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Vizcaya Station 3201 SW 1st Avenue, ,

Park & Ride Lot Utilization 2011-2015 Annual Average Growth Rate – 1.5% 2015 Total Spaces – 120 2015 Percent Occupancy – 52%

Bicycle Parking 2015 Total Spaces – 10 U-Style Racks Transit station 2015 Percent Occupancy – 10% Metrorail Ridership 2011-2015 boardings/alightings Average Growth Rate Weekday – 4.5% Saturday – 5.8% Sunday – 5.8%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 1,515 Saturday – 710 Sunday – 526

Bus Stop Ridership 2011-2015 Annual Average Growth Rate Weekday – 10.8% Saturday – 6.8% Sunday – 7.2%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 2,095 Saturday – 903 Sunday – 728

Location Map Station Bus Route Information (2014)

Route Span of Service Peak Off-Peak Evening Overnight Saturday Sunday 12 4:30am - 12:30am 30 30 45 n/a 40 40

17 4:30am - 1:00am 30 30 60 n/a 30 30 24 5:00am - 12:45am n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

500 12:30am - 5:45am n/a n/a n/a 60 60ovn 60ovn

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Vizcaya Metrorail Station: Field Observations

The Vizcaya Metrorail Station is well connected to the neighborhood on the west side of US-1. There is sidewalk access to/from neighborhood streets including SW 1st Avenue and SW 34th Road. The station also has on-site pedestrian facilities including sidewalks from the SW 1st Avenue to the station and a pedestrian plaza. Access to the east side of US-1 is provided by an overpass.

There are no bike lanes accessing the station from the neighborhood but the station is directly connected to the M- Path providing short and longer distance pedestrian/bicycle access.

The station provides shaded tree coverage throughout the station, parking lot and the bus zone. Seating is provided with opportunities to sit near water feature and bus zone. Station security requested better lighting and better vantage points to see both ends of station.

The Vizcaya station is located in a low density neighborhood known as and is in close proximity to significant employment and tourist locations including, United Way office buildings and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. Sidewalks to the United Way buildings exist however numerous pedestrians choose to walk along the street (SW 32nd Road) rather than the sidewalks. When approaching historic , there lacks a crosswalk for pedestrians and bikes to reach the employment center. Coral Way does however have a bike lane. The Vizcaya Museum is connected by the US-1 pedestrian overpass. The overpass itself provides shade and shelter however the connecting ramps on both ends lack shade and are meandering in their design, however appear meet ADA standards.

At the base of the overpass close to Vizcaya Museum is a small pedestrian plaza that is currently overrun with foliage and an overflowing trash can was observed at the time of our field visit. There is no way-finding signage directing pedestrians to the Museum. A Citi-bike station is located about 1/10 mile from the small pedestrian plaza and is treated with cracked and porous sidewalk surfaces that are not ADA accessible. South Miami Ave is a popular bike/run thoroughfare as many are crossing over to the Rickenbacker/Key Biscayne bikeway (note incoming Rickenbacker Park/Plan Z plan), and there are no pedestrian crossings connecting SW 34th Rd.

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Vizcaya Metrorail Station Field Review

Walking Path

1. Vizcaya Plaza 2. Observed pedestrians walking in street instead of using sidewalk 3. No crosswalk to employment center on Coral Way @ SW 32nd Rd. 4. Barrier across US-1 to Vizcaya museum 5. Pedestrian/bike overpass over US-1 6. M-Path looking south 7. Citi-Bike station near Vizcaya Museum 8. Need for additional crosswalks at SW 32nd Rd. and S. Miami Ave. 9. Vizcaya station 10. Vizcaya bus zone

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2. Pedestrians walking street instead of sidewalk 1. Vizcaya Plaza

3. No crosswalk to employment center on Coral Way @ SW 32 Rd 4. Barrier across US-1 to Vizcaya museum

5. Pedestrian/bike bridge over US-1 6. M-Path looking south

th 7. Citi-Bike station near Vizcaya station 8. Lack of crosswalk across S. Miami Ave. at 34 Road

9. Vizcaya station 10. Vizcaya bus zone

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Coconut Grove Metrorail Station 2780 SW 27 Avenue, Miami, Florida

Park & Ride Lot Utilization 2011 – 2015 Annual Average Growth Rate – -4.49% 2015 Total Spaces – 204 2015 Percent Occupancy – 47%

Bicycle Parking 2015 Total Spaces – 11 U-Style Racks 2015 Percent Occupancy – 54% US-1 Transit station Metrorail Ridership 2011 – 2015 Annual Average Growth Rate Station Weekday – 4.0% Saturday – 3.5% Sunday – 3.3%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 2,100 Saturday – 1,173 Sunday – 882

Bus Stop Ridership 2011 – 2015 Annual Average Growth Rate Weekday – 15.2% Saturday – 9.6% Sunday – 2.8%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 3,088 Saturday – 1,738 Sunday – 1,181

Location Map Station Bus Route Information (2014)

Route Span of Service Peak Off-Peak Evening Overnight Saturday Sunday 6 7:45am - 7:00pm 60 60 n/a n/a 60 60

22 4:45am - 12:45am 30 60 60 n/a 60 60 27 12:00am - 12:00am 15 15 30 60 20 30

249 5:15am - 12:45am 20 20 30 n/a 24 24 500 12:30am - 5:45am n/a n/a n/a 60 60ovn 60ovn

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Coconut Grove Metrorail Station: Field Observations

Pedestrian access to the Coconut Grove Metrorail Station is provided by local neighborhood streets on the south and west sides of the station including SW 27th Lane, SW 29th Ave and SW 27th Lane. There are 3 designated pedestrian access points from these streets. To the north and east the station is accessed by busy arterials including SW 27th Avenue and US-1, respectively. There are north/south pedestrians signals and standard crosswalks providing access to the station at SW 27th Avenue and SW 27th Terrace, and there are pedestrian signals and high visibility pedestrian crossings in all directions at US-1 at SW 27th Avenue.

There is good on-site pedestrian facilities providing sidewalks and wide non-motorized facilities between the streets and the station. Note that there is a fence along US-1 prohibiting/channeling pedestrian and bicycle traffic to not cross US-1 mid-block to access the station. The Team observed a section of the fence that had been breached apparently due to a traffic accident.

There are no bicycle lanes on the streets and arterials directly accessing the station however there is direct access to the M-Path.

Land use surrounding the is densifying and intensifying. The station possesses a plaza with seating and is adorned with Royal Palm trees instead of shade trees. The plaza would be an excellent location for community and transit promotional events. Elevators at the station are functional and accessible by wheel chair. The station building is well maintained with landscape crews present, minimal graffiti and no overflowing trash receptacles. Public information is easily accessible with bus information, signage, and local newspapers. Bus zone seating and shade is minimal. Desire paths exist on south side of station between M-Path and bus zone. US-1 discourages jay- walking with installation of green fencing and reflective traffic separators funneling all pedestrian/bike movement to designated intersections.

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Coconut Grove Metrorail Station: Field Review

Walking Path

1. Coconut Grove Metro station 2. Coconut Grove station walking path 3. US-1 @ 27th Ave 4. US-1 barrier discouraging jaywalking 5. M-Path looking south 6. M-Path looking south 7. Coconut Grove station bike parking 8. Coconut Grove station desire path 9. Coconut Grove underutilized plaza 10. Broken fence parallel to US-1 11. Coconut Grove station bus zone lacks sufficient seating

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1. Coconut Grove Metro station 2. Coconut Grove station walking path

3. US-1 @ 27th Ave 4. US-1 barrier discouraging jaywalking

5. M-Path looking south 6. M-Path looking south

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7. Coconut Grove station bike parking 8. Coconut Grove station desire path

9. Coconut Grove underutilized plaza space 10. Broken fence parallel to US-1

11. Coconut Grove station bus zone lacks sufficient seating

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Douglas Road Metrorail Station 3060 SW 37 Court, Miami, Florida

Park & Ride Lot Utilization 2011- 2015 Annual Average Growth Rate – 1.2% 2015 Total Spaces – 220 2015 Percent Occupancy – 94%

Bicycle Parking 2015 Total Spaces – 16 U-Style 2015 Percent Occupancy – 56%

Metrorail Ridership 2011- 2015 Annual Average Growth Rate Weekday – 2.2% US-1 Sunday – 1.2% Saturday – -0.4% Transit station station 2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 4,242 Saturday – 1,747 Sunday – 1,253

Bus Stop Ridership 2011- 2015 Annual Average Growth Rate Weekday – 0.9% Saturday – 0.3% Sunday – -3.8%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 3,787 Saturday – 1,854 Sunday – 1,348

Station Bus Route Information (2014) Location Map

Route Span of Service Peak Off-Peak Evening Overnight Saturday Sunday 37 4:30am - 11:45pm 30 30 30 n/a 30 30

40 4:45am - 11:00pm 15-30 30-60 30-50 n/a 60-n/a 60-n/a 42 4:30am - 11:45pm 20-40 30-60 60-n/a n/a 40-n/a 60-n/a 48 6:30am - 7:45pm 60 60 n/a n/a n/a n/a

136 6:30am - 7:00pm 50 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 249 5:15am - 12:45am 20 20 30 n/a 24 24 500 12:30am - 4:45am n/a n/a n/a 60 60ovn 60ovn C.G. Trolley 6:30am - 8:00pm 12 12 12 n/a n/a n/a

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Douglas Road Metrorail Station: Field Observations

Bicycle and Pedestrian access to the Douglas Road Metrorail Station is provided from the M-Path bicycle route, US-1 pedestrian overpass, and sidewalks along Douglas Road, Orange Street, Ruiz Avenue and SW 38th Avenue. There are no pedestrian signals that directly access the station. The station is adjacent to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department with open access to their parking lot and a covered pedestrian walkway into the building. There are pedestrian facilities for on-site circulation and a large green space between the station and US-1.

There are no bicycle facilities directly accessing the site however the M-Path is directly connected. Note that the station is fenced off from US-1 prohibiting/channeling pedestrian to not cross US-1 midblock.

Land use surrounding Douglas Road station is densifying with various mixed use developments around the station. The station serves as a key link to West Grove community and downtown Coral Gables. Homelessness is present underneath Metrorail in areas with low visibility. Intersections possess pedestrian signals with one rapid flashing pedestrian signal on east side of US-1 and Douglas Rd. A pedestrian bridge exists connecting both sides of US-1. Pedestrian plazas at base of bridge lack visibility for security. The M-Path also connects to the station however on the north side there lacks a sufficient curb ramp, signage, or pavement markings. There also is a lack of way-finding and signage for the M-Path in this area which potentially funnels pedestrians and bikes to the substandard US-1 sidewalks instead of the M-Path.

The Bus zone was at maximum capacity seating with various passengers standing and in direct sun light. Trash receptacles were present in convenient locations and none were overflowing. On the south side of the station, under the Metrorail there are remnants of a public space with pavement markings of a children-sized basketball court and hop-scotch play area. The area now appears abandoned with little to no lighting, trash, homelessness and low visibility from the street. The newer high rise development adjacent to station has implemented wide sidewalks, shade trees and dog waste stations, however there seems to be a lack of green space. The Coral Gables trolley is very active throughout the day. A lack of shade and seating is present on the east side of the station to serve trolley riders. Public Art is present near the pedestrian bridge and is visible when driving along US-1. Trail etiquette and information sign is present for riders, however could be placed in a more visible location.

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Douglas Road Metrorail Station Field Review

Walking Path

1. Douglas Rd. station 2. US-1 looking south from pedestrian bridge 3. Trolley stop at Douglas Rd. station 4. High rise development adjacent to station 5. Long skewed crosswalk across US-1 @ 37th Ave 6. Abandoned play area under Metrorail 7. M-Path looking north 8. M-Path looking south 9. M-Path signage 10. Park & Ride area 11. Douglas Rd. bus zone 12. Weak connection to M-Path on north side of station 13. Sidewalk leading to station. US-1 side is substandard 14. Homelessness in low visibility areas 15. Sidewalk gap leading to station 16. Rapid flashing pedestrian crossing 17. US-1 looking south facing pedestrian bridge

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1. Douglas Rd. station 2. US-1 looking south from pedestrian bridge

3. Trolley stop at Douglas Rd. station 4. High rise development adjacent to station

5. Long skewed crosswalk across US-1 @ 37th Ave 6. Abandoned play area under Metrorail

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7. M-Path looking north 8. M-Path looking south

9. M-Path signage 10. Park & Ride area

11. Douglas Rd. bus zone 12. Weak connection to M-Path on north side of station

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13. Sidewalk leading to station. US-1 side is substandard 14. Homelessness in low visibility areas

15. Sidewalk gap leading to station 16. Rapid flashing pedestrian crossing

17. US-1 looking south facing pedestrian bridge

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University Metrorail Station 5400 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, Florida

Park & Ride Lot Utilization 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate – 1.8% 2015 Total Spaces – 230 2015 Percent Occupancy – 84% US-1 Transit station Bicycle Parking University station 2015 Total Spaces – 20 U-Style and 5 Bike-Lids 2015 Percent Occupancy – 28%

Metrorail Ridership 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate Weekday – 3.2% Saturday – 4.6% Sunday – 2.5%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 2,189 Saturday – 707 Sunday – 487

Bus Stop Ridership* 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate Weekday – -16.9% Saturday – 62.9% Sunday – -18.8%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 171 Location Map Saturday – 9 Sunday – 1

*Sample size figures are too small to reflect accurate projection

Station Bus Route Information (2014)

Route Span of Service Peak Off-Peak Evening Overnight Saturday Sunday 48 6:30am - 7:45pm 60 60 n/a n/a n/a n/a 56 5:15am - 8:15am 40 60 n/a n/a n/a n/a 500 12:30am - 4:45am n/a n/a n/a 60 60ovn 60ovn Hurry-Cane 7:00am - 7:00pm 20 20 20 n/a n/a n/a

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University Metrorail Station: Field Observations The University Metrorail Station is a long linear station between 2 roadways, Ponce De Leon Boulevard and US-1.

Pedestrian access to the Metrorail station is provided at Mariposa Court/US-1. There are high-visibility pedestrian crossing pavement markings and pedestrian signals on the south side and east side of the intersection. There are no pedestrian markings or pedestrian signals on the north side. Fencing is found along US-1 north of the station that channels all pedestrian/bike activity to the crosswalks. There is currently a new pedestrian overpass under construction at Mariposa Court.

Access to the station across Ponce De Leon Boulevard is provided by 2 mid-block crossings and are equipped with signage, pedestrian signals and pavement markings. The crossing at the Stations’ lower level pedestrian plaza has a high visibility pedestrian crossing leading into the (UM). The other crossing is located at the south side of the Bank United Center. There are no sidewalks along the west side of the station parking lot along Ponce De Leon Boulevard and there is no fencing to channel pedestrian from the parking lot to the University/Bank United Center of Alex Rodriguez Park.

There are no bicycle facilities on the roads directly accessing the site however the M-Path is directly connected.

There are no on-site pedestrian facilities connecting the parking lot to the station.

The University station is connected to UM, Ponce de Leon Boulevard, M-Path and office buildings all along US-1. The M-Path located under the Metrorail provides shade and protection from sun and light rain. There also is a presence of shade trees surrounding the metro station, lot and Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Many students, runners and cyclists were witnessed using the M-Path and sidewalks along Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Building maintenance around the Metrorail Station is generally good, but deteriorates as one moves farther away from the station. There is a designated bus zone at the main entrance to the station on Ponce de Leon Boulevard. In addition to county and city buses, the UM Hurry-Cane shuttle also utilizes the bus zone and park and ride lot. U-style bike parking is present, in addition to traditional bike parking. Bike-Lids were also present but appeared to either be under repair or not temporarily closed due to proximity of the overpass construction site. Seating is provided around bus zone.

Throughout park and ride lot, security “Blue-Light” stations were present adding enhanced sense of safety and security. The Underline linear park has its headquarters at UM and plenty of signage and information was provided to inform the public about the incoming project. In addition, an innovative exercise station/public art piece was on display for the public to utilize and help inspire excitement for the project. It was observed, that cars making right turns onto US-1 continuously impede upon the M-Path with many drivers not looking for bicyclists/pedestrians. In addition, it was observed that during rush hour that right turning vehicles at all of the connections from Ponce de Leon Boulevard to US-1 insufficient storage space and were backing up onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard and impeding blocking the M- Path, and crosswalks for bike and pedestrians.

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University Metrorail Station Field Review

Walking Path

1. University station 2. Pedestrian path from station to UM parking lot 3. Pedestrian bridge construction across US-1 4. Road construction on Ponce de Leon 5. Sidewalk to M-Path 6. Pedestrian walkway near station 7. M-Path looking south 8. Concrete impediment on M-Path 9. Blue light security station 10. Bike-Lids under repair 11. The Underline public art piece 12. Bus zone 13. Bridge rendering on display 14. Cars impeding on M-Path crosswalk

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1. University Station 2. Pedestrian path from station to UM parking lot

3. Pedestrian bridge construction across US-1 4. Road construction on Ponce de Leon

5. Sidewalk to M-Path 6. Pedestrian walkway near station

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7. M-Path looking south 8. Concrete impediment on M-Path

9. Blue light security station 10. Bike-Lids under repair

11. The Underline public art piece 12. Bus zone

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13. Bridge rendering on display 14. Cars impeding on M-Path crosswalks

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South Miami Metrorail Station 5949 , South Miami, Florida

Park & Ride Lot Utilization 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate – 0.8% 2015 Total Spaces – 1,729 2015 Percent Occupancy – 49%

Bicycle Parking 2015 Total Spaces – 16 U-Style 2015 Percent Occupancy – 63%

Metrorail Ridership US-1 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate cWeekday – 3.5% Transit station Saturday – 1.9% Sunday – 3.4% South Miami station

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 3,707 Saturday – 1,679 Sunday – 1,190

Bus Stop Ridership 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate Weekday – 4.8% Saturday – 10.0% Sunday – 2.4%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 1,290 Saturday – 718 Sunday – 498

Location Map Station Bus Route Information (2014)

Route Span of Service Peak Off-Peak Evening Overnight Saturday Sunday 37 4:30am - 11:45pm 30 30 30 n/a 30 30

57 6:00am - 7:45pm 40 60 n/a n/a n/a n/a 72 5:00am - 9:15pm 30 30 30 n/a 60 60

500 12:30am - 5:45am n/a n/a n/a 60 60ovn 60ovn

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South Miami Metrorail Station: Field Observations

Pedestrian access to the station is provided at 72nd street and 70th street and at their intersections at US-1. At 72nd street/US-1 there are high visibility crossings on the north and south sides of the intersection and decorative crossings on the east and west sides of the intersection. Pedestrian signals are provided in all directions. At 70th street/US-1 there are high visibility crossings and pedestrian signals on the east, west and south sides of the intersection. There are no crossings or pedestrian signals on the north side.

Note that: the north station driveway/70th street intersection could be used by pedestrians and cyclists to access the station, but there are no sidewalks, pavement markings or signage; desire paths in the grass were observed cutting through the pocket park along 72nd street and there is a wall and no sidewalk along US-1 at the station channeling pedestrians to the signalized intersections.

There are no bike lanes on the roads directly accessing the station however the M-Path provides a direct connection to the station for short and longer distance pedestrian/bicycle access.

On-site circulation in the parking garage indicates that park and riders need to traverse the driving aisles to get from their cars to the station. There is a ground level covered walkway connecting the parking garage to the station.

The station is adjacent to Shops at Sunset Place mall, commercial strip, hospital, medium density residential, and downtown S. Miami. The parking garage offers a covered walkway from the garage to the station. Elevators are slow but functional. The M-Path has some issues as there are blind turns, difficult intersection crossings and short phase pedestrian signals. The Team observed vehicles turning right from US-1 and crossing the M-Path at high speeds. As one approaches the station on the M-Path trash, graffiti and homelessness are present adding an element of insecurity. In addition, the businesses along the M-Path do not face the corridor and there are no eyes on the path.

On the east side of US-1, some businesses are beginning to retrofit the buildings for increased density, mixed use and are facing the street. There is a small park adjacent to the station that has been recently enhanced with landscaping, public art, benches, trash receptacles, walking paths and even a public bike repair station.

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South Miami Metrorail Station: Field Review

Walking Path

1. South Miami station 2. Covered walkway connecting garage to Metrorail 3. Long, skewed US-1 crosswalk 4. Decorative crosswalk on US-1 5. Busy crosswalk adjacent to station 6. Small pedestrian mall adjacent to US-1 7. Pocket park adjacent to station 8. S. Miami Parking garage south side 9. Looking down at Bus zone 10. Bus zone 11. Public bike repair station 12. M-Path looking north 13. M-Path crosswalk with wide right turn 14. Northbound M-Path with blind spot 15. M-Path with homelessness 16. M-Path to sidewalk with weak connection 17. Tripping hazard

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1. South Miami station 2. Covered walkway connecting garage to Metrorail

3. Long, skewed US-1 crosswalk 4. Decorative crosswalk on US-1 5. Busy crosswalk adjacent to station

6. Small pedestrian mall adjacent to US-1 7. Pocket park adjacent to station

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8. S. Miami Parking garage south side 9. Looking down at Bus zone

10. Bus zone 11. Public bike repair station

12. M-Path looking north 13. M-Path crosswalk with wide right turn

14. M-Path with 15. M-Path with homelessness blind spot crossing

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16. M-Path to sidewalk with weak connection 17. Tripping hazard

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Dadeland North Metrorail Station 8300 South , Miami, Florida

Park and Ride Lot Utilization 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate – 2.3% 2015 Total Spaces – 1,963 2015 Percent Occupancy – 96% US-1 Bicycle Parking 2015 Total Spaces – 20 U-Style 2015 Percent Occupancy – 15% Transit station

Metrorail Ridership North station 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate Weekday – 3.3% Saturday – 2.7% Sunday – 1.7%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 7,051 Saturday – 2,557 Sunday – 1,788

Bus Stop Ridership 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate Weekday – 8.8% Saturday – 11.6% Sunday – 5.5%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 5,025 Saturday – 1,704 Sunday – 1,150

Location Map

Station Bus Route Information (2014)

Route Span of Service Peak Off-Peak Evening Overnight Saturday Sunday 52 4:30am - 12:00am 30 45 60 n/a 45 60

87 5:15am - 11:45pm 30 45 60 n/a 45-n/a 60-n/a 88 4:45am - 1:30am 20 30 30 n/a 30 30

104 5:15am - 10:15pm 24 45 60 n/a 60 60 204 5:15am - 9:30pm 8 1/2 n/a 30 n/a n/a n/a 272 5:30am - 8:00pm 15 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 288 5:15am - 8:15pm 12 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 500 12:30am - 5:45am n/a n/a n/a 60 60ovn 60ovn

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Dadeland North Metrorail Station: Field Observations

Pedestrian access to Dadeland North Metrorail station is provided by sidewalks along SW 68th Court, SW 70th Street, SW 84th Street and SW 85th Street. SW 68th Court has a sidewalk on one side of the street that connects to a mid- block crossing on US-1 with pedestrian signals and high-visibility crossing. SW 70th Street and SW 85th Street have sidewalks on one side of the street. The intersection of SW 70th Street and SW 85th Street has standard crosswalks on the east and south side of the intersection with pedestrian signals, and a high-visibility crosswalk on the west side with pedestrian signals. SW 84th Street has sidewalks on both sides of the street, a decorative crosswalk and no pedestrian signals.

On-site circulation within the parking garage requires pedestrians to use the driving aisles. The garage connects directly to the Metrorail station.

There are no bike lanes accessing the station from the neighborhood but the station is directly connected to the M- Path providing short and longer distance pedestrian/bicycle access. This is one of the few locations in the county where various regional trails (M-Path, South Dade Trail and incoming Ludlam Trail, Snapper Creek and Underline) interconnect forming a future opportunity for a regional bike hub.

Dadeland North is located within a vibrant economic node of and growing a neighborhood community referred to as Downtown Dadeland/Kendall. The community sits at the borders of South Miami, Pinecrest and East Kendall (unincorporated Miami-Dade). Dadeland North is adjacent to the 878 expressway which serves as a major connection to the West Kendall community. With Kendall serving as one of the most congested communities in Miami- Dade County, the Metrorail and bus station serves as a critical piece of transit infrastructure helping commuters connect to various areas of the county including Downtown Miami, airport and South Dade.

The Dadeland North parking garage is the largest garage in the entire Metrorail system yet still reaches maximum capacity during weekdays. A conflict exists between Dadeland Mall and the station as many commuters park in the mall illegally. Whether or not commuters park in lot to avoid parking fees, or simply because they have no other choice is to be determined. A challenge involves how to accommodate pedestrian, bike and automobile infrastructure as more residents move to the Downtown Dadeland area.

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Dadeland North Metrorail Station: Field Review

Walking Path

1. Dadeland North parking garage 2. US-1 looking north from parking garage 3. shopping center 4. Dadeland Mall to Dadeland station popular walking path 5. Covered walkway and desire path to mall 6. Pedestrian bridge over 878 7. US-1 and future Snapper Creek trail 8. Ramp to pedestrian bridge 9. Snapper Creek Canal Right of Way 10. Open space between Dadeland North and South 11. M-Path at its widest along Dadeland 12. US-1 crossing to Dadeland North 13. Sidewalks end when entering 14. Future Ludlam Trail connects to Dadeland North

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1. Dadeland North parking garage 2. US-1 looking north from parking garage

3. Dadeland Station shopping center 4. Dadeland Mall to Dadeland station popular walking path

5. Covered walkway and desire path to mall 6. M-Path Ped bridge over SR 878

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7. US-1 and future Snapper Creek trail extension 8. Ramp to pedestrian bridge

9. Snapper Creek Canal Right of Way 10. Open space between Dadeland North and South

11. M-Path at its widest along Dadeland 12. US-1 crossing to

13. Sidewalks end when entering Pinecrest 14. Future Ludlam Trail connects to Dadeland North

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Dadeland South Metrorail Station 9150 Dadeland Boulevard, Kendall, Florida US-1

Park and Ride Lot Utilization 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate – 2.0% Eric please replace this map. THX 2015 Total Spaces – 1,290 2015 Percent Occupancy – 94%

Bicycle Parking Transit station 2015 Total Spaces – 16 U-Style and 5 Bike Lockers 2015 Percent Occupancy – 81% (Does not include Bike Locker usage)

Metrorail Ridership 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate Weekday – 2.8% Saturday – 3.4% Sunday – 2.7%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 7,690 Saturday – 3,222 Sunday – 2,379

Bus Stop Ridership 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate Weekday – 10.7% Saturday – 4.7% Sunday – 4.9%

2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 10,439 Saturday – 4,541 Sunday – 3,762 Location Map

Station Bus Route Information (2014)

Route Span of Service Peak Off-Peak Evening Overnight Saturday Sunday 31 4:45am - 9:00pm 15 30 40 n/a 30 30

34 4:45am - 8:00pm 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 38 12:00am - 12:00am 15 15 15 60 15 20

52 4:30am - 12:00am 30 45 60 n/a 45 60 73 4:45am - 10:30pm 30 40 60 n/a 60 60 136 6:30am - 7:00pm 50 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 252 5:15am - 9:15pm 30 50 60 n/a 60 60 287 6:00am - 7:30pm 30 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 500 12:30am - 5:45am n/a n/a n/a 60 60ovn 60ovn

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Dadeland South Metrorail Station: Field Observations

Pedestrian access to the station is primarily provided from Dadeland Boulevard and Datran Drive. Both roadways have major intersections at US-1 and a secondary intersection to directly access the station. The intersection at Datran Drive/US-1 has high-visibility pedestrian crossings and pedestrian signals on the north, west and east sides. Heading west towards the station on Datran Drive there are no sidewalks on the south side and a signalized intersection at the Busway. The Datran Drive/Busway intersection has a high-visibility crossing with pedestrian signals on the west side and a standard cross walk with no pedestrian signals on the north. Note that Datran Drive also serves as access to the Datran Center/Metrorail parking garage.

The intersection at Dadeland Boulevard/US-1 has high-visibility pedestrian crossings on all sides and has pedestrian signals on the north and south sides to accommodate pedestrians crossing US-1. There are no pedestrian signals on the east and west sides to accommodate pedestrians crossing north to south. Heading west towards the station on Dadeland Boulevard there are no sidewalks and pedestrian have to either walk through the private parking lots or walk in the street to get to the station. At the station there is an intersection with the M-Path that has a pedestrian/non- motorized traffic signal with a high-visibility crossing. There is also an access driveway to the surface park and ride lot at this location. There are no crossing markings or across this busy driveway.

There are 2 additional pedestrian access points provided from the parking lots of local businesses into the station park and ride lot and a 3rd ad hoc location where a piece of fence is missing. All 3 locations provide access between US-1 and the Station park and ride lot, are utilized frequently by pedestrians and encourage mid-block crossings on US-1.

There are no bicycle lanes on the streets accessing the station however the M-Path provides direct access to the station. Note the M-Path transitions to the South Dade Trail at this location. The South Dade Trail continues into South Miami-Dade within the Busway right of way.

There are basically no pedestrian facilities provided for on-site circulation as all park and ride lot facilities require pedestrians to traverse the parking lots using the driving aisles.

Dadeland South is the south end terminus point for the Metrorail and the starting point of the South Dade busway and trail. Dadeland South features a New Urbanist community now referred to as Downtown Dadeland. However, while Dadeland South station has the potential of a true Transit Oriented Development, there still exists Transit Adjacent Development elements that are not directly accessible. While the station is adjacent to dense mixed uses, the chain link fences separating the park and ride lot to development serves as a barrier. Small openings through the fence do exist but should be better marked.

Observations at the intersections of US-1 at , Dadeland Boulevard and Datran Boulevard are hazardous for pedestrians/bikes with wide right turns, short crosswalk signals, and long east-west US-1 cross walk segments. Similar to Dadeland North, not only does this park & ride serve Metrorail, it also serves as a significant Bus hub.

Homelessness is present within open spaces along US-1 edges and Kendall Drive intersection. Maintenance of bus zone is not as well kept as Metrorail zone. Bike parking is present, but could be enhanced to better serve an increased number of bike commuters as regional greenways continue to improve. Numerous mid-block crossings were observed crossing US-1 heading towards station. Connectivity to the busway/S. Dade Trail lacks lighting and signage. In addition, a feeling of entrapment exists at certain areas with lack of escape routes and low visibility.

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Dadeland South Metrorail Station Field Review

Walking Path

1. Dadeland South station towards Dadeland 2. Dadeland South station facing US-1 3. New Urbanist community with parking/walking regulations 4. Broken fence provides improved permeability to station 5. Limited pedestrian access to shopping from parking 6. M-Path within park and ride lot 7. Bike parking 8. Limited crosswalks on Pinecrest side (east) of US-1 9. Area with limited visibility 10. Kiss & Ride entrance to station 11. Bike lockers located in area with low visibility 12. Bus zone 13. Bus zone 14. New Wheel chair, stroller and bike access to station

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1. Dadeland South station towards Dadeland mall 2. Dadeland South station facing US-1

3. New Urbanist community with parking/walking regulations 4. Broken fence provides improved access to station

5. Limited pedestrian access to shopping from parking lot 6. M-Path within park and ride lot

7. Bike parking 8. Limited crosswalks on Pinecrest side (east) of US-1

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9. Area with limited visibility 10. Kiss & Ride entrance to station

11. Bike lockers located in area with low visibility 12. Bus zone

13. Bus zone 14. Wheel chair, stroller and bike access

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Busway Station/SW 152 St Park and Ride 9300 , Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Park and Ride Lot Utilization 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate – -0.2% 2015 Total Spaces – 200 2015 Percent Occupancy – 96%

Bicycle Parking 2015 Total Spaces – 2 U-Style Racks 2015 Percent Occupancy – 0%

Bus Stop Ridership 2011 – 2015 Average Annual Growth Rate Weekday – 6.7% US-1 Saturday – -3.3% Sunday – -1.2%

Transit station 2015 Average daily boardings/alightings Weekday – 1,009 Saturday – 326 SW 152 St Park & Ride Sunday – 236

Location Map

Station Bus Route Information (2014)

Route Span of Service Peak Off-Peak Evening Overnight Saturday Sunday 1 5:45am - 7:30pm 30 40 n/a n/a 40 40

31 4:45am - 9:00pm 15 30 40 n/a 30 30 34 4:45am - 8:00pm 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 38 12:00am - 12:00am 15 15 15 60 15 20

287 6:00am - 7:30pm 30 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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SW 152 Street Busway Station: Field Observations

Pedestrian access to the SW 152nd Park & Ride is provided through the South Dade Trail shared-use path, and sidewalks along US-1 and SW 152 Street. The signalized intersection of US-1/SW 152nd Street has high-visibility crosswalks on the west, east and south sides with pedestrian signals. There is no crosswalk or pedestrian signals on the north end of the intersection. There are no sidewalks with in the park and ride lot and pedestrians are required to traverse the driving aisles.

There are no bike lanes accessing the busway, but the station is directly connected to the South Dade Trail shared- use path providing short and longer distance pedestrian/bicycle access.

The South Dade Busway begins at the south end of Dadeland South park & ride lot and continues for an approximate 4 miles to SW 152 Street park & ride lot. The overall upkeep of the Busway is noticeably less than the upkeep of the Metrorail corridor. Homelessness, trash, vandalism and graffiti exists producing an overall sense of a lack of security. Between Dadeland South and SW 152 Street park & ride lot, a total of 6 bus stops exist. All bus stops along bus routes are larger and more accommodating than traditional bus stops. All busway stops are equipped with a large shade structure, a row of bench seating, telephone, signage and a bike U-style lock. The upkeep of the stations in general appear worn and weathered.

There are a mix of land uses along corridor including commercial, industrial, single family, multi-family, parks and a nature preserve. While land uses lie adjacent to corridor they are not oriented to the corridor. Shade exists along some segments of the South Dade Trail, however there are vast expanses with little to no shade. Patch work along the path to smooth out tree root growth is noticed along the corridor. A noticeable challenge for the Busway/South Dade Trail is east-west connectivity across US-1. The drainage ditch between US-1 and Busway serves as another east-west barrier limiting access and also uses up a considerable amount of land use inhibiting improved mobility. When traveling north-south on South Dade Trail, crossing intersections is challenging with traffic moving at high speeds by the time they reach the bike trail, with little to no warning for drivers or bicyclists. The park & ride lot is generally not maintained with trash, debris and vandalism found throughout the area giving off a sense of insecurity.

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SW 152 Busway Station Field Review

Walking Path

1. South Dade busway northbound 2. Busway activity 3. South Dade Trail activity 4. Busway connection to Dadeland 5. One of very few crosswalks cross busway and US-1 6. Crosswalk north-south 7. One of few pedestrian access points to busway 8. Station profile 9. Bus station 10. Bus station conditions 11. Bus station conditions 12. Path impediment and evidence of homeless activity 13. Drainage ditch is a bike/pedestrian 14. One of few pedestrian access points to busway 15. Pedestrian access vantage point from trail

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1. South Dade busway looking north 2. Busway activity

3. South Dade Trail activity 4. Busway connection to Dadeland South

5. One of few crosswalks cross 6. Crosswalk north-south busway and US-1

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7. One of few pedestrian access points to busway 8. Station profile

9. Bus station 10. Bus station conditions

11. Bus station conditions 12. Path impediment and evidence of homeless activity

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13. Drainage ditch is a bike/pedestrian impediment 14. One a few pedestrian access points to busway

15. Pedestrian access vantage point from trail

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SW 152 Busway Station Park and Ride Lot Field Review

Walking Path

1. SW 152 bus station facing US-1 2. 2. Pedestrian crossing (north-south) @ SW 152 3. Pedestrian access to station from Park and Ride 4. Pine Rockland preserve found near SW 152 St 5. Weathered signage 6. SW 152 St Park and Ride Lot 7. Weathered signage 8. SW 152 St bus station

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1. SW 152 bus station facing US-1 2. Pedestrian crossing (north-south) @ SW 152 St

3. Pedestrian access to station from Park and Ride lot 4. Pine Rockland preserve found near SW 152 St

6. SW 152 St Park and Ride Lot 5. Weathered signage

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7. Weathered signage 8. SW 152 bus station

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