Public Transit

With a looming change in local property tax law, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is looking to belt-tighten the budget anywhere possible.

Miami-Dade County’s mayor says expanding the county transit system may not be feasible without increasing taxes.

Miami-Dade County transportation officials say they're ready for an influx of people expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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.

Commute times, cost, and reliability shape opportunity for families rooted in their neighborhoods

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.

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.

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.

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.

Florida was offered $320 million in federal funding for transportation projects aimed at reducing tailpipe emissions, but turned it down because of "politicization."

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.

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?