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Rickenbacker and Venetian Causeways

Causeways travel-transportation roads-bridges-causeways-canals all-residents online-service The Department of Transportation & Public Works operates the toll plazas on both the Rickenbacker and Venetian Causeways. Important Message: The following toll rates went into effect on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The Department of Transportation & Public Works (DTPW) operates the toll plazas on the Rickenbacker and Venetian Causeways. Both plazas operate under the SunPass and Toll By Plate systems. noFee

Custom Rickenbacker Causeway The Rickenbacker Causeway toll plaza collects a user fee (toll) from motorists for entry to the islands of Key Biscayne and Virginia Key, as well as the beaches along the causeway.  Annual plans are available to Key Biscayne residents, people employed at facilities located on Key Biscayne or Virginia Key, and students attending an accredited school located on Key Biscayne or Virginia Key.  Annual plans are prepaid and allow for unlimited passage through the toll plaza at an annual price instead of the regular per-trip toll. <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 144px; border-style: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 12px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">Number of Axles</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">SunPass</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">Toll-by-Plate</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 22px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">2 axles</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$3.25</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$6.50</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 22px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">3 axles</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$6.50</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$13</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 22px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">4 axles</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$9.75</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$19.50</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 22px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">5 axles</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$13</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$26</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 22px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">Per each additional axle</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$3.25</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$6.50</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 22px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">Toll-By-Plate monthly invoice fee</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">N/A</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%;">$2.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> For more information, visit <a href="https://www.causewaystoll.com/Login.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">causewaystoll.com</a> or contact our customer service center at 305-854-2468 or 305-579-5436, Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For additional assistance, email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Annual Plan Prices and Requirements The Rickenbacker Causeway offers three annual plan options: the Residential Annual Plan,  Commuter Plan, and School Plan. Although the annual plan runs from October 1 to September 30, customers may purchase the annual plan at any time during the year. Plans are not prorated or retroactive and become valid upon activation. Annual Plans are available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only. All annual plans require an active SunPass. Resident Annual Plan: $72 per vehicle The Rickenbacker Causeway Resident Plan provides unlimited passage through the Rickenbacker Toll Plaza to Key Biscayne Residents. This plan can be purchased online. Annual plans are valid from the day of approval until September 30. Plans become valid upon activation; they are not prorated or retroactive. Turnaround from the date of application to approval (or rejection) of the payment may take up to 7 business days. The cost of the Rickenbacker Causeway Resident Plan is $72 per vehicle and requires an active SunPass transponder. If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive, the annual plan will also be inactive, and toll charges will apply. To apply for a Rickenbacker Causeway Resident Plan, you'll need to provide: <ul> <li>A copy of current driver's license showing a Key Biscayne residential address</li> <li>Current vehicle registration – Vehicle must be registered to the account holder and reflect the same Key Biscayne residential address as the driver’s license</li> <li>Proof of Residency – Customer must present one of the following: property tax bill, current utility bill (FPL or Water) or cable bill, each reflecting the same residential address as the driver's license</li> <li>The Rickenbacker Resident Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only.</li> </ul> Please note: <ul> <li>If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive, the annual plan will also be inactive and toll charges will apply.</li> <li>Customers are responsible for updating their Miami-Dade and SunPass accounts in the event your vehicle information changes to prevent charges.</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.causewaystoll.com/Login.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apply for, or update, your annual plan online</a>. All annual plans require an active SunPass. For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Commuter Plan: $120 per vehicle The Rickenbacker Causeway Commuter Plan provides unlimited passage through the Rickenbacker Toll Plaza to those employed on the islands of Key Biscayne and Virginia Key.  This plan can be purchased online. Annual plans are valid from the day of approval until September 30. Plans are not prorated or retroactive and become valid upon activation. Turnaround from the date of application to approval of the payment (or rejection) may take up to 7 business days. The cost of the Rickenbacker Causeway Commuter Plan is $120 per vehicle and requires an active SunPass transponder. If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive, the annual plan will also be inactive, and toll charges will apply. To apply for a Rickenbacker Causeway Commuter Plan, you'll need to provide: <ul> <li>Copy of current vehicle registration. Registration must be under applicant’s name</li> <li>Proof of employment, one of the following is accepted: copy of a pay stub reflecting a business address on the islands of Virginia Key or Key Biscayne</li> <li>Local Business Tax receipt document from your employer.</li> </ul> Please note: <ul> <li>If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive, the annual plan will also be inactive and toll charges will apply.</li> <li>Customers are responsible for updating their Miami-Dade and SunPass accounts in the event your vehicle information changes.</li> <li>The Rickenbacker Commuter Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only and is limited to one vehicle per employee.</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.causewaystoll.com/Login.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apply for, or update, your annual plan online</a>. All annual plans require an active SunPass. For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. School Plan: $120 per vehicle The Rickenbacker Causeway School Plan provides unlimited passage through the Rickenbacker Toll Plaza to those attending an accredited school located on the islands of Key Biscayne and Virginia Key.  Annual plans are valid from the day of approval until September 30. Plans are not prorated or retroactive and become valid upon activation. Turnaround from the date of application to the approval (or rejection) of the payment may take up to 7 business days. The cost of the Rickenbacker Causeway School Plan is $120 per vehicle and requires an active SunPass transponder. If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive, the annual plan will also be inactive, and toll charges will apply To apply for a Rickenbacker Causeway School Plan, you will need to provide: <ul> <li>Copy of current vehicle registration. Registration must be under student or student's parent’s name</li> <li>Current academic schedule with student ID</li> </ul> Please note: <ul> <li>If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive, the annual plan will also be inactive and toll charges will apply.</li> <li>Customers are responsible for updating their Miami-Dade and SunPass accounts in the event your vehicle information changes.</li> <li>The Rickenbacker School Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only.</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.causewaystoll.com/Login.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apply for or update your annual plan online</a>. All annual plans require a valid SunPass. For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Weight Limits There is a 31-ton (31T) posted weight limit currently in effect for the Bear Cut Bridge along the Rickenbacker Causeway. The West Bridge’s (North and South) and the William Powell Bridge do not have posted weight restrictions, which does not mean that unlimited loads can traverse the bridges. Only legal loads as defined by Florida Statute are allowed. Wide Loads The maximum width of a vehicle including load that can be accommodated through the Rickenbacker Toll Plaza is 13 feet. The maximum height clearance is 15 feet. In the event that the size of a vehicle exceeds these limits, contact: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office / Wide-Load Escort Special Patrol Bureau - Motorcycle Unit 1519 NW 79th Ave., Doral, FL 33126 305-468-1221 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>

Custom Venetian Causeway The Venetian Causeway toll plaza collects a user fee (toll) from motorists using the Venetian islands. Annual plans are available to Venetian property owners, residents, and people employed at facilities located on any of the Venetian islands.  Annual plans are prepaid and allow for unlimited passage through the toll plaza at an annual price instead of the regular per-trip toll.   The Venetian Causeway toll plaza has four lanes and processes two-way traffic connecting mainland Miami with the Venetian Islands and Miami Beach. Cash is no longer accepted. <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 130px; border-style: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 16px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 16px;">Number of Axles</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 16px;">SunPass</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 16px;">Toll-by-Plate</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 19px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">2 axles</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">$3.25</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">$6.50</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 19px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">3 axles</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">$6.50</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">$13</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 19px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">4 axles</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">$9.75</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">$19.50</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 19px;"> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">5 axles</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">$13</td> <td style="width: 33.0835%; height: 19px;">$26</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Annual Plan Prices and Requirements The Venetian Causeway offers two annual plan options: the Property Owner Plan and the Commuter Plan. Although the annual plan runs from October 1 to September 30, customers may purchase the annual plan at any time during the year. Plans are not prorated or retroactive and become valid upon activation. Additionally, Annual Plans are available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only. All annual plans require a valid SunPass. Property Owner Plan: $0 The Venetian Causeway Property Owner Plan provides unlimited toll passage through the Venetian Toll Plaza at no cost for Venetian Causeway property owners and their children under 23 years of age, who live with their parents within the Venetian Islands. This plan can be purchased online. Annual plans are valid from the day of approval until September 30. Plans become valid upon activation; they are not prorated or retroactive. Turnaround from the date of application to approval (or rejection)  of the payment may take up to 7 business days. The cost of the Venetian  Causeway Owner Plan is $0 per vehicle and requires an active SunPass transponder. If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive, the annual plan will also be inactive, and toll charges will apply. There is no cost for this plan; however, to obtain a Property Owner Plan you must provide the following: <ul> <li>A copy of the property owner’s Driver's License</li> <li>Current Vehicle Registration - Registration must contain the name of the property owner purchasing the plan</li> <li>Proof of Ownership - A copy of your property tax bill / folio number will be the only acceptable proof of ownership</li> <li>The Venetian Owner Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only</li> </ul> Please note: <ul> <li>If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive the annual plan will also be inactive, and toll charges will apply.</li> <li>Customers are responsible for updating their Miami-Dade and SunPass accounts in the event your vehicle information changes.</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.causewaystoll.com/Login.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Open or update your annual plan online</a>. All annual plans require an active SunPass. For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Commuter Plan: $120 The Commuter Plan is available for Venetian Island and Sunset Harbour residents or people employed on one of the Venetian Islands. Annual plans are valid from the day of approval until September 30. Plans are not prorated or retroactive and become valid upon activation. Turnaround from the date of application to approval of payment (or rejection) may take up to 7 business days. The cost of the Venetian Causeway Commuter Plan is $120 per vehicle and requires an active SunPass transponder. If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive, the annual plan will also be inactive, and toll charges will apply. To apply as a resident, you must provide the following: <ul> <li>A copy of a valid driver's license reflecting a Venetian residential address</li> <li>Current vehicle registration - Vehicle must be registered under applicant's name and reflect the same Venetian residential address as the driver's license</li> <li>Proof of Residency - Customer must present one of the following: current utility bill (FPL or Water), or cable bill along with driver's license, each reflecting Venetian Causeway address</li> <li>The annual Commuter Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only.</li> </ul> Please note: <ul> <li>If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive the annual plan will also be inactive, and toll charges will apply.</li> <li>Customers are responsible for updating their Miami-Dade and SunPass accounts in the event your vehicle information changes.</li> </ul> To apply as an employee, you'll need to provide: <ul> <li>Current vehicle registration (vehicle must be registered under applicant's name)</li> <li>Driver's License</li> <li>Pay stub - pay stub must reflect business address within the Venetian Islands.</li> <li>Local Business Tax receipt document from your employer.</li> <li>The Annual Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only.</li> </ul> Please note: <ul> <li>If at any time the SunPass becomes inactive, the annual plan will also be inactive and toll charges will apply.</li> <li>Customers are responsible for updating their Miami-Dade and SunPass accounts in  the event your vehicle information changes to prevent charges.</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.causewaystoll.com/Login.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Open or update your annual plan online</a>. All annual plans require a valid SunPass. For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-noon, and 1 p.m.-5 p.m., or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Weight Limits Weight limits are currently in effect for the Venetian Causeway. No access is allowed to vehicles exceeding the posted limits without a permit. Violation of these weight restrictions may result in a traffic citation per Florida Statute 316.555. For vehicle weight permit information, call 786-469-5264 or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Wide Loads The maximum width of a vehicle, including load, that can be accommodated through the Venetian Toll Plaza is 10 feet.

Custom Annual Financial Statements <ul> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2023-venetian-causeway-financial-statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 Venetian Causeway</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2022-venetian-causeway-financial-statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 Venetian Causeway</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2024-rickenbacker-causeway-financial-statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024 Rickenbacker Causeway</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2023-rickenbacker-causeway-financial-statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 Rickenbacker Causeway</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2022-rickenbacker-causeway-financial-statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 Rickenbacker Causeway</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2021-rickenbacker-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 Rickenbacker Causeway</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2020-rickenbacker-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020 Rickenbacker Causeway</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2019-rickenbacker-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2019 Rickenbacker Causeway</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2018-rickenbacker-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018 Rickenbacker Causeway</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2017-rickenbacker-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2017 Rickenbacker Causeway</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/transparency/library/2016-rickenbacker-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016 Rickenbacker Causeway</a></li> </ul>

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