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Miami-Dade County drives a greener future with historic new transit Facility
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Miami-Dade County drives a greener future with historic new transit Facility
First Major DTPW Operations and garage facility in 40 years supports 100 electric
buses and more than 270 Jobs
On Wednesday, November 18, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, County elected
officials, Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) Director and CEO Stacy
L. Miller, P.E., and project stakeholders, will celebrate the ribbon cutting of the
South Dade Transit Operations Center (SDTOC
<p>On Wednesday, November 18, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, County
elected officials, Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) Director and
CEO Stacy L. Miller, P.E., and project stakeholders, will celebrate the ribbon cutting
of the South Dade Transit Operations Center (SDTOC). The first-of-its-kind facility
in the United States will support more than 270 new jobs while advancing sustainable
transportation in South Dade. </p>
<p>The first major operations and garage facility built by DTPW in 40 years, the state-of-the-art
center brings electric bus storage, charging, maintenance and operations together
in one location, supporting a fleet of 100 articulated battery-electric buses. Construction
began in June 2024. The facility also features solar components, a reclaimed water
system and more than 45 species of native trees, plants and wildflowers.<br> <br>The
SDTOC represents a major investment in South Dade, providing the infrastructure needed
to support cleaner transportation and the next generation of transit service. The
center is expected to begin operations on November 23, 2026.</p>
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Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor
Danielle Cohen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Stacy L. Miller,P.E., Department of Transportation and Public Works, Director and
CEO
Joel Perez, Department of Transportation and Public Works, Assistant Director of Bus
Service
Ribbon Cutting for South Dade Transit Operations Center
12805 Biscayne Drive, Homestead, FL, 33039
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Media check-in and tour 11 a.m., ribbon cutting ceremony 1 p.m.
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<p>We connect people to places by providing a high-quality, safe, reliable, clean
and efficient mass transit system that meets the travel needs of the County's growing
population and we provide vital transportation infrastructure systems and services.</p>
<p>The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) keeps the County moving
by connecting people, communities, and opportunities through a world-class transportation
network. Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation
services while building and maintaining the critical infrastructure that supports
the growing and vibrant communities of Miami-Dade County.</p>
<p>Our mass transit system includes:</p>
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<p>Beyond public transportation, the department plays a vital role in maintaining
and enhancing the county’s transportation infrastructure. DTPW manages and maintains
all countywide traffic signals, traffic control signs, street signage, pavement markings,
and county- and state-owned street lighting systems to help keep roadways safe and
accessible.</p>
<p>The department’s <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/public-works/home.page">Public
Works operations</a> also oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of
movable and fixed bridges, roadway repairs, swales, guardrails, and county road rights-of-way.
In addition, DTPW operates and maintains the iconic<a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1684342734896148">
Rickenbacker and Venetian causeways</a>, ensuring safe and seamless travel for residents
and visitors alike.</p>
<p>The department is also committed to protecting the community and environment through
management of the <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/public-works/stormwater-utility.page">County
Stormwater Utility</a>, supporting flood prevention efforts, water quality protection,
and maintenance of the secondary canal system.</p>
<p>To support responsible development and public safety, DTPW’s <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/public-works/home.page">Public
Works team</a> manages permitting for all work within County rights-of-way and enforces
compliance for unpermitted work.</p>
<p>Together, the Department of Transportation and Public Works is building smarter
infrastructure, improving mobility, and creating stronger connections for the future.</p>
<p>Read more about our local policies and Administrative Orders for <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/equal-employment-opportunity.page">equal
employment opportunity</a>, <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser154032152188682">Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise Program</a>, <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1478804354805457">accessible
Transit services</a>, and filing a <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1499958278524275">discrimination
complaint (Title VI) on Transit</a>.</p>
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First Major DTPW Operations and garage facility in 40 years supports 100 electric
buses and more than 270 Jobs
MIAMI-DADE ( November 12, 2026 )– On Wednesday, November 18, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, County elected officials, Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) Director and CEO Stacy L. Miller, P.E., and project stakeholders, will celebrate the ribbon cutting of the South Dade Transit Operations Center (SDTOC). The first-of-its-kind facility in the United States will support more than 270 new jobs while advancing sustainable transportation in South Dade.
The first major operations and garage facility built by DTPW in 40 years, the state-of-the-art center brings electric bus storage, charging, maintenance and operations together in one location, supporting a fleet of 100 articulated battery-electric buses. Construction began in June 2024. The facility also features solar components, a reclaimed water system and more than 45 species of native trees, plants and wildflowers.
The SDTOC represents a major investment in South Dade, providing the infrastructure needed to support cleaner transportation and the next generation of transit service. The center is expected to begin operations on November 23, 2026.
Who:
Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor
Danielle Cohen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Stacy L. Miller,P.E., Department of Transportation and Public Works, Director and CEO
Joel Perez, Department of Transportation and Public Works, Assistant Director of Bus Service
What:
Ribbon Cutting for South Dade Transit Operations Center
When:
November 18, 2026 — 01:00 p.m. — 02:00 p.m.
Where:
12805 Biscayne Drive, Homestead, FL, 33039
Editors Note:
Media check-in and tour 11 a.m., ribbon cutting ceremony 1 p.m.
