Miami-Dade celebrated the launch of Metro Express – The nation’s longest all-electric Bus Rapid Transit system

On Wednesday, October 22, Miami-Dade County and the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) officially launched the Metro Express Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, the first corridor of the County’s SMART Program and the most ambitious transportation development in over a decade. Beginning service on October 27, 2025, Metro Express now links Florida City to Dadeland South, offering residents a convenient and transformative new transit option. 

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava was joined by members of the Board of County Commissioners, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and Congressman Carlos Gimenez, along with other federal, state and local partners at a ribbon-cutting at the newly constructed SW 152 Street station to commemorate this milestone moment for public transportation in South Dade. 

“With Metro Express we welcome a new era of transportation in Miami-Dade County,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “The one-of-a-kind Metro Express promises to move more people to more places with greater reliability and comfort than ever before. This project is a game-changer for South Dade as it delivers on our promise to bring faster, more efficient, convenient transit options to our residents that will help us reduce congestion and connect people to jobs and opportunity – while at the same time protecting our air quality and our environment.” 

The state-of-the-art Metro Express system is the nation’s longest battery-electric BRT line, spanning 20 miles along the South Dade TransitWay. It features rail-like gate arms, traffic signal priority, and dedicated lanes for faster, safer trips. Fourteen new signature stations along the corridor feature off-board fare collection, level boarding, air-conditioned waiting areas, Wi-Fi, shaded seating, bike storage, and charging stations which offers riders a premium experience at every stop. 

“Metro Express represents the future of transit in Miami-Dade,” said Stacy L. Miller, P.E., Director and CEO of the Department of Transportation and Public Works. “Every element — from our all-electric fleet to the thoughtfully designed stations — reflects our focus on delivering reliable, comfortable, and sustainable service. This is not just a new way to travel; it’s a new standard for public transportation in our community.” 

Metro Express advances Miami-Dade’s goals of reducing congestion and carbon emissions while fostering economic growth along the South Dade corridor, home to more than 200,000 residents and 11,500 businesses within a one-mile radius. The system also supports ongoing development of affordable and workforce housing near transit hubs, creating stronger, more connected communities. 

The $300 million project was made possible through a partnership between Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), each contributing approximately $100 million toward the project. 

Event pictures are available here. B-roll is available here.  

For more information about Metro Express, visit miamidade.gov/metroexpress 

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