Miami-Dade County's transport scene is set to rapidly evolve with the introduction of the South-Dade TransitWay BRT project. Bringing new levels of efficiency and sustainability to the region, this project was recently honored with the Envision Gold Award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). The award, announced this month, is a celebration of the county's commitment to shaping a resilient future through its infrastructure ventures.
Set to kick-start operations by 2025, the South-Dade TransitWay is designed to drastically reduce travel times—by as much as 40%, according to Miami-Dade County's announcement. This BRT system will connect several municipalities, providing a much-needed transit lifeline from Homestead up to the Dadeland South Metrorail Station. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava praised the collaboration involved in the project for prioritizing sustainability and resilience, aiming to deliver profound social, economic, and environmental benefits to local communities.
A cross-examination against 60 sustainability criteria confirmed the project's Envision Gold status. Criteria span a broad spectrum—from community impact to environmental resilience. "With the South-Dade TransitWay, we will deliver Miami-Dade County’s first-ever BRT service which will reduce travel time by as much as 40% for commuters connecting from Homestead to Dadeland in peak times," Eulois Cleckley, the DTPW Director and CEO stated as per the County's release. The TransitWay features 14 new BRT stations and an array of customer-oriented service improvements, pushing the envelope of public transport options in the area.
Responses to the project have been overwhelmingly positive. Patricia Gómez, Miami-Dade County's Interim Chief Resilience Officer, noted the resilient features of the TransitWay, including its capacity to decrease traffic congestion and climate pollution. The integrated design-build team behind the project, OHL and Parsons, also received accolades from ISI for their contributions to this future-ready system. These efforts reinforce the overarching goal of the SMART Program to better connect the rapidly developing corridor spanning 20 miles south of the Dadeland South Metrorail station.
Residents looking to stay informed on the South-Dade TransitWay and other pertinent transit updates can sign up for alerts at miamidade.gov/alerts or follow the DTPW on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Keeping abreast of the county's transport advancements, including the development of additional BRT corridors, is made easy through Mobility 305, the department's monthly newsletter which shares news, special events, and other transit perks.
