Florida Department of Transportation

MEETING OF THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014 AT 2:00 PM MPO GOVERNING BOARD

MIAMl-OAOE METROPOLITAN PlANNING ORGANIZATION STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER (joveming 'Boan[ 111 NW FIRST STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 Chairwoman COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS Rebeca Sosa AGENDA Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III 1. ROLL CALL

Voting Members 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bruno A. Barreiro Lynda Bell 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Philippe Bien-Aime Esteban Bovo Jr. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION HONORING THE LATE ZEVIN "ZEV" Jose "Pepe" Diaz AUERBACH Audrey M. Edmonson Maurice Ferre 5. REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Perla T. Hantman Carlos Hernandez 6. SELECTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR THE REPLACEMENT Sally A. Heyman OF THE MPO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Barbara J. Jordan Philip Levine 7. ACTION ITEMS Jean Monestime Dennis C. Moss A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) Jeff Porter Javier D. Souto 1. 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Francis Suarez RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MIAMI-DADE 2040 LONG RANGE Xavier L. Suarez TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ROLL CALL REQUIRED) Juan C. Zapata 2. FY 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENT: ADDITION OF FY 2014 ROLL FORWARD Non-Voting Members PROJECTS (FDOT District VI) RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2015 Gus Pego, P.E., Secretary TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO INCLUDE Harold Desdunes, P.E. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) ROLL FORWARD PROJECTS THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED IN THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2014 TIP FOR AUTHORIZATION AND MPO WERE NOT COMMITTED BY JUNE 30, 2014 (ROLL CALL Executive Director REQUIRED) Irma San Roman 3. FY 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENT: MODIFICATION OF SR 93/1-75 MANAGED LANES PROJECT SEGMENTS FM #421707-8 & 421707-2 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2015 Contact Information TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO MODIFY STATE ROAD 93/INTERSTATE 75 MANAGED LANES PROJECT !Ms. Zaina6 Salim SEGMENTS FM #421707-8 AND #421707-2 (ROLL CALL REQUIRED) Ckrf( of tlie. Afro 'Boan[ 4. FY 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) Miami-Dade MPO AMENDMENT: MODIFICATION OF SCOPE AND COST OF A 111 NW First Street FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FM Suite 920 #4255981 Miami, Florida 33128 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2015 305-375-4507 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO MODIFY 305.375-4950 (fax) THE SCOPE AND COST OF A FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT [email protected] RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON ST ATE ROAD 7 /NW 7TH AVENUE www.miamidadempo.org FROM NW gm STREET TO NW 36TH STREET (ROLL CALL REQUIRED) B. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)

1. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD CHAIRWOMAN REBECA SOSA RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) TO IDENTIFY AND EXPEDITE FUNDING FOR A PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SAFETY CAMPAIGN FOR STATE ROAD 997/KROME AVENUE CORRIDOR AND DIRECTING THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO FORWARD A COPY OF RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION

2. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER JUAN C. ZAPATA RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) STAFF TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR THE EAST/WEST CSX CORRIDOR STUDY

3. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER JAVIER D. SOUTO RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) STAFF TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR A GONDOLA OR GONDOLA MONORAIL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM STUDY TO CONNECT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, MIAMI INTERMODAL CENTER, MIAMI MARLINS STADIUM, THE HEALTH DISTRICT, DOWNTOWN MIAMI, AND MIAMI BEACH

4. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER FRANCIS SUAREZ RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A STREETCAR SYSTEM CONNECTING DOWNTOWN MIAMI TO THE DENSE URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF DOWNTOWN, AND URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) TO SEEK FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMEMENTATION OF SUCH; AND DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE MPO GOVERNING BOARD TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS AS STATED HEREIN

5. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER DENNIS C. MOSS RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) STAFF TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR A MUNICIPAL CIRCULATOR PLAN INCLUDING GUIDELINES TO COORDINATE AND INTEGRATE THESE MUNICIPAL SERVICES INTO THE EXISTING TRANSIT SYSTEM

6. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER DENNIS C. MOSS RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) STAFF TO DEVELOP A STUDY REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF EXISTING RAIL RIGHTS-OF WAY WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR DEDICATED BUS RAPID TRANSIT WHERE FEASIBLE

7. TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2014 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) PROJECT

8. FYs 2015 AND 2016 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) AMENDMENT: FY 2015 PLANNING (PL) FUNDS REDUCTION RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY s 2015 AND 2016 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) TO REDUCE FY 2015 PLANNING (PL) FUNDS TO RECONCILE WITH THE LEVEL OF PL FUNDS APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION 9. MPOAC LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2015 RESOLUTION APPROVING $500 TO BE PROVIDED TO THE STATEWIDE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPOAC) FOR THEIR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES

10. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD (LCB) RESOLUTION APPOINTING FREDERICK HA YNES TO THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD (LCB)

C. COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS 1. VACANCY REPORT

D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Meeting of June 19, 2014

8. REPORTS A. MPO BOARD MEMBERS 1. Request by MPO Board Member Sally A. Heyman: NE 151 st Street Improvements B. MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS C. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY D. MUNICIPALITIES E. COUNTY ATTORNEY F. MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY 1. Status Report G. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DISTRICT 6) 1. Krome A venue Corridor Status Report H. MPO SECRETARIAT

9. MPO COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS

A. CITIZENS' COMMITTEES 1. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FTAC) 2. TRANSPORTATION AESTHETIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TARC) 3. BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) 4. CITIZENS' TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC)

B. SPECIALREPORTS

10. CORRESPONDENCE

11. ADJOURNMENT MIAMI-DAO[ METROPOLITAN PlANNlflG ORGANIZATION Date: October 15, 2014

To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members Agenda Item 7.A.1 MPO Governing Board ~ ~·~t From: ~ man, Chairperson Transportation Planning Council Subject: 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan

RECOMMENDATION

The Transportation Planning Council (TPC) recommends approval of the Miami-Dade 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Final Draft Document.

BACKGROUND

The 2040 LRTP is a 20-year transportation plan required by Title 23 Part 450 of the Code of Federal Regulations and adopted every five years. The purpose of this plan is to identify future transportation needs and prioritize those projects deemed most needed and affordable based upon a set of goals and objectives approved by the MPO Governing Board.

The preparation of the 2040 LRTP was coordinated through the LRTP Technical Steering Committee made up representatives from numerous state, regional and local agencies. The technical elements performed in the 2040 LRTP included travel demand analysis, population and employment forecasts and financial assessment. In addition, there were various public engagement opportunities for citizens to voice their opinions as to needed transportation investments. The 2040 LRTP takes an innovative approach to improve the mobility of people and goods, and supports our area as a global hub.

The Draft Cost Feasible Project Listing of the 2040 LRTP represents those projects that are able to be funded for engineering, right-of-way, construction and operation phases. The cost feasible listing is shown in priority categories I through IV representing 5 to 10 year increments. The document also includes a list of partially funded projects which have some funded phases. Illustrative Projects is a new category which depicts high priority unfunded projects that may be advanced through an agency coalition or Public-Private-Partnership (P3).

Highlights of the Plan: • A total of 288 projects were evaluated. These were comprised of 163 roadway projects and 125 transit projects. • From the 288 projects evaluated, 143 were included in the Draft Cost Feasible Project Listing. • Financial set-aside as approved by the MPO Board was established for Freight specific projects. • The federally mandated Congestion Management Process (CMP) was fully integrated into the 2040 LRTP. • The 2040 LRTP emphasizes private sector participation. • Project costs and projected revenues are expressed in Year of Expenditure (YOE) dollars.

Attached is the Final Draft 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

This LRTP projects a 20% increase in revenues from the previously adopted 2035 LRTP.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by the MPO and Mr. Carlos Roa, Transportation Systems Manager is responsible for monitoring the LRTP. Agenda Item 7.A.l MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MIAMI-DADE 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement creating and establishing the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Miami Urbanized Area requires that the MPO provide a structure to evaluate the adequacy of the transportation planning and programming process; and

WHEREAS, the Transportation Planning Council (TPC) has been established and charged with the responsibility and duty of fulfilling the aforementioned functions; and

WHEREAS, statutory regulations governing the MPO program require that the urban area Long Range Transpottation Plan be the subject of a major update every five years, and

WHEREAS, the TPC has reviewed the Long Range Transportation Plan to Year 2040, made a part hereof, and finds it consistent with the goals and objectives of the Transportation Plan for the Miami Urbanized Area,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the attached Miami-Dade 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan is hereby adopted.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

Board Member Bruno A. Barreiro Board Member Barbara J. Jordan Board Member Lynda Bell Board Member Philip Levine Board Member Philippe Bien-Aime Board Member Jean Monestime Board Member Esteban Bovo Jr. Board Member Dennis C. Moss Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz Board Member Jeff Porter Board Member Audrey M. Edmonson Board Member Javier D. Souto Board Member Maurice Ferre Board Member Francis Suarez Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman Board Member Xavier L. Suarez Board Member Carlos Hernandez Board Member Juan C. Zapata Board Member Sally A. Heyman

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO

LINK TO THE 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) DOCUMENT:

http://www.miamidade2040lrtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2040Plan_FinalDraft.pdf MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: October 15, 2014

To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members Agenda Item 7.A.2 MPO Governing Board

From: o , Chairperson rtation Planning Council Subject: FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment: Addition of FY 2014 Roll Forward Projects

RECOMMENDATION

The Transportation Planning Council (TPC) recommends approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to include the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Roll-Forward Projects that were originally scheduled in the Fiscal Year 2014 TIP but were not committed by June 30, 2014.

BACKGROUND

Since these project phases were not obligated by June 30, 2014, they roll forward and will automatically be included in the new FY 2015 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Therefore, this amendment is necessary to reconcile the current TIP with the State TIP.

Attached is the Roll-Forward Report for FY 2014 listing the projects that need to be included in the FY 2015 TIP and correspondence from the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) District 6 providing additional information.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

No other projects in the TIP will be impacted by this amendment since the proposed projects have rolled forward in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Work Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by FDOT District 6 and Mr. Harold Desdunes, FDOT Director of Transportation Development, is responsible for monitoring this amendment. Agenda Item 7 .A.2 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO INCLUDE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) ROLL-FORWARD PROJECTS THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 TIP BUT WERE NOT COMMITTED BY JUNE 30, 2014

WHEREAS, the Transportation Planning Council (TPC) has been established and charged with the responsibility and duty of fulfilling the aforementioned functions; and

WHEREAS, the TPC has reviewed the amendment to the FY 2015 TIP, made a part hereof, and finds it consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the Miami Urbanized Area,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the attached amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Transpo1tation Improvement Program (TIP) to include Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Roll-Forward Projects that were originally scheduled in the FY 2014 TIP for authorization and were not committed by June 30, 2014 is hereby approved.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment to add the FY 2014 Roll Forward Projects FOOT\) ~ ... Florida Department ~[Transportation RICKSCO'IT IOOON.W. 1llt' Avenue ANANTH PRASAD, P.E. GOVERNOR Miami, FL 33172-5800 SECRETARY

August 19, 2014

Mrs. Irma San Roman, Executive Director, Miami-Dade Metropolitan· Planning Organization 111 Northwest 1st Street, Suite 920 Miami, Florida 33128-1904

Subject: FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment to Add the FY 2014 Roll Forward Projects

Dear Mrs. San Roman,

The Department requests an amendment to the adopted Miami-Dade MPO FY 2015 TIP to add the FY 2014 Roll Forward Projects.

The projects listed on the attached report, originally were scheduled in the FY 2014 TIP, but were not committed by ·June 30, 2014. The funds for these projects have rolled forward into the FY 2015 Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) Work Program. These Projects automatically will be included in the new FY 2015 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). This action is needed to reconcile the FY 2015 TIP with the FY 2015 STIP. No other projects will be impacted by this amendment.

The Department appreciates your expeditious handling of this request. If you have additional questions concerning this matter, please call me at {305) 470':'5464.

Sincerely,

Harold Desdunes, P.E. Director of Transportation Development

cc Stacie E. Blizzard, Federal Highway Administration Gus Pego, P.E, Florida Department of Transportation Debora Rivera, P.E .. Florida Department of Transportation Yvonne Arens, AICP, Florida Department of Transportation Aileen Soucie, AICP, Florida Department of Transportation Carl Filer, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation

www.dot.state.tl us Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

TIP AMENDMENT FORM

Requesting Entity: Florida Department of Transportation Date Submitted: 8/19114

Project ID#: Various Projects Submitted by: Harold Desdunes

Project Title: 2014 Roll Foiward Projects

Project Estimated Cost: NIA

Project Description (brief): AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO ADD FY 2014 ROLL FORWARD PROJECTS THAT WERE ORIGIONALLY SHCEDULED IN THE FY 2014 TIP BUT WERE NOT COMMITED BY JUNE 30, 2014.

Project Schedule (include Year funding requested; estimated completion or implementation date): NIA

Project Source of Local Matching Funds: NIA

Project Em"ironlilental Action Type and Status NIA

Date of Emfronmental Assessment (EA) or expected EA approval Date: NIA

If a capital project, provide 2035 LRTP Page Reference: NIA

If MDT operating project provide TDP page reference: NIA lfFTA funds involved; have the funds been transferred to FTA from FHWA? NIA

If Municipality, provide date of study supporting planned service: N/A j Type of Amendment (check applicable) Funding Source Time Schedule x Phase to be funded· Scope of Work

Amendment Description (brief): Add FY 2014 Roll Forward Projects to the FY 2015 TIP.

Justification for the Amendment: The funds for these projects have rolled forward into the FY 2015 Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) Work Program. These projects aufumatically will be included in the new FY 2015 S TIP. This action is needed to reconcile the FY 2015 TIP with the FY 2015 STIP. I Does the amendment afft:ct other projects Yes If yes ... Local No x State

Please, indicate affected projects: 1 2 I 3

I Project has been previously amended Yes If yes ..•. Date No x MPORes.#·

Contact Person Harold Desdunes Title Director of Project Development Phone# I 305-· 470- 5464 Fax# I 30s- 410- s61 o e-mail [email protected] FLORIDA DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION OFFICEOF WORK PROGRAM MPO RC?LLFORWARDREPORT ~ Justification MPO Project Num: 4056361 Project Description: SR90/SW 8TH STREET From: 5.7 Ml E OF MICCOS.E To: 1.3 Ml W. OF KROMEAV The project is pending county: MIAMI-DADE

Ro2019 All Years Sourte ResponsibleAgency: !PHASE: PRELIMINARYENGINEERING DJH 104,170 ------104,170 FOOT I PHASE: CONSTRUCTION SA - 591,247 - . - - 591,247 I PHASE: CONSTRUCTION SN - 4,124,914 --- - - 4,124,914 Totals 104,170 4,716,161 . - . . . 4,820,331 FLORIDA DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION OFFICEOF WORK PROGRAM MPO ROLLFORWARDREPORT

Transit JUSTIFICATION-- MPO Project Num: 431077 l Project Description: SR836 PARKAND RIDELOTATSW8 ST &SW 147 AVE From: To: The project is awaiting {SEC5307) environmental approval by County: MIAMI-DADE Roadway ID: FTA. SR836 Park and Ride Lot, lanes Exist: Type of Work: Park and Ride Lots SIS or Non-SIS: Non-SISProject MOT's project schedule Lanes Improved: indicates January 2015 as the Lanes Added: estimated timeframe for Project length: National Environmental (NEPA) District: 6 Proposed Funding {in $000s) Funding Policy Act approval by FTA <2015 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 >2019 All Years Source Responsible Agency: Miami- !PHASE: Capital FTAT - 4,000,000 - - - . - 4,000,000 Dade I PHASE: Capital lF 1,000,000 1,000,000 Transit !PHASE: Capital SU - 4,000,000 . - - - - 4,000,000 Totals . 9,000,000 . - -- - 9,000,000

Transit JUSTIFICATION MPO Project Num: 4280111 Project Description: NW 27 AVENUEENHANCED BUS SERVICE FTA SECTION From: To: FTAenvironmental approval 5307 was received on April 7, 2014. County: MIAMI-DADE Of the $3,457,834 available for Roadway ID: lanes Exist: Type of Work: Capital for Hxed route SISor Non-SIS: Non-SISProject the project, $1,772, 461 was lanes Improved: transferred to F1A from FHWA Lanes Added: on June 25, 2014. MDT Project length: submitted a transfer request District: 6 Proposed Funding (in $000s) Funding for the remaining amount of . <2015 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 >2019 All Years Source $1,685,373 to FDOT on August 15, 2014. It is anticipated that ResponsibleAgency: PHASE: Capital CM - 3,142,806 - . - - - 3,142,806 this second FTA transfer will be completed by September 2014. MDT is preparing the Board PHASE: Capital FTAT 3,457,834 3,457,834 of Miami· County Commissioners agenda Dade Item for October 2014 to Transit PHASE: Capital LF . 893,394 - - - - - 893,394 obtain approval to apply for the funding to FTA. It is anticipated that the FTAgrant PHASE: Capital SU - 315,028 . . - . . 315,028 will be awarded in December 2014.

Totals - 7,809,062 - - . - 7,809,062 MIAMl-OADE METRDPDllTAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: October 15, 2014

From:

Subject:

RECOMMENDATION

The Transportation Planning Council (TPC) recommends approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to modify project cost and add right-of-way phase to the State Road 93/Interstate 75 Managed Lanes Project Segments FM #421 707-8 and #421 707-2.

BACKGROUND

On September 26, 2013, the MPO Board approved Resolution #31 -13 amending the FY 2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to disclose increased funding for the subject segments. The proposed amendments to the FY 2015 TIP will provide the following under these segments:

1. FM 421707-8: SR 93/1-75 from South of the Homestead Extension Florida Turnpike (HEFT) to Miami-Dade/Broward County Line This amendment will add $57.6 million to advance ramp improvements at the 1- 75/HEFT Interchange, including: median to median direct connection from 1-75 Express Lanes to/from both the northbound and southbound HEFT (Ramp H-10); new ramps from northbound 1-75 to northbound HEFT (Ramp H-5) as well as southbound 1-75 to southbound HEFT (Ramp H-7); and ground mounted and/or shoulder mounted sound barrier wall within FDOT Right-of-Way for the adjacent community, Lakes on the Green. 2. FM 421707-2: SR 93/1-75 from NW 170th Street to South of HEFT Interchange This amendment will add a right-of-way phase to reduce the amount of new bridge construction required for the project. The design-build contractor will pay $2.8 million as local funds for the right-of-way acquisition and related activities. Although the above segments are managed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 4, the amendment to the Miami-Dade TIP is required due to portions of the project being located within Miami-Dade County. Attached is correspondence from FDOT District 6 providing additional information.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

Funding for the SR 923/1-75 Managed Lanes Project Segments FM #421707-8 and #421707- 2 is provided by: • Florida's Turnpike Enterprise ($46.6 Million) • Strategic Economic Corridor (STED) and Advance Construction National Highway Project (ACNP) funds ($11 Million) • Design/build contractor as local funds (2.8 Million)

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by FDOT District 6 and Mr. Harold Desdunes, FDOT Director of Transportation Development, is responsible for monitoring this project. Agenda Item 7 .A.3 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO MODIFY STATE ROAD 93/INTERSTATE 75 MANAGED LANES PROJECT SEGMENTS FM #421707-8 & 421707-2

WHEREAS, the Transportation Planning Council (TPC) has been established and charged with the responsibility and duty of fulfilling the aforementioned functions; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the attached amendment to the FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to modify State Road 93/Interstate 75 Managed Lanes Project Segments FM #421707-8 and #421707-2 is hereby approved.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rd day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO Amendment to FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to odify the SR 93/1-75 Managed Lanes Project:

FM 4217078 & FM 4217072 Florida Departnient of Transportation RICK SCOTT 1000 NW 111 Avenue ANANTH PRASAD, P.E. GOVERNOR Miami, Florida 33172-5800 SECRETARY

September 29, 2014

Mrs. Irma San Roman, Executive Director, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization 111 f'NV 1st Street, Suite 920 Miami, Florida 33128

Subject: Amendment to the FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Modify the Cost and Add Right-of Way Phase to the SR 9311-75 Managed Lane Project, FM 421707-8 & 421707-2

Dear Mrs. San Roman,

The Department requests a MPO Governing Board amendment to the adopted FY 2015 TIP to modify the cost and add right-of way phase to the SR 93/1-75 Managed Lane Project, FM 421707-8 & 421707-2.

The segments are listed in Section A 1 on Pages 233 through 235 of the current FY 2015 TIP. Both segments which will be done as design/build, are managed by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 4 but need to be reflected in the Miami Dade MPO TIP because of their geographic location. The following describes the requested amendments for each segment:

FM 421707-8, SR 93/1-75 from South of HEFT Interchange to Miami-Dade /Broward County Line:

The MPO approved an amendment to the FY 2014 TIP for this segment at the September 26, 2013 Board meeting as part of MPO Resolution #31-13. The amendment disclosed a cost increase in funding for the segment in which additional Strategic Economic Corridor (STED) funds were provided from statewide resources to advance certain ramp improvements that were previously designated as future improvements in the approved ultimate concept for the 1-75/HEFT Interchange. Mrs. San Roman TIP Amendment, FM 4217078 & 4217072 September 29, 2014 Page2

The requested amendment provides further increased funding to advance the construction of additional ramp connections. Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) funds from statewide resources in the amount of $46.6 million will be provided to facilitate connection of the Express Lanes to the Florida Turnpike. fn addition to the FTE funds, a net increase in the amount of $11 Million in STED and Advance Construction (ACNP} funds will be provided to advance the construction of the additional new ramp connections which were previously planned as future improvements in the ultimate concept for the 1-75/HEFT interchange as follows (see attached diagram):

• Median to Median Direct Connection from 1-75 Express lanes to/from both northbound and southbound HEFT (Ramp H-10) which is expected to alleviate traffic congestion through the interchange area in both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

• Provide a new ramp movement northbound 1-75 to northbound HEFT (Ramp H-5) and a new ramp movement southbound HEFT to southbound 1-75 (Ramp H-7). These ramp movements are expected to provide improved access to and from southwest Broward County and northeast Miami-Dade County, and also provide access to an alternative east-west corridor for SR 826, linking 1-75 and the Golden Glades Interchange.

• Construct ground mounted and/or shoulder mounted sound barrier wall within FDOT Right of Way for adjacent community, Lakes on the Green. This is part of the project commitments that benefit the community to provide feasible noise abatement measures.

FM 421707-2, SR 93/1-75 (from NW 170th Street to South of HEFT Interchange):

This segment was also part of the MPO approved amendment to the FY 2014 TIP at the September 26, 2013 Board meeting, MPO Resolution #31-13. An amendment is requested for this segment to add a right-of-way phase which was not originally included in the project. The design/build contractor proposes to acquire right-of-way involving partial takes for two parcels that will allow the implementation of an innovative alternative to the original concept design. The innovative alternative modifies the configuration of Ramp H-12 (which was part of the previous MPO approved concept that provides the movement from 1-75 southbound to HEFT northbound). In addition, the new connection of Ramp H-7 mentioned for the segment FM: 421707-8 will be reconfigured (see attached diagram). Mrs. San Roman TIP Amendment, FM 4217078 & 4217072 September 29, 2014 Page3

The acquisition of this right-of-way will reduce the amount of new bridge construction required to provide the ramp H-12 connection and improve the transition to 1-75 southbound for the H-7 ramp. The design/build contractor will pay $2.8 Million as local funds (LF) for the right-of-way acquisition and related activities; hence this acquisition will not impact state and federal funding for this project.

This amendment is needed to disclose the increased cost of segment FM 421707- 8 and the addition of the right-of-way phase to segment FM 421707-2. The completed forms showing the requested changes for the project segments in the standard TIP format are attached. No other projects will be negatively impacted by this amendment.

The Department appreciates your prompt handling of this request. Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and if you have any questions please contact me at (305) 470- 5464.

fiarold Desdunes, P.E. District Director of Transportation Development

Attachments

cc Stacie Blizzard, Federal Highway Administration Carlos Roa, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Zainab Salim, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Jim Wolfe, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation Gus Pego, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation Gerry 0 Reilly, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation Debora Rivera, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation Robert Bostian, Florida Department of Transportation Carl Filer, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation Aileen Soucie, AICP, Florida Department of Transportation Linda Glass Johnson, Florida Department of Transportation Antonette Adams, Florida Department of Transportation Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

TIP AMENDMENT FORM

Requesting Entity: Florida Department of Transportation Date Submitted: September 29, 2014

Project ID#: 4217078 Submitted by: Harold Desdunes

Project Title: SR 93/I-75 ML SYSTEM

Project Estimated Cost: $166,119.,000 (FM 4217078)

Project Description (brief): FM 4217078 (from South of the HEFT Interchange to the Miami-Dade/Broward County Line)

Project Schedule (include Year funding requested; estimated completion or implementation date): Funding requested for FY's 2015, 2016, 2017 estimated completion date FY 2018.

Project Source of Local Matching Funds: NIA

Project Environmental Action Type and Status: Categorical Exclusion II

Date of Environmental Assessment (EA) or expected EA approval Date: March, 2013

If a capital project, provide 2035 LRTP Page Reference: 4-39, C-40 (LRTP Amendment was approved 912612013, see MPO Resolution #31-13)

If MDT operating project provide TDP page reference: NIA

If FTA funds involved; have the funds been transferred to FTA from FHWA? NIA

If Municipality, provide date of study supporting planned service: NIA

I Type of Amendment (check applicable) Funding Source x Time Schedule Phase to be funded x Scope of Work

Amendment Description (brief): Modify an existing project segment in the TIP.

Justification for the Amendment: The requested amendment provides further increased funding to advance the construction of additional ramp connections. Florida Turnpike Enterprise fFTE) funds from statewide resources in the amount of $46.6 million will be provided to facilitate connection of the Express Lanes to the Florida Turnpike. In addition to the FTE funds, a net increase in the amount of $11 Million in STED and Advance Construction CA CNP) funds will be provided to advance the construction of the additional new ramp connections which were previously planned as future improvements in the ultimate concept for the I-75/HEFT interchange as follows:

• Median to Median Direct Connection from I-75 Express lanes to/from both northbound and southbound HEFT which is expected to alleviate traffic congestion through the interchange area in both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

• Provide a new ramp movement northbound I-75 to northbound HEFT and a new ramp movement southbound HEFT to southbound I-75. These ramp movements are expected to provide improved access to and from southwest Broward County and northeast Miami-Dade County.

• Construct ground mounted and/or shoulder mounted Sound Barrier Wall within FDOT Right of Way for adjacent community, Lakes on the Green. This is part of the project commitments that benefit the community to provide feasible noise abatement measures.

This amendment is needed to disclose the increased cost of the project segment and additional ramp connections. No other projects will be negatively impacted by this amendment.

1 Does the amendment affect other projects Yes If yes ... Local No x State

Please, indicate affected projects; 1 2 I 3

I Project has been previously amended Yes x If yes ... Date September 26, 2013 No MPORes.# Admin. Amend.

Contact Person Harold Desdunes Title Director of Project Development Phone# j 305- 470- 5464 Fax# I 305- 470- 5610 e-mail [email protected]. us MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITANPIANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)

Agency Requesting Amendment: Florida Department of Transportation District 6

Proiect Before Amendment

MPO Project Num: 421707-8 Project Description: SR 93/1-75 ML SYSTEM From: FRS. OF HEFTINTCH. To: MIAMI/DADE LRTPRef: p-4·39, C-40 COUNTYLINE County: MIAMI-DADE Roadway ID: 87015000 Lanes Exist: 4 Type of Work: ADD SPECIALUSE LANE Lanes Improved: 4 Lanes Added: 0 Project length: 0.608 District: 6 Amend. Res.#: Funding Source <2015 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2011 2017·2018 2018-2019 >2019 All Years . Amend. Res. Date: PHASE: Preliminar~·Engineering 01 396 - . . 396- PHASE: Pr

Proiect After Amendment

MPO Project Num: 421707-8 Project Description: SR93/1·75 ML SYSTEM From: FR S. OF HEFTINTCH. To: MIAMI/DADE LRTPRef: p. 4·39, C-40 COUNTYLINE County: MIAMl·DAOE Roadway ID: 87075000 Lanes Exist: 4 Type of Work: ADD SPECIALUSE LANE Lanes Improved: 4 lanes Added: 0 Project Length: 0.608 District: 6 Amend. Res.#: Funding Source <2015 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 >2019 All Years Amend. Res. Date: PHASE: Preliminary En11ineminR - DI 660 - - - - - 660 PHASE: P1elimiMry Engir1eenng DIH 19 - - . - . 19 PHASE: Envnonmental STED .. . - - - - - PHASE: Design Build ACNP 35,984 . . . - 35,984 PHASE: Design Build DDR 35 36 32 22 - . 125 PHASE: ('.eslgn Build DIH - 103 . . . 103 PHASE: Design Build PKYI 46,635 - - . . 46,635 PHASE: Design Build STED 80,286 182 - - - - - 80,468 PHASE: Contract Incentives DDR . - 2,125 - - - 2,125 RESPONSIBLEAGENCY: Managed by FOOT-Dt.>trltl 4 Totals 163,619 321 32 2,147 .. - 166,119 Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

TIP AMENDMENT FORM

Requesting Entity: Florida Department of Transportation Date Submitted: September 29, 2-014

Project ID#: 4217072 Submitted by: Harold Desdunes

Project Title: SR 93/1-75 ML SYSTEM

Project Estimated Cost: $41,694,000 (FM 4217072)

Project Description (brief): FM 4217072 (from NW l 70th Street to South of HEFT Interchange)

Project Schedule (include Year funding requested; estimated completion or implementation date): Funding requested for FY's 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 with estimated completion in FY 2018.

Project Source of Local Matching Funds: N/A

Project Environmental Action Type and Status: Categorical Exclusion II

Date of Environmental Assessment (EA) or expected EA approval Date: March, 2012

If a capital project, provide 2035 LRTP Page Reference: 4-39, C-40 (LRTP Amendment was approved 9/26/2013, see MPO Resolution #31-13)

If MDT operating project provide TDP page reference: NIA

If FTA funds involved; have the funds been transferred to FTA from FHWA? NIA

If Municipality, provide date of study supporting planned service: N/A

I Type of Amendment (check applicable) Funding Source x Time Schedule Phase to be funded x Scope of Work

Amendment Description (brief): Add a new phase to an existing project segment in the TIP.

Justification for the Amendment: This segment was also part of the MPO approved amendment to the FY 2014 TIP at the September 26, 2013 Board meeting. MPO Resolution #31~13. An amendment is requested for this segment to add a right-of-way phase which was not originally included in the project. The design/build contractor proposes to acquire right-of-way involving partial takes for two parcels that will allow the MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)

Agency Requesting Amendment: Florida Department of Transportation Dl•trict 6

Prolect Before Amendment

MPOProject Num: 421707-2 Project Description: SR93/1· 75 MLSYSTEM From: NW 170 STREET To: S OF HEFTINTERCHANGE ,__ ....- ....~-·---· ...... LRTPRef: p. 4-39, C-40 County: MIAMI-DADE Roadway ID: 87075000

Lan~_Exist:_ 8 Type of Work: ADD SPECIALUSE LANE Lanes Improved: 8 lanes Added: 0 Project Length: 1.349 District: 6 Amend. Res.#: Funding Source <2015 2014·2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017·2018 2018-2019 >2019 All Years Amend. Res. Date: PHASE: ireltmmar-1 Engineering Dlfl 20 - - - 20 PHASE: Preliminary Engineenng STED 201 - - - - 201 PHASE: P1ehmrnary Engineering DI 134 134 PHASE: Eff.-lronmental STED 50 - - - - 50 PHASE: Drngn Build ACNP 1,000 - - - 1,000 PHASE: Design Build DOR 900 31 32 33 - 996 PHASE; Design Build DIH 175 175 - ··-· - - PHASE: Design Build STED 2,700 . 900 - 3,600 ------· PHASE: De>1gnBuild STED 31,977 - - . 31,9Tl -···~-· PHASE: Contr~LtIncentives DDR 700 . 700 - --··· .. - RESPONSIBLEAGENCY: Managed b}'. FDO!:_f2~strid4 Totals 37,157 31 932 733 - - - ~8,853

Project After Amendment

MPO Project Num: 421707-2 Project Description: SR93/1-75 ML SYSTEM From: NW 170 STREET To: S OF HEFTINTERCHANGE LRTP Ref: p. 4-39, C-40 County: MIAMI-DADE Roadway ID: 87075000 lanes Exist 8 Type of Work: ADD SPECIALUSE LANE lanes Improved: 8 Lanes Added: 0 !roject Length: 1.349 District: 6 Amend. Res. #: Funding Source <2015 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 >2019 All Years Amend. Res. Date: PHASE: P1ehmina1y Env:meering OIH 20 - - . . - 20 PHASE: Preliminary Engineering STED 201 - - 201 PHASE: PrelimiM1y Engineering DI 134 - - - . 134 PHASE: Environmental STED 50 - - - 50 PHASE: Right of Wa~ LF 2,821 - -- 2,821 PHASE: Ril!htofWay DIH - 20 - - 20 PHASE: Design Build l\t:NP 1,000 - . 1,000 ""~" PHASE: Design Build DOR 900 31 32 33 - 996 PHASE: De,ign Build OIH 175 - - - - 175 .. PHASE: De~l~nButld 5TED 1;700 - 900 - 3,600 PHASE: De';ien Build STEO 31,977 . - 31,977 PHASE: <..ontratt Incentives Dor. . . . 700 700 . RESPONSIBLEAGENCY: Mana~edbv FOOT-District 4 Totals 37,157 2,872 932 733 - 41,694 implementation of an innovative alternative to the original concept design. The innovative alternative modifies the configuration of Ramp H-12 (which was part of the previous MPO approved concept that provides the movement from I-75 southbound to HEFT northbound). In addition, the new connection of Ramp H-7 mentioned for the segment FM: 421707-8 will be reconfigured (see attached diagram}.

The acquisition of this right-of-way will reduce the amount of new bridge construction required to provide the ramp H-12 connection and improve the transition to I-75 southbound for the H-7 ramp. The design/build contractor will pay $2.8 Million as local funds (LF) for the right-of-way acquisition and related activities; hence this acquisition will not impact state and federal funding for this project.

I Does the amendment affect other projects Yes If yes ... Local No x State

Please, indicate affected projects: 1 z I 3

I Project has been previously amended Yes x If yes •.• Date September 26, 2013 No MPO Res.# Admin. Amend.

Contact Person Harold Desdunes Title Director of Project Development Phone# I 30s- 410- 5464 Fax# I 305- 410- 5610 e-mail [email protected] PROPOSEDCONCEPT ~ ~ ---_.-

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Agenda Item 7.A.4 To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members MPO Governing Board ~~. From: :.chairperson Transportation Planning Council Subject: FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment: Modification of Scope and Cost of a Flexible Pavement Reconstruction Project FM #4255981

RECOMMENDATION

The Transportation Planning Council (TPC) recommends approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to modify the scope and cost of a flexible pavement reconstruction project on State Road 7/ NW 7th A venue from NW 8th Street to NW 36th Street FM #4255981.

BACKGROUND

The original reconstruction project is fully funded and currently listed in the FY 2015 TIP. The proposed modification to the project scope and cost is to include necessary utility work to eliminate conflicts between existing water and sewer facilities and proposed Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction. FDOT and Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD) will enter into an expedited Joint Project Agreement (JPA) in which MDW ASD will pay an estimated $8.1 million for the utility work to be completed through FDOT' s contractor. This coordination effort will allow the utility work to be completed at the same time as the construction phase which will minimize disruptions to the community.

Attached is correspondence from FDOT District 6 providing additional information.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

The additional project cost of an estimated $8.1 million will be provided by Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Therefore, no other projects in the TIP will be negatively impacted by this amendment.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by FDOT District 6 and Mr. Harold Desdunes, FDOT Director of Agenda Item 7.A.4 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO MODIFY THE SCOPE AND COST OF A FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON STATE ROAD 7/NW 7rn AVENUE FROM NW grn STREET TO NW 36rn STREET

WHEREAS, the Transportation Planning Council (TPC) has been established and charged with the responsibility and duty of fulfilling the aforementioned functions; and

WHEREAS, the TPC has reviewed the amendment to FY 2015 TIP, made a part hereof, and finds it consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the Miami Urbanized Area,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the attached amendment to the FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to modify the scope and cost of a flexible pavement reconstruction project on State Road 7/NW 7th Avenue from NW gth Street to NW 361h Street is hereby approved.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO Amendment to FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to odify the Cost of a Flexible Pavement Reconstruction Project on SR 7/N 7th Avenue from NW 5th Street to N 35th Street F 4255981 Florida Department of Transportation RICK SCOTT 1000 NW 111 Avenue ANANTH PRASAD, P.E. GOVERNOR Miami, Florida 33172-5800 SECRETARY

September 24, 2014

Mrs. Irma San Roman, Executive Director, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization 111 Northwest 1st Street, Suite 920 Miami, Florida 33128

Subject: Amendment to FY 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Modify the Cost of a Flexible Pavement Reconstruction Project on SR 7/NW 7th Avenue from NW Sth Street to NW 36th Street, FM 4255981.

Dear Mrs. San Roman,

The Department requests an amendment to the adopted FY 2015 TIP to modify the cost of a flexible pavement reconstruction project on SR 7/NW 7th Avenue from NW 8th Street to NW 36th Street, FM 4255981. The project is listed in Section A-1 page 260 of the current FY 2015 TIP.

Recent refinements to the project design determined that utility work is required to eliminate conflicts between existing water and sewer facilities and proposed FOOT construction. To address these conflicts, gravity sanitary lines in deep trenches will need to be replaced. The scope and cost of this flexible pavement reconstruction project therefore require modification in order to address this unexpected utility work that needs to be performed by the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department (MDWSD). The required utility work will be accomplished via a Joint Project Agreement (JPA) between the Department and MDWSD. MDWSD will be paying an estimated $8.1 million for the utility work and other related costs which will be done by the Department's contractor. This coordinated effort is anticipated to allow the work to be performed concurrent with the construction phase of the project which is expected to minimize delays in the project schedule.

This amendment will disclose the proposed change in project cost and enable the Department to fulfill all the necessary federal requirements without delaying the production schedule. The utility phase of the project will be funded by MDWSD, through a JPA and no other projects will be negatively impacted by this amendment. Mrs. Irma San Roman September 24, 2014 TIP Amendment FM 4255981 Page2

The proposed change to the project in the usual TIP format is attached. The Department appreciates your expeditious handling of this request. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call me at (305) 470-5464.

Harold Desdunes, P .E. District Director of Transportation Development

Attachments cc: Stacie Blizzard, Federal Highway Administration Gus Pego, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation Debora Rivera, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation Antonio Soto, Florida Department of Transportation Heidi Solaun, P .E., Florida Department of Transportation Aileen Soucie, AICP, Florida Department of Transportation Carl Filer, P .E., Florida Department of Transportation Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization (l'tfPO)

TIP AMENDMENT FORM

Requesting Entity: Florida Department of Transportation Date Submitted: September 24, 2014

Project ID#: 4255981 Submitted by: Harold Desdunes

Project Title: SR 7 NW 7 Ave from NW 8 St to NW 36 St

Project Estimated Cost: $ 27,583,000.00

Project Description (brief): Flexible Pavement Reconstruction

Project Schedule (include Year funding requested; estimated completion or implementation date): Funding requested for FY 2015 and FY 2017, estimated completion date FY 2017

Project Source of Local Matching Funds: NIA

Project Environmental Action Type and Status: Programmatic Categorical Exclusion

Date of Environmental Assessment (EA) or expected EA approval Date: NIA

If a capital project, provide 2035 LRTP Page Reference: F-9

If MDT operating project provide TDP page reference: NIA

If FTA funds involved; have the funds been transferred to FTA from FHWA? NIA

If Municipality, provide date of study supporting planned service: N/A

I Type of Amendment (check applicable) Funding Source Time Schedule Phase to be funded x Scope of Work x

Amendment Description (brief): Modify the cost and scope of an existing project segments in the FY 2015 TIP.

Justification for the Amendment: Recent refinements to the project design determined that utility work is required to eliminate conflicts between existing water and sewer facilities and proposed FDOT construction. To address these conflicts, gravity sanitary lines in deep trenches will need to be replaced. The scope and cost of this flexible pavement reconstruction project therefore require modification in order to address this unexpected utility work that needs to be performed by the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department (MDWSD). The required utility work will be accomplished via a Joint Project Agreement (JPA) between the Department and MDWSD. MDWSD will be paying an estimated $8.1 million for the utility work and other related costs which will be done by the Department's contractor. This coordinated effort is anticipated to allow the work to be performed concurrent with the construction phase of the project which is expected to minimize delays in the project schedule.

I Does the amendment affect other projects Yes If yes ••• Local No x State

Please, indicate affected projects: 1 2 I 3

I Project has been previously amended Yes If yes .•• Date No x MPORes.#

Contact Person Harold Desdunes Title Director of Project Development Phone# I 305- 470- 5464 Fax# I 305- 410- s61 o e-mail [email protected] MJ6Ml-QA/2.EMETROPOllTAN eJANfXING QRGANllA TTON TRANSPO/lTAT!ONIMPRQVEMENTPROGMM WP/

Agency Requesting Amendment: FOOT

Prolect Before Amenlj!Jlfl!ll

MPO Prolect Num: DT42S5981 Project Description: SR7/NW7 AVENUE FROM: NW 8 STREET TO: NW36STREET LRTPRef: p. F-9 County: MIAMI-DADE Roadway ID: 87140000 Lanes Exist: 4 Type of Work: FLEXIBLEPAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION SISor Non-SIS: Non-SISProject Lanes Improved: 4 Lanes Added: 0 Project length: 2.04 District: 6 Funamg <2015 2014·2015 2015-2016 2.016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 >2019 All Years Amend. Res.#: r~··••• Amend. Res.Date: PHASE: Contract Incentives SA . - 650 650 PHASE: Preliminary Engineering DOR 320 - - . - - - 320 PHASE: Preliminary Engineering DIH 439 - - - - - 439 PHASE: Preliminarv Engineering OS 91 ------91 PflASE: Right of Way DIH 60 . - . - - 60 PHASE: Right of Way OS 165 136 . - . - - 301 PHASE: Construction DOR S,420 - - . - 5420 PHASE: Construction DS 258 . . - . - 258 PflASE: Construction EB 1,245 - - - - - 1245 PHASE: Constructlon SA 10,821 - - . - 10,821 RESPONSIBLEAGENCY: Managed by FOOT Totals 1,075 17,880 . 650 - . - 19,605

Note: FY 2015-2019 TIP -Approved June 19, 2014, Section Al - Page 260 of 750

PmlmctAft!lt Amendment

MPO Project Num: DT4255981 Project Description: SR7/NW7 AVENUE FROM: NW 8 STREEr TO: NW36STREH LRTPRef: p. f-9 County: MIAMI-DADE Roadway JD: 87140000 Lanes Exist: 4 Type of Work: FLEXISLEPAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION SISor Non-SIS: Non-SISProject Lanes Improved: 4 Lanes Added: 0 Project Length: 2.04 District: 6 Funding <2015 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018·2019 >2019 Alf Years Amend. Res.#: r~ ..... Amend. Res. Date: PHASE: Contract Incentives SA . - - 650 650 PHASE: Preliminarv Ene:lneerine: DOR 320 - - - - - 320 PflASE; Preliminary Engineering DIH 538 28 - - - - - 566 PHASE: Prellminarv Ene:lneerinl! OS 237 - - - - - 237 PHASE: Rie.htofWav DIH 18 23 - - - - - 41 PHASE: RlghtofWav DS 21 202 - - - - 223 PHASE: Railroad & Untillth')S LF - 6,953 . - - . - 6953 PHASE; Construction DOR - 604 - . - . 604 PHASE: Construction OS - 155 - - - - 155 PHASE: Construction ES - 1,968 . - - . - 1,968 PHASE: Construction SA - 14,792 - - - - . 14,792 PHASE: Construction LF - 1074 - - . - . 1074 RESPONSIBLEAGENCY: Mana~edbv FOOT Totals 1,134 25,799 . 650 . . . 27,su MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: October 15, 2014

To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members Agenda Item 7.B.1 MPO Governing Board ~fl~~~ From: ~ Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: Request by MPO Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of MPO Board Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa.

BACKGROUND

This resolution instructs the Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to identify and expedite funding for a public awareness and safety campaign for State Road 997 /Krome A venue Corridor. This Corridor extends from US-1 in Florida City to US 27/0keechobee Road in the western fringes of Miami-Dade County. This resolution further directs the MPO Executive Director to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of Florida and the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation.

In addition, the MPO Board approved MPO Resolution #19-14 on June 19, 2014 which instructed the Secretary of FDOT to expedite funding and implementation of temporary and permanent safety measures for the Krome A venue Corridor.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item will be monitored by the MPO. Agenda Item 7.B.1 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) TO IDENTIFY AND EXPEDITE FUNDING FOR A PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SAFETY CAMPAIGN FOR STATE ROAD 997/KROME AVENUE CORRIDOR AND DIRECTING THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION

WHEREAS, State Road 997/Krome Avenue is a 36-mile north-south corridor extending from US-1 in Florida City to US 27/0keechobee Road in the western fringes of Miami-Dade County; and

WHEREAS, due to many factors including the mixed-use nature of Krome Avenue, the lack of division or separation along the road, and limited law enforcement presence, Krome A venue has been the site of a disproportionate number of tragic accidents, injuries and fatalities; and

WHEREAS, recent Florida Highway Patrol fatality statistics provide an up-to-date account of fatalities and serious injuries attributed to accidents and demonstrate that FDOT accident data, which is not real-time data, does not reflect the extent of the present danger presented to drivers and pedestrians along Krome A venue; and

WHEREAS, this Board has through MPO Resolution# 19-14, incorporated herein by reference, instructed the Secretary of FDOT to expedite funding and implementation of temporary and permanent safety measures; and

WHEREAS, in addition to those temporary and permanent safety measures identified in MPO Resolution # 19-14, urgent safety measures such as tubular delineators separating the traffic lanes should be put in place immediately; and

WHEREAS, in addition to those safety measures identified or referenced above, a public awareness campaign including but not limited to emergency electronic traffic information signs alerting drivers to an up-to date number of fatalities along Krome A venue, signage instructing drivers to obey posted speed limits, respect driving and weather conditions, and maintain lanes and safe distances, is necessary to promote safety and educate the driving public on the heightened dangers of Krome Avenue,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the Board ( 1) instructs the Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to identify and expedite finding for a public awareness and safety campaign for State Road 997/Krome Avenue Corridor and (2) directs the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Executive Director to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of Florida and the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO MIAMl-OAO£ METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: October 15, 2014

To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members Agenda Item 7.B.2 MPO Governing Board ~~~ From: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: Request by MPO Board Member Juan C. Zapata

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of MPO Board Member Juan C. Zapata.

BACKGROUND

This resolution directs the MPO staff to develop a scope of work and budget for the East/West CSX Corridor study.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item will be monitored by the MPO. Agenda Item 7.B.2 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) STAFF TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR THE EAST/WEST CSX CORRIDOR STUDY

WHEREAS, in 2002, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and the electorate of Miami Dade County approved the imposition of a one half cent surtax to implement the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) in order to enhance transportation and transit in this community; and

WHEREAS, the MPO completed the Rail Convertibility Study in 2004 which examined the viability of implementing passenger rail along underutilized corridors within Miami-Dade County; and

WHEREAS, the MPO has authorized several rail corridors within Miami-Dade County to be analyzed for the potential to implement passenger rail corridors such as the Tri-Rail Coastal Link Study; and

WHEREAS, State Road (SR) 836/Dolphin Expressway is a heavily traveled and congested roadway that provides access to numerous key sites that serve as Miami-Dade County's economic engines including Miami International Airport, downtown Miami, PortMiami, City of Doral; and

WHEREAS, the existing rail corridor paralleling SR 836/Dolphin Expressway may offer a rapid transit alternative and travel time savings from downtown Miami to the western part of the county,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the Miami Dade Planning Organization (MPO) staff is directed to develop a scope of work and budget for the East/West CSX Corridor Study.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rd day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION M.P.O.

Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: October 15, 2014

Agenda Item 7.8.3 To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members MPO Governing Board ~~~ From: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: Request by MPO Board Member Javier D. Souto

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of MPO Board Member Javier D. Souto.

BACKGROUND

This resolution directs the MPO staff to develop a scope of work and budget for a Gondola or Gondola Monorail Transportation System Study to connect to Florida International University, Miami Intermodal Center, Miami Marlins Stadium, the Health District, downtown Miami, and Miami Beach.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item will be monitored by the MPO. Agenda Item 7.B.3 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) STAFF TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR A GONDOLA OR GONDOLA MONORAIL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM STUDY TO CONNECT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, MIAMI INTERMODAL CENTER, MIAMI MARLINS STADIUM, THE HEALTH DISTRICT, DOWNTOWN MIAMI, AND MIAMI BEACH

WHEREAS, in order to take advantage of the unique benefits offered by gondola or gondola monorail systems, including a limited footprint compared to building traditional fixed guideway infrastructure, the MPO wishes to prepare a scope of work and budget to study a gondola or gondola monorail transportation system that can provide connectivity and transportation options connecting the various areas identified in this resolution; and

WHEREAS, these gondola or gondola monorail systems, which are in place or in consideration in heavy populated urban areas as well as areas where mountains, waterways or other geographic impediments make other transportation options less attractive, utilize a limited footprint compared to other transportation options and can be a more economically feasible alternative; and

WHEREAS, development of this scope of study should include examination a monorail or gondola monorail system operated either publicly, privately, or as a public-private partnership (P3) to provide a transportation option that both integrates with and complements the existing public transportation system,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) staff is directed to develop a scope of work and budget for a Gondola or Gondola Monorail Transportation System Study to connect Florida International University, Miami Intermodal Center, Miami Marlins Stadium, The Health District, Downtown Miami, and Miami Beach.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 2yct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

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By Dan Orlando 7:00 am, September 17, 2014 Tweet 7

Rendering of the proposed skyway

A proposed East River Skyway could ease commuter congestion between Manhattan and the booming Brooklyn market. The first phase of the Skyway would connect the waterfront area in Williamsburg to Downtown Manhattan, South Wi lliamsburg and the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

"Given the exciting growth in Brooklyn and Queens, it is essential to adapt New York City's transportation system to serve residents in these booming areas," said Daniel Levy, president of East River Skyway and City Realty .

"Cities around the globe are recognizing the viability and efficiency of urban gondolas to overcome serious transportation challenges. An aerial transp011ation system would be a relatively inexpensive and quickly-deployable solution here in New York."

Levy unveiled his proposal yesterday (Tuesday) at the Massey Knakal Brooklyn Real Estate Summit.

Inspired by the efficiency of hi gh-speed gondola designs and their widespread use in London, Rio de Janeiro, Germany, Singapore, and elsewhere, he said the East River Skyway is a multi-phase plan to optimize transportation to New York' s rapidly growing waterfront population centers whi le easing transit congestion.

With the New York City MTA reporting over 1.7 billion rides in 2013, and with many new development projects announced or underway across the five boroughs, the proposal would link areas of rapid urban development to the city' s commercial centers.

The need to provide alternative modes of transportation is especially pressing in Brooklyn, with Wi lli amsburg alone becoming home to nearly 10,000 new residents over the last ten years.

This trend is accelerating as 5,700 residential units are added to the area's housing stock along with an estimated 600,000 s/f of office space. The L train, and the Bedford Avenue stop in pai1icular, is infamously overcrowded, with a 50 percent jump in ridership since 2007. In fact, as of 2012, the line was at 110 percent capacity.

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One of the possible routes for the East River Skyway could cross the East River, providing access to Brooklyn's developing waterfront areas, and would reduce travel time by an estimated 20 - 30 minutes per trip for Brooklyn residents commuting to Manhattan.

"New York City is a natural fit for cable transit systems given its severe topographical challenges," said Steven Dale, president of Creative Urban Projects and Cable Car Consultants, an advisor on the Skyway.

STEVEN DALE

"One only need to look at the success of the Roosevelt Island Tram-the most reliable piece of transportation in New York. After Hurricane Sandy it was the first piece of fixed transportation to be operational. New gondola technology would be an effective means to address the ever-increasing traffic in Manhattan, Brooklyn and perhaps even farther afield." Possible later phases would extend north to Greenpoint Landing, Long Island City and Midtown East and south to Dumbo and the South Street Seaport.

With zero emissions and by avoiding the challenges and decades-long lead-times posed by bridge and tunnel projects, Levy said the gondola solution would be straightforward, cost-effective, and sustainable compared with alternatives.

The Skyway would offer 360-degree views of the famous New York City skyline, transporting an estimated 5,000 travelers per hour in each direction and crossing the East River in under four minutes, appealing to both commuters and tourists alike.

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http://www.rew-online.com/2014/09/17 /skyway-could-ease-commuter-crunch/ 10115/2014 A Gondola From Brooklyn To Manhattan Might Be Expensive And Impractical, But We WANT IT The Huffington Post I By Christopher Mathias • Email • •

o Share 59 o Tweet 29 0 0 o Email 3 o Comment 2 0 f;D o tumblr o stumble o reddit A new plan would have New York City commuters riding high between Brooklyn and Manhattan, instead of sweating it out in cramped subways underground.

Daniel Levy, the president of New York-focused real estate search engine City Realty, wants the Big Apple to build a multi-million dollar, high-speed gondola that would connect various points in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.

Levy argues that the already cramped trains between Manhattan and the quickly developing neighborhoods on the East River waterfront in Brooklyn and Queens are only going to get more crowded, and that building a whole new subway line would be prohibitively expensive. In a proposal called the East River Skyway (http://www.eastriverskyway.com/#the-problem/4) , Levy describes a gondola system in three phases, the first of which would connect the Brooldyn Navy Yard to Williamsburg to Manhattan's Lower East Side:

The next phase links Brooklyn's Greenpoint to Queens' Long Island City to Roosevelt Island to midtown Manhattan near the United Nations: The third phase connects the Brooklyn Navy Yard to DUMBO to Manhattan's South Street Seaport:

Each phase would cost between $7 5 million and $125 million, according to the proposal.

Levy estimates the gondola would transport 5,000 people per hour in both directions and says it could move commuters from Brooklyn to Manhattan in less than four minutes. He also claims the gondola would be safer than buses and trains, as well as more environmentally friendly. ----- 16.5 tam n.s tam

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New York City currently operates one gondola system, the Roosevelt Island Tramway (http://rioc.ny.gov/tramtransportation.htm) which shuttled 2.6 million people between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island in the last fiscal year, according to am NY (http://www.amny.com/transit/gondolas-in-nyc-real-estate-exec-topitch-east-river-skyway l.9321150) .

"A lot of cities around the world have started implementing these because the technology for gondolas has changed substantially in the last 15 years," Levy told amNewYork. "They've gotten faster, they're higher capacity."

Another potential perk of the proposed East River Skyline, as pointed out by Levy, is the view. Soaring above the congestion of commuter traffic, passengers could take in sweeping vistas of the city's famous skyline. fPlnit Levy's proposal received some good press Tuesday, with Gothamist saying it was "on board" (http://gothamist.com/2014/09/16/east river-skyway gondola.php#photo-4) with the idea.

But Ben Kabak, who runs the popular transit site Second A venue Sagas (http://www.secondavesagas.com/) , wasn't thrilled with Levy's plan.

The lengths to which New Yorkers go to avoid discussing dedica'ted traffic lanes to buses instead of cars ... http://t.co/jwlsCPz6hh

- Second Ave. Sagas (@2AvSagas) September 16, 2014 Hate the L train? Don't buy into the gondola hooey. Here's a peek at the next big thing in transportation: pie. twi tter.com/3 IaOk 1P9W w

-Second Ave. Sagas (@2AvSagas) September 16, 2014

It remains to be seen how city lawmakers will react to the plan.

Neither Levy nor a representative for the New York City Transit Authority were immediately available to comment. MIAMl·DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANllATION Date: October 15, 2015

To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members Agenda Item 7.B.4 MPO Governing Board

From: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: Request by MPO Board Member Francis Suarez

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of MPO Board Member Francis Suarez.

BACKGROUND

This resolution express support of a streetcar system connecting downtown Miami to the urban neighborhoods immediately north of downtown. It also urges the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to fund fifty percent (50%) of the capital cost for the Miami Streetcar Project through its New Starts Transit Program.

The resolution passed by the City of Miami and additional information on the Miami Streetcar Project is also attached for your reference.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item will be monitored by the MPO. Agenda Item 7.B.4 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A STREETCAR SYSTEM CONNECTING DOWNTOWN MIAMI TO THE DENSE URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF DOWNTOWN, AND URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FOOT) TO SEEK FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH PROJECT; AND DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE MPO GOVERNING BOARD TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS AS STATED HEREIN

WHEREAS, the City of Miami has experienced a resurgence of high-density developments in Downtown Miami; and

WHEREAS, the neighborhoods of Edgewater, Midtown Miami, Miami Design District, Wynwood Arts District, and Historic Overtown are experience a similar growth pattern as residents look for an urban lifestyle that allow them to live closer to their jobs, and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Governing Board supports the need for a premium fixed-guided transit network connecting the neighborhoods within the urbanized area; and

WHEREAS, the Miami Streetcar project will provide transit connectivity as a fixed-guideway circulator and will directly address transportation concurrency by promoting transit-oriented development and shifting mobility from vehicles to transit; and

WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) provides New Starts Transit Program funding for transit fixed-guideway projects; and

WHEREAS, in 2006 when development downtown and north of it was at a lesser scale than exists today the MPO approved the advancement of the study phase of the subject project from an unfunded to a Priority I in the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP); and

WHEREAS, the FDOT had previously appropriated 50% of the capital cost of this project ($1 OOM) through the New Starts Transit Program in 2006 when development downtown and north of it was at a lesser scale than exists today; and

WHEREAS, with construction currently underway, Downtown Miami will reach 85,000 residents by 2016 representing a population increase of 16 percent from year 2012 and over 100 percent increase from year 2000;and

WHEREAS, the Miami Streetcar Project is currently listed as an unfunded Priority IV; and

WHEREAS, Miami Streetcar will connect to the County's existing mass transit systems, including the Metrorail and Metromover lines, expanding transit options for County residents and visitors; and

WHEREAS, the Miami Streetcar alignment will support and connect to future mass transit projects within the region, including All Aboard Florida, the Beach Corridor Transit Connection, and FEC Coastal Service; and

WHEREAS, the City of Miami has previously demonstrated the feasibility and need for the Miami Streetcar, having completed significant planning efforts, including a Feasibility Study and Alternatives Analysis, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA:

SECTION 1. The MPO Governing Board supports a Streetcar Project to connect Downtown Miami to the neighborhoods to the immediate north.

SECTION 2. The MPO Governing Board urge the Florida Department of Transportation approve funds for 50% of the capital cost of the Miami Street Car Project through its New Starts Transit Program.

SECTION 3. The Clerk of the MPO Governing Board is directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to Ananth Prasad, Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); Gus Pego, District VI Secretary of the Department of Transportation; Irma San Roman, MPO Executive Director; and the Board of County Commissioners.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO City Hall City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Certified Copy www.miamigov.com

File Number: 14-00924a Enactment Number: R-14-0388

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A STREETCAR SYSTEM CONNECTING DOWNTOWN MIAMI WITH THE DENSE URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS IMMEDIATELY TO THE NORTH OF DOWNTOWN, AND URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO SEEK THE FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH A PROJECT, BY APPROVING A SPECIAL AMENDMENT FOR THE LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, TO ADVANCE THE CITY OF MIAMI STREETCAR PROJECT FROM A PRIORITY FOUR (4) TO A PRIORITY ONE (1), AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE ELECTED OFFICIALS AS STATED HEREIN. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:

Section 1. The Miami City Commission supports a Streetcar System that connects Downtown Miami with the dense urban neighborhoods immediately to the north of the Downtown area.

Section 2. The Miami City Commission urges the Florida Department of Transportation and the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization to seek funding for the implementation of said project, by approving a special amendment for the Long Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program, to advance the City of Miami Streetcar Project from a "Priority Four" (4) to a "Priority One" (1 ).

Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the District Six Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, the members of the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, Mayor Carlos Gimenez. the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners, and to the members of the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation.

Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.{1}

Date: SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 Mover: COMMISSIONER SARNOFF Seconder: COMMISSIONER SUAREZ Vote: AYES: 5 - COMMISSIONER(S) GORT, SARNOFF, CAROLLO, SUAREZ AND HARDEMON Action: ADOPTED

City ofMiami Page 1 of2 R-14-0388 File Number: 14-00924a Enactment Number: R-14-0388

I, Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk of the City of Miami, Florida, and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that this constitutes a true and correct copy of Resolution No. R-14-0388, passed by the City Commission on 9/29/2014. I e> srilJhlr~ October 07, 2014 City Clerk, Deputy Clerk (for Todd B. Hannon, Date Certified City Clerk)

{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.

City ofMiami Page 2 o/2 R-14-0388 Miami Streetcar Efficient Transportation A Discussion on Future Transportation Opportunities

Discussion Item I City Commission Meeting I September 29 1ri, 201 4 Miami Streetcar has been supported through the years

Spring Spring Summer Fa ll Spring Fa ll Summer 2004 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 201 4 ·------·-----·-----!I ...... I I...... • ...... ·------0/--======'---·------=~ Feasibility Study Alternatives Analysis & Environmental Assessment

MPO adds Streetcar to LRTP Priority I list City initiates request City Commission for FOOT Funding Accepts Feasibility FOOT approves funding for AA Study Findings & Preliminary Engineering Locally Preferred Alternative • FOOT permitted to fund up to 50 percent of capital costs from New Starts Transit Program • A program designed to fund major transit improvements in metropolitan areas • Focused on connecting Downtown to the Miami Design District and Midtown Miami areas • In 2006, Miami Streetcar viewed as a competitive candidate project with the projections • Byrs later projections are a Fact

2 Growth is a Fact

Projected to increase to 89°/o 85.000 by 2016 Compared to. 15% County 133City No additional capacity has been added to downtown streets lOOOMuseum 1010 Bnckell 240 SW 9 Slreet "4 44 Bnckell Avenua Continuous Growth 8tll Bnckell 888 BlScoyne .~loll Holel Alton Hole! • Neighborhoods surrounding Bayviev.,· Market iscayne Beach Downtown experiencing a Brtckell Bayview ickell City Centre similar growth pattern llrickell Heigl1ls Brickell House • 20,000+ residential

C opi1ol Brickell Centro • 10 million+ sqft retail Ci ty Crossings 1 Cily Heighls DACRA • Residents look for a Walkable Echo Brickell Lifestyle Flagler on the Rrver Flaliron Goble' Brickell • More than 25 cranes in Mel3 Downtown and Brickell Midtown Ill Midtown IV Developments within 1/2 Mile of Proposed 29 Midtown Planned for 2014-2018 1dtown Residential Units Relailsqll illecento MyBrickell Neighborhood 1/ 4mile 1/ 2mile Total Total Time frame Nine Design District 715 715 1,250,384 2014 - 2016 pne.Jloyfronl Midtown l, 190 l,190 275,430 20 14- 2018 Plaza Tower Edgewaler 1,954 2,052 4,006 8,500 20 16-2017 Panorama Tower No l Par9iso One West of Midtown 155 155 15,227 Identi fied Wynwood 38 2 1 59 15,032 2015 O mni 3,101 600 3,701 1,251,851 2016-2017 SEOPW 2,958 2,958 5,050,983 2016 - 2017 Nol CBD 710 2,809 3,5 19 2,02Ll70 Iden lilied Total 10,821 5,482 16,303 9,858,123 The Bond Villa Mqgno 4

. . . rtation Ridership Up 2.3 Miami Pubhc Tiansp_od · l . Up More Than 10 Percent; Metrorail Ri eis 11p Percent o C»""l"'.u !!l

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Moving Forward • Transition to a World Class City • Transition from auto-oriented to multimodal • Airportlink Transit Connection • Intercity Rail All Aboard Florida • Commuter Tri-Rail Coastal Link • Beach Corridor Transit • Transit ridership increasing • Freedom of Mobility • Car- and Bicycle-Sharing 6 Connecting the Dots • Mobility between dense neighborhoods • An assembly of short trips • Urban Circulator, not express Wyn wood Art District • tfeed othtert. modes of ~ ~ ranspor a ion \ii • Provide access to the Downtown lntermodal Terminal • Enhance access to jobs • Promote an active lifestyle Historic Overtown • Supported by Downtown Livable Transportation Plan • Accessible transportation options to reduce dependency on automobile

N~t~OTTO SCAL E 7

Attractive, high-quality transit service that provides circulation along corridors, connects to and enhances the existing transit network, and link our neighborhoods with commercial districts and employment centers

United States moving towards this type of transportation mode.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx praised a siTeetcar project, saying the rail line would connect a "burgeoning central business district" to an "under-served" part of the city.

He said the streetcar would create a new "mobility choice" and would create "significant economic impact." 9 ~~~;~~~ - ;:::r~~ easy access for all users with level boarding efficient with off-board fare collection encourages ridership fixed-guideway electrically-powered zero-emission vehicles quieter operation and smoother ride spacious interior and higher capacity 10

LET'S START BY CHANGING THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT TRANSPORTATION

thanks. Carlos Cruz-Casas, P.E. Chief Transportation Manager

Alice N. Bravo, P.E. smart transportation Deputy City Manager-Chief of Infrastructure

Mark Spanioli, PE. Director of Capital Improvements and Transportation Program MIAMl-OADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGAN IZATION Date: October 15, 2014

To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members Agenda Item 7.B.5 MPO Governing Board _

From: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: Request by MPO Board Member Dennis C. Moss

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of MPO Board Member Dennis C. Moss.

BACKGROUND

This resolution directs the MPO staff to develop a scope of work and budget for a municipal circulator plan including guidelines to coordinate and integrate these municipal services into the existing transit system.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item will be monitored by the MPO. Agenda Item 7 .B.5 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) STAFF TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR A MUNICIPAL CIRCULATOR PLAN INCLUDING GUIDELINES TO COORDINATE AND INTEGRATE THESE MUNICIPAL SERVICES INTO THE EXISTING TRANSIT SYSTEM

WHEREAS, various municipalities within Miami-Dade County have utilized their municipal share of the half-penny transportation sales surtax in order to provide local circulator or trolley service; and

WHEREAS, these municipal circulators or trolleys play an important role in providing local transportation options as well as provide a link to Miami-Dade Transit services (Metrobus, Metromover, Metrorail); and

WHEREAS, these municipal circulators and trolley systems form an important part of the transportation network, it is important to evaluate their transit impact and provide a plan and coherent vision as to how these systems should be integrated into the existing transportation services; and

WHEREAS, as the body responsible for conducting the transportation planning process in Miami-Dade County, the MPO should take the leadership role in coordinating, planning and making sure that resources are utilized efficiently to provide a comprehensive mobility network that consider the transportation needs of all residents within the county,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the Miami Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) staff is directed to develop a scope of work and budget for a municipal circulator plan including guidelines to coordinate the integration of these municipal services into the existing transit system.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rd day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION M.P.O.

Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: October 15, 2014

To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members Agenda Item 7.8.6 MPO Governing Board ~~~ From: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: Request by MPO Board Member Dennis C. Moss

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of MPO Board Member Dennis C. Moss.

BACKGROUND

This resolution directs the MPO staff to develop a scope of work and budget to develop a study regarding the utilization of existing rail rights-of-way within Miami-Dade County for dedicated bus rapid transit, where feasible.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item will be monitored by the MPO. Agenda Item 7.B.6

MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) STAFF TO DEVELOP A STUDY REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF EXISTING RAIL RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR DEDICATED BUS RAPID TRANSIT WHERE FEASIBLE

WHEREAS, previous studies prepared by the MPO have outlined the various railroad rights-of-way within Miami-Dade County including the Florida East Coast railroad and the CSX railroad; and

WHEREAS, these rail lines provide north-south as well as east-west access countywide, providing adjacent or alternative routes for heavily trafficked areas; and

WHEREAS, many of these rail lines have rights-of-way alongside the tracks that have sufficient land capacity to be paved as a roadway;

WHEREAS, these rights-of-way provide a well-placed, countywide network that should be examined for potential paving and usage as dedicated bus rapid transit lanes, either as a traditional road or as a single counter flow (reversible) road; and

WHEREAS, MPO staff should study the feasibility, cost, and benefits of acquiring these various rights-of way and their conversion into roadways suitable for bus rapid transit corridors in order to alleviate congestion and supplement the existing regional transit services,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the Miami-Dade Planning Organization (MPO) staff is directed to develop a study regarding the utilization of existing rail rights-of-way within Miami-Dade County for dedicated bus rapid transit where feasible.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION M.P.O.

Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO MIAMI-DADE METRDPDllTAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIDfl Date: October 15, 2014

To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members Agenda Item 7.8.7 MPO Governing Boar

From: --=+i'~FSaitlffRo an, Chairperson Transportation Planning Council Subject: Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

RECOMMENDATION

The Transportation Planning Council (TPC) recommends approval of the attached list of 2014 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project priorities.

BACKGROUND

Eligible projects for funding through TAP include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, vegetation management, environmental mitigation, and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities, among others.

Each year the MPO and FDOT solicit projects from eligible sponsors for funding through TAP. Eighteen projects were submitted to the MPO in the 2014 application cycle. The MPO and FDOT coordinate this effort in determining the ranking and the allocation of TAP funds. This includes technical evaluations, citizen input from the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CT AC), the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and the Transportation Aesthetics Review Committee (TARC) and applicant's presentation. Other elements considered during this evaluation process include:

• Improving safety • Mobility enhancements • Improving quality of life and the environment • Matching funds • Community support

Thirteen projects are recommended for funding. Descriptions of the project applications are attached for your information. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program. The projects listed equal $8. lM in new transportation funds from the federal TAP program and will be included in the FY 2016 Transportation Improvement Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by the MPO. David Henderson, Bicycle/Pedestrian Administrator, will be monitoring this project Agenda Item 7.B.7 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2014 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) PRIORITIES

WHEREAS, the Transportation Planning Council (TPC) has been established and charged with the responsibility and duty of fulfilling the aforementioned functions; and

WHEREAS, the TPC has reviewed the Transportation Alternatives Program Priorities, made a part hereof, and finds it consistent with the goals and objectives of the Transpo1tation Plan for the Miami Urbanized Area,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the attached list of 2014 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Priorities is hereby approved. RESOLUTION APPROVING

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO 2014 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM RECOMMENDED PROJECTS FOR FUNDING

TAP TITLE APPLICANT DESCRIPTION REQUEST Country Club Dr City of Aventura Pedestrian Safety Install rectangular rapid flashing beacons at 5 Improvements crosswalks to access the Don Soffer Trail $ 511,320 W 4th Ave Frontage Rd City of Hialeah New sidewalk, mill and resuface, shared-lane Sidewalk/Guardrail markings, drainage and guardrail on Red Road from Improvements W 29 St to W 66 St (2.39 miles) $1,000,000 Metromover Station City of Miami Pedestrian safety improvements at seven Access Improvements Metromover stations (College/Bayside, First St, Third St, Fifth St, Tenth St, Brickell and Financial $ 378,000 Atlantic Greenway City of Miami Beach Network/ Boardwalk Construct an accessible pedestrian-bicycle paved Conversion Project path along the beach from 24 St to 45 St $1,000,000 Retrofitting Sidewalks for City of Miami Springs ADA Compliance Citywide sidewalk (13,942 feet) and ADA improvements (774 ramps) $ 885,900 Downtown North Miami City of North Miami Pedestrian improvements along NE 125 St from NE Pedestrian 6 Ave to NE 10 Ave including 31 landscaped Enhancements Project bulbouts, 31 planters, lighting, crosswalks, shade $ 728,000 WalkSafe Educational Miami-Dade County Public Provide the WalkSafe educational program over Component and Schools three years at 220 Elementary and K-8 Centers to Dissemination 130, 000 students per year $ 639,958 PROS and UM BikeSafe Miami-Dade Parks, Open Spaces Partnership and Recreation Dept Provide the BikeSafe program to 240,000 students at 45 parks over 3 years $ 300,000 Snake Creek Trail Miami-Dade Parks, Open Spaces Prepare a preliminary engineering study and Underpass Preliminary and Recreation Dept environmental documentation for the Snake Creek Enqineerinq Study Trail underpass at 1-95 and South Florida Rail $ 250,000 Hobie Island, North Side, Miami-Dade Public Works/Waste Improvements to the north side of Hobie Island Shoreline and Roadway Management Dept including bicycle/pedestrian facility, stormwater protection management and parking between the West Bridge $ 1,000,000 Cutler Bay Centennial Town of Cutler Bay Drainage improvements on SW 212 St from SW 87 Campus Drainage Ave to SW 85 Ave including exfiltration trench, new Improvement Proi oufall pipe and resurfacing $ 400,000 Miami Lakes GREEN Town of Miami Lakes Multipurpose greenway (6,400 feet), sidewalk network (18,852 feet) and ADA improvements (10 intersections) $ 600,000 40th St. Sidewalk and Village of Virginia Gardens Sidewalk and ADA improvements on NW 40 St from ADA Improvements NW 57 Ave to NW 62 Ave and NW 62 Ave from NW 40 St to Hunting Lodge Dr (3,300 feet) $ 446,500 2014 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

APP. APPLICANT/ TAP LOCAL MATCH/ NO. TITLE SPONSOR DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUEST SOURCE TOTAL NOTES 1 Country Club Dr City of Aventura Install rectangular rapid flashing beacons PD&E $ 511,320 $0 $ 511,320 Pedestrian Safety at 5 crosswalks to access the Don Soffer Construction $379,820 Improvements Trail CEI $24,300 Other $107,200 2 W 4th Ave Frontage Rd City of Hialeah New sidewalk, mill and resuface, shared- Planning $1,000,000 $0 $ 2,516,571 The city plans to Sidewalk/Guardrail lane markings, drainage and guardrail on Engineering $209,714 apply over multiple Improvements Red Road from W 29 St to W 66 St (2.39 Construction $2,097,142 years. miles) CE! $209,714 3 Biscayne Everglades City of Homestead Construct paved 10-foot trail along the Planning $ 1,000,000 $0 $ 1,000,000 Greenway Phase I Mowry canal from SW 320 St to SW 147 Engineering $96,000 Ave (2.1 miles) Construction $874,000 Other $30,000 4 Metromover Station City of Miami Pedestrian safety improvements at seven Planning $ 378,000 $75,000 $ 453,000 Access Improvements Metromover stations (College/Bayside, Engineering $79,000 DDA First St, Third St, Fifth St, Tenth St, Construction $351,000 Brickell and Financial District) CEI $23,000 5 Baywalk Parcel B City of Miami Construct baywalk section adjacent to Planning $ 901,600 $225,400 $ 1,127,000 American Airlines Arena and the Parcel Engineering $191,000 FIND grant "B" site (approx 1,200 feet) Construction $867,000 (applied for) CEI $69,000 6 Atlantic Greenway City of Miami Construct an accessible pedestrian-bicycle Planning $1,000,000 $12,000,000 $13,000,000 Network/ Boardwalk Beach paved path along the beach from 24 St to Engineering City funds Conversion Project 45 St Construction $13,000,000 CEI 7 Retrofitting Sidewalks for City of Miami Citywide sidewalk (13,942 feet) and ADA Planning $ 885,900 $210,908 $ 1,096,808 ADA Compliance Springs improvements (77 4 ramps) Construction $885,900 In-kind services CEI $42,185 Other $168,723 8 Drainage and Roadway City of Opa-locka Drainage improvements on NW 141 St, Planning $ 2,651,618 $949,267 $ 3,600,885 Improvements NW 139 St, NW20 Ave, NW 20 Ct and Engineering $949,267 NW 19 Ave (approx 1.2 miles) Construction $2,000,000 CEI $651,618 9 Snake Creek Trail Miami-Dade Parks, Prepare a preliminary engineering study Planning $ 250,000 $50,000 $ 300,000 Underpass Preliminary Recreation and and environmental documentation for the PD&E $300,000 BBC bond Engineering Study Open Spaces Dept Snake Creek Trail underpass at 1-95 and Engineering program South Florida Rail Corridor Construction 10 PROS and UM BikeSafe Miami-Dade Parks, Provide the BikeSafe program to 240,000 Planning $ 300,000 $30,000 $ 330,000 Partnership Recreation and students at 45 parks over 3 years PD&E In-kind services Open Spaces Dept Engineering Other $330,000 11 Hobie Island, North Side, Miami-Dade Public Improvements to the north side of Hobie Planning $1,000,000 $2,543,322 $ 3,543,322 Shoreline and Roadway Works/Waste Island including bicycle/pedestrian facility, Engineering Causeway toll protection Management Dept stonmwater management and parking Construction $3,280,854 revenue between the West BridQe and Powell CEI $262,468

TAP Application Summary 2014 9/29/2014 2014 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

APP. APPLICANT/ TAP LOCAL MATCH/ NO. TITLE SPONSOR DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUEST SOURCE TOTAL NOTES 12 North Bay Village Storm North Bay Village Improvements to two stormwater deep well Planning $20,000 $ 550,000 $250,000 $ 800,000 Water Quality injection pumps PD&E $30,000 North Bay Storm Improvements Engineering $35,000 Water Fund Construction $643,500 CEI $50,000 Other $21,500 13 WalkSafe Educational Miami-Dade Provide the WalkSafe educational Planning $ 639,958 $75,000 $ 714,958 Component and County Public program over three years at 220 PD&E In-kind services Dissemination Schools Elementary and K-8 Centers to 130,000 Engineering students per year Construction Other $714,958 14 Gateway Park Pedestrian Sunny Isles Beach Pedestrian overpass across Sunny Isles Planning $ 500,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,500,000 Overpass Blvd to Gateway Park PD&E Engineering $200,000 Construction $1,100,000 CEI $200,000 15 Cutler Bay Centennial Town of Cutler Bay Drainage improvements on SW 212 St Planning $ 400,000 $169,730 $ 569,730 Campus Drainage from SW 87 Ave to SW 85 Ave including Engineering $10,000 Town Improvement Proj exfiltration trench, new oufall pipe and Construction $497,000 stormwater utility resurfacing CEI $44,730 fund Other $18,000 16 Miami Lakes GREEN Town of Miami Multipurpose greenway (6,400 feet), Planning $50,006 $ 600,000 $300,000 $ 900,000 Lakes sidewalk network (18,852 feet) and ADA PD&E PTP revenue improvements (10 intersections) Engineering $68,000 Construction $764,994 CEI $17,000 17 NW 40th St. Sidewalk Village of Virginia Sidewalk and ADA improvements on NW Planning $ 446,500 $111,500 $ 558,000 and ADA Improvements Gardens 40 St from NW 57 Ave to NW 62 Ave and PD&E Capital NW 62 Ave from NW 40 St to Hunting Engineering improvement Lodge Dr (3,300 feet) Construction $533,500 budget CEI $24,500 18 Downtown North Miami North Miami Pedestrian improvements along NE 125 St Planning $ 728,000 $182,000 $ 910,000 Pedestrian from NE 6 Ave to NE 1O Ave including 31 PD&E City funds Enhancements Project landscaped bulbouts, 31 planters, lighting, Engineering $25,000 crosswalks, shade trees, and street Construction $804,545 furniture Other $80,455 TOTAL: $13,742,896 $18, 172, 127 $33,431,594

TAP Application Summary 2014 9/29/2014 MIAMl-OAOE METROPOLITAN PLANNlflG ORGANIZATION Date: October 15, 2014

To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members Agenda Item 7.8.8 MPO Governing Board ~=::::;i<;:l;:~._.~- From: ~R6f'11a n, Chairperson Transportation Planning Council Subject: FYs 2015 and 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Amendment: FY 2015 Planning {PL) Funds Reduction

RECOMMENDATION

The Transportation Planning Council (TPC) recommends approval of an amendment to the FYs 2015 and 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to reduce FY 2015 Planning (PL) funds to reconcile with the level of PL funds approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHW A).

BACKGROUND

The proposed amendment to the UPWP will reduce a total of $504,013.00 in PL FY 2015 funds from the following Tasks: TASK# Task Title Proposed Reduction Amount 1.2 MPO Board Support $40,000 1.7 MPO Program Support Services $70,000 3.1 Transportation Improvement Program $50,000 4.1 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) $20,000 5.1 General Planning Consultant (GPC) $59,013 6.1 Regional Support Work $80,000 7.1 Citizen Transportation Advisory $55,000 Committees 7.2 Public Involvement Program $70,000 8.1 Short-Range Intermodal Freight Planning $30,000 8.3 Comprehensive Bicycle/Pedestrian $30,000 Planning Programs Total $504,013 Since the UPWP program transitioned into a two-year program from a one-year program, the program management handbook rules have changed the programming timeframe of PL funds. Therefore, FHW A has requested the subject amendment to c01Tect the over-programming of PL funds in the FY 2015 UPWP. The revised UPWP Funding Source Table reflecting the Tasks impacted by the decreased funding level is attached.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

The gap created by the reduction of $504,013.00 in PL funds will be covered by unspent FY 2014 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by the MPO and will be monitored by Mr. Oscar Camejo, MPO Financial Manager. Agenda Item 7.B.8 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FYs 2015 AND 2016 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) TO REDUCE FY 2015 PLANNING (PL) FUNDS TO RECONCILE WITH THE LEVEL OF PL FUNDS APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

WHEREAS, the Transportation Planning Council (TPC) has been established and charged with the responsibility and duty of fulfilling the aforementioned functions; and

WHEREAS, the TPC has reviewed the amendment to the FYs 2015 and 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), made a part hereof, and finds it consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2035 Long Range (LRTP) Transportation Plan for the Miami Urbanized Area,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the attached amendment to the FYs 2015 and 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to reduce FY 2015 Planning (PL) funds to reconcile with the level of PL funds approved by the Federal Highway Administration is hereby approved.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO TABLE 2: FUNDING SOURCE Fiscal Year 2015 ($OOO's)

ORIGINAL REVISED Transfers FY 2014 PL PL Section 5305( d) STP Brwrd Palm Bch Section 5303 CTD Original Revised No. TASK TITLE Fed Local Fed Local Fed State Local Fed Local PL PL Fed State Local State Totals Totals Difference 1.1 UPWP Administration 41.0 9.0 41.0 9.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50.0 50.0 0.000 1.2 MPO Board Support 113.1 24.9 80.3 17.7 83.2 10.4 10.4 0;0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 242.0 202.0 -40.000 1.3 UPWP Development 8.2 1.8 8.2 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 10.0 0.000 1.4 Teclmical Conm1ittees Support 36.9 8.1 36.9 8.1 48.0 6.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 105.0 105.0 0.000 1.5 Continuing of Operations Plan 8.2 1.8 8.2 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 10.0 0.000 1.6 Legislative Assessments 20.5 4.5 20.5 4.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 25.0 25.0 0.000 1.7 MPO Program Support Services 240.9 53.1 183.5 40.5 107.2 -- 13.4 13.4 0.0 o:o 0.0 0.0 0.0 428.0 358.0 -70.000 2.1 Urban Travel Modeling and Frcstg. 53.3 11.7 53.3 11.7 32.0 4.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 105.0 105.0 0.000 2.2 Transportation/Land Use Coordination 73.7 16.3 73.7 16.3 16.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 110.0 110.0 0.000 2.3 Socio-Economic Data 65.5 14.5 65.5 14.5 32.0 4.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 120.0 120.0 0.000 2.4 Highwav Traffic Counting 61.4 13.6 61.4 13.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 75.0 75.0 0.000 2.5 Countem1easures for Ped/Bike Crash Locations 69.6 15.4 69.6 15.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 85.0 85.0 0.000 2.6 2015 Southeast Florida Travel Survey 41.0 9.0 41.0 9.0 112.0 14.0 14.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 190.0 190.0 0.000

3.1 Trans. Improvement Program 129.4 28.6 88.5 19.5 69.6 8.7 8.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 -· 0.0 _- 0.0 245.0 195.0 -50.000 4.1 Long Range Trans. Update 53.3 11.7 36.9 8.1 192.0 24.0 24.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 •.0.0 0.0 0.0 305;0 285.0 -20.000 4.2 Transportation A/Q Conformity 8.2 1.8 8.2 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 10.0 0.000 5.1 General Planning Consultant 201.5 44.4 153.1 33.8 401.1 50.1 50.1 100.0 33J o:o ·-- 0.0 390.4 48.8 48.8 0.0 1,368.7 1309.7 -59.013 5.2 Call for Ideas 77.8 17.2 77.8 17.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 55.2 6.9 6.9 0.0 164.0 164.0 0.000 5.3 On-Demand Consultant Support 41.0 9.0 41.0 9.0 60.0 7.5 7.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 125.0 125.0 0.000 5.4 Public-Private Partnership Roadmap 65.5 14.5 65.5 14.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 80.0 80.0 0.000 5.5 Port of Miami Trucking Optimization 90.1 19.9 90.1 19.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 110.0 110.0 0.000 5.6 Toll Equity Analysis Study 90.1 19.9 90.1 19.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 110.0 110.0 0.000 5.7 Bicycle Wayfinding System Study 49.2 10.8 49.2 10.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 60.0 60.0 0.000 5.8 Imp!. Plan for EBS along Kendall Corridor 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 76.0 9.5 9.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 95.0 95.0 0.000 5.9 Parking Technology Innovations Study 69.6 15.4 69.6 15.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 85.0 85.0 0.000 5.10 Impact of Port Tunnel on Downtown Miami 77.8 17.2 77.8 17.2 36.0 4.5 4.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 140.0 140.0 0.000 5.11 Bus Only Lanes in Downtown Miami 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 68.0 8.5 8.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 85.0 85.0 0.000 5.12 Conversion of HARB to a Joint Aimort 73.7 16.3 73.7 16.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90.0 90.0 0.000 5.13 Snapper Creek SeITTnent"B" Master Plan 81.9 18.1 81.9 18.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 0.000 5.14 Regional Bicycle Route Planner 47.4 10.4 47.4 10.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 57.8 57.8 0.000 5.15 Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Plans 57.4 12.6 57.4 12.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70.0 70.0 0.000 6.1 Regional Support Work 192.5 42.5 127.0 28.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 435.0 355.0 -80.000 6.2 Improving Regional Trans. Planning 28.7 6.3 28.7 6.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 35.0 35.0 0.000 -- 7.1 Citizen and Private Sector -· 122.1 26.9 77.0 17.0 124.0 15.5 15.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 -_ 0.0 0.0 304.0 249.0 -55.000 7.2 Public Involvement Program 245:8 54.2 188.4 41.6 152.0 19.0 19.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 490.0 420.0 -70.000 _- 8.1 Short-Range Intennodal Freight Plarming- 81.9 18.1 57.4 12.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 .100.0 70.0 -30.000 8.2 Transit Corridor Planning 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 32.0 4.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 40.0 0.000 8.3 Comprehensive Bicycle/Pedestrian 98.3 2L7 73.7 16.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 120.0 90.0 -30.000 8.4 Transportation Disadvantaged Planning 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 0.000 8.5 ADA Required Infrastructure 16.4 3.6 16.4 3.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 20.0 20.0 0.000 8.6 Municipal Grant Program 270.4 59.6 270.4 59.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 330.0 330.0 0.000 Totals 3,103.308 684.4 2,690.371 593.4 1,641.1 205.1 205.1 100.0 33.3 100.0 100.0 445.6 55.7 55.7 75.0 6,804.5 6,300.5 -504.013

Effective FY 2015, Section 5303 funds are referenced as Section 5305(d)

MP054/UPWP 2015/PL FY 2015 Dollars Reduction by Task Rev 8-25-14 MIAMl-OAOE METROPOLITH PLAfrnlllG ORGANIZATION Date: October 15, 2014

Agenda Item 7.8.9 To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members MPO Governing Board.

From: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: MPOAC Legislative Advocacy Activities for FY 2015

It has been requested that the MPO Governing Board approve $500.00 to be provided to the statewide Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) for their legislative advocacy activities.

BACKGROUND

The MPOAC Governing Board is requesting that each MPO in the state of Florida contribute $500.00 or more of non-federal funds to support MPOAC legislative advocacy activities during fiscal year 2015. This local contribution would support and protect the interest of Florida's MPOs with references to proposals for modifications of federal and state legislation affecting transportation issues.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

The $500.00 will be funded through local contribution. The funding source is Secondary Gas Tax.

TRACK RECORD/MONITOR

This item will be monitored by the MPO.

Attached is correspondence from the MPOAC's Executive Director Howard Glassman providing additional information. Agenda Item 7.B.9 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING $500 TO BE PROVIDED TO THE STATEWIDE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPOAC) FOR THEIR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES

WHEREAS, the MPOAC Governing Board voted to request that each MPO in the state of Florida contribute with $500.00 or more of non-Federal funds to support MPOAC legislative advocacy activities; and

WHEREAS, the proposed local contribution would support and protect the interest of Florida's MPOs in Federal and State legislation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that $500 in non-federal funding be provided to the MPOAC for its legislative advocacy activities during FY 2015 is hereby approved.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO The Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council

Mayor Susan Haynie Chainperson

MEMORANDUM

DATE: September 15, 2014 MIAMI-DADE MPO

TO: Governing Board Members & Staff Directors

FROM: Howard Glassman, Executive Directo~<:U---

SUBJECT: Funds for MPOAC 2015 Legislative Advocacy Activities

Dear MPOAC Colleagues:

The MPOAC is once again requesting each MPO/TPO to contribute $500 or more of non-federal local funds to support MPOAC legislative advocacy activities. Our goal is to annually collect at least $7,500 in local funds, which will be used by MPOAC staff to budget time toward advocacy activities preceding and during the 2015 legislative session.

As you know, the MPOAC is a statewide organization created by the Florida Legislature to assist Florida's MPOs in carrying out the urbanized area transportation planning process by serving as the principal forum for collective policy discussion. To further that objective, the MPOAC annually prepares legislative policy positions and initiates legislative actions that are advanced during the session. The MPOAC also monitors federal and state legislation as it pertains to MPO interests in Florida.

For those who contributed financially last year, thank you and please continue your support. For those who did not contribute, please make an effort to do so and help fund our advocacy activities that are steadily growing each year.

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at (850) 414-4062.

HG/bm

Howard Glassman, Executive Director 605 Suwannee Street, MS 288 · Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 1-866-374-3368 x 4037 or 850-414-4037 · Fax 850-414-4895 www.mpoac.org Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council 605 Suwannee Street, MS 28B Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 Phone: (850) 414-4037 Fax: (850) 414-4895

BILL TO: Date Invoice# Miami-Dade MPO 111 NW 1st Street, Ste. 920 September 15, 2014 2014-13 Miami, FL 33128

Attn: Irma San Roman

Item Description Amount

1 MPOAC Legislative Advocacy Activities $500.00

Total Amount Due: $500.00 MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: October 15, 2014

Agenda Item To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Members MPO Governing Board 7.B.10 ~~ From: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: Miami-Dade County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

It is requested that the MPO Board appoint Kenderick Haynes, ThD to the Miami-Dade County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB).

BACKGROUND

The MPO Governing Board is the Designated Official Planning Agency (DOPA) by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) and is responsible for the appointment of the LCB members on the CTD's behalf. Subsequent to interviews held by the LCB members, Federick Haynes, ThD is recommended to fill the "Elderly over 60 Years Old'', position for a three-year term on the LCB.

Attached is correspondence from Mr. Haynes expressing interest to serve.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by the MPO and Mrs. Elizabeth Rockwell, MPO Public Involvement and Transportation Disadvantaged Manager is the Project Manager. Agenda Item 7.B.10 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPOINTING FREDERICK HAYNES TO THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD

WHEREAS, the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) has established the Miami-Dade County Local Coordinating Board (LCB) to develop local service needs and to provide information, advice and direction to the community transportation coordinator on the coordination of services to be provided to the transportation disadvantaged; and

WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade MPO Governing Board is the Designated Official Planning Agency (DOPA) by the CTD and is responsible for the appointment of the LCB members on the CTD' s behalf; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that Frederick Haynes is appointed to fill the "Elderly over 60 Years Old", position for a three-year term on the Miami Dade County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB).

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23rct day of October, 2014.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO August 8, 2014

Elizabeth Rockwell Public Involvement & TD Program Manager Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 920, Miami, FL 33128

Re: Representative Position: "Elderly over 60 years Old"

Dear Elizabeth Rockwell,

My name is Frederick Haynes and I have been a resident of Dade County for over 50 years. I am a 66 year old visually impaired user of Special Transportation Services.

I am a community advocate and a local pastor. I would like to serve on the Miami-Dade County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB ). As a Special Transportation user, I believe I can give insight on current issues that would help steer transportation in the right direction. I would like to advocate for the senior population, especially those that have greater challenges than others. I can also help to maintain focus on the issues that need to be addressed to the betterment of the services. I can be reached at 305-624-0999. My email address is: [email protected].

I look forward in serving diligently.

Thank you,

Frederick Haynes, ThD

FrederiCk Haynes, ThD 2920 NW 163rd Street Miami Gardens, FL 33054 Phone: 305-624-0999 MPO AGENDA ITEM 7.C.1

BOARD MEMBER FTAC*** TARC BPAC** CTAC VACANCIES VACANCIES VACANCIES VACANCIES

Board Member Jordan FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY District 1 Board Member Monestime FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED District 2 Board Member Edmonson ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY District 3 Board Member Heyman FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY District 4 Board Member Barreiro FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY District 5 Board Member Sosa ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY District 6 Board Member X. Suarez FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED District 7 Board Member Bell FILLED FILLED FILLED TWO District 8 VACANCIES Board Member Moss FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED District 9 Board Member Souto FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY District 10 Board Member Zapata FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY District I I Board Member Diaz ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY District 12 Board Member Bovo FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED District 13 Vacant ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED TWO A Municipality VACANCIES Vacant ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY TWO Non-Elected Official VACANCIES Board Member Ferre FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY Expressway Authority Board Member Hantman FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED School Board Board Member Levine FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED City of Miami Beach Board Member Hernandez ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED City of Hialeah Board Member Bien-Aime ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY City ofN. Miami Board Member Suarez FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED City of Miami Board Member Gilbert ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED City of Miami Gardens Board Member Porter FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED City of Homestead NOTES: CTAC = Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee - Each Board member has two appointments. Appointee need not reside within MPO Board Member's district or municipality

TARC =Transportation Aesthetics Review Committee - Eac h Board member has one appoint ment. Appointee need not reside with in MPO Board Member's district or municipality.

**BPAC =Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee - Each Board member has one appointmen t. Appointee need not reside within MPO Board Member's district or municipality.

***FTAC= Freight Transportation Advisory Committee-Each Board member has one appointment. Appointee need not reside within MPO Board Member's district or municipality. Agenda Item 7 .D

MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA GOVERNING BOARD

SUMMARY MINUTES

MEETING OF THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 AT 2:00 P.M.

STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER 111 NW FIRST STREET COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS

The following members were present for the meeting of the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization Governing Board on June 19, 2014:

Board Member Bruno A. Barreiro Board Member Barbara J. Jordan Board Member Lynda Bell Board Member Jean Monestime Board Member Philippe Bien-Aime Board Member Dennis C. Moss Board Member Esteban Bovo, Jr Board Member Jeff Porter Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz Board Member Javier D. Souto Board Member Maurice Ferre Board Member Xavier Suarez Board Member Perla T. Hantman Board Member Juan C. Zapata Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa

Non-voting members present: Harold Desdunes, P.E., Director of Transportation Development, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 6

The following staff members were present: Irma San Roman, Executive Director, MPO, Bruce Libhaber and Alexander Bokor, Assistant County Attorneys, and Zainab Salim, MPO Clerk of the Board.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairwoman Sosa called the meeting to order at 2:16 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Chairwoman Sosa requested Ms. Salim call the roll.

Board Member Barreiro -Absent Board Member Jordan -Present Board Member Bell -Present Board Member Levine -Absent Board Member Bien-Aime -Present Board Member Monestime -Present Board Member Bovo -Absent Board Member Moss -Present Board Member Diaz -Present Board Member Porter -Present Board Member Edmonson -Absent Board Member Souto -Present Board Member Ferre -Present Board Member F. Suarez -Absent

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Board Member Hantman -Present Board Member X. Suarez -Present Board Member Hernandez -Absent Board Member Zapata -Present Board Member Heyman -Absent Vice Chairman Oliver Gilbert, III-Present Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa- Present

Ms. Salim announced quorum was attained.

1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Chairwoman Sosa welcomed Acting Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime as the new MPO Board member representing the City of North Miami.

Attorney Libhaber informed the Board of the following modifications to the Agenda: • Deferral of Item 5.A.2: Request by MPO Board Member Sally A. Heyman: NE 151 st Street Improvements • Deferral of the draft financial portion of information Item 5. G .1 (Tri-Rail Coastal Link Status Report) until the financial plan is further defined

Board Member Moss moved for approval of the agenda as amended. Board Member Souto seconded the motion. The agenda was approved as amended.

Board Member Ferre requested a discussion item on the next MPO Board agenda regarding State Roads 836 and 112 connection from Miami Beach to Florida International University.

4. ACTION ITEMS

A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1. FY 2015-2019 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2015-2019 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) (ROLL CALL REQUIRED)

Chairwoman Sosa opened the public hearing.

Jackie Gonzalez of Akerman stated she represented business owners located in the Gardens Shopping Plaza in Miami Gardens, Florida. She stated that business owners are concerned with the proposed plans under the NW 47th A venue Improvement Project. She further expressed concern that public input for the project has not been allowed prior to the selection of a project alternative and the owners fear there will be negative impacts to the businesses within the corridor.

Chairwoman Sosa closed the public hearing.

Vice Chairman Gilbert informed the Board that he has requested a meeting with representatives from FDOT and the business owners in the plaza to

2 Agenda Item 7 .D discuss this issue further. He then stated that the community wants to ensure that the project implemented is in the best interest of the City of Miami Gardens.

Board Member Jordan thanked the business community for expressing their concerns. She then reminded the Board that the project is not final and more opportunities for public input will be provided. She mentioned that the process requires that different alternatives be considered and the public will then have an opportunity to provide input on these alternatives. She concluded by stating that the proposed project limits would not impact the majority of the businesses in the corridor and that minimal impact to the community is preferred.

Board Member Monestime requested clarity on the status of State Road (SR) 441 roadway improvements. Mr. Desdunes responded that the Department has two reconstruction projects on SR 441 scheduled in the Work Program. 1 1 He clarified that the project limits are from SW 8 h Street to NW 36 h Street and NW 361h Street to NW 79th Street.

Board Member Hantman requested the FDOT to continue coordinating with the School Board to ensure no negative impacts to the school bus operations. She also commended FDOT for its continued support of the Safe Routes to School Program.

Chairwoman Sosa requested clarity on why certain County Commission Districts do not have Safe Routes to School projects programmed. Mr. Desdunes responded that the Department coordinates with Miami-Dade Public Schools to develop a project list. He then stated that more opportunities will be available in the future to include schools in other County Commission Districts. He concluded by stating that all schools are encouraged to apply for this program.

Board Member Hantman encouraged the Department to be more inclusive of all County Commission districts when selecting schools.

Board Member Bell moved for approval of the resolution. Board Member Jordan seconded the motion.

Chairwoman Sosa requested that Ms. Salim conduct a roll call vote.

Board Member Barreiro -Aye Board Member Jordan -Aye Board Member Bell -Aye Board Member Levine -Absent Board Member Bien-Aime -Aye Board Member Monestime-Aye Board Member Bovo -Aye Board Member Moss -Aye Board Member Diaz -Aye Board Member Porter -Aye Board Member Edmonson -Absent Board Member Souto -Aye Board Member Ferre -Aye Board Member F. Suarez -Absent Board Member Hantman -Aye Board Member X. Suarez -Absent Board Member Hernandez -Absent Board Member Zapata -Aye Board Member Heyman -Absent Vice Chairman Oliver Gilbert, III -Aye Chairman Rebeca Sosa-Aye

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Ms. Salim announced the motion passed 15-0.

B. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER DENNIS C. MOSS RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ALONG TRANSIT CORRIDORS

Board Member Moss stated that he was amending the proposed scope of work to delete any reference of bus rapid transit light and enhanced bus service under Task 5. He explained that he did not want to leave any room for the consultants to give reasons why BRT could not be implemented within the identified corridors. He mentioned that should force the consultant to provide solutions.

Board Member Diaz commended Board Member Moss for recognizing the need for transit services within these corridors. He then expressed concern with the proposed timeline of nine (9) months for the completion of the study. He stated that countless studies have been conducted on these corridors and should be able to assist in expediting this study along.

Board Member Moss responded that he was okay with shortening the timeframe of the study to six (6) months. He then requested clarity from staff if this was manageable. Mrs. San Roman responded that staff will try to conclude the study within the six (6) months timeframe.

Board Member Ferre mentioned that State Road 112 should also be considered as part of this study. He then stated that the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) is spending $5 million to extend State Road 836 to the western portion of the Kendall area which could potentially help with the congestion in the area.

Board Member Jordan stated that she agrees with expediting the timeframe of the study. She then requested that this study stay on a parallel course with the BRT Light Project for the North Corridor being conducted by Miami-Dade Transit (MDT).

Board Member Souto stated that the MPO needs to study all the corridors and modes available in order to accurately address the transportation issues in Miami Dade County.

Board Member Moss moved for approval of the scope of work and budget to include the timeframe amendment. Board Member Diaz seconded the motion. The scope of work and budget as amended passed 15-0.

2. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER PERLA T. HANTMAN RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE 18TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL "WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY" SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 8, 2014

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Board Member Hantman moved for approval of the resolution. Chairwoman Sosa seconded the motion. The resolution passed 15-0.

3. FYs 2013 AND 2014 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM AMENDMENT: DE-OBLIGATION OF PLANNING FUNDS RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FYs 2013 AND 2014 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) TO DE-OBLIGATE FY 2014 PLANNING FUNDS FROM TASKS 1.7 MPO PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES, 4.1 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) AND 5.1 GENERAL PLANNING CONSULTANT

Board Member Bell moved for approval of the resolution. Board Member Jordan seconded the motion. The resolution passed 14-0.

4. FYs 2015 AND 2016 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FYs 2015 AND 2016 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO THE FUNDING AGENCIES

Board Member Barreiro moved for approval of the resolution. Chairwoman Sosa seconded the motion. The resolution passed 14-0.

5. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: TRANSPORTATION OUTREACH PLANNER RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) TO COMPLETE WORK ON THE MPO'S TRANSPORTATION OUTREACH PLANNER FOR FYs 2015 AND 2016

Board Member Jordan moved for approval of the resolution. Board Member Bell seconded the motion. The resolution passed 15-0.

6. 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) UPDATE: FREIGHT, CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AND BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PLAN FINANCIAL SET ASIDES RESOLUTION APPROVING FINANCIAL SET ASIDES FOR FREIGHT, CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AND BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PLAN IN THE 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) UPDATE

Board Member Bien-Aime moved for approval of the resolution. Chairwoman Sosa seconded the motion. The resolution passed 14-0.

7. 2010 FEDERAL FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS AND URBAN BOUNDARY RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROPOSED URBAN BOUNDARY FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE 2010 FEDERAL FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS

Board Member Jordan moved for approval of the resolution. Chairwoman 5 Agenda Item 7.D

Sosa seconded the motion. The resolution passed 14-0.

C. COMMITTEES APOINTMENTS 1. VACANCY REPORT

Board Member Bovo appointed Jason Valdivia to the Citizen's Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC).

Vice Chairman Gilbert appointed Reginald Leon to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).

Board Member Porter appointed Margarita M. Fernandez and Hernan Guerrero to the Citizen's Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC).

Board Member Porter moved for approval of appointments. Board Member Bovo seconded the motion.

D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Meeting of December 12, 2013

Board Member Bovo moved for approval of the March 20, 2014 minutes. Board Member Bell seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.

Board Member Jordan expressed concern with the roadway conditions on I-95 southbound from NW 151 st Street to NW 62°ct Street. She mentioned that the contractors commissioned to cover the potholes on the expressway have left the roadway uneven and very bumpy causing the ride to be very rough. She suggested that FDOT work to address this issue.

5. REPORTS A. MPO BOARD MEMBERS

1. Request by MPO Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Board Member Juan C. Zapata: Krome A venue Corridor Status Report

Rita Rodriguez, founder of Lost Lives of Krome A venue Foundation Inc., addressed the MPO Board with a PowerPoint presentation.

Chairwoman Sosa reminded the Board that the Barreto family addressed the MPO many years ago regarding Krome A venue and the MPO Board pushed for safety improvements along Krome A venue in order to save lives. She then mentioned that had those improvements been implemented then many of the families, like the Rodriguez family, would not have to be here today. She questioned why barriers were able to be implemented in other places such as Monroe County but not on Krome A venue. She concluded by stating she sincerely hopes that the FDOT will be able to address this issue.

Richard Barreto, former resident of Miami-Dade County, stated that he drove down today from Tampa, Florida in order to show his support to Mrs. 6 Agenda Item 7.D

Rodriguez and the Lost Lives of Krome A venue Foundation. He mentioned it was disheartening to see the accident numbers on Krome A venue has continued to increase since 2001 because of the lack of safety improvements not implemented.

Mr. Desdunes responded that safety is one of the most important aspects of what FDOT does on a daily basis. He stated that staff met with Mrs. Rodriguez on a couple of occasions to provide an update on the projects the FDOT has planned for Krome A venue.

Aileen Boucle, FDOT, provided a PowerPoint presentation on SR 997/Krome Avenue. (Contact the MPO Clerk of the Board for a copy of this PowerPoint presentation).

Board Member Zapata expressed condolences to Mrs. Rodriguez and the other victims that lost a family member on Krome Avenue. He stated that he met with Mrs. Rodriguez a number of times to discuss the issues on Krome Avenue. He then expressed that Mrs. Rodriguez is a true example of courage and commended her for taking on this initiative in order to continue bringing awareness to Krome Avenue. He acknowledged he met with Chairwoman Sosa in the past regarding Krome A venue. He stated it is incredibly unfortunate that the Krome A venue Improvements Project has taken this long to move forward. He asked at what cost are we willing to protect the environment versus the lives of children and families. He expressed a desire to make a motion to expedite this project. He stated that the traffic within the corridor will continue to increase as more residents use Krome A venue as a back door route around the county.

Board Member Bell stated it was time to end "Kromocide". She expressed concern that installation of "warning signs", "no pass zones" or audible and vibratory edge line markings will not do much to deter those who will speed and break the law on a roadway that receives little to no traffic enforcement.

Board Member Bovo stated that Krome Avenue has always been an issue for this community and unfortunately only receives attention when a tragedy takes place on it. He stated that this community is known to get projects done by working together and contacting the necessary parties on state and federal levels. He concluded by stating he would support any motion made by Board Member Zapata that would expedite raising this project to a level where it becomes a priority.

Board Member Diaz stated that this is a very sad, serious and frustrating subject. He mentioned that Krome A venue has remained a top priority for him since his days as the mayor of the City of Sweetwater. He commended Board Member Zapata for his leadership on this issue. He further mentioned that in the past this project was halted because of financial restraints of the state and resistance from the environmental community. He thanked FDOT staff for their commitment in advancing this project.

Board Member Moss expressed condolences to the impacted families of Krome A venue. He further expressed appreciation for the concerns raised 7 Agenda Item 7 .D today by the Board and the community regarding Krome A venue. He asked FDOT if a temporary barrier could be implemented now while the Department continues with the Krome A venue Safety Improvements project.

Mr. Desdunes stated that the project study team evaluated the implementation of temporary barriers along the corridor and discovered that this option presents a challenge in providing access to the businesses along Krome A venue. He further stated that blocking access to businesses could result in violation of property rights. He mentioned that between environmental impacts and resistance from the community on the widening of Krome Avenue to four lanes, the Department has been able to address many of these concerns and is moving full speed ahead in implementing the Krome A venue Safety Improvements Project including providing incentives to the contractor of the project to accelerate its completion.

Board Member Zapata moved for the approval of the following resolution which was seconded by Board Members Moss, Diaz, Bell, Souto and Jordan:

Resolution instructing the Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to expedite funding and the necessary permitting to advance the State Road 997 /Krome A venue Corridor Improvements project; to identify and expedite funding and implementation of any and all feasible temporary measures including, but not limited to, raised lane dividers or temporary barricades; and directing the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Executive Director to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of Florida and the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation.

This motion passed unanimously.

Chairwoman Sosa requested a follow-up report at the next MPO Board meeting regarding Krome A venue and the implementation of the temporary barriers.

Board Member Souto expressed support for the motion. He informed the board of his driving experience on Krome Avenue in 1992 when he was involved in a serious car accident. He concluded by stating that major improvements on Krome Avenue is needed now.

Board Member Ferre reminded the Board that as a member of Florida Transportation Commission (FTC), he will bring a copy of this resolution to the FTC to let them know that Miami-Dade County is united on this issue.

Board Member Jordan commended Mrs. Rodriguez for her courage and strength in leading this initiative especially since she recently lost her son. She expressed support in expediting the implementation of Krome A venue Improvements Project. She would like for FDOT to investigate the feasibility 8 Agenda Item 7 .D

of implementing temporary barriers that could withstand impact and not shift to the other lane. She further stated that the barriers should be similar to those implemented in Monroe County.

Bernie Ortega, owner of Bernie's Rocks and Garden located on Krome A venue, suggested more allocation for police presence alone Krome A venue. He stated that some consideration should be given to the businesses along Krome A venue and their survival if access to the businesses is minimized due to the implementation of temporary barriers. He then expressed concern with how the semi-trucks will be able to make the necessary U-turns in order to access businesses along Krome Avenue due to the limited space availability.

2. Request by MPO Board Member Sally A. Heyman: NE 15181 Street

This item was deferred.

B. MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS C. MUNICIPALITIES D. COUNTY ATTORNEY E. MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY (MDX)

1. Status Report

This item was deferred.

F. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DISTRICT 6)

1. Tri-Rail Coastal Link Status Report

This item was deferred.

G. MPO SECRETARIAT

6. MPO COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS

A. CITIZENS' COMMITTEES

1. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FTAC)

Written report included in agenda package

2. TRANSPORTATION AESTHETIC REVIEW COMMITTEE (TARC)

Written report included in agenda package

3. BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC)

Written report included in agenda package

4. CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC)

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Written report included in agenda package

7. CORRESPONDENCE

Jose "Pepe" Villalobos informed the Board that the City of Doral passed a resolution expressing support of Alternative 6 for the Homestead Extension of the Florida's Turnpike/NW 25th Street Interchange Study. He then mentioned that recently the city reached a population over 50,000 and as a result requested membership on the MPO Governing Board. However, he was informed that this issue would need to be revisited after the next census.

Board Member Diaz requested clarity from staff on the process for the city to obtain a voting membership on the Board. Attorney Libhaber responded that the current F.S. requires that after a decennial census the composition of the MPO membership is reviewed and any city with 50,000 or more residents is granted a voting membership on the MPO. He then stated that the Florida statute would need to be amended in order to bypass the current process.

8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:08 PM.

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REPORTS

8.A. MPO BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: 1. Request by MPO Board Member Sally A. Heyman: NE 151 ST Street Improvements MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AGENDA ITEM 8.F

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REPORTS

8.F. MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY 1. Status Report www.mdx way.com I Let's move forw ard toget her. ~mx· ~ MIAMl·DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY

Transportation Improvement Program

MDX Active Projects

October 2014 MPO Report

MDX Project No: 11209 Project Name: SR 112 Infrastructure Modifications for Open Road Tolling

Project Description: Existing toll plaza modifications, installation of gantries, on and off system signage, and modification to the SR 112 roadway in the area of the gantries to accommodate highway-speed vehicle traffic for implementation of Open Road Tolling (ORT) . Milling, resurfacing and miscellaneous upgrades along SR 112, as well as safety improvements at NW 2ih Avenue, will also be included as part of this Project. Project Status: 54% complete (based on work completed as of August 2014)

Project Progress Summary: The Contractor turned over the SR 112 west gantry shelter to the MDX System Integrator. MDX's System Integrator completed ORT detector loops in both directions at this location and working in the ORT shelter. Contractor installed gantry structure at the east gantry location and sta rted ORT pavement installation. MDX's System Integrator started with loop installation in the westbound direction at the east gantry. Continued with civil infrastructure work on the east ORT shelter, along with ITS components, conduits and E-6 reader installation.

MDX Project No: 11211 Project Name: Central Boulevard Reconstruction

Project Description: Reconstruction of Central Boulevard and the access and egress roads from Miami International Airport to Le Jeune Road . Project Status: 99% complete (based on work completed as of September 2014) Project Progress Summary: The Design-Build Firm continues to work on final items and deficiencies pending on the Project. Final Static and DMS signs, signalization, and striping are being placed. Landscaping is ongoing in different zones with 95% being complete. Design-Build Firm completed North Service Road . Signalization of the N-3 crossing ramp is pending. The emergency generator and shelter are to be installed September, 2014. Final completion is scheduled for October, 2014.

Project Name: SR 836 Infrastructure Modifications for Open Road Tolling MDX Project No: 83624 (East Section)

Project Description : Existing toll plaza modifications, installation of gantries, shelters, on & off system signage, and reconstruction of the SR 836 roadway to accommodate highway speed vehicle traffic for implementation of Open Road Tolling (ORT) . Project Status: 69% complete (based on work completed as of August 2014) Project Progress Summary: Erection of the eastbound and westbound SR 836 pylons and wings is expected to

Miami-Dade Expressway Authority take place at the beginning of October, 2014. System integrator is expected to commence installation of equipment on EB & WB Wing Structure as soon as erection is completed. The foundation work for the westbound SR 836 pylon structure is complete. At sih Ave Mainline, System Integrator installed loops on the westbound direction and expected to install loops on eastbound by beginning of October followed by tolling equipment installation. Civil Infrastructure to be completed in October, 2014 for the 271h Avenue Ramps in preparation for ORT equipment installation by the System Integrator.

MDX Project No: 83628 Project Name: SR 836 Operational, Capacity and Interchange Improvements

Project Description : SR 836 Operational, Capacity and Interchange Improvements in the following areas: • Addition of a continuous westbound through lane and interchange improvements at NW 57th Ave and NW 17th Avenue, including the reconstruction of the median barrier wall to accommodate full width shoulders; • Addition of a continuous eastbound through lane from west of NW 42nd Avenue (Le Jeune Road) to NW 27th Avenue with interchange improvements at NW 42nd Avenue (Le Jeune Road) and NW 27th Avenue, including the reconstruction of the median barrier wall to accommodate full width shoulders and • Construction of an eastbound collector-distributor (CD) road for NW 45th Avenue, NW 42nd Avenue (Le Jeune Rd.) and westbound improvements at the NW 37th Avenue interchange.

Project Status: Under Procurement Project Start January 2015 Project Progress Summary: RFQ has been advertised as of August 22, 2014. Pre-proposal meeting held on September 9, 2014 for the CEI. Coordination is ongoing for preparation of parcel sketches for ROW acquisition. Addendums 1-14 have been issued by the Procurement Department addressing questions by proposers, revised and additional documents provided to the shortlisted proposers. Alternative Technical Concepts (ATC) received. ATC review team to provide responses to proposers.

Project Name: SR 836 Infrastructure Modifications for Open Road Tolling MDX Project No: 83631 (West Section)

Project Description: Design and construction activities for infrastructure modifications required to support the Open Road Tolling (ORT) conversion of SR 836 between NW 13ih Avenue and SR 826, miscellaneous repair, cleaning, and coating of si xteen (16) overhead sign structures between NW Bih Avenue and NW 8ih Avenue, and a public access ramp from NW 10ih Avenue to the SR 836 Extension.

Project Status: 4% complete (based on work completed as of August 2014) Project Progress Summary: Continued with Design-Build project meetings along with plan development, plan submittal reviews and providing constructability comments. The Design-Build contractor worked on the civil infrastructure and installation of the temporary gantry structure (SA #1) at NW 8ih Avenue to meet the milestone turnover date to the MDX System Integrator

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REPORTS 8.G. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1. Krome A venue Corridor Status Report MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AGENDA ITEM 9.A

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MPO COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS

9.A. CITIZENS' COMMITTEES 1. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FTAC) • Attendance 2. TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE (TARC) • Attendance 3. BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) • Attendance • Minutes 4. CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) • Attendance • Minutes Barbara J. Jordan Barbara Pimentel, I 4/29/04 I p I p I p I p I p I p I NM I E I NM District 1 I Chair Jean Monestime Bill Arata I 10/23/08 I E I p I p I p I p I p I NM I p I NM District 2 I

Audrey M. Edmonson I VACANT District 3

Sally A. Heyman Sylvia Bernstein I 9/23/04 I p I p I p I p I E I p I NM I E I NM District 4 I

Bruno A. Barreiro Lenny Feldman I 4/19/12 I p I E I E I E I p I E I NM I E I NM District 5 I

Rebeca Sosa I VACANT District 6

Xavier L. Suarez Zachary V. Gruber I 10125112 I p I p I E I p I E I p I NM I p I NM District 7

Linda Bell Alice E. Ancona, I 9/27/12 I E I p I p I p I E I E I NM I p I NM District 8 Vice Chair

Dennis C. Moss I Estrella Manso I 4/28/11 I p I E I E I p I p I p I NM I p I NM District 9

Sen. Javier D. Souto I Andre Martins I 4/19/12 I E I p I E I E I E I p I NM I E I NM District 10

Juan C. Zapata I Juan del Cerro I 9/26/13 I E I p I E I E I p I E I NM I p I NM District 11

Jose "Pepe" Diaz I VACANT District 12

Estaban Bovo, Jr. I Salvatore R. Devito I 7/18/13 I E I E I p I E I E I p I NM I E I NM District 13 1i.•1-1u1 llnllNlllU HIHIH llllllllllll

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Maurice Ferre Maria Fernandez 12/10/09 E p p p p p NM p NM MDX Porrata

Perla T. Hantman Linda Nunez 6/23/11 p p E p p E NM E NM School Board

Philip Levine Mariella Marrero 6/23/05 p p p E p p NM p NM City of Miami Beach

Carlos Hernandez VACANT City of Hialeah

Philippe Bien-Aime VACANT City of North Miami

Francis Suarez Doug Tannehill 3/19/09 E E p p p p NM E NM City of Miami

Oliver G. Gilbert Ill VACANT City of Miami Gardens

Jeff Porter Joseph B. Witz 12/09/10 E p E p p p NM E NM City of Homestead TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE 2014 An MPO Appointed Committee KEY: A- Absent P-Present E-Excused TARC MEMBER NAME Date of Meetings

District of Appointed Date Appointment 01/09/13 02/05/14 03/05/14 04/02/14 05/21/14 06/04/14 07/09/14 08/06/14 09/10/14 10/01/14 11/05/14 12/03/14 Residence By MPO Member Appointed Ended cancelled cancelled cancelled no meeting no meeting no meeting Alex A. David' Bova Nov. 18, 2004 - -- E E E E - - - 13 Apr. 29,2010 re-appointed Trent Baughn Jordan Apr. 26, 2007 - - - E E p p - - - 1 Victor H. Nieves Zapata Jan. 28, 201 O resigned - - - A ------11 05/21/14 VACANT Monestime ------2 Jason D. Greene Barreiro Apr. 24 '03 - - - p E E E -- - 5 Roberto L. Hernandez Edmonson Apr. 28, 2011 - - - p E p p - - - 3 VACANT Diaz ------12 VACANT Suarez, X ------7 Juan A. Crespi Sosa Apr. 29, 04 original appt - -- E E p E -- - 6 Dec. 17, 2009 reapponted James Kanter' Bell Feb. 24, 2005 ------8 Kenneth E. Gardner Heyman Feb 22 '07 - - - E p E p -- - 4 VACANT Souto ------10 Jackie D. Genard Moss Feb 22 '07 - - - p p p p - - - 9 Dec. 17, 200( reapponted VACANT Bien-Aime Jul 1813 resigned ------North Miami VACANT Gilbert Dec.8,2005 ------Miami Gardens Mar. 29, 2013 resigned Daphne Gurri Ferre July 18, 2013 appointed - - - p E E E -- - MDX Luis Revuelta 1 Suarez, F. Oct. 24, 2008 ------Miami Steve Pinna Hantman Feb.23,06 - - - p E A p -- - School Board VACANT Levine ------Miami Beach Jonathan Martinez Hernandez Mar. 20, 2008 - - - A p p p - - - Hialeah VACANT Vacant ------Non-elected Megan Mclaughlin' Vacant Dec 18, '08 -- - p E p E - - - Municipal Rep VACANT Porter ------Homestead * = Letter sent per TARC Reso # 19-95 '=Change in MPO Board Member but continues serving - For attendance reasons A By Board Member 2 =moved One (1) Appointee per MPO Member. Removal for two (2) consecutive unexcused absences; or three (3) unexcused absences in any given year. Miami-Dade MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Attendance Report: 9/23/2014

MIAMI UOl lilllROPUllU HANWING QRGANllUION P=Present, E=Excused Absence, U=Unexcused Absence, X=No Meeting MPO BPAC Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SUM Member Member P-2 Delia Rosa District 1 - E p p u E E x u - - - E-3 Kennedy U-2 P-0 District 2 VACANT ------x --- - E-0 U-0 P-6 District 3 Collin Worth - - p p p p p x p - -- E-0 U-0 P-5 Larry District 4 p p p u p p E x u -- - E-1 Thorson U-2 P-7 District 5 Brett Bibeau p p p p p p E x p - - - E-1 U-0 P-0 District 6 VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 U-0 P-5 District 7 Lee Marks p p p p E p E x E - - - E-3 U-0 P-5 Pedro District 8 E p p E p p E x p - - - E-3 Gonzalez U-0 P-7 Valerie District 9 p p p E p p p x p - - - E-1 Neilson U-0 P-0 District 10 VACANT ------x -- - - E-0 U-0 P-7 Dr. Carolina District 11 p E p p p p p x p - - - E-1 Gutierrez U-0 As per MPO Governing Board Resolution #1-13, a member shall be automatically removed if, in a given calendar year: (i) he or she is absent from two (2) consecutive meetings without an acceptable excuse; or (ii) if he or she is absent from three (3) of the committee's meetings without an acceptable excuse. In addition to the above stipulations, a member shall also be automatically removed if he or she has a total of six absences (excused and/or unexcused) in a calendar year. Miami-Dade MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Attendance Report: 9/23/2014 P=Present, E=Excused Absence, U=Unexcused Absence, X=No Meeting MPO BPAC Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SUM Member Member P-0 District 12 VACANT ------x --- - E-0 U-0 P-0 District 13 VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 U-0 P-4 Matthew Municipal E p E u p E p x p - - - E-3 Toro U-1 P-0 Non-Elected VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 Official U-0 P-8 Expressway Eric Tullberg p p p p p p p x p - - - E-0 Authority U-0 P-4 Susan Marie School Board p E E E p p E x p - - - E-4 Kairalla U-0 P-6 Homestead Ken Groce p E p E p p p x p - - - E-2 U-0 P-0 Hialeah VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 U-0 P-3 Miami Enda Walsh E E E p p E p x E - - - E-5 U-0 P-6 Xavier Miami Beach p E p p E p p x p - - - E-2 Falconi U-0 P-1 Miami Reginald ------p x u - - - E-0 Gardens Leon U-1 P-5 North Miami Pam Weiss - p E p p p E x p - - - E-2 U-0 • rrwm=J (iT(i I MA Mil,, IQ li@M '" '-i" ;\TUil~ iiji iiii_ MIAMI um METRDPDLITAN APPROVED MINUTES PLANNlllG DRGANIZATIDN MEETING OF TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014

MEMBERS PRESENT Eric Tullberg (Chair), Xavier Falconi,(Vice Chair), Ken Groce, Dr. Carolina Gutierrez, Reggie Leon, Valerie Neilson, Matthew Toro, Enda Walsh, Collin Worth MEMBERS ABSENT Brett Bibeau, Pedro Gonzalez, Susan Marie Kairalla, Delia Rose Kennedy, Lee Marks, Larry Thorson, Pam Weiss, OTHERS PRESENT David Henderson, MPO Addien Toledo, MDT Meg Daly, Greenlink Jeff Cohen, PWWM Dirk Guijt, URS Sophia Politzer, Greenlink Stewart Robertson, KHA Rick Carter, URS George Edwards Isabel Padron, MDT Ken Bryan, Rails to Trails Barry Wright Bobbie Crichton, MDT Adam Schachner, Emerge Miami

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··· -·---··--·-·---·-·,_ __ , ------~- --·--· ------. --··· ···---·-·-- -- ·------··------·------··------· -·------·-- ··· ----·------· III. APPROVAL OF MEETING - • The June 24, 2014, BPAC meeting minutes were approved. i MINUTES: March 2014 -- - - IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS - George Edwards: Signs informing drivers of the 3-foot law should be used instead of the Share the Road sign. Discussion: A new sign has to be approved at the federal or state level after evaluation to show effectiveness. FDOT has tested a 3-foot message sign in Palm Beach County but it has not been okayed for general use.

Adam Schachner, Emerge Miami: Met with County officials about the RR tracks on N. Miami Ave at N. 19 St. The gap in the rail should be filled and new signs installed to help bicyclists avoid the wheel trap that can cause a bad fall. Additional improvements are expected when the tracks are widened for the All Aboard Florida train service.

Ken Bryan, Rails to Trails Conservancy: Has been working with the communities along the FEC tracks to support the inclusion of a path for bikes and pedestrians in the All Aboard Florida train project. Over 100 rails-with-trails projects have been built in the US because they can reduce trespassing on the tracks and provide a community amenity for everyone. The Flagler Trail is included in the North Dade Greenways Network, the state trails plan and has been supported by the Downtown Development Authority and the Village of El Portal. Motion to support a paved path along the Florida East Coast Railroad corridor and station as part of the All Aboard Florida

BPAC Minutes 2014-07-22 DRAFT - 1 - project made by Collin Worth, seconded by Ken Groce and approved unanimously.

- Eric Tullberg: Green Mobility Network has signed a contract with the Parks Foundation for the installation of I 0 signs at 6 locations along the Biscayne Everglades Greenway. The City of Homestead has used a National Park Conservation Association grant to build a one block section of the BEG along SW 320 St at SW 167 Ave. The trail bridges across the L-3 IE canal at Biscayne National Park and across the Black Creek canal at US-1 will be complete in August according to the Parks Dept.

- Meg Daly, Founder, Friends of the Greenlink: the Greenlink is an initiative to transform the M-Path and the land under Metrorail between the Miami River and Dadeland South into a world-class urban trail and linear park connecting to the Miami River Greenway, Rickenbacker Causeway, South Dade Trail and the future Ludlam Trail. The vision is to reimagine the US-I corridor by widening the M-Path, with seating, lighting, water, consistent landscaping, park nodes, plazas, and wider crosswalks. The vision is shown in the plans developed by the UM School of Architecture studio. The economic and health impacts of the initiative will also be studied by the UM. Short term improvements include an FOOT study of the eastbound right turn at Bird Road intersection which could improve • M-Path connectivity. Motion to support the Greenlink linear park concept made by Collin Worth, seconded by Enda Walsh and approved unanimously.

b. METRORAIL CAR DESIGN - Bobbie Crichton, MDT: The Metrorail cars will be replaced in the next , few years and the new design accommodates bikes. Rick Carter, URS: All of the rail car systems are being updated with new technology and materials. New power and brake systems will operate more quietly. Six pilot vehicles will be complete in early 2016 for testing. The remaining cars will be constructed locally. They are moving into final design and details like bike storage are being addressed. Two bike racks are included in each as well as two other spaces with flip-up seats for wheelchairs or bikes. Vertical racks were considered but not practical for many users.

Discussion: All transit patrons have to be accommodated. The number of seats required is set in the contract so removing more for bike space is not possible. The number of racks does not dictate the number of bikes allowed on board. Fewer people might need to bring their bikes on the train if better bike parking were provided at stations. MDT should work with DecoBike to make shared bikes available at the stations so short trips to destinations are more practical. Maneuvering space is needed so the back bike can be removed easily. A prototype rack should be installed in an existing rail car to see how it works.

BPAC Minutes 2014-07-22 DRAFT - 2 - c. 2040 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Stewart Robertson, KHA: The 2040 Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan is the PLAN PRIORITIES non-motorized section of the MPO's Long Range Transportation Plan, the 25-year vision of improvements based on anticipated revenues and development patterns. The BP AC received the project kick-off presentation and hosted the public workshop last fall. The draft needs plan was developed by reviewing existing state, county and municipal plans, input from the workshop and an on-line survey. Input from the public shows that there is support for improving conditions for walking and bicycling. The largest concern for pedestrians was destinations that are too far away. For bicyclists, the lack of bike lanes or trails. Both groups cited too much and unsafe traffic as an impediment to walking or biking more often. The BPAC workshop input prioritized building greenway trails, more crosswalks on arterial roads, and a network or roads with bike lanes. The draft prioritized list and map of projects is limited by the expected amount of transportation funds over the next 25 years. Un-funded projects will also be included in case additional revenue becomes available. Corrections or additional projects can be submitted over the next few weeks before the list is finalized.

' d. FDOT PROJECT REPORT ' Stewart Robertson, KHA: Filling in for FDOT Bike/Ped Coordinator' ' Zak Lata. District Six is now including evaluation of non-motorized : transportation in the scoping of roadway resurfacing projects. Getting i bike and pedestrian issues identified early in the process is key to getting improvements made. Also, the FDOT bicycle/pedestrian , safety initiative is working with municipal partners to hold a series of i "cyclovia" events similar to the Bike Miami Days and Gables Bike ' ' Day where a road is closed to traffic so cyclists and walkers can enjoy ; , the space. A study is underway to evaluate the feasibility of adding a ' i. , pedestrian facility to the William Lehman Causeway. The new bike ' ' lanes on that bridge have been successful and there is a need for ' ' pedestrian access as well. The FDOT Central Office is considering ; changes to the design standards for shared lane marking and bike lanes. , For standard lanes and roads with on-street parking shared lane ' ' marking would go in the center of the lane. On wide 14-foot lanes the ; marking would go closer to the curb so a bike and car could pass in the , same lane. Also being evaluated is a 2-foot buffer next to bike lanes ' and making a 5-foot lane the preferred design on roads with a design ' ' speed of 45 mph or higher. Next to on-street parking, a 6-foot bike : lane would be the preferred design.

, FOOT design plans that have been reviewed this month include: • SW 112 Ave at Florida's Turnpike includes bike lanes which: have been modified as per BPAC request to reduce the length . of the crossing of the off-ramps. • Krome Ave between SW 288 St and SW 136 St: this : maintenance resurfacing includes improvements to the paved ' shoulders. The future reconstruction and widening project will ; include a separate paved path.

BPAC Minutes 2014-07-22 DRAFT - 3 - • NW 7 Ave resurfacing from NW 8 to NW 36 St includes shared lane markings and "Bikes May Use Full Lane" signs. From NW 20 St to NW 36 St will have Share the Road signs. • NW 7 Ave from NW 36 St to NW 78 St resurfacing includes bike lane at the SR 112 crossing and "Share the Road" signs elsewhere. • NE 135 St resurfacing from NE 6 Ave to Biscayne Blvd: the existing pavement width does not allow any bike facility. • Safe Routes to School projects at Palmetto and Pinecrest Elementary Schools include a safer crossing at Red Road near Pinecrest Gardens. • SW/NW 8 Ave resurfacing from SW 8 St to NW 3 St includes shared lane markings and "Bikes May Use Full Lane" signs. • NW 57 Ave resurfacing from NW 135 St to NW 186 St: the existing pavement width does not allow for a bike facility. • US-1 at SW I 04 St intersection improvement will eliminate the westbound dual right turn lanes to reduce the pedestrian conflict and improve safety.

e. MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC WORKS - Jeff Cohen, PWWM: On the Rickenbacker Causeway the West Bridge ·REPORT construction is complete. The markings are temporary and will be changed by the Sunpass conversion of the toll plaza. The right toll plaza lane will become bikes only 24/7 and the eastbound bike lane will extend from Brickell Ave to the existing lane on Hobie Island. The Bear Cut bridge is complete except for "punch list" items including adjustments to the drain covers to eliminate the gaps and bumps. The reconstruction of SW 27 Ave with continuous sidewalks and bike lanes from S. Bayshore Dr to US-I is still under construction.

e. CITY OF MIAMI UPDATE Collin Worth, City of Miami: Shared lane markings have been added to Grand Ave between Douglas Rd and Mary St. Also, shared lane markings are now painted westbound on NE 62 St from NE 2 Ave to Biscayne Blvd. This compliments the existing eastbound bike lane on NE 61 St. The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (BID) is working with the City on strategies to become more bike friendly.

- The BPAC attendance report was distributed . •...... •...... •...... •.....•...... ,.__. The next BPAC meeting is September 23, 2014 • The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

BPAC Minutes 2014·07·22 DRAFT - 4 - Ml~l.ll·DAOEMETROPOllTAll. ..!LB TI 0 N Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) Attendance Roster- 2014 TOTALS: Key: P =Present E =Excused A =Absent

MPO Board Member I Appointee A Da~etd I 1/8 I 1122 I 2/26 I 3/19 I 4/23 I 5/28 I 6/25 I 7/23 I 9/17 110122 I 11/19 11211011 P A ppom e IEI Sen. Javier D. Souto I Hilario G. Rojas 4/29/10 I E I p I p I p I p I E I p I E I E Commission District 10 VACANT VACANT Juan C. Zapata I 2/22/07 Commission District 11 Zvi Krugliak Reappointed I E I p I E I p I p I E I E I E I p 12/08/11 Jose "Pepe" Diaz I Kimberley Stefanski 9/27/12 E p I E I p I p I p I p I p I E Commission District 12 VACANT p Esteban Bovo, Jr. I Jason Valdivia 6/19/14 E E Commission District 13 I Ramon Ramos 2/09/95 A E p p E E E E E Vacant VACANT Municipal Rep. I VACANT

I VACANT Vacant Non-Elec. Off. I VACANT

4/25/87 p p p p p p p p p Maurice A. Ferre Norman Wartman Reappointed I I I I I I I I I MDX I 5/28/09 VACANT p Perla T. Hantman I Lesline McKenzie I 10/23/08 I I E I E I E I E I E I E I E I E School Board Daniel Yglesias 2/22/07 p p E p p p p p E p p p p p p p p Philip Levine I Alan Fishman 5/25/06 E City of Miami Beach I David B. Haber I 1/24/08 I E I E I p I p I E I E I E I E I E ._.. MIAMl· DADE l.l! TROPOllTAll llJLUL11j Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) Attendance Roster- 2014 TOTALS: Key: P =Present E =Excused A =Absent

MPO Board Member I Appointee A Da_tet d I 1/8 I 1/22 I 2/26 I 3/19 I 4/23 I 5/28 I 6/25 I 7/23 I 9/17 I 10/22 I 11/19 112/1011 P I A I ppom e EI

I VACANT Barbara J. Jordan Commission District 1 1 Naomi L. Wright 6/18/02 p I p I p I p I p I E I p I p I p

Pasco Santangelo 9/27/12 E I p I p I p I p I E I p I E I E Jean Monestime 4/13/99 Commission District 2 Daniel Fils-Aime Reappointed I p I A I E I p I E I E I p I p I p 1/27111 p p p p p p p p p Audrey M. Edmonson I Hudson Gaulman, Jr. I 5127104 I I I I I I I I I Commission District 3 • VACANT VACANT Sally A. Heyman I 12108111 Commission District 4 I Paul Yavis Reappointed I E I p I p I E I p I p I p I p I E 09/26/13 Bruno A. Barreiro VACANT Commission District 5 Daniel Manichello I 4/18/13 I p I p I p I p I P I p I p I p I p Chair Joanne R. Urquiola I 12/12/13 I p I E I E I E I E I p I E I p I E Rebeca Sosa Commission District 6 VACANT p p p p p p Xavier L. Suarez Juan Cuba 2/20/14 E Commission District 7 Carol Coletta 03/20/14 p p p E p

Lynda Bell I VACANT Commission District 8 , VACANT

Gary J. Dufek 1/29/09 E A p E p p p p p Dennis C. Moss Commission District 9 5/25/06 Dr. Claudius A. Carnegie Reappointed I p I p I p I p I p I p I p I p I p 12117/09 MI Al.11-0AO I.I[ TAfl PO TA•l M'[ 0 l I PlANNING ORGANl!ATIOll

Date MPO Board Member Appointee 1/8 1122 I 2/26 I 3/19 I 4/23 I 5/28 I 6/25 I 7/23 I 9/17 110/22111/191 12110 p E A Appointed p Carlos Hernandez Lee Swerdlin 3/22/01 P I E I E I P I P I E I P I E City of Hialeah Rolando Acosta 1/31/02 p P I P I P I P I E I E I P I P

Philippe Bien-Aime VACANT City of North Miami Richard Eze 12/08/11 E p E p E p E p E p p p p p p p p Francis Suarez Jed P. Royer 02/07/13 E City of Miami Bob Powers 3/26/09 p p E E E p E p E

Vice Chair Andrew Burgess 3/18/04 E p p p E p E E p Oliver Gilbert City of Miami Gardens Marlon L. Kelly, Sr. 4/29/04 p p E p E E E p p Mayor Jeff Porter Hernan Guerrero 6/19/14 p p p City of Homestead Margarita M. Fernandez 6/19/14 p p p

As per MPO Governing Board Resolution # 1-13, a member shall be automatically removed if, in a given calendar year: (i) he or she is absent from two (2) consecutive meetings without an acceptable excuse; or (ii) if he or she is absent from three (3) of the committee's meetings without an acceptable excuse. A member shall be deemed absent from a meeting when he or she is not present at the meeting at least seventy-five (75) percent of the time. An "acceptable excuse" is defined as an absence for medical reasons, business reasons, personal reasons, or any other reason which the MPO Governing Board, by a two-thirds vote of the membership, deems appropriate. An excused absence shall be granted to members by notifying the CT AC Administrator, and failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence being recorded. Member attendance shall be reviewed annually after the calendar year, if deemed necessary by the Chairperson. In addition to the above stipulations, a member shall also be automatically removed if he or she has a total of six absences (excused and/or unexcused) in a calendar year. DRAFT

MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)

CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC)

STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER 111 NW FIRST STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 18TH FLOOR, CONFERENCE ROOM 4 (18-4) SUMMARY OF MINUTES

MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

CTAC ATTENDANCE:

Dr. Claudius A. Carnegie, Chair Maggie M. Fernandez Naomi L Wright, First Vice Chair Hudson Gaulman, Jr. Alan B. Fishman, Second Vice Chair Hernan Guerrero Rolando Acosta Marlon Kelly, Sr. Andrew Burgess Zvi Krugliak Carol Coletta Daniel Manichello Juan Cuba Jed P. Royer Gary Dufek Norman Wartman

OTHERS PRESENT:

Elizabeth Rockwell, CTAC Administrator Steve Martino, Turnpike Jesus Guerra, MPO Deputy Director Becky Bolan, MCG-Turnpike Paul Chance, MPO Jill Capelli, Kimley-Horn Wilson Fernandez, MPO Lisa Stone, Kimley- Horn Ronald Fulton, Citizen Karma Prieto, HW Lochxier Javier Heredia, MDC PWWM Rick Langlass, RS&H

Page I of 7 I. ROLL CALL AND CELLULAR TELEPHONE MANAGEMENT

Elizabeth Rockwell, CT AC Administrator, called the roll and advised Dr. Claudius Carnegie, CT AC Chair, there was a quorum present. Dr. Carnegie then welcomed everyone to the meeting and recognized quorum.

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Naomi Wright made a motion to approve the agenda, which was seconded by Marlon Kelly, Sr. Upon being put to a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Margarita Fernandez made a motion to approve the amended minutes, which was seconded by Zvi Krugliak. Upon being put to a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

IV. CTAC PURVIEW

Elizabeth Rockwell, CT AC Administrator, provided the following information regarding this topic:

MPOs around the country were created as a result ofrequirements of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1962. The Act mandated that as a condition for the receipt of federal funds, each urban area with a population over 50,000 in the United States was required to carry on a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) transportation planning process. The purpose of the mandate was to ensure that: 1) the transportation planning process remain a continuing effort responsive to land use and demographic changes, 2) participation be shared by all concerned, and 3) the transportation planning process be coordinated with other developmental urban planning aspects.

Title 23,Chapter I, Subchapter E, Part 450 then set the national policy that the MPO designated for each urbanized area is to carry out a 3-C multimodal transportation planning process, including the development of a metropolitan transportation plan and a transportation improvement program (TIP), that encourages and promotes the safe and efficient development of surface transportation systems to serve the mobility needs of people and freight (including accessible pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) and foster economic growth and development, while minimizing transportation-related fuel consumption and air pollution.

The Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Miami Urbanized Area (Miami-Dade MPO) was then created March 23, 1977 under the authority of Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes. Section 163.01 of the Statute that provides that governmental agencies may enter into Interlocal Agreements permitting the joint exercise of such powers or authority that the agencies share in common or that each might exercise separately. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Miami-Dade County and the FDOT, using an Interlocal Agreement, gave the MPO the authority to organize itself to conduct a "continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning and programming process". The agreement was designed to make the Miami-Dade MPO an effective instrument for developing plans and programs that would thereafter be implemented. Today, the Miami-Dade MPO operates under the guidance of Chapter 339 of the Florida Statutes.

Page 2of7 The MPO Governing Board is composed of twenty-three (23) voting members charged with making transportation planning decisions with the assistance of technical recommendations and citizen comments. The Governing Board includes: the thirteen (13) member Board of County Commissioners (BCC), an elected municipal official to represent municipal interests appointed by the Governor of Florida, a citizen who does not hold elective office and resides in the unincorporated area of Miami Dade County, a member of the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, a member of the Miami Dade County Public School Board, and an elected official from each city with over fifty thousand (50,000) residents to include: The cities of Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Miami Beach, North Miami, and Homestead. The FOOT has two (2) nonvoting representatives on the MPO Governing Board.

Citizen Advisory Committees, within the State of Florida, were originally created in 1983 under the Authority of Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes, to provide a forum for the general public to become involved in the transportation planning process. Today, these CACs operate under the guidance of Chapter 339 of the Florida Statutes, which states that each MPO shall appoint a citizens' advisory committee, of which the members serve at the pleasure of the MPO. The membership on the citizens' advisory committee must reflect a broad cross-section of local residents with an interest in the development of an efficient, safe, and cost-effective transportation system.

The Origins of the Miami-Dade County CTAC:

• The BCC was only membership on the MPO Governing Board in 1983

• The BCC maintained a Transit Advisory Committee that they then turned into the CT AC on February 24, 1983 to advise both the BCC and the MPO Governing Board

• As the years passed the MPO Governing board's membership grew to include membership outside the BCC

• On September 4, 2012 the BCC sunsetted CTAC as per BCC Ordinance 12-62 for the CTAC to solely advise the MPO Governing Board

• Beginning July 1, 2013 the MPO moved from under the purview of the County Manager to strictly under the MPO Governing Board as per MPO Resolution # 18-13

CT AC Business and Decorum Moving Forward - "A New Dawn"

• Only topics under the purview of the MPO Governing Board can be discussed - Relevance

• Studies will be presented by all applicable transportation agencies

• No operational issue can be discussed - a handout was provided regarding how operational issues can be addressed from this point forward

• Subcommittees are only to be held if more in-depth discussion is required for a specific study

• If there is a grey area, the Administrator will take the topic back and report on its relevance

• Agendas are now streamlined to promote efficiency, as meetings do not need to last for 2.5 hours

Page 3of7 • Professionalism is displayed by the MPO Governing Board and its staff, and is expected from all four of the the advisory committees as well

• "Point of Order" is to be respected and maintained when called

• "Through the Chair" is to be respected

• Discussion during presentations are only for needed clarifications, not for discussions. That is to occur after the presentation is completed.

The Chair then introduced Jesus Guerra, MPO Deputy Director, who emphasized that this shift is to keep CT AC relevant as part of the MPO transportation planning process.

V. MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

None

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

None

VII. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDY FOR WIDENING FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE (SR 91) FROM GOLDEN GLADES INTERCHANGE TO MIRAMAR PARKWAY AND THE TURNPIKE EXTENSION (SR 821) FROM NW 57TH A VENUE TO MIRAMAR PARKWAY

Steve Martino, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise MPO Liaison, and Rebecca Bolan, Montgomery Consulting Group Project Manager, provided the following overview:

• Project Limits • Purpose and Need • Description of Improvements • Interchanges Under Evaluation • Public Coordination • Meetings held Miami-Dade County • Meetings held in Broward County • Project Schedule • Alternatives Public Information Meeting

(The presentation can be heard in its entirety upon request)

After the update, Dr. Carnegie opened up the floor to questions, concerns, and comments that were addressed by Ms. Bolan, Mr. Martino, Lisa Stone, Kimley-Horn, and Hemy Pinton as follows:

• What drove the limits of the project? FDOT has reviewed other PD&E's to the north and south along the Turnpike, and this segment is the missing link that has not yet been addressed.

• Will there be property acquisitions?

Page 4 o/7 Currently, acquiring properties in the area is not in process, but it could be, if deemed absolutely necessary.

• ls social media being used for public outreach? Social media is not being used to communicate to the public, because of FDOT restrictions.

• Are you coordinating with other agencies for this project? Turnpike is coordinating with FDOT District 6.

• Will the general public be notified that lanes will be closing during construction? The Turnpike will try to keep as many lanes open as possible during the construction process. Citizens will be notified of any road closures.

• Is the NW 57 A venue ramp going north being reviewed as well? The NW 57 Avenue ramp configuration going northbound along I-75 is under another PD&E "SR 826 to 1-75 Project" that is reviewing the specific issues and needs for this area.

• Will this project take away from any other project in Miami-Dade County? This project will be self-funded through Turnpike tolls, and therefore will not take away from any other projects.

• How are you coordinating with Miami-Dade Transit's (MDT) current Bus Rapid transit (BRT) program? The lane improvements along the Turnpike will ultimately help MDT's BRT program become more efficient.

• Why is this project necessary? This segment of roadway is currently running at the level of capacity and the level of service "C". The Administrator will email members the various levels of service.

• Have there been any concerns with other groups when presenting this project? None of the groups spoken to have expressed any major concerns other than making minor suggestions. Overall they support the project.

• When will we stop building and widening roads? It's hard to predict when the building and widening of roadways will stop. It really depends on future technologies and how this will change the nature of commuting.

• Is there funding for widening the other side of the Turnpike? There are no funds programmed at this time for widening this segment from north to south.

• How many miles is the total project? The project consist of 7 miles.

• How much is this project going to cost? The Turnpike is currently working on an estimated cost.

• Is the rise of sea level being considered when planning these long term projects? The project team will provide an answer to this question through the Administrator.

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Wilson Fernandez, Miami-Dade MPO Project Manager, provided an overview of the project as well as its goals and objectives. Mr. Fernandez then introduced Jill Capelli, Kimley-Horn consultant, who then provided the following key points:

• Introduction • Study Purpose • Study Task • Data Collection • Reviewed Studies • Similar Systems Worldwide • Survey Locations and Summaries for the North, South, East, and West Zones • Concept Alternatives • Workshop Alternatives • Field Review • Feasibility Assessment • Summary of Concept Alternatives • Metromover Expansion Master Plan Alternatives • Screening • Cross Sections • Simulation Analysis • Costs • Short-term Implementation Strategies and Next Steps • Funding

(The presentation can be heard in its entirety upon request)

After the update, Dr. Carnegie opened up the floor to questions, concerns, and comments that were addressed by Ms. Capelli and Mr. Fernandez as follows: • What was the result for the Brickell Key area? The survey shows that residents in the Brickell Key area using the system are no longer using the Metromover to go to and from work. It is a part of their transportation lifestyle.

• How was this study originated? This study was generated by a request from County Commissioner Bruno Barreiro, and then also requested through the MPO's "Call for Ideas" program.

• Will the Metromover remain free? It is unknown at this time ifthe newly constructed segments will remain free.

• Why wasn't the survey performed for 14 or 30-days? The survey was an add-on to the Scope as it was not even part of the study. We added a one day survey to gather a snap shot to help in the process.

• Where will the funds for the operations and maintenance come from? • That will need to be determined by Miami-Dade Transit.

Page 6 o/7 • There was a suggestion that trollies be utilized instead of the expanding the Metromover.

• This project should only be built if residents are willing to pay a special tax for this specific project, and this question should be part of the survey.

• It was suggested that the project focus on the expansion along Biscayne Blvd. in to Mid Town.

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT

None

VIII. CHAIR'S REPORT

The Chair thanked the Administrator for the CT AC purview explanation and supports this new direction.

IX. MEMBERS REPORTS ON OTHER MEETINGS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION

None

X. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

None

XI. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM.

***MINUTES ARE IN SUMMARY FORM*** FOR VERBA TIM TRANSCRIPTIONS OF THIS MEETING, PLEASE REQUEST COPIES OF THE TAPE FROM THE MIAMI-DADE MPO AT (305) 375-4507

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MPO GOVERNING BOARD MEETING: OCTOBER 23, 2014

CORRESPONDENCE

The following correspondence item is included for your information:

A. Public Information Meeting: Florida's Turnpike Widening from north of SW 40th Street (Bird Road) to State Road (SR) 836 (Dolphin Expressway) B. Roadway Project Notification: State Road (SR) 916/NW 135th Street/NW 138th Street from NW 57th Avenue to NW 47th Avenue C. Roadway Project Notification: State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Expressway from NW 154th Street/Miami Lakes Drive to east of SR 823/NW 57th A venue/Red Road D. Public Hearing Notice: State Road (SR) 997/Krome Avenue Truck By Pass Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from south of 1 Flagler A venue to SW 296 h Street/ Avocado Drive E. Roadway Project Notification: State Road (SR) 933/NW 12th Avenue from NW 29th Terrace to NW 40th Street FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE

, October 3, 2014

Operates the statewide Turnpike System as Ms. Irma San Roman part of the Florida Executive Director Department of Transportation Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 920 RICK SCOTT Miami, Florida 33128 Governor

ANANTH PRASAD, P.E. Re: Public Information Meeting Secretary of Transportation Florida's Turnpike Widening from north of SW 40th Street (Bird Road) DIANE GUTIERREZ-SCACCETTI to SR 836 (Dolphin Expressway) Executive Director and Financial Project ID Number: 415051-4-52-01 Chief Executive Officer Miami-Dade County, Florida Turnpike Headquarters: Milepost 263, Bldg. 5315 Dear Ms. San Roman: Turkey Lake Service Plaza Ocoee, FL 34761 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida's Turnpike Enterprise will hold a Mailing Address: P.O. Box 613069 Public Information Meeting for the subject project on Thursday, October 30, 2014, at the Ocoee, FL 34761 Florida International University - Management and Advanced Research Center (MARC) Pavilion, 2nd Floor located at 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33199 (complimentary Tel : 407.532.3999 event parking is available in the Blue Parking Garage). The Public Information Meeting will www.floridasturnpike.com be conducted as an informal open house from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In the event that the Public Information Meeting cannot be held on October 30, 2014 due to severe weather or other unforeseen conditions, it will be held on the alternate date of Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the same time and place.

This Public Information Meeting is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed improvements. A copy of the project display notice which includes a location map for the meeting, project limits and other important information about the meeting is enclosed. Similar notices are being sent to all property owners located within at least 300 feet of the proposed project and to other public officials, organizations, and individuals interested in the project.

If you have questions about the project or the scheduled Public Information Meeting, please contact:

Mr. Paul Naranjo, P.E., Project Manager Florida's Turnpike Enterprise P.O. Box 613069 Ocoee, Florida 34 761-3069 Email: [email protected] Phone: (407) 264-3429 r~m:(Gttnw~~ OCT -6 2014 w gem\ nt Administrator MIAMI-DADE MPO

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Florida's Turnpike Mainline• Beachline West• Homestead Ext.• Polk Pkwy.• Sawgrass Expwy. •Seminole Expwy. •Southern Connector Ext.• Suncoast Pkwy• Veterans Expwy. •Western Beltway PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Florida's Turnpike Widening from north of SW 40th Street (Bird Road) to SR 836 (Dolphin Expressway) Financial Project ID Number: 415051-4-52-01 Miami-Dade County, Florida

The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT), Florida's Turnpike Enterprise will hold a Public Information Meeting for the proposed widening of the Florida's Turnpike (SR 821) from north of SW 40th Street (Bird Road) to SR 836 (Dolphin Expressway), Financial Project ID Number: 415051-4 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2014, at the Florida International University, Management and Advanced Research Center (MARC) Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33199. (Complimentary event parking is available in the Blue Parking Garage). The Public Information Meeting will be conducted as an informal open house from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at which time the public may review maps, drawings, and other pertinent information developed by FOOT. In the event that the Public Information Meeting cannot be held on October 30, 2014 due to severe weather or other unforeseen conditions, it will be held on the alternate date of Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the same time and place.

This Public Information Meeting is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed widening, addition of express lanes, and interchange modifications within the project limits. Project representatives will be available during the meeting to discuss the proposed improvements, answer questions and receive comments.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services SW 8th St I (free of charge) should contact Mr. Paul Naranjo, P.E., Project Manager, at least seven (7) days prior to the Public Information i---Ta_m__ ia_m_i_T_ra_il~---.i--~[901r 4 t-"--~-- Meeting.

Contact Information: Mr. Paul Naranjo, P.E., Project Manager, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, P.O. Box 613069, Ocoee, Florida 34761-3069, or by phone at (407) 264-3429, or by e-mail at SW 26th St I [email protected]. Coral Way I I I SW 40th St I Bird Road

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October 1, 2014

Ms. Irma San Roman Executive Director Miami-Dade County MPO 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 910 Miami. FL 33128

Re: Roadway Project Notification State Road (SR) 916/NW 135 Street/NW 138 Street MIAMI-DADE MPO From NW 57 Avenue to NW 47 Avenue Project Identification Number: 431171-1-52-01

Dear Ms. San Roman:

The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) is scheduled to begin a roadway construction project the week of October 13, 2014. The project limits extend along State Road (SR) 916/NW 135 Street/NW 138 Street in Miami-Dade County. This project will cost an estimated $614,800 and will take roughly three months to complete.

To build this project safely, it will be necessary to periodically close travel lanes. Construction will be done in stages with lane closures scheduled to avoid special community events and peak periods of traffic. The Department will make sure that traffic continues to flow safely through the work zone.

As part of our commitment to inform the public about projects that will help our community, the enclosed fact sheet will be distributed to interested parties and residents throughout the project area. Should you wish to learn more about other District Six transportation projects, please visit our website at: www.fdotmiamidade.com .

If you wish to learn more about this project, please contact me directly by email at [email protected] or by phone at 305-470-5197.

Sincerely, ~ Gus Pego, P.E. District Secretary Enclosure FACT SHEET A NEW ROADWAY PROJECT Will BEGIN IN YOUR AREA State Road (SR) 916/NW 135 Street/NW 138 Street FIN# 431171-1-52-01 Begins: October 2014

OVERVIEW The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to begin a roadway construction project the week of October 13, 2014 along SR 916/NW 135 Street/NW 138 Street.

WORKTOBEPERFORMED AFFECTED MUNICIPALITIES < ' ,- \ ' ' • Repaving and restripingt:he. road Way City of Hialeah, pty of Opa-locka, Town of Miami.Lakes • Repoostrueting portion$ of the road Upgrading pedestrian signals atthe NW 47 Avenue • ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST intersection $614,800 • Upgrading pedestrian rarnps to current standards

LANE CLOSURE AND DETOUR INFORMATION Additional closures may occur only during non-peak hours on non-event days/nights/weekends. PROJECT SCHEDULE October 2014 - January 2015 • 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays and weekends • 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights • 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday nights

HELPFUL TIPS • Allow extra time to reach your destination • Obey all posted signs and speed limits ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST For your safety and the safety of others, please use caution when driving, walking or biking around any construction zone. Wearing a safety belt is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. The Department takes steps to reduce construction effects, but you might experience the following around the work site: • Travel lane closures and detours • Increased dust and noise • Workers and equipment moving around the area Please note that this schedule could change due to bad weather or other unexpected conditions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information, please contact Senior Project Engineer Sergio Gonzalez, P.E. at {786) 229-7222, or Public Information Specialist Cari Mesa at {305) 640-7441 or [email protected]. [!)k.il![!) Please visit our website: ~~ www.fdotmiamidade.com ~JSI For real-time traffic information dial 511 or visit: www.fl511.com 1000 NW 111 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33172 FACT SHEET A NEW ROADWAY PROJECT WILL BEGIN IN YOUR AREA State Road (SR) 916/NW 135 Street/NW 138 Street FIN# 431171-1-52-01 Begins: October 2014

PROJECT LIMITS: SR 916/NW 135 Street/NW 138 Street from NW 57 Avenue to NW 47 Avenue

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September 29, 2014

Ms. Irma San Roman Executive Director of Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Miami-Dade County MPO 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 920 Miami, FL 33128

Re: Roadway Project Notification State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Expressway from NW 154 Street/Miami Lakes Drive to East of SR 823/NW 57 Avenue/Red Road Project Identification Numbers: 429135-1-52-01, 429135-2-52-01, 429135-3-52-01 429135-2-56-01

Dear Ms. San Roman:

The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) is scheduled to begin a rehabilitation project the week of September 29, 2014. The project limits extend along SR 826/Palmetto Expressway from NW 154 Street/Miami Lakes Drive to east of SR 823/NW 57 Avenue/Red Road in Miami-Dade County. This project will cost an estimated $4 million and will take about six months to complete.

To complete this work safely, it will be necessary to periodically close travel lanes. Construction will be done in stages with lane closures scheduled to avoid special community events and peak periods of traffic. The department will make sure that traffic continues to flow safely through the work zone.

If you wish to learn more about this project, please contact me directly by email at [email protected] or by phone at (305) 470-5197.

Sincerely,

~Gus Pego, P.E. District Secretary Enclosure MIAMI-DADE MPO FACT SHEET A NEW ROADWAY PROJECT WILL BEGIN IN YOUR AREA

State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Expressway from NW 154 Street/ Miami Lakes Drive to east of SR 823/NW 57 Avenue/Red Road

FIN#s 429135-1-52-01, 429135-2-52-01, 429135-3-52-01, 429135-2-56-01 Begins: September 2014 OVERVIEW The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) is scheduled to begin a rehabilitation project during the week of September 29, 2014, on State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Expressway from NW 154 Street/Miami Lakes Drive to east of SR 823/NW 57 Avenue/Red Road in the Town of Miami Lakes and City of Miami Gardens.

PROJECT SCHEDULE LANE CLOSURE AND DETOUR INFORMATION September 2014 - March 2015 To do this work safely, it will be necessary to close travel lanes at times. ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $4 Million One lane will be closed. on 57 Avenue during non-peak hours WORK TO BE PERFORMED on non-event days, nights and weekends from: • Repaving and restriping • 9 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. - Weekdays and Weekends • Upgrading traffic signs and signals at the ramps • 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. - Sunday through Thursday • Installing a traffic signal and sign at the intersection of SR • 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. - Friday and Saturday 826 at SR 823 • Installing a pole with a camera in the swale where the One lane will be closed along SR 826 during non-peak hours on Palmetto Expressway curves west to east non-event days, nights and weekends from: AFFECTED MUNICIPALITIES • 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. - Sunday through Thursday • 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. - Friday and Saturday Town of Miami Lakes, City of Miami Gardens and City of Hialeah

Please note that this schedule could change due to bad weather or other unexpected conditions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact FDOT Project Engineer Roland Rodriguez, P.E. at (305) 640-7185, or Public Information Specialist Juliette Valencia at 305-640-7462 or [email protected].

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FIN#s 429135-1-52-01, 429135-2-52-01, 429135-3-52-01, 429135-2-56-01 Begins: September 2014 PROJECT LIMITS: State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Expressway from NW 154 Street/Miami Lakes Drive to east of SR 823/NW 57 Avenue/Red Road

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September 26, 2014

Ms. Irma San Roman Executive Director Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 920 Miami, FL 33128

Reference: State Road (SR) 997/Krome Avenue Truck By-Pass Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study From south of Flagler Avenue to SW 296 Street/Avocado Drive Miami-Dade County, Florida Financial Management No.: 405575-2-22-01 Efficient Transportation Decision Making No.: 9852

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Dear Ms. San Roman:

The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) District Six will conduct a public hearing for the above referenced project. The hearing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at the William F. "Bill" Dickinson Community Center, located at 1601 N. Krome Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030. Enclosed is a copy of the hearing location map, which defines the project limits as well as the hearing location.

This public hearing is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. The primary purpose of this project is to provide a truck by-pass route to re direct truck traffic from the Homestead Historic Downtown District, enhance truck traffic movement, and address existing problems related to traffic congestion in the City of Homestead. Similar notices are being sent to all property owners located within 300 feet of the project study area and other public officials, organizations and individuals interested in the project.

Your participation is encouraged in order to review the alternative and provide comments to the study team. If you wish to discuss this project prior to the hearing, please contact Dat Huynh, P.E., Project Manager, directly by email at [email protected] or by telephone at (305) 470-5217.

Teresa Alvarez, P.E. District Six Consultant Management Engineer Enclosure: hearing location map

www.dot.state.fl.us PUBLIC HEARING William F. "Bill" Dickinson Community Center 1601 N. Krome Avenue Homestead, FL 33030

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September 30, 2014

Ms. Irma San Roman Executive Director Miami-Dade County MPO 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 910 Miami. FL 33128

Re: Roadway Project Notification State Road (SR) 933/NW 12 Avenue from NW 29 Terrace to NW 40 Street Project Identification Number: 430816-1-52-01

Dear Ms. San Roman:

The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) is scheduled to begin a roadway construction project the week of November 3, 2014. The project limits extend along State Road (SR) 933/NW 12 Avenue from NW 29 Terrace to NW 40 Street in Miami-Dade County. This project will cost an estimated $1.2 million and will take roughly four months to complete.

If you wish to learn more about this project, please contact me directly by email at [email protected] or by phone at 305-470-5197.

Sincerely, ~o.PE District Secretary Enclosure MIAMI-DADE MPO FACT SHEET A NEW ROADWAY PROJECT WILL BEGIN IN YOUR AREA State Road {SR} 933/NW 12 Avenue FIN# 430816-1-52-01 Begins: November 2014

OVERVIEW The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to begin a roadway construction project the week of November 3, 2014 on SR 933/NW 12 Avenue from NW 29 Terrace to NW 40 Street.

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