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Regional Transportation Committee (RTC)
April 2006 Aviation Goals and Objectives



1. Maximize General Aviation (GA) Activities and Development Potential

The Opa-locka Airport Development Task Force has concluded its report, to be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners Regional Transportation Committee and Community Empowerment and Economic Revitalization Committee in April.

The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) has finalized negotiations for the first major aviation-related development at the Homestead General Aviation Airport. The development will include 24 t-hangars and one box hangar valued at $1.2 million. The development lease should be presented to the RTC at its next meeting. �

The Tamiami Airport Layout Plan was submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airports District Office updating airport technical information and formally identifying non-aviation commercial use areas that can be developed in the next few years for FAA approvals. An airside construction project to enhance the operational capability of the airports runways and make the airport more attractive to corporate and business aircraft was closed out in December 2005.

2. Improve Miami International Airport�s (MIA) Competitiveness

New Service at MIA
Delta Air Lines, while in bankruptcy proceedings, has expanded its service levels at MIA, adding the airport�s first non-stop service to Salt Lake City, and adding two daily non-stops to New York LaGuardia. On March 28, El Al Israel Airlines commenced twice-weekly non-stop flights to Tel Aviv. El Al is considering additional frequencies on the new service due to strong sales.

The Aviation Department�s Marketing Division has completed a three-year campaign to increase international and domestic air service at MIA, working with air service development consultant, SH&E, a globally recognized international air transport consultancy, on this effort.

Phase 1, completed at the end of FY 2005, included the presentation of 35 air route feasibility studies to 32 targeted international carriers and/or foreign governments in Europe, Africa, Asia and the�Middle East. International route development can take a period of two to five�years for fruition, from the time of route analysis presentation to�commencement of the new flight. The ultimate attainment of service from one to two carriers from each region would validate the overall campaign as successful.

Phase 2, to begin in April 2006, includes a program of increasing follow-up and subsequent presentations to Phase 1 carriers who have expressed interest in eventually serving MIA. At this time, Marketing is awaiting for commitments from two (2) European and one (1) African airline for possible 2006/2007 start-up of service.

In domestic air service development, Marketing has met with one Low Cost Carrier (LCC) during 2005 and is presently working with a second LCC that has shown genuine interest in the Miami market. At the end of Phase 1 of the domestic campaign, a total of six LCCs�received service analysis studies�recommending U. S. destinations that can be viably served by the carrier�to / from MIA.��Ted, the low-fare unit of United Airlines, commenced service to MIA, replacing United�s mainline service with twice-daily flights to Chicago-O�Hare, Washington-Dulles, and Denver. In November 2005, Alaska Airlines returned to MIA with daily Seattle service. Two large LCC�s maintain ongoing interest in eventually serving MIA. Another LCC, due to commence operations in late 2006, is now in initial communication with MIA.


3. Improve Customer Service

Miscellaneous
Landscaping on Central Boulevard is being upgraded, lighting levels are being increased on the lower drive, painting of the lower drive to enhance visibility and improve way finding. Transportation Security Administration checkpoints are being modified to increase throughput, and renovation of the MIA hotel continues.�


4. Expedite Completion of Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

MDAD�s $5.237 billion updated CIP, approved by the Board of County Commissioners at its June 21, 2005, meeting, includes expanded airfield, terminal and landside facilities to provide enhanced capacity and functional efficiency.

The County paid out a total of $468 million in 2005 for completed work related to MDAD CIP. Through the end of 2005, a total of $3.036 billion has been paid for the CIP work in place. Approximately $1.7 billion in completed projects are in use. Construction is progressing on $2.99 billion worth of contracts, projects in Bid/Award phase equal $306 million and $245 million worth of projects are in planning and design phase.

The South Terminal Development ($890 million), North Terminal Development ($1.942 billion) and Total Airport Management Systems (TAMS) ($97 million) are the major programs currently under construction in addition to many smaller projects. MIA MOVER, an Automated People Mover (APM) system is currently in the bid phase.

The South Terminal program had to incorporate several mandatory scope changes and was impacted by tropical storms during the 2005 hurricane season; therefore a time extension to the current schedule is warranted and being negotiated with the contractor. We expect to complete construction and have a phased opening of operations by airlines starting in September 2006.

For the North Terminal Development (NTD) Program, MDAD has�already established a new table of organization and the transition from AA to MDAD�is complete. The project�is moving forward with the objective to complete the NTD construction prior to�June 2010, in accordance with the with 1596 calendar day contract between the County and the Parsons-Odebrecht Joint Venture. A new construction phasing plan with landside access is being developed to enhance the workforce efficiency and possible earlier completion of the project.
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5. Make MIA and General Aviation Airports Environmentally Friendly

The Environmental Assessment (EA) for Operational Changes at MIA has been placed in final-draft form and has been submitted to the FAA. At this point the FAA is in a position to issue a FONSI (Finding of No Significant Impact) on the project. We expect to hear back from the FAA in four to six weeks.

MDAD has also undertaken two additional EA�s. The first is for the runway extension at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport (TMB), the second is for a new air traffic control tower at Opa-locka Airport (OPF). The TMB project is on track with a public information meeting tentatively scheduled for April 20th and more information will be available when plans are finalized. The OPF EA is currently on hold pending some critical information from the FAA. MDAD is hopeful that this EA will be back on schedule within a few weeks.






































Public Works Department (PWD)
People�s Transportation Plan (PTP) Goals Report
Regional Transportation Committee (RTC)
April 12, 2006

Goal #1: Implement PWD�s Major PTP Projects
Project (Site-Specific) Limits Comm. Dist Design Status Construction Status Start Const. End Const. Const. Estimate Comments - NW 37 Ave
2 to 5 lanes NW North River Dr to NW 79 St 2 0% 0% 02/2008 02/2009 $ 11.1 M Professional Services Agreement going to the April RTC for approval. Design will begin by 08/2006. - NE 2 Ave
Street & Traffic Improvements (Four Segments) NE 20 St to West Little River Canal 3 5% 0% 10/2007 10/2008 $ 27.7 M City of Miami is designing the project in phases. JPA will be forthcoming for Construction. - NE 2 Ave
Street & Traffic Improvement West Little River Canal to NE 91 St 3 60% 0% 03/2007 03/2008 $ 5.1 M Under design. To be completed September �06. - SW 62 Ave
Street Improvements SW 24 St to NW 7 St 6 35% 0% 03/2007 03/2008 $ 10.0 M Under design. To be completed September �06. - SW 62 Ave
5 to 2 lanes SW 70 St to SW 64 St 7 35% 0% 03/2007
03/2008
$ 3.0 M Under design. To be completed September �06. - SW 27 Ave
2 to 3 lanes US-1 to Bayshore Dr 7 0% 0% 02/2008 02/2009 $ 3.8 M Professional Services Agreement going to the April RTC for approval. Design will begin by 08/2006. - SW 97 Ave
2 to 3 lanes (2 Segments) SW 72 St to SW 40 St 7, 10 100% 0% 08/2006 08/2007 $ 11.5 M PWD will be bringing a construction contract before the BCC/CITT in May �06. - SW 160 St
New 4 lane road SW 147 Ave to SW 137 Ave 9 40% 0% 03/2007
03/2008 $ 7.8 M Under design. To be completed September �06. - SW 157 Ave
New 4 lanes SW 184 St to SW 152 St 9 0% 0% 02/2008 02/2009 $ 9.75 M Professional Services Agreement going to the April RTC for approval. Design will begin by 08/2006. - SW 127 Ave
Widen from 2 to 4 lanes SW 120 St to SW 88 St 8, 10 100% 0% 09/2006
09/2007 $ 10.6 M Design Complete. Bid documents are being prepared and the Right-of-Way Acquisition process is ongoing. Project (Site-Specific) Limits Comm. Dist Design Status Construction Status Start Const. End Const. Const. Estimate Comments - New Access to Country Walk
Land acquisition and road extension SW 143 Terr from Railroad tracks to SW 136 St 11 100% 0% 08/2006 02/2007 $ 450 K Land acquired. Design Complete. Obtaining Bids for Construction. - SW 157 Ave
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Under design utilizing a Park and Rec Consultant Contract. - SW 136 St
2 to 4 lanes SW 149 Ave to SW 139 Ct 11 0% 0% 02/2008 02/2009 $ 5.2 M Professional Services Agreement going to the April RTC for approval. Design will begin by 08/2006. - NW 138 St
New 5 lane bridge Over Miami River Canal 12 35% 0% 03/2007
03/2008 $ 6.1 M Under design. To be completed September �06. - NW 74 St
New 6 lane road
NW 87 Ave to NW 107 Ave 12 95% 0% 10/2006 12/2007 $ 16 M
Under design, JPA with FDOT. Design will be complete in 04/06. PTP Amendment to complete 6 lanes from the HEFT all the way to SR 826 is being considered by the RTC this month. - NW 97 Ave
2 to 4 lanes NW 41 St to NW 25 St 12 25% 0% 01/2007 07/2007 $ 6 M
Proposal to delete this project from the PTP since it is being funded from an alternate funding source. - NW 87 Ave
2 to 4 lanes NW 186 St to NW 154 St 13 0% 0% 01/2008 01/2009 $ 10.8 M Professional Services Agreement approved � design to begin by May �06.Goal #2: Implement PWD�s Neighborhood PTP Projects

* 22 PTP Open Construction Contracts (totaling $26.0 Million) are actively addressing the following projects:
* Open Contracts for: Resurfacing, Sidewalks, Drainage, Striping, ADA Sidewalks, Intersection Improvements, School Flashing Signals, Traffic Signals, Guardrail.
* Multiple CICC contracts are also active for various PTP projects. In an effort to accelerate many neighborhood projects, PWD is taking advantage of various contracting mechanisms, such as the Miscellaneous Contracting processes available under CICC contracts 7360 and 7040.

Project (Site-Specific) Limits Comm. Dist Design Status Construction Status Start Const. End Const. Const. Estimate Comments - District 1 Resurfacing Sections: 5-52-41, 8-52-41, 9-52-41, 14-52-41, 16-52-41, 18-52-41 1 100% 33% 02/2004 08/2006 $5.4 M 2 out of the 6 sections are complete. The remaining 4 sections will resume in May 2006. - NW 62 St
Resurfacing & Traffic Improvements NW 37 Ave to I-95 2, 3 100% 5% 02/2006 12/2006 $ 1.4 M JPA with the City of Miami. Design Complete. Phase I construction underway (I-95 to NW 12 Ave). - NW 82 Ave / NW 8 St
Roadway Reconstruction NW 7 to 10 St/NW 87 to 79 Ave 6 100% 45% 10/2005 10/2006 $ 2.0 M Under Construction. Installing new drainage. - SW 72 Ave
Street and Traffic Operational Improvements SW 40 St to SW 20 St 6 0% 0% 02/2008 02/2009 $ 1.0 M Professional Services Agreement going to the April RTC for approval. Design will begin by 08/2006. - NW 7 Street
Resurfacing / Operational Improvements NW 72 Ave to NW 37 Ave 6 5% 0% 02/2007 10/2007 $ 1.6 M Under Design by In-House Staff. Design will be complete by 10/2006. - South Miami Av
Traffic calming, curbs & sidewalks SW 25 Road to SW 15 Road 7 95% 0% 05/2006 05/2007 $ 840 K Under Design by City of Miami Consultant. JPA for Construction approved 9/30/05. - SW 216 St
2 to 3 lanes SW 127 Ave to HEFT 9 0% 0% 02/2008 02/2009 $ 5.5 M Professional Services Agreement going to the April RTC for approval. Design will begin by 08/2006. - SW 176 St
2 to 3 lanes US-1 to SW 107 Ave 9 0% 0% 02/2008 02/2009 $ 5.5 M Professional Services Agreement going to the April RTC for approval. Design will begin by 08/2006. - SW 180 St
2 to 3 lanes SW 147 Ave to SW 137 Ave 9 0% 0% 02/2008 02/2009 $ 5.5 M Professional Services Agreement going to the April RTC for approval. Design will begin by 08/2006. - SW 264 St
2 to 3 lanes US-1 to SW 137 Ave 9 0% 0% 02/2008 02/2009 $ 5.0 M Finalizing design consultant selection process. Design will begin by 08/2006. Project (Site-Specific) Limits Comm. Dist Design Status Construction Status Start Const. End Const. Const. Estimate Comments - West 60 Street
Reconstruction and widening to 3 lanes W 4 Ave to W 12 Ave 13 100% 90% 10/2005 10/2006 $ 2.3 M Under Construction via a JPA with the City of Hialeah. Goal #3: Picking the �Low-Hanging� PTP Fruit

* Phase 1 of the Illuminated Street Name Sign Pilot Program (ISNSPP) is installed and under evaluation at 17 intersections throughout the County. Phase 2 of the illuminated street name sign program will employ the new LED technology. PWD has installed half of these signs (12 intersections) throughout the County. The remaining signs (12 intersections) will be shipped by the vendor later this month to be installed by County forces.

Goal #4: Commence Work on all PWD PTP Projects

Number of Site Specific Projects 44 Projects Complete 5 Under Construction 2 Design Complete. Begin Construction in 2006 6 Under Design by MDC (In-House) 1 Under Design by MDC Consultants 7 Under Design by City of Miami 1 Begin Design by City of Miami in 2006 4 Projects to begin Design by MDC Consultants in 2006 11 Undergoing further Project Development � Projects will begin design in 2007 or later. 7* Miami River Tunnel Feasibility JPA:
The JPA was approved by the CITT on March 30, 2005. The feasibility study is undergoing final comments from the stakeholders (Brickell Residents and Business owners) at the request of the City of Miami and it will be presented to the RTC and CITT in April 2006.

* Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS):
The PWD consultant completed the initialization of the alpha testing on 16 signals in December 2005. The initial results for this test have proved successful. Following approval of the alpha testing, the consultant will begin moving all of the County�s signals onto the new system from 2006 through 2008. PWD�s consultant has also provided 90% plans for the County�s Reversible Lane Control System. This system will be going out for bids by mid-2006.

Miami- Dade Transit (MDT)
Regional Transportation Committee April 12, 2006
Goals reported for February 2006

Goal #1: Implement goals of Peoples� Transportation Plan (PTP)

o Transit Corridor Update
The following are brief status bullets on Transit Corridors:

Miami Intermodal Center (MIC)-Earlington Heights Corridor

* Final design, being performed by URS Corporation Southern (URS), is in progress and is scheduled to be completed in December 2006.
* The 30% Station design was submitted by URS on March 13, 2006. This submittal is currently under review by staff.
* The updated cost estimate for the project based on the 30% design submittals (Station and Guideway) is scheduled to be received from URS on April 10th, 2006.
* Right-of-way acquisition progresses for this project. The schedule for the right-of-way acquisition process has been accelerated and is currently scheduled to be completed in July 2007.
* MDT, supported by Miami-Dade Public Works, is in the process of acquiring the Island Shipping Lines property on South River Drive at a negotiated price of $5.3 million. This acquisition was approved by the BCC on July 7th, 2005 and the CITT on July 27th, 2005. The property includes two of the folios currently identified as required for the project right-of-way. Closing for this property was expected in December 2005 but was postponed due to the holidays. The closing is currently being delayed due to difficulties encountered during the negotiations with the property owners. Closing was previously expected in March 2006. A hearing before the judge for the purpose of determining if MDT can proceed with the closing of this property is scheduled for April 12th, 2006.
* Utility Coordination as part of the preliminary engineering portion of final design is in progress and Utility Relocation Construction is currently scheduled to commence in late-2006.
* The U.S. Coast Guard has assumed the position of lead federal agency for the environmental process and will issue the federal Record of Decision (ROD) or Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and the permit to cross the Miami River. The environmental process is scheduled to be completed in early-2006. The ROD or FONSI from the U.S. Coast Guard is expected in late-May 2006.
* The current projected completion date for this project is October 2009.
North Corridor

* Preliminary Engineering (PE) for the corridor is in progress. The 100% PE cost estimate will be submitted May 22, 2006. Preliminary Engineering is scheduled to be completed on July 14, 2006.
* Concurrent with the preliminary engineering effort, MDT is also finalizing the project planning phase under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The Full Draft Final Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) was received by MDT on November 17, 2005 and was submitted to the FTA in January 2006. The final version of the revised SDEIS, incorporating FTA�s comments, was submitted to the FTA on April 3, 2006. The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is scheduled to be submitted to FTA in June 2006;
* The current schedule update for this project reflects a completion date of December 2012.
East-West Corridor (MIC to Florida International University FIU)

* Work on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) study has been accelerated to allow for the early development of both a New Starts and a Request to Enter Preliminary Engineering Package. Both packages are scheduled to be completed and submitted to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in late-November 2006.
* Implementation of the Public Involvement Plan is scheduled to commence on April 11, 2006 with Commissioner briefings.
* Station Area Workshops are scheduled to be conducted for the project�s proposed station locations from May to August 2006.
* Public Meetings on the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) are scheduled to be conducted in August 2006.
* Ridership and Travel Forecasting commenced on March 27, 2006 and will continue into September 2006.
* The current projected completion date for this project is December 2014.


Baylink
* This corridor will be re-evaluated for development with funding expected to be available commencing in 2016.
South Dade (MPO Project)
* An Alternatives Analysis (AA) commenced in November 2004 to define new premium transit improvements from the Dadeland area to Florida City, in addition to the current Busway Extension to Florida City project. The intent is to provide short-, mid- and long-term transit investment strategies for this rapidly growing region of Miami-Dade County.
* Three �build� alternatives are currently undergoing Tier 2 Analysis: (1) Light Rail, (2) Metrorail Extension to Florida City and (3) Metrorail Extension to S.W. 104th Street with BRT Enhancements.
* Completion of the South-Dade Corridor Alternatives Analysis has been extended due to delays related to Hurricanes Katrina & Wilma and also to allow for the additional time required to evaluate the use of Diesel Multiple Units (DMU) along the proposed Southwest Corridor vs. the South-Dade Corridor. The South-Dade Corridor Alternatives Analysis study is now scheduled to be completed by April 30, 2006.
Kendall (MPO Project)
* An Alternatives Analysis (AA) commenced in late-November 2005 to re-evaluate the existing Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA). The LPA provides bus rapid transit (BRT) improvements along the corridor, including a 4-mile reversible and exclusive bus lane. The study will evaluate transit investments from the Dadeland area to SW 157 Avenue and also a north-south connection to the East-West (MIC-FIU) premium transit corridor improvements.
* A Professional Services Agreement was negotiated with Edwards and Kelcey, in the amount of $735,000.
* The study will be funded from the People�s Transportation Plan, and under an Interlocal Agreement, the MPO has contracted for the study.
* The MPO approved both the $735,000 contract with Edwards and Kelcey and the Interlocal Agreement between the MPO and MDT at their October 20, 2005 meeting.
* The study is scheduled to be completed approximately fourteen (14) months from NTP (January 2007).


Northeast (FDOT Project)
* District 4 (FDOT) is the lead agency for this Alternatives Analysis (AA) study.
* A contract between FDOT District 4 and the consultant, Gannett Fleming was executed in June 2005.
* The study limits extend from Downtown Miami to Jupiter, a corridor length of approximately 81 miles.
* The Miami-Dade County segment is approximately 13.6 miles in length.
* FDOT District 4 issued Notice-to-Proceed to the consultant, Gannett Fleming, on September 26th, 2005.
* Study is in progress
* The study is scheduled to take 24 months. Completion of the study is expected in September 2007.
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Goal #2: Recreate Department�s image through futuristic designs and facilities integrated into the system
Status:

o Metrorail Rehabilitation Update (no changes)
The Resolution authorizing issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP 439) for the rehabilitation of the Metrorail vehicles was passed by the Regional Transportation Committee on July 22, 2004 and by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) at their meeting of September 9, 2004.� The RFP solicitation package was available for distribution on October 1, 2004.
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The RFP BAFO documents were released to car builders on November 18, 2005 and were due on February 17, 2006. The car builders requested additional time for RFP 439 BAFO and an extension of 45 days was granted. The due date is now set for April 7, 2006. Evaluation of BAFO proposals will be from April 10, 2006 through May 25, 2006. Notice to proceed (NTP) is scheduled to be issued on October 16, 2006. The first rehabilitated rail vehicles are expected to be available for revenue service by November 2008, with full project completion by August 2011.

o Metromover Replacement Update
Miami-Dade Transit has completed its negotiations with Bombardier Transportation for the purchase of twelve (12) new vehicles that also includes an option to purchase (17) seventeen additional vehicles, on a mutually agreed upon delivery schedule, to replace the Phase II fleet.

It is expected that Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued to the car builder by April 7, 2006 with delivery of the first 12 vehicles within 29 months of NTP.

The interior of the cars will feature new seats, flooring, windows, panels, signage, public address system, lighting, communication system, and closed circuit television to enhance safety. Wheelchair customers will have additional dedicated spaces and priority seating for senior and disabled riders. In between car barriers will be installed to alarm patrons from falling between the vehicles. Other features will include a new air brake system, efficient air conditioning system, new doors, and couplers.

The Board Item was presented to the Regional Transportation Committee on December 15, 2005. The BCC approved the contract on January 24, 2006, and by the Citizens Independent Transportation Trust on February 22, 2006. Approval was given for the purchase of 12 vehicles. Board approval is required before an option can be exercised for the purchase of 17 Phase II vehicles.
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o Bus Passenger Shelter Installation
An estimated 2,000 newly designed solar powered bus passenger shelters will be installed throughout unincorporated Miami-Dade County by October 2006. �As of March 22, 2006, there were�1,006�shelters installed. MDT has been working very closely with the Miami-Dade Public Works Department to expedite the permitting and inspection of shelters.

o Bus Stop Sign Installations
As of March 22, 2006, 5,021 of the new state-of-the-art bus stop signs have been installed throughout Miami-Dade County to date. The new signs offer a square green post with a map panel. Each panel shows the individual route maps for that stop and the scheduled arrival times for the time points closest to that stop. The remaining 5,000 existing signs throughout the County are expected to be completed by the Summer of 2006.

Goal #3: Improve the system�s reliability

o Fare evasion focus groups
In order to combat the problem of fare evasion and loss of fare revenues to the system, MDT is soliciting feedback from bus operators regarding their suggestions on how MDT can improve the fare collection process to boost compliance. MDT has distributed a feedback form with operators� paychecks and has created an online feedback application to solicit suggestions. In addition, focus groups with small groups of operators will be conducted.

o Non-transit rider study
MDT has conducted focus groups of non-transit riders and will use the information to improve MDT�s service and communicate improvements to non-riders in order to encourage them to use transit.� In continuation of this initiative, MDT has prepared a questionnaire in English, Spanish and Creole which is distributed at events in which it participates. This effort began at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair in March.


Goal #4: Improve the courtesy and customer service provided

o Suggestion boxes at Metrorail stations
In order to increase opportunities for passengers to provide feedback and comments about the transit system, MDT will place suggestion boxes and comment cards at all Metrorail stations. Staff will be assigned to retrieve completed cards on a regular basis to be processed by Customer Services staff.

o College Metropass
The College Metropass program to provide half-price Metropasses to college students was begun as a six-month demonstration project with Miami Dade College. The program has resulted in a dramatic increase in pass sales and has been expanded to the University of Miami and Barry University. The program requires action by the Board of County Commissioners in order to be permitted to continue beyond the six-month trial period.

o Brownsville Circulator Kickoff
Route 254, the Brownsville Circulator, went into service in March 2006, with stops at the Joseph Caleb Center, Brownsville Metrorail Station and Jefferson Reaves Park. An ad announcing the new service, including a route map and description, was placed in the Miami Herald and Miami Times. Service was free until March 10 to promote use. MDT plans a formal route kickoff and ribbon-cutting ceremony with Commissioner Audrey Edmonson this month at the Brownsville Metrorail station to further promote the route.

o Golden Passport presentation to Congressman Meek
MDT is making arrangements for Congressman Kendrick Meek to appear at an upcoming BCC meeting to be formally presented with a specially framed honorary Golden Passport to thank him for his work in helping MDT secure federal funding to continue implementing the People�s Transportation Plan, including maintaining free transportation for seniors under the Golden Passport program.