PTP Dashboard - A Visual Showcase of PTP Surtax Collection and Distribution

In November 2002, the residents of Miami-Dade County approved a half-penny sales Surtax to implement the People’s Transportation Plan (PTP) – a transportation improvement program created to develop an integrated mass transit network and roadway improvements in Miami-Dade County and its municipalities. The PTP included a broad range of projects and are categorized into bus service and rapid transit improvements, as well as major highway and road improvements, and neighborhood and municipal Improvements. The Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) oversees the proceeds of the Surtax and the implementation of the PTP.

The Office of the CITT, along with its Strategic and Financial consultant, IMG Rebel, designed and developed a PTP Dashboard using PowerBI. The PTP Dashboard tool is intended to visually showcase the Surtax collections, usage, Municipal and DTPW Transit performance along with the DTPW transit and roadway capital projects funded by Surtax.

• PTP Dashboard

The Dashboard has five sections:

1. PTP Surtax Collection and Distribution
2. Municipal Transfers Allocations and Usage
3. Municipal Performance Indicators
4. DTPW Transit Ridership & Performance Indicators
5. DTPW Capital Projects.

Revenue Enhancement

Value Capture Update for the SMART Plan South, Northeast and Beach Corridors:
The Value Capture estimates for the SMART Plan South Corridor, Northeast Corridor and Beach Corridor conducted in 2016 by IMG Rebel are updated using the latest data. The analysis shows innovative funding opportunities that Miami-Dade County could pursue along the South, Northeast and Beach Corridor projects.

• Value Capture Update for the SMART Plan South, Northeast and Beach Corridors
• Value Capture Analysis 

Federal Funding Opportunities Study
The new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 bill recently passed by Congress may provide more funding for transportation projects. This study analyzes the IIJA of 2021 to identify transportation federal funding opportunities for Miami-Dade County. An overview of IIJA, proposed changes to the transportation funding programs compared to the previous transportation bill (FAST Act), new programs in IIJA, and possible implications of funding these programs to Miami-Dade County was summarized in the report.

• CITT Federal Funding Memo 2021
• FFM Presentation 2021

Municipal Contracting Study Phase I

OCITT conducted a comprehensive analysis of the Municipal transit service contracts funded by the People’s Transportation Plan (PTP) Surtax to support municipalities in procuring a cost-effective transit service. Phase I of the study, completed in 2021, focused primarily on fixed-route transit services such as municipal trolleys, circulators, and shuttles services. The study summarized the service costs and contract terms, analyzed key cost drivers and cost differences across municipalities. A detailed analysis of on-demand transit service was not included as they were still in pilot stages in many of the municipalities and not widely adopted at that time.

• Final Report on Municipal Contracting
• Findings from Municipal Transit Contracting Review

Municipal Contracting Study Phase II

There has been a shift towards on-demand transit service since pandemic, now offered by two-thirds of municipalities. In response to the growing shift OCITT recently completed phase II of the study, which updated the fixed-route analysis from phase I and includes a comprehensive review of on-demand transit service contracts. It also includes boilerplate contract templates that outlines best practices and reporting requirements to support municipalities negotiate more effective service agreements.

• Municipal Transit Contracting Analysis Phase II Presentation
• Municipal Transit Contract Analysis Phase II Report
• Fixed Route Boilerplate Contract Draft
• On-Demand Boilerplate Contract Draft

First- and Last-Mile Bicycle Pedestrian Mobility Improvements in Municipalities in Miami-Dade

OCITT, through its strategic planning consultant EXP, conducted a study to explore how Municipalities can improve first-and-last mile mobility alternative by establishing connections to trails, greenways, and pathways. The study examined both existing and proposed non-motorized transportation networks across Miami-Dade County, focusing on how these networks integrate with other transportation modes and key destinations to form a cohesive, multimodal system. The findings support strategies and actions aimed at improving safe, sustainable, and accessible mobility options, ultimately strengthening multimodal transportation access for communities throughout the County.

• Municipal First-Last mile Bike-Ped Connectivity Presentation
• Municipal First-Last mile Bike-Ped Connectivity Report Part I
• Municipal First-Last mile Bike-Ped Connectivity Report Part II
• Municipal First-Last mile Bike-Ped Connectivity Report Part III Draft

Elasticity of Demand Study

The purpose of this study is to analyze fare elasticity of demand for Miami-Dade County DTPW transit modes and to inform future fare policy and the assessment of how future fare increases would affect ridership, revenue, and subsidy levels. The report summarizes the results and conclusions of the evaluation using statistical models to predict ridership and revenue effects of fare policy.

• Final Report
• Presentation

Transportation Development

Funding Pathways for Multimodal Trails

The study provides an overview of the funding pathways available at the Federal, State and Local levels for the capital and operation and maintenance costs of Miami-Dade County bicycle path/trail assets. The study documents general takeaways/recommendations and analyses four example case study trails. For each case study, the report provides an overview of the project (i.e., background, main features, timeline); and cost estimates for capital expenditures (Capex) and operations and maintenance expenditures (O&M or Opex), as well as identified funding sources and potential options to fill O&M funding gaps. Some examples of O&M funding models implemented worldwide and in the US were included.

• Multimodal Trails Funding Opportunity Study  
• Multimodal Trails Case Studies Final Report 
• Funding Pathways for Multimodal Trails Final Report 

Vehicle Maintenance Assessments

These are assessments of the maintenance and cleaning practices for the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW)Metromover and Metrorail systems. They outline the findings based upon analysis of data provided by DTPW, externally available data on cost and performance of other heavy rail systems, meetings with DTPW staff and site visits to Metromover and Metrorail facilities.

• Metrorail Maintenance Assessment
• Metromover Preventative Maintenance Assessment