Miami Dade County opens state-of-the art station
From David Volz
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) inaugurated the state-of-the-art Tamiami Station Park and Ride Bus Terminal.
This modern transit hub will provide a new, convenient, and quicker connection for commuters from West Dade starting on Monday, November 28, 2022. The all-new 837 Express Bus route will run from the new Tamiami Station Park and Ride facility to Downtown Miami via the SR 836/Dolphin Expressway dedicated lane.
“The Tamiami Park and Ride’s modern facility is in line with our vision to continue building a better and more connected community,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Starting next week, West Dade residents will be able to hop aboard one of our buses to ride comfortably and safely to Downtown Miami.”
The Tamiami Station offers many amenities that include free Wi-Fi, seven bus bays, four layover bus bays, bus driver lounge, and digital screens with real-time bus arrival information. Additionally, the station has 458 spaces for regular and short-term parking, electric vehicle charging stations, parking for vehicles with a baby stroller or ADA permit, carpool/vanpool, motorcycle/scooter, and secured bicycle storage.
“The 837 Express buses will travel during peak service hours Monday through Friday, providing a more efficient, low-stress alternative to driving and improving mobility and convenience. Said Eulois Cleckley, Director and CEO of DTPW. “With each milestone, we are truly strengthening the backbone of our mobility ecosystem and accelerating results to provide enhanced safety, sustainability, efficiency, and connectivity for Miami-Dade County.”
The Tamiami Station Park and Ride/Bus Terminal project is a part of Phase 1 of the East-West Corridor, one of the rapid transit corridors of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Program. It was developed prior to the adoption of the SMART Program as part of an incremental approach to implement rapid transit service on the East-West Corridor of the People’s Transportation Plan (PTP).
Oakland Park prepares to break ground on the Sky Building project
From David Volz
Oakland Park is getting ready to break ground on the project that jumpstarted the revitalization of the downtown. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Sky Building will take place on Monday, December 12th, at 12:30 p.m. at 3701 North Dixie Highway. Through an innovative public-private partnership, Oakland Park will move operations to the west side of Dixie Highway and serve as a landmark tenant in the Sky Building. In addition to a new City Hall and public parking, this mixed-use development on Park Lane will include residential and commercial spaces. The City is working with the developer, NR Investments, to ensure the Sky Building complements Oakland Park’s small-town charm. The groundbreaking ceremony will be followed by refreshments.
