Traffic-weary commuters can look forward to a bit of relief as Miami-Dade County breaks ground on a new transportation hub that aims to make getting around a touch easier. The Dadeland South Intermodal Station project, which officially starts Tuesday, is set to enhance the connectivity and safety of transit riders in the area.
According to an announcement by Miami-Dade County, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will spearhead the ceremony alongside Department of Transportation and Public Works officials and various stakeholders for the intermodal station, which will link the southern end of the Metrorail system to other transit options like the county's first Bus Rapid Transit, it's all part of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Program and the move is set to boost public transport efficiency by several notches, ensuring that the daily hustle becomes just a tad smoother for Miami's denizens.
Slated for a green future, the Dadeland South Intermodal Station is gunning for a LEED Silver Certification for Transit Stations, aligning with the broader eco-conscious trend that's sweeping through infrastructure projects countywide. The new station is perched at the northern terminal of the South Dade TransitWay, nestled just north of the existing Dadeland South Metrorail Station at 9090 South Dixie Highway.
The invite list for the groundbreaking reads like a who’s who of local transit authority with names such as Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado and Eulois Cleckley, Director and CEO of the Department of Transportation and Public Works confirmed to attend, demonstrating the high hopes and significant backing the project commands, meanwhile, interested members of the public or press wanting to attend the groundbreaking ceremony should contact Calvin Sykes via email.
For more details on the project and the groundbreaking ceremony, those interested can check out the full release from the county’s website at MiamiDade.gov.
