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A nearly $4.1 million road project is set to begin this Spring for the West and William Powell Bridges — two of spans that link Key Biscayne to the mainland. Closures are expected to be limited to overnight hours on weekdays only, with both bridges being reduced to one lane in each direction.
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A monumental public art installation in south Miami-Dade County, conceived by Caracas-born, Miami-based artist Gustavo Matamoros, invites passersby to slow their pace and tune in to the subtle, often overlooked sounds of their surroundings — transforming an ordinary walk to the bus stop into a calming meditation on the physical and natural world.
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Tri-Rail hasn’t raised rates since 2019, but that could soon change as the service looks to make up for losses in funding from the state.
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South Florida commuters traveling to or from the beach might be able to save some time and money by getting off the roads and onto the water. Officials launched a new free water taxi service Tuesday, with 40-foot boats carrying up to 55 people each for a scenic 20-minute ride across Biscayne Bay.
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The City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County have been at odds over whether a future commuter rail line should cross the New River by bridge or by tunnel.
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Today, the Miami Herald and WLRN publish a memorial list of the 196 people struck and killed by Brightline trains in Florida since 2017 — to honor their lives, raise awareness about the deadly Brightline corridor and spark conversations about how public safety can be improved.
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A recently released report concluded that the Sunshine State remains the most dangerous state in the nation for bicyclists.
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Florida’s new rules for rail crossings take effect Jan. 1, aimed at reducing the number of drivers and pedestrians killed by trains. But they won’t lead to wholesale change along the deadly Brightline corridor, where 195 people have been killed — the rules are for new projects. Here is a look at the safety solutions experts say could be most effective.
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The City of Miami Trolley is a vital service, transporting seniors with carts, children in school uniforms, and workers transferring to Metrorail or Metrobus. But Liberty City and Overtown, both historically Black neighborhoods, lack Saturday service.
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The private passenger train service changed its schedule in October to add more trains and cars for commuters between its South Florida stations. More riders showed up as average fares fell.
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A lawsuit that threatens the multi-county coastal link transit project is on ice for now, and elected leaders are pushing ahead with Brightline negotiations.
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The private company that promised to be “financially viable on its own” is losing money — and using government subsidies to grow its business. Read the latest installment in the WLRN / Miami Herald series Killer Train.