Transit-Oriented Development Master Plan for the South Corridor

Transit-Oriented Developments are a specific, localized development project near a transit stop, focused on design and land use. Transit-Oriented Communities refer to an area with a wider community or regional framework that builds on transit access to foster a sustainable, interconnected way of life. 

Transit-Oriented Developments and/or Transit-Oriented Communities are a fast-growing trend across the country. This type of community development typically includes a mixed-use of housing, office, retail space, and/or amenities integrated into a walkable neighborhood, conveniently located within half a mile of public transportation. The goal is to create dense, walkable districts around transit. 

Benefits of Transit-Oriented Community developments:

• Reduce the number of household drivers
• Lower congestion, air pollution and greenhouse emissions
• Create walkable communities that accommodate healthier lifestyles
• Increase transit ridership and fare revenue
• Expand mobility choices that reduce dependence on the automobile
• Reduce transportation costs.

The South Corridor is one of the five rapid transit corridors of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Program. The corridor runs 20-miles in length along the South Dade TransitWay connecting numerous municipalities which represent some of the fastest growing communities in Miami-Dade County. The TransitWay extends from the Dadeland South Metrorail Station to the SW 344th Street Park-and-Ride/Transit Terminal, and it provides a mobility connection between the Miami Central Business District and the Village of Pinecrest, the Village of Palmetto Bay, Town of Cutler Bay, City of Homestead, and Florida City.

In 2025, the Department of Transportation and Public Works will launch Miami-Dade County’s first-ever Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system which will run on the South Dade TransitWay. Once in service, the TransitWay will be the longest battery-electric BRT system in the nation on a dedicated corridor with level boarding, gate arms and 14 state-of-the-art stations.

Community residents and business owners have three opportunities to participate. Two are in-person meetings, the other will be a  virtual meeting held on Zoom. Dates and locations are listed below.
 
The meetings will be conducted as an informal open house with a short presentation of the proposed project, including potential improvements as well as social, cultural, and environmental impacts, followed by requests for feedback from those in attendance. The goal is for the meeting to be as informative and interactive as possible.
 
Registration is required to participate in the virtual public meeting. Registration is not required to participate in person. All three meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Virtual meeting via Zoom:

• Thursday, March 20
  Advance registration is required for the Zoom virtual meeting. Register online; click “Department Meetings Calendar," find the meeting date and time, and select the meeting you wish to attend. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 In-person meetings and locations:

• Tuesday, March 25
  William F. Dickinson Community Center
  1601 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL 33030
  
  
• Thursday, March 27
  Town of Cutler Bay Commission Chambers
  10720 Caribbean Blvd., Cutler Bay, FL 33189