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November
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The
People's Transportation Plan: We're Keeping
Our Promise
On November 5, 2002, Miami-Dade County voters overwhelmingly
approved a half-penny surtax dedicated to funding
the People's Transportation Plan - a comprehensive
plan intended to relieve traffic congestion by expanding
transit services and undertaking public-works projects
designed to ease traffic flow.
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Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust |
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The
Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust,
a 15-member body created to oversee the expenditure
of revenue generated by the half-cent transportation
surtax, has played an important role in the
success of the PTP. More...
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Projects Putting Half-Penny To Work |
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Twenty
percent of the surtax proceeds are distributed
monthly to 31 municipalities participating
in the PTP municipal component, with each
city receiving a share based on its population.
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Public Works Projects Under Way |
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Besides
mass transit improvements, the PTP calls for
significant public works improvements between
2003 and 2013.
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PTP Also Means More Jobs |
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Another
promise of the PTP was that it would create
more employment opportunities for County residents.
The plan has resulted in more than 1,400 new
jobs, from bus operators to mechanics. It
is anticipated that Metrorail's expansion
will bring a boost to the local economy through
the increase of construction-related jobs.
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| Rapid
Transit Expansion |
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Miami-Dade
County residents have a lot to look forward
to when it comes to public transportation.
The Orange Line, which is critical to alleviating
traffic congestion in the county, will be
built in three phases, extending the Metrorail
system by 22 miles. More...
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| Metrobus
Improvements |
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The
County's bus fleet has also grown from 705
to 1,008 buses since the transportation surtax
was approved in November 2002. In fact, annual
bus service miles have increased from 27 million
to 38 million.
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| Metrorail
And Metromover Enhancements |
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Significant
enhancements have been made to MDT's Metrorail
system to encourage more commuters to get
on board. Now, more frequent midday and weekend
service is available on Metrorail.
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| Golden
Passport And Patriot Passport Programs |
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Created
in 1999, the Golden Passport was originally
limited to low-income seniors. Thanks to the
PTP, eligibility was extended to all senior
citizens 65 years and older and Social Security
recipients who are residents of Miami-Dade
County.
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Keep Our System Safe
If you see a suspicious package or strange
activity in, on, or near a bus, a Metrorail
or Metromover train, a bus stop, a rail
station, or any transit property, please
notify the bus operator, station security
officer, or any transit official as quickly
as possible or call the Transit Watch
hotline at 305-375-2700. All reports are
kept confidential. For more information
about Transit Watch, visit: www.miamidade.gov/transit/transit_watch.asp.
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MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY
Carlos Alvarez
Mayor
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Joe A. Martínez
Chairman
Dennis C. Moss
Vice-Chairman
Barbara J. Jordan
District 1
Dorrin D. Rolle
District 2
Audrey M. Edmonson
District 3 |
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Sally
A. Heyman
District 4
Bruno A. Barreiro
District 5
Rebeca Sosa
District 6
Carlos A. Giménez
District 7
Katy Sorenson
District 8
Dennis C. Moss
District 9
Senator Javier D. Souto
District 10 |
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Joe
A. Martínez
District 11
José "Pepe" Díaz
District 12
Natacha Seijas
District 13
Harvey Ruvin
Clerk of Courts
George M. Burgess
County Manager
Murray A. Greenberg
County Attorney |
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The
People's Transportation Plan: We're Keeping Our Promise
On November 5, 2002, Miami-Dade County voters overwhelmingly
approved a half-penny surtax dedicated to funding the
People's Transportation Plan - a comprehensive plan intended
to relieve traffic congestion by expanding transit services
and undertaking public-works projects designed to ease
traffic flow.
Four years later, residents have a good reason to celebrate
the PTP's anniversary and the major improvements that
it's bringing to the County's transit system.
Today, Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) stands as one of the fastest
growing transit systems in the nation. All PTP transit
projects are proceeding on schedule and on budget, with
multiple ongoing improvements and many more enhancements
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PROJECTS MAKE GETTING AROUND EASIER: The installation
of an Advanced Traffic Management System to synchronize
traffic signals in the County is part of the improvements
that have been implemented thanks to the PTP. |
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driving on the County's congested roads. As we celebrate this
four-year anniversary of the PTP, I'm proud to say we have
done our best to comply with those promises being fulfilled,"
said MDT Director Roosevelt Bradley.
Certainly, great strides have been made in the transit system
with the support of the Miami-Dade County's Mayor, the Board
of County Commissioners, and the County Manager.
Thanks to the approval of the PTP, the expansion of rapid
transit lines is progressing. The first segment is expected
to be completed in 2010, while ridership on expanded transit
services is up by 31.2 percent.
What's more, riders will soon benefit from major technological
upgrades. To provide even better service, Miami-Dade County's
Public Works Department is moving forward with the installation
of a state-of-the-art Advanced Traffic Management System to
synchronize traffic signals.
Under the watchful eye of the Citizens' Independent Transportation
Trust, $17 billion have been assigned to develop a countywide
transit network, in addition to carrying out much-needed road
and signal-placement projects. |
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FROM THE PUBLIC: Citizens' Independent Transportation
Trust members listen to residents at meetings of the
trust, which oversees the PTP half-penny tax. |
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The Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust
The Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust, a 15-member
body created to oversee the expenditure of revenue generated
by the half-cent transportation surtax, has played an important
role in the success of the PTP.
The
CITT makes recommendations on the expenditure of PTP funds and
works closely with the Board of County Commissioners to ensure
that the goals of the PTP are met. All CITT meetings are open
to the public, and citizens are welcome to attend and address
the Trust. |
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Municipal
Projects Putting Half-Penny To Work
Twenty percent of the surtax proceeds are distributed monthly
to 31 municipalities participating in the PTP municipal component,
with each city receiving a share based on its population. To
date, more than $119 million have been distributed to municipalities
for local transit services and roadway projects.
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ON THE BUS: The Hialeah Transit System is
one of the several municipal transit projects
that receive funds from the half-penny tax. |
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With their share of surtax dollars, some of the municipalities
have spearheaded creative projects, such as implementing new
circulator buses, installing newly enhanced bus shelters, as
well as other improvements that have been done to streets. Cities
that now offer their own local bus service include: Hialeah,
Aventura, North Miami, Coral Gables, North Miami Beach, Miami
Lakes, Sunny Isles Beach, Palmetto Bay, North Bay Village, Bal
Harbour Village, Surfside, Miami Shores, Hialeah Gardens, Biscayne
Park, Sweetwater, and the City of West Miami. |
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AROUND THE TOWN: The City of North Miami is one
of 31 municipalities that receive funds as part of the
municipal component of the PTP. |
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ABOARD: Nice-looking trolleys that complement Coral
Gables' historical surroundings serve local residents. |
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WORKS PROJECTS MAKE GETTING AROUND EASIER: The People's
Transportation Plan has funded a number of drainage
and road improvement projects throughout the County. |
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Public Works Projects Under Way
Besides mass transit improvements, the PTP calls for significant
public works improvements between 2003 and 2013. These projects
include the resurfacing of more than 130 lane miles, the replacing
of over 24,000 faded street-name signs, the installation of
new guardrails and school flashing signals, and the synchronization
of all 2,600 county traffic signals by 2008.
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WORKS PUTTING HALF-PENNY TO WORK: Apart from
improvements to Miami-Dade Transit's systems,
PTP funds are also helping to keep roads dry. |
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The
PTP Also Means More Jobs
Another promise of the PTP was that it would create more employment
opportunities for County residents. The plan has resulted in
more than 1,400 new jobs, from bus operators to mechanics. It
is anticipated that Metrorail's expansion will bring a boost
to the local economy through the increase of construction-related
jobs. |
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JOBS: A total of 1,120 Bus Operator trainees
have successfully completed training and entered
the Miami-Dade Transit workforce. |
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FOR THE FUTURE: The system is expected to double in
mileage in the next 10 years, as Miami-Dade Transit (MDT)
increases improvements under the PTP. |
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Rapid
Transit Expansion
Miami-Dade County residents have a lot to look forward to
when it comes to public transportation. The Orange Line, which
is critical to alleviating traffic congestion in the county,
will be built in three phases, extending the Metrorail system
by 22 miles.
The first of the three corridors is known as the MIC-Earlington
Heights Connector. This is a 2.4-mile Metrorail extension going
from the existing Earlington Heights Station to the Miami Intermodal
Center (MIC) near the airport, and it is expected to be completed
in 2010. This segment is estimated to cost $523 million, of
which $423 million will come from PTP funds, and $100 million
will be provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.
In addition, it will provide a much-needed connection to Miami
International Airport via the MIC.
The second portion of the Metrorail extension consists of the
North Corridor -a 9.5-mile segment along NW 27th Avenue, between
the existing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza Station and NW
215th Street (the Broward County line). This segment is estimated
to cost $1.45 billion, and its completion is expected in 2014.
The third component of the Orange Line is the East-West Corridor.
This is a 10.1-mile segment, which will run west along State
Road 836 from the MIC to the Florida International University,
University Park Campus. Completion is expected in 2016. This
segment is estimated to cost $2.28 billion. |
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Metrobus
Improvements
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IN STYLE: Attractive minibuses will be used
to provide even better service to local residents. |
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STOP SHELTERS: Passengers enjoy the new bus
stop shelters installed throughout Miami-Dade
County. |
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The County's bus fleet has also grown from 705 to 1,008 buses
since the transportation surtax was approved in November 2002.
Furthermore, the annual bus service miles provided by Miami-Dade
Transit have increased from 27 million to 38 million.
In addition, MDT has made nearly 400 alignment and/or schedule
improvements to existing bus routes. MDT has also initiated
overnight service on 14 routes, and more than 6,800 newly designed
bus stop signs offer on-site route schedule and maps, as well
as general transit information in three different languages.
In addition, nearly 2,000 modern bus stop shelters will be installed
throughout Miami-Dade County. To date, more than 1,000 of these
shelters have been installed, including some in municipalities.
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Metrorail
And Metromover Enhancements
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LOOK: Future Metrorail vehicles will feature
a sleek new design. |
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AWAITED FLEET REPLACEMENT PROJECT: The original
12 Metromover vehicles purchased in 1984 will
be replaced with new cars that will reflect a
more futuristic appearance. |
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Significant enhancements have been made to MDT's Metrorail system
to encourage more commuters to get on board. Now, more frequent
midday and weekend service is available on Metrorail. And, as
a result of the approval of the PTP, Metromover service is free.
Well under way is the refurbishment of all Metrorail cars, with
the delivery of the first pair of rehabilitated Metrorail cars
expected in January 2009.
To provide even better service to MDT customers, the replacement
of 12 of the original Metromover cars is under-way, with the
first three new Metromover cars expected for delivery by March
2008. |
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Golden
Passport And Patriot Passport Programs
Created in 1999, the Golden Passport was originally limited
to low-income seniors. Thanks to the PTP, eligibility was extended
to all senior citizens 65 years and older and Social Security
recipients who are residents of Miami-Dade County.
In addition to the Golden Passport program, the County also
introduced the Patriot Passport program in 2004, to provide
free transit to honorably discharged United States veterans
who are permanent residents of Miami-Dade County and whose annual
income is $22,000 or less. Today, there are more than 160,000
Golden Passport recipients who take advantage of the program
and ride free on transit thanks to the Golden Passport and Patriot
Passport. |
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GOLDEN PASSPORT GIVES SENIORS INDEPENDENCE: From
November 2002 to April 2006, there has been a growth
of approximately 189 percent of Golden Passport registrants. |
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