Public Transit /tags/public-transit Public Transit en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:40:50 GMT Miami-Dade's transit system prepares to transport hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans /transportation/2026-06-05/miami-dades-transit-system-prepares-to-transport-hundreds-of-thousands-of-world-cup-fans Miami-Dade County transportation officials say they're ready for an influx of people expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:40:50 GMT /transportation/2026-06-05/miami-dades-transit-system-prepares-to-transport-hundreds-of-thousands-of-world-cup-fans Helen Acevedo Bus routes get cut as Miami-Dade transit sees limited ridership /government-politics/2026-05-05/bus-routes-hialeah-miami-dade-transit As part of the county's efforts to optimize its transit system, commissioners voted today to eliminate a bus route in Hialeah and reduce airport route frequency. Tue, 05 May 2026 22:02:31 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-05/bus-routes-hialeah-miami-dade-transit Joshua Ceballos The case for transit: How transportation shapes economic mobility in Miami /transportation/2026-02-26/public-transportation-miami-economic-mobility Commute times, cost, and reliability shape opportunity for families rooted in their neighborhoods Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT /transportation/2026-02-26/public-transportation-miami-economic-mobility Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Miami Times Long-awaited Miami-Dade rapid transit launch is just around the corner /transportation/2025-10-06/miami-dade-metro-express-south-dade-florida-city-transit After years of construction and testing, Miami-Dade County announced the opening of the “Bus Rapid Transit” service from Florida City to Dadeland later this year. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT /transportation/2025-10-06/miami-dade-metro-express-south-dade-florida-city-transit Joshua Ceballos City to consider new rules to supersize development near transit hubs /development/2025-06-10/coconut-grove-city-to-consider-new-rules-to-supersize-development-near-transit-hubs A Thursday commission vote authorizing a new land-use designation will kick off a far-reaching program to bring the city’s zoning code more in line with county rules that encourage taller, denser buildings up to one mile from fixed-rail stations such as Metrorail. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:38:30 GMT /development/2025-06-10/coconut-grove-city-to-consider-new-rules-to-supersize-development-near-transit-hubs David Villano | Coconut Grove Spotlight After years of planning, why Amtrak derailed its service to Miami's airport /business/2025-02-13/amtrak-trains-transportation-mia-mic Amtrak was included in the $1.7 billion vision to bring transit options together in a central location connected to MIA. Why it decided against bringing its trains to the MIC exchange after over 15 years of planning, even after millions were spent in adaptations specifically for them, has not been clear. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /business/2025-02-13/amtrak-trains-transportation-mia-mic Tom Hudson How much to build out Miami-Dade's public transportation plan? Try at least $6 billion /business/2024-12-12/miami-dade-public-transportation The Miami-Dade commissioner behind a straw poll asking if voters want more rapid transit has a ballpark figure for how much it could cost. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:20:33 GMT /business/2024-12-12/miami-dade-public-transportation Tom Hudson Transit advocates to protest Florida's rejection of $320 million in funding /transportation-development/2023-12-19/transit-advocates-to-protest-floridas-rejection-of-320-million-in-funding Florida was offered $320 million in federal funding for transportation projects aimed at reducing tailpipe emissions, but turned it down because of "politicization." Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:32:13 GMT /transportation-development/2023-12-19/transit-advocates-to-protest-floridas-rejection-of-320-million-in-funding Joshua Ceballos Brightline's ridership demand soars, Orlando connection right around the corner /news/2023-02-22/brightlines-ridership-demand-soars-orlando-connection-right-around-the-corner Brightline’s newest station in Orlando set to open in March 2023. The latest data from the company shows a 143% increase in passengers riding in South Florida from this time last year. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:00:00 GMT /news/2023-02-22/brightlines-ridership-demand-soars-orlando-connection-right-around-the-corner Wilkine Brutus Plans for funds from Broward's penny surtax /radio/2022-11-21/plans-for-funds-from-browards-penny-surtax Broward County voters approved a 30-year penny tax to improve transit in the county. It’s been four years since the bill was passed, and there are 26 more to go. Has the tax made a difference in Broward? What more needs to be done to improve public transportation in Broward? Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT /radio/2022-11-21/plans-for-funds-from-browards-penny-surtax Natu Tweh