 (also known as Pocket Guide) Created by FIU Metropolitan Center. “On the Move... Miami-Dade County’s Pocket Guide to Transportation” is the citizen's guide that provides transportation information to transit services, various highway services, bikes on trains and buses, greenways, ParaTransit and small mass transit services including vanpools, taxis, airport shuttles, carpooling, etc., and the ports.
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Citizen's Guide to Transportation 2007 (also known as Pocket Guide) Created by FIU Metropolitan Center. “On the Move... Miami-Dade County’s Pocket Guide to Transportation” is the citizen's guide that provides transportation information to transit services, various highway services, bikes on trains and buses, greenways, ParaTransit and small mass transit services including vanpools, taxis, airport shuttles, carpooling, etc., and the ports.
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City of Aventura Municipal Transit Study 1998 The objective was to implement a municipal public transit system to serve it's 3.2 square mile area which was previously serviced by Miami-Dade Transit, Broward County Transit, and private shuttle systems. The study would recommend a system with universal access to all residents of the City of Aventura.
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City of Coral Gables Circulator System Study 1996 Investigate the feasibility of a transit circulator along Ponce de Leon Boulevard corridor which would provide connectivity to the Downtown/Miracle Mile area, SW 8th Street, and the Metrorail.
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City of Doral Transportation Master Plan 2005 This report identified existing and future multi-modal transportation deficiencies and establish a program of transportation improvements in the City of Doral.
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City of Doral Transportation Master Plan Update 2009 To study the existing and future conditions of the transportation system within the City of Doral, including the roadway network, the transit system, the pedestrian and bicycle network and to determine how each interacts with the existing and future land uses.
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City of Hialeah Circulator Study 1997 The objective of this study was to explore the feasibility of implementing a local bus service for the City of Hialeah. The service would be coordinated with other public transportation providers in the area. Additionally, the study included available funding sources to implement the service.
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City of Homestead Downtown Area Transportation Plan Update 2003 Updates the 1997 Homestead Traffic and Mobility Study, to resolve numerous transportation planning issues in Homestead's congested urban core. Specific measures to alleviate congestion have been recommended, but consensus has not been reached on methods of traffic calming, location for truck routes within the historic district, and bicycle lane placement vs. parking needs. Also, new transportation planning projects such as the Urban Transit Village and the new busway stop locations need to be incorporated in the existing plan.
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City of Miami Beach Municipal Mobility Plan 1998 The establishment of a transportation master plan for the City of Miami Beach.
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City of Miami Car-Sharing Feasibility Study 2009 Also known as the Feasibility Study to Implement Car-Sharing Programs. Evaluate the feasibility of implementing a car sharing program in the City of Miami, identify the benefits and the costs to the community.
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City of Miami Gardens Transportation Master Plan 2004 This study will develop Miami Gardens' first transportation master plan as part of their Comprehensive Development Master Plan.
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City of Miami Health District Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Study 2011 PENDING. A description
for this study is forthcoming. Contact project manager below for
information.
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City of Miami Springs 36th Street District Traffic Impact Study 2008 Analyze impacts on traffic in Miami Springs along NW 36th Street. Study schedule to be determined.
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City of Miami Springs Traffic Circulation and Parking Study for Westward Drive 2010 ONGOING. To perform a traffic circulation and parking analysis to support the City of Miami Spring’s initiative of revitalization and renewal of its downtown commercial core. The analysis will include examination of collecting current conditions data, assessment of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian conflicts, identification of deficiencies and evaluate potential improvements.
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City of North Miami Beach Community Mobility Program 2002 A logical extension of the S.R. 826 Study and City Center Design Charrettes. It defines relationships between previous studies and provides a detailed work program for implementation.
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City of North Miami Beach Fulford City Center Geometric Roadway Design Study 2003 A look at creating a town center environment in an area called Fulford City Center within the City of North Miami Beach.
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City of North Miami Beach Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Analysis Study 2004 This study lays the groundwork for a network of trails and bikeways in North Miami Beach, including the existing Snake Creek Trail.
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City of North Miami Bike, Park and Ride Study 2007 Formerly called North Miami Bicycle Parking and Transit Circulator Feasibility Study. This will complete a comprehensive bicycle planning and transit circulator feasibility study to provide better bicycle facilities and identify strategies that will create greater connectivity between bicycle and public transit systems.
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City of South Miami Hometown Intermodal Transportation Study 2002 Reevaluate earlier transit-related studies concerning the City of South Miami central business district and immediate surrounding area (Hometown District) and develop a multimodal mobility plan.
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City of South Miami Trolley/Circulator Feasibility Study 2006 Develop a plan for the establishment of a pilot service program that would integrate the City of South Miami's trolley service with other area shuttle and trolley services.
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City of South Miami US-1 Pedestrian Overpass Study 2000 Completed by McHarry Associates. Investigate and document the potential locations and configurations for a pedestrian overpass across US-1 (South Dixie Highway).
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City of Sunny Isles Bridge to Link a Pedestrian/Bicycle Greenway Study 2003 Sunny Isles Bridge to Link a Pedestrian/Bicycle Greenway on North Bay Road at NE 172 Street.
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Civic Center TMO Commuter Characteristics Study 1994 This study's main purpose was to investigate current pedestrian activities within the Civic Center area and to develop a Pedestrian Amenities Plan. This plan included safety issues that were also addressed in the plan.
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Civic Center TMO Pedestrian Amenities and Safety Study To identify travel characteristics of employees, students, and visitors in the Civic Center area, locate transportation facilities within the area, develop a commuter characteristics data file, and prepare an action plan to implement short and long term TDM strategies.
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Coastal Communities Transportation Master Plan 2006 Produce short-, mid- and long-term multimodal solutions to transportation issues to the barrier island communities. Study the existing and future sub-regional transportation network through data collection, analysis and public involvement. Develop a multimodal list of projects and costs estimates. Prioritize projects into an implementable 10-year plan.
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Coconut Grove Planning Study 1996 For the development of a master plan for the Coconut Grove area which preserves the historical background of this community, reduce the negative impact of traffic flow, improve parking conditions and enhance the landscaping of the area. A review of land use policy and regulations is also included.
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Compare Transit Survey Results Study 2010 To present the analysis of the Metrorail survey results in terms of riders' trip making characteristics and the spatial distribution of Metrorail trips in the region.
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Comprehensive Parking Study for Freight Transport in Miami-Dade County Study 2009 This study will look at the provision of overnight parking for long-haul truckers and for locals independent truckers who need a location to store their trucks when not in use.
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Community Characteristics Project Phase V 2008 This involves the creation of a web-based application that enables transportation planners and public involvement offices (PIOs) to create an effective PI program and accomplish stated Title VI goals that will ultimately allow the identification of the attitudes and issues facing that particular community.
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Community Characteristics Project Phase VI 2009 The objective is to review the social, economic, and geographic characteristics of an area before public involvement (PI) outreach is initiated. The next cycle (phase) will be called Integrated Transportation Information System 2009.
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Congestion Intersection Improvement Study Phase II 2006 Evaluate congested intersections and recommend short-term traffic operational improvements for alleviating traffic congestion.
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Congestion Management Process (CMP) Update 2009 This study will update the Congestion Management System (CMS) to reflect the new Federal requirement established under SAFETEA-LU. This update will be incorporated in the 2035 LRTP, as a planning tool, as recommended in the 2007 Miami-Dade MPO Federal Certification.
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Congestion Management System Update Study 2003 This updates the CMS/MMP. It also establishes a Study Advisory Committee and web-based nationwide research regarding activities conducted in other cities to alleviate traffic congestion. Based on these findings, Kimley-Horn developed criteria to determine the congested corridors within the county, and identified strategies to improve mobility there.
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Coral Gables Trolley Route Expansion Study 2005 Assess the feasibility of routes that connect the Coral Gables Trolley to the Flagler Street corridor, the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District, the University of Miami, and the Riviera Business District. And identify preliminary trolley stops/spacing.
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Countywide High-Crash Location Safety Study 2009 Identify traffic safety concerns and recommend countermeasures to improve the operational safety of twenty high-crash locations county wide.
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Countywide Park and Ride Facilities Study 2009 Also known as Miami-Dade Countywide Consolidated Park-and-Ride Facilities Plan. Examine planned and future Park & Ride facilities at express and priority transit lines.
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Countywide Parking Policy Study for Miami-Dade County 1999 This phase is a very comprehensive study which includes a set of recommended parking policies and strategies by area of action, from coordination to enforcement.
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Countywide Traffic Safety Program 2008 ONGOING. To adopt a GIS-based, countywide crash data system that will allow traffic engineers to analyze crashes on all county roads to determine priority locations and predominant crash types to identify appropriate engineering solutions. The system will allow users to identify and map the high crash locations based on aggregation of crashes to intersection and street segments using crash counts, rates and severity index. In addition, the system will provide diagrams, tables, charts and summarized reports.
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CSX Corridor Evaluation Study 2008 This study will evaluate the feasibility of re-directing rail freight traffic outside the urbanized Kendall area and examine various concepts to introduce rapid transit service along the CSX rail corridors south of the Oleander Junction.
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Curtiss Parkway/NW 36 Street Traffic Study 2005 A study to assess the impact on traffic flow at the intersection of Curtiss Parkway and NW 36th Street that would be caused by the City of Miami Springs' proposed redevelopment of that area.
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Cutler Bay Town-Wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2010 Create a vision for non-motorized transportation within of Town of Cutler Bay and develop projects or policies and performance measures to accomplish that vision. The report developed will serve as the non-motorized component of Cutler Bay's transportation and capital improvement elements to its Growth Management Plan (comprehensive plan).
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Dadeland Regional Activity Center Study 1997 The objective of this study is to develop a set of planning activities to be implemented for improving mobility in the Dadeland Regional Activity Center area.
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Develop Procedures and Criteria for Establishing School Crossing Guard Locations 2010 ONGOING. Develop a tool to assist local police departments to objectively rank locations for crossing guards around schools based on factors such as the characteristics of roadways, traffic and the student population.
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Development of a Service Plan for Waterborne Transportation Services in Miami-Dade County 2004 This study would develop a water transit service plan that would offer alternatives to local commuters driving single occupant private automobiles, and provide viable and attractive mobility options for visitors.
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Examined potential circulator transit in the City of Doral by examining the existing service, the population demographics of income and transit dependency, as well as potential user groups.
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Downtown Kendall Transportation Study 2002 This study provides the Miami-Dade Planning & Zoning Department with documented information on the transportation related impacts associated with modifying roads in the Downtown Kendall Urban Center District.
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The East-West Corridor is a multimodal solution for severe traffic congestion along SR 836, the only east-west expressway in central Miami-Dade County. The project combines highway and transit improvements, running along SR 836 and connecting the Florida International University, the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC), downtown Miami and the Port of Miami. The estimated cost is $1.7 billion.
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Economic Impact of Parking Policy Options 1986 Conducted for the Miami Downtown Development Authority's Parking Task Force to present a summary evaluation of the economic impact of recommended parking policy alternatives for downtown Miami.
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Effects of Transportation Plan Development on Minority and Impoverished Urban Communities 1998 Conducted for the University of South Florida (USF) to determine the effects of the transportation plan on minorities and impoverished urban communities.
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Electric Transit Circulator Feasibility Study 2000 Explored possibilities and problems of implementing local transit circulators that would run on electric or hybrid-electric vehicles.
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Electrowave Shuttle Report 1998 This study summarized the activities and results of the ELECTROWAVE shuttle service implemented in the Miami Beach area during 1998.
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Evaluation of Current Methodology to Determine Traffic Concurrency 2010 ONGOING. The purpose of this study is to assess the current methodology and recommend a preferred transportation concurrency management system for Miami-Dade County.
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Feasibility of Implementing Tech Centers in Miami-Dade County 2004 The objective was to assess the feasibility of implementing technology centers to alleviate traffic congestion as an alternative means of maximizing the efficient use and capacity of limited transportation recourses.
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Feasibility of Utilizing Miami-Dade County Waterways for Urban Commuter Travel 2002 This study assesses the feasibility of using the existing waterways within the Urban Growth Boundary of Miami-Dade County for commuter travel.
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Feasibility Study: A Public-Private Partnership for Transit Vehicle Purchasing and Leasing 1998 Determine the feasibility of using Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) funds to serve as the local match for federal grants to purchase small transit vehicles. These vehicles would then be leased to private or public sector operators to provide additional public transit services that would complement existing transit services.
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Feasibility Study: Northside Intermodal Terminal 1985 It recommends the construction of an intermodal transportation facility with integrated parking structure at the Northside Metrorail Station. The proposed terminal would accommodate major Metrobus operations and a pedestrian overpass.
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Defining a conceptual plan for establishing a fiber optic communications network capable to support Miami-Dade County's intelligent transportation system infrastructure.
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Review assumptions made in the original Freight Movement Study concerning trucks and surface freight movement in the MPO's urban area travel model; review the status of recommendations made in the original study; investigate how e-business affects local area freight movement; and reestablish the Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC).
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Flagler Street Reversible Flow Study 1992 This study would provide a more in-depth analysis of the pros and cons of providing reversible traffic flow on certain lanes of West Flagler Street between 27th Avenue and the Palmetto Expressway.
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Florida East Coast (FEC) Transit Connection Study 2009 A status report on recent developments and evaluate the feasibility of implementing transit services along FEC corridor from MIA to the Dadeland area to complement a planned bicycle trail facility also known as the Ludlam Trail project.
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Golden Glades Multimodal Transportation Facility Feasibility Study 1994 This study evaluates the feasibility of different conceptual designs for developing a multimodal facility at the Golden Glades Interchange, located in north central Miami-Dade County.
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Health District Comprehensive Traffic Study 2008 This study would document the traffic impacts of both the recent and forecast growth within the Health District/Civic Center Area.
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Hialeah Transit System Express Service Feasibility Study 2009 This study is an examination of the City of Hialeah's existing circulator routes to optimize operations, maximizing its positive impact on the community.
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Hialeah Transit System Services And Opportunities Study 2003 This study looked into improving the Hialeah Transit Service (HTS) and evaluating performance of the newly implemented system and recommending any adjustments.
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I-395 Alternatives Financial Assessment Study 2002 The objectives were to review the three alternatives to replace the existing I-395 structure, develop two new potential alternatives that can more effectively meet the objectives of the stakeholders involved, and perform a financial analysis to determine the financing necessary to implement the recommended solution. The basic goal of this study is to reach a consensus among FDOT, the MPO, and the City of Miami as to a viable alternative, which will allow FDOT’s I-395 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) study to recommence.
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Implementation of Advanced Warning in School Speed Zones Study 2011 Formerly called Implementation of Transitional Speed Zones in School Zones Study. To evaluate the feasibility of creating an extended school zone to reduce the speed limit of the roadway by 10 miles per hour (MPH) as a buffer zone before the regular 15 mph school zones.
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Improving Access in FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Area 2010 This study will evaluate the feasibility of adding another entrance to the Florida International University (FIU) Biscayne Bay Campus.
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Improving Regional Transportation Planning 2012 PENDING. This study would document the traffic impacts of both the recent and forecast growth within the Health District/Civic Center Area.
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Indirect Left Turns Study 2007 This study will address the potential of increasing efficiency and capacity at major intersections in Miami-Dade County through the elimination of left turns and replacing them with right turn loops.
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Integrated Transportation Information System (ITIS) 2010 ONGOING. Formally known as the Community Characteristics Program (CCP). It is now a regional web-based tool, that enables transportation planners and public involvement offices to create an effective public involvement program and identify the attitudes and issues facing that particular community. PI strategies are modified according to community characteristics, such as, but not limited to, literacy rates, income levels, cultural composition and religious affiliation. ITIS allows staff to tailor its outreach approach to determine a community’s stand on a project and work with that community to gather support.
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Integrated Transportation Management System (ITMS) 1998 The ITMS is based on a GIS platform which incorporates different data sources to generate reports, tables, maps and graphics, as an excellent working tool in the decision-making process. The ITMS includes the following management systems: Congestion (CMS), Pavement (PMS), Intermodal (IMS), Public Transportation (PTMS), Safety (SMS) and the Traffic Monitoring System for Highways (TMS/H).
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Intelligent Transportation System Plan for Dade County 1996 Created to establish a general policy planning process for ITS projects, and coordinate and integrate all efforts conducted by different entities in the same area.
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Intelligent Transportation System Plan Update for Miami-Dade County 1999 Indentifies ITS enabling projects that are most critical in deployment of a regional ITS system, as well as other ITS "enhancements" to traditional transportation improvement projects and services that are location specific.
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This endeavor automated the annual development of the TIP. Emphasis was made on improving consistency; making the TIP book more user-friendly; creating special reports to answer questions from the general public; facilitating the analysis of the data; and providing easy access to information by the public on the internet via Miami-Dade's My Neighborhood website. Updates: 2007 update - Completed in July 2007. Resulted in the InteracTIP 2008 website (defunct). 2008 update - Developed from January 2008 to November 2008. The approximate cost was $54,700. Resulted in the InteracTIP 2009 website (defunct), and InteracTIP MAPS website (defunct). 2009 update - Started March 2009 and completed January 2010. The cost was $55,000. Resulted in the first version of the InteracTIP 2010 website (defunct).
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Interactive Transportation Information Systems (Kiosk) 1997 To provide better information to travelers in the trip decision making process, in order to increase overall mobility in the area.
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Investigation of Alternative TMAs 1994 This study was conducted to investigate alternative Transportation Management Associations (TMA) whose programs were not solely employer-based.
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Kendall Drive Mobility Enhancement Study 2002 This study was to develop improvement alternatives for potential FDOT and MDT work programs along Kendall Drive (SW 88th Street/SR94).
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Kendall-Link Alternatives Analysis Study The study was a re-evaluation alternative analysis for rapid transit improvements in the Kendall Corridor area (along Kendall Drive/SW 88th Street from the Dadeland area to SW 157th Avenue) connecting both to existing and future Metrorail facilities in the Dadeland and FIU areas. The study will lead to the selection of a locally preferred alternative which will consist of rapid transit improvements.
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LeJeune Road Corridor Traffic Impact Study 1996 A study to identify and evaluate potential low-cost improvements for the area defined by LeJeune Road, South Royal Poinciana Boulevard, and NW 36th Street.
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Local Municipal Transit Circulator Policy Study 2002 The objectives of this study are: 1) to develop a set of guidelines and standards for implementing transit circulators; and 2) to develop performance measures for evaluating implemented transit circulators.
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Locate Sites for Bus Shelter Installations Study 2008 Identify sites suitable for the immediate installation of bus shelters.
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Ludlam Trail Non-Motorized Corridor Planning Environmental Study 2003 The Ludlam Trail is a non-motorized transportation route through the county's urban core, expanding the traveler’s transportation options, enhancing the quality of life, and reducing single-occupant automobiles. Running northward from . Running northward from Dadeland North Metrorail Station to NW 12th Street/Perimeter Road next to MIA, it is 7 miles along the FEC Railway parallel to and west of Ludlam Road/67th Ave.
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Metro-Dade Road Pricing Study 1994 This studied if the county's congestion could be mitigated through creative pricing solutions that would provide motorists, particularly single occupant vehicles (or SOV), with financial incentives sufficient to alter their travel behavior.
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Metropolitan Dade County Comprehensive Bicycle Plan 1986 Identifies projects and strategies to meet the most pressing needs of bicyclists in the urban area. This plan represents the first major planning effort addressing needed bicycling-related improvements in Dade County since the publication of the 1972 Dade County Bikeways Plan.
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Metropolitan Planning Organization Congested Intersections Study 1999 This study was developed to support the Resourceful Use of Streets and Highways (RUSH) Program recommended in the Miami-Dade Congestion Management System (CMS). A criteria was developed to evaluate over 150 intersections. Traffic improvements were recommended for 20 locations.
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Metrorail M-Path Master Plan 2006 It addresses operational issues and problem areas within the M-Path bicycle/pedestrian corridor originally created in 1983. The corridor runs from the Miami River to SW 67th Avenue along US-1 (South Dixie Highway).
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Metrorail/Coconut Grove Connection Study Phase II 2004 This study examines the feasibility of implementing an exclusive right-of-way transit connection between the Metrorail line and the Coconut Grove Village Center. It looks at possible transit modes, local systems implemented or planned, national and international research, and a comparative analysis of transit alternatives for the project.
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Miami Beach Intermodal Feasibility Study 1999 Requested by the City of Miami Beach to perform an intermodal transit center feasibility study for it's electric shuttle (ElectroWave).
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Miami Beach Master Plan for the 16th Street Corridor Study 2004 Identified the needs and ascertain the feasibility of operational improvements for the implementation of a pedestrian-friendly environment along 16th Street from Bay Road to Collins Avenue, in the City of Miami Beach.
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Miami Civic Center Circulator Study 2005 As part of an economic development plan developed for the City of Miami, this study would determine the feasibility of a circulator system to serve the Civic Center area.
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Miami Civic Center Circulator Study Phase II 2007 As a continuation of Phase I, it will focus in more detail on implementation, routes and cost estimates, contractual management and operation options analysis, and financing plan.
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Miami Downtown Transportation Master Plan 2001 Cooperatively funded by the City of Miami, the MPO, and FDOT. The DTMP will result in a guide for the city and its transportation planning partners in planning for the future downtown transportation system, and provide help in evaluating project proposals at operational levels, and to allow periodic updates to the transportation master plan as new development occurs.
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Miami Gardens Circulator Feasibility Study 2006 Develop a plan for the establishment of a transit circulator service, in the City of Miami Gardens, that would integrate with other transit services in the community.
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Miami River Corridor Multimodal Transportation Plan 2006 This plan identifies means to increase safety and mobility of freight, pedestrians, transit, and vehicular traffic in the historic Miami River corridor.
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Miami Springs Transit System Service and Opportunity Study 2004 Formerly called Miami Springs Mobility Master Plan 2004. This study was part of the Municipal Grant Program (MGP) to provide a factual basis for decision-makers seeking to improve the quality of life in the City of Miami Springs via improved local transit.
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Miami Surface Shuttle Services Technical Assistance 2000 Evaluate the feasibility of implementing shuttle services for the airport west and downtown Miami areas.
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Miami-Dade County Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Maintenance Program 2008 ONGOING. It's to develop a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure the longevity and safety of greenway trails within the county.
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Miami-Dade County Grade Separation Feasibility Study 2004 This study was created to assess if the concept of grade separations and urban interchanges is viable or fatally flawed for implementation on major city streets along serving the main county travel corridors. These types of roadway lanes will allow traffic to bypass sign and/or signal-controlled intersections. The result is reduced congestion by way of continual traffic flow through an intersection akin to expressway interchanges.
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Miami-Dade County Typical Roadway Section and Zoned Right-of-Way Update Study 2007 To update typical streets section standards through the County with special emphasis on the urban centers and review countywide zoned right-of-ways widths, and recommend revised zoned R-O-W for roadways in the county.
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The objective of this study is to develop a freight master plan that will feed projects into the Long Range Transportation Plan.
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Miracle Mile Traffic Circulator Study 1993 This study described the methods that were used to develop traffic and parking improvements plan that would return Miracle Mile (City of Coral Gables) to a more pedestrian oriented, shopping friendly environment.
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Mobility Management Process/Congestion Management System 1996 In compliance with ISTEA, Miami-Dade County developed a MMP/CMS for defining congested corridors and identifying strategies for alleviating traffic congestion.
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Model Validation to Cube Voyager 2007 To review and validate the Miami-Dade County model, currently under FSUTMS and supported with TRANSPLAN, to the new software engine of FSUTMS called Cube Voyager.
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Modeling Support for Near Term Transportation Improvements Study 2010 Develop a 2 to 5 year plan for major public transportation improvements by researching ways to develop new premium public transportation services in high volume urban travel corridors working in conjunction with all transportation agencies in the metropolitan area. This work activity would allow for technical modeling support to complement the work of a multiagency Near Term Public Transportation Planning Committee that has been constituted to reassess existing public transportation services.
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Near-Term Plan for Improved Transportation Services Study 2010 Updating the Miami-Dade transportation service plan for the next 2 to 5 years, in conjunction with all transportation agencies in the urban area, based on the results of the 20-year Transportation Plan. Priorities in the deployment of future urban transportation services include limited transit funding for future expansion; raising new revenues through better management of existing capacity in expressways; and, changing conditions in the marketplace that require more “green” solutions in urban living. The update emphasizes ways to establish premium public transportation services that are cost feasible until it becomes possible to reconsider expansion of urban rapid rails. This study seeks to use communication experts to work along with the multiagency Short Term Transportation Improvement Plan Committee.
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North Dade Greenways Master Plan 1997 To provide an integrated system of connectors for cyclists, joggers, equestrians, and pedestrians along more than 300 miles of urban corridors. It will also seek to reconstruct formerly connected landscapes and create new ecological corridors among them. This landscape reconciliation will provide a variety of recreational experiences within an ecologically driven area.
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North Miami Community Transit Circulator Study 2000 An analysis of the need and feasibility of public community transit services using minibuses, integrated with existing public and private transit services, to serve the City of North Miami and neighboring areas. The provision of coordinated community-level transit service supports the major recommendation of the Miami-Dade Transit’s 1995 Northeast Dade Transit Improvement Study.
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North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Median Evaluation 2002 Development of a raised median on Ponce de Leon Blvd. between Alcazar Avenue and 8th Street in Coral Gables. It will review the capacities and service levels of the existing street cross sections, crash-prone locations and pedestrian movements. And evaluate the City of Coral Gables' transit circulator.
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Northeast Corridor Traffic Flow Implementation Plan Study 2008 This study will implement the improvements specified by the Northeast Miami-Dade Traffic Flow Study 2006.
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Northeast Miami-Dade Traffic Flow Study 2006 Improve traffic flow along the Miami-Dade northeast corridor. It will define improvements that would accommodate future growth, protect and enhance mobility and economic prosperity and quality of life within the study area. It will also help municipalities identify areas of congestion and provide options to relieve for the same.
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NW 7th Avenue Traffic and Pedestrians Study 2009 This study is looking at the traffic impacts of the new Immigration Facility on its immediate vicinity, long range traffic needs to handle the growth in traffic in the corridor. The study also makes recommendations for improving pedestrian amenities along the corridor.
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Evaluate traffic flow conditions along 36th Street and adjacent areas.
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On the Waterfront: Implementation Plan to Finish 15 Mile 2011 ONGOING. Use ground and aerial pictures to depict the existing conditions, ownership and potential for promenade development of every parcel on the route of the Miami River Greenway and Baywalk from the Rickenbacker Causeway to NW 36th Street.
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Opa-Locka Circulator/Transit Improvement Feasibility Study 2008 Also known as the City of Opa-Locka Transit Circulator System Study. Develop a transit system within the limits of the City of Opa-Locka. Alternatives should be developed considering different modes.
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Origin Destination Study for the 95 Express 2010 ONGOING. This study will survey the riders the 95 Express and South Dade Busway express bus routes to determine how they are arriving and how far they are actually traveling to reach the express bus stop. Miami Dade County is planning an expansion of express bus service and needed information about the willingness of commuters to drive beyond a certain distance to access a park and ride facility and switch modes. This data collection effort will include operational data from the 95 Express by FDOT to be reporting to FTA.
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Palmetto Bay Transportation Master Plan Study 2004 Palmetto Bay has adopted a master planning strategy to identify its existing and future transportation system deficiencies. It is expected that thousands of homes will be developed to the south of the city in the coming years.
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Palmetto Corridor Light Rail Transit Feasibility Study 1996 Evaluating the feasibility of implementing a light rail transit project along the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826). Two alternatives were considered: A) Dadeland North Metrorail Station to SR 836 and then to the proposed MIC and; B) Dadeland North Metrorail Station to Okeechobee Metrorail Station along the Palmetto Expressway. Alternative "A" was included for consideration in the LRTP.
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Pedestrian Safety Around High Risk Schools Study 2010 Prepare school-based Safe Routes to School plans and funding applications for schools identified as priorities for child safety and mobility.
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Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Study 2007 ONGOING. This study will document existing traffic operations conditions and alternative modes of transportation (bus transit, pedestrian ways, bicycle connections, etc.) at NE 163rd Street and Biscayne Boulevard; and develop feasible alternatives.
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Port of Miami City Street Improvements 2000 Also known as Seaport Truck Study. This study evaluated existing truck traffic movement in and out of the seaport and recommend alternatives to improve mobility within the downtown area.
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Port of Miami Freight Access Study 2006 Evaluate a variety of intermodal alternatives for improving freight access to and from the Port of Miami.
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Post Hurricane Short Range Transportation Study 1995 It was created to define the existing transportation conditions in the West Miami-Dade Area. Recommendations were made to maintain acceptable levels of service on roadways that improve mobility options in the area. Improvements include short and long term projects.
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Public Involvement Effectiveness Evaluation Program 2001 The purpose of this study was to establish an evaluation program that can measure the effectiveness of the Miami-Dade MPO Public Involvement Program. The MPO Board approved and incorporated the program as part of the Miami-Dade Prospectus for Transportation. Innovative strategies were included as part of the plan that was fully endorsed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
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Rail Convertibility Study 2003 Also called Rails to Trails; or Converting Rails to Transit, Bike & Pedestrian Facilities Study. This study will provide a comprehensive assessment of abandoned and underutilized rail right-of-way for potential public transportation uses. Previous related work can be found in the Railroad Rights-of-Way Assessment Study (1993).
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Railroad Rights-Of-Way Assessment Study 1993 This study would create an inventory of all railroads in Miami-Dade County; examine for potential use in public transportation; and develop recommendations for particular corridors to be studied in detail.
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This study will analyze existing and new data and, in conjunction with the regional visioning process, develop a regional freight strategy and make implementation recommendations.
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Regional Long Range Transportation Plan 2007 This plan provides a prioritized set of highway and transit improvements for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, recognizing the regional characteristics of many travel needs.
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Safe Routes to Parks Study 2009 Also known as the Pedestrian Safety at Miami-Dade Regional Parks Study. Improve pedestrian safety around parks to help create more "walkable" communities and reduce traffic congestion by developing pedestrian safety plans for the following county parks: Tropical, Partners for Youth, Francisco Human Rights, Little River, Country Village, and Goulds. As well as countermeasures that can be used to guide pedestrian safety improvements at additional county parks.
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Safe Routes to School Online Map System Pilot Program 2009 ONGOING. Also known as the Online Safe Routes to School Pilot Program. To develop an online program for selected public elementary schools. The system will allow a user to select an individualized walking route between a student’s home and his/her school based on infrastructure and traffic factors including, but not limited to, existing sidewalks, crosswalks, school speed zones, traffic signals, and speed limits. In addition to a printable walking route map and written directions, students and parents will be able to get pedestrian safety information from the WalkSafe program developed by the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.
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Safe Routes to School Program Study 2003 To identify and propose corrective measures on existing student pedestrian safety hazards along designated Safe Routes to School in selected high student pedestrian crash areas. An existing Safe Routes to School Program is in place, but has not been updated for several years.
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Safe Routes to School Program Study 2006 This would prepare “safe routes to school” plans for elementary schools that identify a safe route and infrastructure improvements within the attendance boundary.
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Safe Routes to School Program Study 2007 This would prepare “safe routes to school” plans for elementary schools that identify a safe route and infrastructure improvements within the attendance boundary.
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Senior High School Student Safety Campaign 2008 ONGOING. This study will develop a student pedestrian and vehicular safety campaign program targeting senior high school students.
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School Zone Traffic Congestion Study 2002 Study the alternatives for transportation operations and design for improved access and area traffic flow surrounding public schools.
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Service Enhancements to the Hialeah Transit System 2007 Also known as the Hialeah Transit System Express Bus Route and Enhanced Service. This study examines potential HTS express transit service by examining the existing service with the intention of providing services on less congested roads on the periphery of the city and linking key attractions and destinations.
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Short Range Truck Traffic Study for the Airport West Area 2002 Develop a set of standards and an implementation plan to better accommodate truck traffic and commercial truckers needs in the Airport West area.
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Simulation and Analysis of Potential Mass Evacuation of Miami-Dade Residents 2006 Requested by CTAC in response to the mass evacuation that followed Hurricane Katrina's impact on New Orleans and Hurricane Rita's impact on Houston.
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Snake Creek Bike Trail Planning and Feasibility Study 2004 Formerly Snake Creek Canal Bikeway Planning and Feasibility Study. This study will plan for two segments of a non-motorized trail within the Snake Creek canal right-of-way. A portion contains the Snake Creek Bike Path and will look at expanding the bike path to connect similar facilities in North Miami Beach and the proposed Florida Turnpike greenway.
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Snapper Creek Park & Ride Feasibility Study 1998 To assess the feasibility of implementing a park and ride facility at the Snapper Creek Service Plaza on Florida's Turnpike. The feasibility considerations include the demand for the facility, and accessibility and operational impacts on the Turnpike and the Service Plaza.
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Snapper Creek Trail Segment A Planning Study 2007 This study will help establish ways to bring the existing trail up to current standards for amenities and crossings safety, improve access, and determine best side of canal for new trail portions where needed.
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Sociocultural Effects Program 2003 Formerly Community Impact Assessment Program. Studied from July 2003 to April 2005 (in two phases) by FIU Metropolitan Center; FIU GIS RS Center; and Urbana Research and Consulting, Inc. Connected to the Community Characteristics Project (CCP). The CCP is a tool which enables the Public Involvement Office (PIO) to review the social, economic, and geographic characteristics of an area before public involvement (PI) outreach is initiated. Phase I is a rudimentary web-based program utilizing ArcExplorer (shareware); while Phase II is program customized with added functionalities for a customer friendly environment.
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South Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Study 1994 Work by Barton-Aschman Associates. Undertaken as part of the MPO’s assistance to the South Beach Transportation Management Association. The traditional grid roadway system, high percentage of recreational trips, parking demand, short trip distances, extensive transit services and low income employment are ideal for promoting programs to encourage cycling and walking.
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South Dade Greenway Network Master Plan 1994 Out of the chaos of Hurricane Andrew, a community desire emerged to create a comprehensive system of multi-purpose trails in South Dade County that would provide scenic, recreational and utilitarian corridors to be enjoyed by both residents and visitors.
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The objective of this study is to identify reasonable alternatives for developing of managed lanes in the right-of-way of the South Dade Busway and to evaluate the revenue generating potential.
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South Florida Clean Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Program 2009 ONGOING. It will accelerate the growth and development of alternative fuel fleets, fuel suppliers and awareness in the four county regions.
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South Link (South Miami-Dade Transit Corridor Study 2004) An alternative analysis to develop transportation improvements for the corridor that stretches from the Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Florida City. The focus was on those projects already funded and under construction, in order to keep pace with the rapid population growth and forecasted travel needs for the South Miami-Dade area.
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Also called Reversible Lanes. This study makes a quick examination of freeway facilities and major arterials that have the potential to accommodate special use lanes, which could be reversible or could be used by regular traffic, high-occupancy vehicles (HOV), bus rapid transit, or some mixture of the three.
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Special Use Lanes Study: Transit Use of Shoulder By-Pass Lanes 2005 This study evaluates the condition of the shoulders along the expressway system for allowing transit buses to use it as a by-pass lane for traffic congestion. Segments were identified, as appropriate and an action plan was developed. A pilot project will be implemented in phases.
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SR-826 and Biscayne Boulevard Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Study 2007 Also known as the City of North Miami Beach Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Study and the North Miami Beach US-1/NE 163rd Street Intersection Study. The purpose was to investigate and document existing traffic operations conditions, alternative modes of transportation; i.e., bus transit, pedestrian ways, bicycle connections, etc, and develop alternative solutions that are economically and environmentally feasible.
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Strategies for Integration of Sustainability and the Transportation System 2010 Identify and evaluate several strategies to improve the sustainability of the county’s transportation system with an emphasis on accommodating future travel needs using primarily transportation demand management strategies. A scenario system planning approach will be employed to assess the effectiveness of various strategies for Miami-Dade County that have been planned or implemented elsewhere.
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Superarterial Network Study 1996 This study identifies corridors and improvements for developing a superarterial network to alleviate existing traffic congestion along the expressway system.
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SW 152nd Street Corridor Transportation Study 2007 Identify alternatives for improving traffic flow along SW 152nd Street, from US-1 to 162nd Avenue.
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Town of Cutler Bay Transportation Master Plan 2008 Study the existing and future conditions of the transportation system within the Town of Cutler Bay.
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Town of Medley NW 116th Way Corridor Study 2009 As part of the Municipal Grant Program, the Town of Medley will have detailed traffic study performed for the major intersections along the corridor and will identify improvements.
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Town of Medley NW South River Drive Corridor Study 2003 Also called South River Drive Corridor. This study was to provide the Town of Medley and the Miami-Dade MPO with information on the existing conditions along NW South River Drive, between NW 107th Avenue and the Palmetto Expressway, and the need for improvements.
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Town of Medley NW South River Drive Corridor Area Expansion Study 2005 Also called Medley, Phase II or South River Drive Corridor II. This was created to investigate transportation characteristics and deficiencies associated with the Town of Medley's westernmost industrial area and its interaction with SR-25.
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Town of Medley Transit Circulator Services Implementation Study 2005 It provided the Town of Medley and the MPO with a comprehensive evaluation of existing public transportation system deficiencies; determine existing and potential transit needs; recommend a transit circulator system and strategy; and, a preliminary cost estimate and potential funding sources.
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Town of Miami Lakes Transportation Master Plan 2004 This was to develop a plan for the Town of Miami Lakes to accommodate local mobility needs.
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Traffic Calming for Pedestrians at Miami-Dade Community College Wolfson Campus Study 2003 Pedestrian-oriented traffic calming and mitigation study of the area adjacent to and surrounding the downtown Wolfson campus of Miami-Dade College including mitigating car and truck traffic impacts accessing the Port of Miami and downtown Miami.
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Traffic Safety Plan for Elderly Pedestrians in Miami-Dade County 2010 Formerly called Miami-Dade Most Dangerous Locations for Elderly Pedestrians. To investigate the safety of elderly pedestrians at road segments and intersections. A two-fold approach is proposed: 1) identify the most dangerous locations using crash, Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT), and related data from Miami-Dade Public Works; and 2) provide engineering or intervention (e.g., education) countermeasures towards improving the safety of elderly pedestrians.
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Traffic Signs Research Study for Miami-Dade County 2006 Evaluate a set of feasible alternatives for improving withstanding capabilities, in the event of a hurricane, of the street signs without making the installation process more difficult.
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Transit Center Connections Study 2003 Also called Connecting Traffic Generators Study 2003. This study identifies opportunities for improved intermodal connections and develop a tool for easy access to information regarding opportunities for such connections. The intermodal connections or “Transit Centers” are defined as transportation transfer points, providing access to transportation services, multiple services or modes.
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Transit Contraflow Feasibility Study 2002 Evaluate the feasibility of a bus transit contra flow facility in Miami-Dade County, and select and recommend a specific highway or highway corridor for further study and implementation.
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Transit Corridors Transitional Study 1994 This study compared the costs, revenues, ridership, and benefits between the Northeast, North, West, Kendall, Homestead, and Miami Beach transit corridors. No priorities were derived from the study.
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Transit Hub Evaluation Study 2008 Develop a comprehensive transit hub system plan that will best serve transit patrons and ease of travel.
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The objective of this study was to develop a data collection program that meets FTA guidelines to support transit modeling efforts.
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Transit Oriented Development Master Plans for Exclusive Busway Corridors Study 2003 To complete master plans and implementing regulations for two planned Community Urban Centers (CUCs) designated in the Miami-Dade’s Adopted 2005-2015 Land Use Plan along the programmed Exclusive Busway Extension located along US1 at the intersections of SW 216th (Goulds) and 248th (Princeton) streets. The aforementioned will implement the county’s Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) provisions governing planned CUC and the CDMP Guidelines for Urban Form which seek to promote pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use and transit-supportive development in connection with the Busway.
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Transit Service Evaluation Study 2009 Formerly called Evaluation of Miami-Dade Transit's Trunk and Feeder Bus System Study. The objectives of this study are to evaluate service changes implemented by Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) in December 2009 and to develop an continuous monitoring program. As well as to develop standards for the installation, relocation and elimination of bus stops, benches and shelters.
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Transportation and Economic Impact Analysis for Freight Industry 2010 Also known as the Transportation and Economic Impacts of the Freight Industry in Miami-Dade County. Examines the impacts of the freight industry in Miami-Dade County by track the amount and nature of goods moving from the source to market; the amount of warehousing real estate; and, the number of jobs at the airport, seaport, in warehousing, rock mining, rail transport, and trucking. The secondary impacts (vehicle sales, real estate, fuel, material, permits, licenses, maintenance, and taxes) will also be analyzed. Economic multipliers are then applied to all the aforementioned impacts to determine the full impact on the economy of South Florida including potential impacts of future Post-Panamax shipping at the Port of Miami.
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Transportation Data Management System (TDMS) 2001 Implement a flexible, expandable, computer-based electronic MPO-resident relational database to hold and husband transportation and transportation-related data that will allow statistical, temporal, and geographic analyses, and be capable of report, tabular, graph, and map presentation of information.
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Transportation Demands of the 21st Century 2007 Formerly called Transportation Innovations in the 21st Century. This study will develop a menu of innovative cutting edge strategies for enhancing the county's transportation system in order to meet current and future transportation needs using strategies that employ state-of the art concepts in the areas of land use, safety, technology and environmental protection. The November 2007 completion not reached due to a scope revision.
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Transportation Financial Analyses and Assessments Study 1997 This study addresses the process in Miami-Dade County that leads to fundamental decisions about which transportation projects are implemented, the manner and sequential order in which they are implemented and the structuring of funding and financing of these projects.
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Transportation System Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Plan 1995 A review of the transportation system during hurricane conditions. The results included a full inventory of the county's traffic signals and projected pre-storm evacuation roadway clearance times, among other things.
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Transportation System Performance Monitoring 2007 This study would identify a series of performance measures that can be collected on an annual basis to have a method of tracking changes in the quality and level of service on the transportation system.
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Trends in Heavy Truck Traffic Management Study 2003 This study will research current trends in the management of such heavy truck traffic in major metropolitan areas to see what approaches work best to reduce motorists’ concerns while maintaining the flow of goods and services. Two freight and trucking-oriented studies have been previously conducted. The main focus was not on specifics of heavy truck operations on expressways and major arterials.
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Truck Route System for Miami-Dade County 2006 It's task was to identify current and future corridors for heavy truck traffic and to preserve roadways for such vehicles by designating them as truck routes.
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Update of the Miami-Dade County GIS Crash Data System 2009 The purpose of this project was to update and maintain the Crash Data System for Miami-Dade County Traffic Engineering and MPO. The Miami-Dade crash data system is developed and hosted at the University of Florida. The system allows users to identify and map high crash locations in all the county roads based on number of crashes and injury severity. In addition, the system provides crash intersection diagrams, tables, charts and summarized reports as well as access to individual crash reports. The system is accessed via internet through a web browser. Miami-Dade County Traffic Engineering manages the access privileges for the users of the system. During the 2009-2010 contract University of Florida obtained, processed, mapped and loaded the long form crashes for year 2009. This included automobile, bicycle and pedestrian crashes. The raw crash data was obtained from Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). The data was converted in a suitable database format and was mapped to the Miami-Dade streets. Additionally, new software features were added to the system. They include ability to produce reports with an expanded list of attributes for bicycle and pedestrian crashes and the ability to export the full set of crash attributes. University of Florida provided on-site training for the Traffic Engineering and MPO users. The current crash database includes long form crashes in all Miami-Dade roads for years 2005 through 2009. The crash data system is functional and available for Miami-Dade County users.
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US-1 Intersection Improvements Study 2007 This study investigates the operational and safety needs and improvement alternatives for 12 intersections along US 1, between SW 72nd Avenue and SW 136th Street, on the eastern boundary of the Village of Pinecrest. Completion is tentative on study presentation to committee.
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US-1 Reversible Flow Lane Study 2006 Study the feasibility of developing a master plan for the addition of two reversible lanes along US 1 between I-95 and Bird Road.
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US-1/SR-878 Intersection Sub-Area Traffic Study 2009 Develop several conceptual improvement strategies to alleviate traffic congestion along US-1 in the vicinity of State Road 878.
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Vanpool Demonstration Program 1996 Provide vans to individuals traveling together on a regular basis to work, as well as institutions, businesses, agencies and other organizations. This program is a result of the Congestion Mitigation: Public-Private Partnerships Study conducted for the MPO in March 1994.
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Village of Palmetto Bay Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2008 It's objective is to create a vision of non-motorized transportation within Palmetto Bay boundaries.
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Village of Palmetto Bay Safe Routes to School Program Study 2009 ONGOING. To prepare a Safe Routes to School plan for four schools within the Village of Palmetto Bay that have identified the need for a Safe Route within the school attendance boundary. This will include infrastructure improvements along the route, as well as cost estimates. The second phase is to prepare a FDOT Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Funding Application for each school, for particular items that are not within Village jurisdiction. The desired outcomes include increased bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic safety; decreased traffic congestion and improved childhood health.
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Village of Pinecrest Safe Routes to School Study 2010 PENDING. Prepare Safe Routes to School plans for Pinecrest Elementary, and Palmetto Elementary, Middle and Senior High School.
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Web-based Bicycle Route Planning Tool 2010 Develop an online system that prepares a suggested bicycle route along streets and other bike facilities which connects start and end points selected by the user. Because it will create routes that meet a users preferences the system will remove a significant information barrier to practical bicycle use. The project will be completed by the University of Florida’s Geomatics Program. This study will be consistent with a similar system developed for the Broward County MPO and have linked inter-county origins and destinations.
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Welfare to Work: Transportation Issues and Opportunities in Miami-Dade County 1998 The main purpose of this study was to compile basic information concerning welfare recipients in Miami-Dade County who were eligible for the Work and Gain Economic Self-Sufficiency (WAGES) Program.
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West Flagler Street Corridor Study 1997 Seek solutions to mobility problems and promote transportation modes other than single-occupancy vehicles along West Flagler Street.
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Westchester Traffic Impact Study 2007 The study will evaluate current and future traffic conditions as a result of new development and roadway improvements in the Westchester area. The area is defined as: Palmetto Expressway to the east, Krome Avenue to the west, S.R. 836 to the north, and Miller Drive/SW 56th Street to the south.
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