TPO Governing Board Meeting, Vice Chairman Francis Suarez, Along with the Entire Board, Requested the Development of This Program

MEETING OF THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018, AT 2:00 PM 3 TPO GOVERNING BOARD

STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER

111 NW FIRST STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 Governing Board COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS

Chairman AGENDA Esteban L. Bovo, Jr.

1. ROLL CALL Vice Chairman Francis Suarez 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Voting Members Juan Carlos Bermudez 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Jose “Pepe” Diaz Audrey M. Edmonson 4. REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Dan Gelber Oliver G. Gilbert, III 5. ACTION ITEMS Perla T. Hantman Carlos Hernandez A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) Sally A. Heyman Eileen Higgins 1. REQUEST BY TPO BOARD MEMBER JEAN MONESTIME Barbara J. Jordan RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL Smith Joseph YEAR 2019 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) Vince Lago TO INCLUDE A ROAD WIDENING PROJECT ON WEST DIXIE Daniella Levine Cava HIGHWAY FROM NE 163RD STREET TO NE 175TH STREET FROM Roberto Martell Joe A. Martinez TWO TO FOUR LANES; PROJECT NUMBER PW000764 (ROLL Jean Monestime CALL REQUIRED) Dennis C. Moss Jeff Porter 7-9-18 Recommended favorably by the Fiscal Priorities Committee Shelly Smith Fano Rebeca Sosa B. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) Javier D. Souto Xavier L. Suarez 1. REQUEST BY TPO VICE CHAIRMAN FRANCIS SUAREZ RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR THE STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT Executive Director (SMART) TRAILS PROGRAM TO CONNECT SHARED-USE PATHS Aileen Bouclé, AICP AND OTHER NON-MOTORIZED FACILITIES TO THE SMART PLAN STATIONS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSIT-ORIENTED Contact Information DEVELOPMENTS

Ms. Zainab Salim 7-16-18 Item scheduled on the Transportation and Mobility Clerk of the TPO Board Committee meeting agenda Miami-Dade TPO 111 NW First Street 2. SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY CORRIDOR LOCALLY Suite 920 PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE Miami, Florida 33128 RESOLUTION SELECTING THE LOCALLY PREFERRED 305.375.4507 ALTERNATIVE (LPA) FOR SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY 305.375.4950 (fax) CORRIDOR OF THE STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT [email protected] (SMART) PLAN

C. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS SMART Plan 1. VACANCY REPORT Mobility Today & Tomorrow www.miamidadetpo.org D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting of June 21, 2018

6. REPORTS A. BOARD MEMBERS 1. Request by TPO Board Member Xavier L. Suarez: Discussion of municipal circulator connecting the Village of Key Biscayne to the Vizcaya Metrorail Station

B. MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS C. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 1. Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) 2018 Transportation Asset Management (TAM) Plan D. MUNICIPALITIES E. COUNTY ATTORNEY F. MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY 1. Status Report G. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DISTRICT 6) 1. Response to TPO Resolution #25-18 H. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1. TPO June Meeting Follow-up Report

7. 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. SPECIAL REPORTS

8. CORRESPONDENCE

9. ADJOURNMENT

It is the policy of the Miami-Dode TPO to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, ossistive listening devices, or materials in accessible format, please coll 305-375-4507 at least five business days in advance of the meeting. TP ~ Miami-Dode Transportation Planning Organization

Date: July 12, 2018 Agenda Item 5.A.1 To: Honorable Chairman Esteban L. Bova, Jr. and Members TPO Governing Board z~~~ From: Zainab Salim, Clerk TPO Subject: Request by TPO Board Member Jean Monestime

This item was placed on the agenda at the request ofTPO Board Member Jean Monestime.

BACKGROUND

The TPO Governing Board on June 21, 2018, approved the Fiscal Years 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (FIP), with the exception ofthe subject project, which was deferred/or further discussion. On July 9, 2018, the Fiscal Priorities Committee (FPC) recommended favorably this item.

This resolution approves an amendment to the 2019 TIP to add a roadway widening project on West Dixie Highway from NE 163rd Street to NE 175th Street, from two to four lanes. Pursuant to the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), the project is necessary to address roadway capacity needs in the area. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2020.

Attached is correspondence from the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public works providing additional information.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

The total project cost is estimated at $9,934,427.00 and will be funded through Road Impact Fee District 3.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by the TPO and Alejandro Sauleda, DTPW Project Manager, is responsible for monitoring this project. Agenda Item 5.A.1 TPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO INCLUDE A ROAD WIDENING PROJECT ON WEST DIXIE IDGHWAY FROM NE 163RD STREET TO NE 175rn STREET FROM TWO TO FOUR LANES; PROJECT NUMBER PW000764

WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement creating and establishing the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), for the Miami Urbanized Area, now known as the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), requires that the TPO 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, the TPC has reviewed the amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), made a part hereof, which was initially incorporated in the FYs 2019-2023 TIP, and finds it consistent with the goals and objectives of the Transportation Plan for the Miami Urbanized Area; and

WHEREAS, the TPO Governing Board at its June 21, 2018 meeting approved the FYs 2019-2023 TIP, with the exception of the referenced widening project that was deferred for further discussion; and

WHEREAS, vehicular traffic in Northeast Miami-Dade County is heavily congested; and

WHEREAS, the widening of West Dixie Highway from NE 163rd Street to NE 175th Street from the current two lanes to four will help address roadway capacity needs in the area; and

WHEREAS, the TPO Governing Board believes that implementing the widening project will relieve traffic congestion and improve travel efficiencies in the corridor,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION IN ITS ROLE AS THE MPO FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that this Board approves an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to include a road widening project on West Dixie Highway from NE 163rd Street to NE 175th Street from two to four lanes; Project Number PW000764.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was sponsored by Board Member Jean Monestime and moved by The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-

Board Member Juan Carlos Bermudez Board Member Vince Lago Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz Board Member Daniella Levine Cava Board Member Audrey M. Edmonson Board Member Roberto Martell Board Member Dan Gelber Board Member Joe A. Martinez Board Member Oliver G. Gilbert, III Board Member Jean Monestime Board Member Perla T. Hantman Board Member Dennis C. Moss Board Member Carlos Hernandez Board Member Jeff Porter Board Member Sally A. Heyman Board Member Shelly Smith Fano Board Member Eileen Higgins Board Member Rebeca Sosa Board Member Barbara J. Jordan Board Member Javier D. Souto Board Member Smith Joseph Board Member Xavier L. Suarez The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this day of 19th day of July, 2018.

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade TPO l l Page

Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization TIP AMENDMENT FORM

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Requesting Entity: Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation Date Submitted: June 27, 2018 and Public Works (DTPW)

Project ID#: _P_W_ 00_0_7_6_4 ______Submitted by: _D_ T_P_W______

Project Title/Name: W Dixie Highway from NE 163 Street to NE 175 Street

Project Boundary Map is attached: X YES NO

PrajectJurbdktionA~ncy : _D_T_P_W~------

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PrajectT~~Estima~dCori:$_9_9_3_4 _4_2 _7 ______

Project Description (brief): The project will consist of widening W Dixie Highway (from NE 163 Street to NE 175 Street) from two to four lanes.

Project Secured Funding Source(s): Agency _D_ T_P_W______~ Federal($) ____ Fund Name ______Phase funded ______

State ($) Fund Name Phase funded ------Local($) 9,934,427 Fund Name Road Impact Fee (RIP) District 3 Phase funded Design/Construction

Project Year of Construction: Construction is scheduled to commence in 2020.

Funding Participation by Agencies: The project is ~ded by RIP District 3.

Role of each Participating Agency (Design, ROW, Construction etc.): Design and construction by DTPW.

PartiallyorFullyFundedPraject:_T_he~pr_o_je_c~t-~~fu=l~ly~fu~n=d~ed=·------

Project Estimated Cost: $ _9_9_3_4_4_2~7 ______

Project Description (brief): The project will consist of widening W Dixie Highway (from NE 163 Street to NE 175 Street) from two to four lanes.

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PROJECT AMENDMENT

Project Schedule (include Year funding requested; estimated completion or implementation date): RIF District 3 funds included in FY 17 /18. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2020.

Project Source of Local Matching Funds: The project is funded by RIF District 3.

Project Environmental Action Type and Status: _N~/A~------

Date of Environmental Assessment (EA) or expected EA approval Date: _N_/A ______

If a capital project, provide 2040 LRTP Page Reference: -=-P=ag=e'--6-"---=2=0______

If MDT operating project provide TDP page reference: _N~/A ______

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 Scope of Work

Amendment Description (brief): The project will consist of widening W Dixie Highway (from NE 163 Street to NE 175 Street) from two to four lanes.

Justification for the Amendment: The project will address roadway capacity needs in the area. RIF District 3 funding has been identified for W Dixie Highway from NE 163 Street to NE 175 Street.

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 Alejandro Sauleda Title Project Manager Phone# I 305-375-4866 Fax# I e-mail [email protected]

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Date: July 12, 2018 Agenda Item 5.B.1 To: Honorable Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. and Members TPO Governing Board ~~~ From: Zainab Salim, Clerk TPO Subject: Request by TPO Vice Chairman Francis Suarez

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of TPO Vice Chairman Francis Suarez.

BACKGROUND

This item is scheduled on the July 16, 2018, Transportation and Mobility Committee (I'MC) meeting agenda.

As directed by the TPO Governing Board on June 21, 2018, via Resolution #21-18, this resolution approves the scope of work and budget for the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Trails Program to connect shared-use paths and other non-motorized facilities to the SMART Plan stations and associated transit-oriented developments. Shared-used paths and other non-motorized facilities are important mobility solutions that can provide safe access between the SMART Plan corridors, and other important employment, recreational and cultural destinations.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

The estimated cost of the study is $110,000.00, including 10% contingency. The study shall be completed by December 31, 2018, and will be awarded through the TPO' s General Planning Consultant (GPC) contract.

The funding source for this study is: $88,000.00 Federal, $11,000.00 State, and $11,000.00 Local match (Secondary Gas Tax).

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by the TPO and David Henderson, TPO Intermodal Manager, will be monitoring this project. Agenda Item 5.B.l TPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR THE STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT (SMART) TRAILS PROGRAM TO CONNECT SHARED-USE PATHS AND OTHER NON MOTORIZED FACILITIES TO THE SMART PLAN STATIONS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENTS

WHEREAS, under TPO Resolution #26-16, the TPO Governing Board unanimously approved the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan, to provide much needed transportation alternatives and relief from traffic congestion in Miami-Dade County; and

WHEREAS, the TPO Governing Board has consistently established program priorities that include enhancing connectivity, accessibility, and integration of the entire transportation network; and

WHEREAS, integrating trails and other non-motorized facilities into the SMART Plan transit-oriented development and other land use strategies will expand opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect to transit and to the network of trails; and

WHEREAS, at the June 21, 2018, TPO Governing Board meeting, Vice Chairman Francis Suarez, along with the entire Board, requested the development of this program,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION IN ITS ROLE AS THE MPO FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the attached scope of work and budget for the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Trails Program to connect shared-use paths and other non-motorized facilities to the SMART Plan Stations and associated transit-oriented developments.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was sponsored by Vice Chairman Francis Suarez and moved by The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this day of 19th day of July, 2018.

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade TPO Work Order #GPC VI-XX SMART Trails Master Plan Scope of Services (SOS)

I. Objective Build upon previous TPO work to identify First/Last Mile (FLM) connections between the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan corridors and the regional non-motorized trail system. Develop an evaluation process for FLM non-motorized access to existing and future SMART Plan stations.

II. Background The TPO Governing Board unanimously approved a policy to set as “highest priority” the advancement of rapid transit corridors and transit supportive projects for the county on February 16, 2016. On April 21, 2016, the Miami-Dade TPO Governing Board officially adopted and endorsed the proposed SMART Plan. The SMART Plan includes six rapid transit corridors and a network of Bus Express Rapid Transit (BERT) routes. Miami-Dade County has planned a county- wide network of paved paths and has coordinated local plans with the Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Greenways and Trails System.

III. Previous Work 1. Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan 2. First Mile – Last Mile Options with High Trip Generator Employers Study 3. Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS) Plan 4. Shared Use Non-Motorized (SUN) Trail Program 5. Public Easement Bicycle/Pedestrian Network Plan (2018) 6. Multimodal Accessibility-based Needs Assessment (2017) 7. Transit System Bicycle Plan for Miami-Dade County (2013) 8. North Dade Greenways Network Plan (1997) 9. South Dade Greenways Master Plan (1994)

IV. Methodology

1. Task 1: Study Administration and Coordination a. The Consultant will coordinate with the Project Manager to form a Study Advisory Committee that includes representatives from: • FDOT District Six Safety Office • Department of Transportation and Public Works Engineering and Planning Divisions • Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department • Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources • The Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails • South Florida Water Management District • Florida Power and Light • The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy • Miami Downtown Development Authority • Municipal representatives as appropriate

MPO54/GPC VI/SMART Trails Plan Scope of Services 07112018 1

b. The Consultant will hold at least 3 SAC meetings at key milestones during the project to present information and receive input. The Consultant will prepare meeting materials including an agenda, presentation material and a meeting summary.

Deliverables: SAC meeting summary, PowerPoint presentation and other support materials.

2. Task 2: Perform Background Research a. The Consultant will review the documents listed in Section III, as well as, Think Bike Study 2015, Underline James Corner Field Operations Masterplan, and plans for the Ludlam Trail. Previous Work and identify best practices in the area of non-motorized FLM planning and pedestrian and bicycle connections to transit. The Consultant will review the SMART Plan Land Use Scenario and Visioning plans, the 2019 Transportation Improvement Program and 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan to identify planned projects that are relevant to the study locations.

Deliverable: Summary of previous studies and planned projects relevant to the study area.

3. Task 3: Data Collection a. The Consultant will collect the following data from existing sources and summarize it using tables, graphs, diagrams and maps as appropriate. • SMART Plan corridors, Bus Express Rapid Transit corridors and proposed station locations • Existing and planned trail projects • Existing and planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities • Potential trail corridors including public easements • Existing and planned land use including significant trip generators

Deliverable: Summary of existing and planned conditions

4. Task 4: FLM Evaluation Process a. The Consultant will develop a process for evaluating non-motorized access to transit. The purpose of the evaluation process will be to identify needs at existing and proposed transit stations. The process will include the trails, sidewalks, bike lanes, low-stress streets and other non-motorized facilities that connect each station to population areas and useful destinations; the quantity and quality of transit station bike parking; and barriers to non-motorized transportation.

5. Task 5: Alternatives Identification a. The Consultant will use the evaluation process developed in Task 4 to identify strategies for improving connections to the proposed SMART Plan stations via the trail network including the development of trail segments, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, complete streets, low-speed roadway designs and land use coordination, including the linkage between land use and non-motorized transportation. At least 20 proposed connections to the SMART Plan stations will be identified. Field reviews of each alternative will be conducted to collect information on existing conditions, potential opportunities and barriers to access between the planned trails network and the SMART Plan network.

Deliverables: Maps, tables and text that showing potential non-motorized connections to the SMART Plan and BERT network facilities.

6. Task 6: Alternatives Analysis

a. The Consultant will evaluate the alternatives identified in Task 5 to estimate the potential treatments, costs, benefits, right-of-way needs and other considerations. The purpose of the evaluation is to support the scoping, phasing and prioritization of the alternatives. The evaluation will be presented to the SAC for input and revision.

Deliverables: Analysis of the proposed alternatives including field reviews costs, and benefits.

7. Task 7: Recommendations and Implementation Strategies a. The Consultant will develop a program of recommendations that enhance non-motorized connectivity to the SMART Plan facilities. The recommendations will be prioritized and include short and long-term strategies that are location-specific and system-wide. The Consultant will develop planning-level cost estimates for each item.

Deliverables: Program of prioritized recommendations including cost estimates.

8. Task 8: Visualizations a. The Consultant will prepare visualizations of at least 10 of the recommendations to show the context and impact of the improvements.

Deliverables: Visualizations of 10 recommended improvements.

9. Task 9: Prepare Final Report a. The Consultant will prepare a draft report for review. The report will include text, maps and supporting graphics that summarize the project process, identified needs and proposed recommendations. The Consultant will prepare the final report, executive summary and appendices based on review comments.

V. Study Deliverables The Consultant will prepare a Final Report and Executive Summary: 20 printed Final Reports, 20 printed Executive Summaries, and both documents in electronic format for posting on the TPO website. In addition, all presentations, supporting material, data, analysis, and GIS shapefiles will be provided to the TPO for archiving.

VI. Schedule The services described herein shall be completed by December 31, 2018. The Consultant shall submit monthly invoices with progress reports that includes the status of each task included in this work order and the percentage complete.

VII. Budget The estimated cost for this study is $110,000, including 10% for contingency.

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Date: July 12, 2018 Agenda Item 5.B.2 To: Honorable Chairman Esteban L. Bova, Jr. and Members TPO Governing Board ~~~ From: Zainab Salim, Clerk TPO Subject: South Dade Transitway Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative

It is requested that the TPO Governing Board select a locally preferred alternative (LP A) for the South Dade Transitway Corridor (South Corridor) of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan.

BACKGROUND

On July 9, 2018, the Fiscal Priorities Committee (FPC) received an update on the South Corridor of the SMART Plan. The Transportation and Mobility Committee (FMC) is scheduled to receive a similar presentation at the July 16, 2018 meeting.

The Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), under TPO Resolution #06- 16, unanimously approved a policy to set as "highest priority" the advancement of rapid transit corridors and transit supportive projects for Miami-Dade County (County). This action was followed by the adoption and endorsement of the SMART Plan (TPO Resolution #26-16), which includes six ( 6) rapid transit corridors and a network of express bus services throughout the County to address congestion, and provide alternative transportation choices. The South Corridor, one of the six (6) SMART Plan corridors, stretches approximately 20 miles from the Dadeland South Metrorail Station to SW 344th Street in Florida City, and was prioritized (along with the North Corridor) by the Governing Board for advancement to Priority I status in the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for development.

The South Corridor has a long history of transportation planning, including various studies that were completed by the TPO and transportation partnering agencies. Additionally, in 2006, the TPO Governing Board (formally MPO) approved Resolution #3 0-06, selecting modified enhanced bus rapid transit (BRT) which included a Metrorail extension to SW 104th Street, and a long-range provision of further extending Metrorail south, as ridership demand warrants, as the locally preferred alternative (LP A) for the South Corridor (formally known as South Miami-Dade Transit Corridor).

Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies have been funded for all six (6) SMART Plan corridors, with the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) taking the lead for the South Corridor. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

The fiscal impact and funding source will be determined at a later date, after the TPO Governing Board has selected a locally preferred alternative.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item will be monitored by Aileen Boucle, AICP, TPO Executive Director. Agenda Item 5.B.2 TPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION SELECTING THE LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE (LPA) FOR SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY CORRIDOR OF THE STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT (SMART) PLAN

WHEREAS, in 2016, the TPO Governing Board adopted Resolution #06-16, which established transit as the "highest priority" in Miami-Dade County. Subsequently, the Governing Board unanimously adopted Resolution #26-16, which approved the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan in order to implement mass transit projects throughout the County; and

WHEREAS, the SMART Plan includes six ( 6) rapid transit corridors along with a network of Bus Express Rapid Transit (BERT) services;

WHEREAS, implementation of the vital rapid transit corridors, in whole or in part, will provide needed transportation alternatives and relief from traffic congestion in Miami-Dade County; and

WHEREAS, the South Dade Transitway Corridor is one ofthe six (6) SMART Plan rapid corridors, which stretches approximately 20 miles from the Dadeland South Metrorail Station to SW 344th Street in Florida City; and WHEREAS, under TPO Resolution #47-17, the Governing Board prioritized and advanced the development of the South Dade Transitway Corridor (along with the North Corridor) to Priority I in the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP); and

WHEREAS, the South Corridor (formally known as South Miami-Dade Transit Corridor) includes a long history of transportation planning. In 2006 a locally preferred alternative was selected by the Governing Board (formally the MPO/Resolution #30-06), as a modified enhanced bus rapid transit (BRT) that included a Metrorail extension to SW 104'" Street, and a long-range provision of further extending Metrorail south, as ridership demand warrants; and

WHEREAS, the Project Development and Enviromnent (PD&E) studies for the six SMART Plan corridors have been approved and are presently in progress, with the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works serving as the lead agency for the South Dade Transitway Corridor,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION IN ITS ROLE AS THE MPO FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that this Board hereby selects as the locally preferred alternative for the South Dade Transitway Corridor of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan.

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:

Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this day of 19th day of July, 2018.

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION

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Board Member Jordan FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED District 1 Board Member Monestime FILLED FILLED VACANCY FILLED District 2 Board Member Edmonson VACANCY VACANCY FILLED FILLED District 3 Board Member Heyman FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED District 4 Board Member Higgins VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY District 5 Board Member Sosa VACANCY FILLED VACANCY VACANCY District 6 Board Member X. Suarez VACANCY VACANCY FILLED FILLED District 7 Board Member Levine Cava FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED District 8 Board Member Moss VACANCY FILLED FILLED FILLED District 9 Board Member Souto VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY District 10 Board Member Martinez VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY District 11 Board Member Diaz FILLED VACANCY FILLED VACANCY District 12 Board Member Bovo VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY FILLED District 13 Board Member Martell FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED A Municipality Vacant VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY Non-Elected Official Board Member Smith Fano VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY Expressway Authority Board Member Hantman FILLED FILLED VACANCY FILLED School Board Board Member Gelber VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY City of Miami Beach Board Member Hernandez VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY City of Hialeah Board Member Joseph FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED City of North Miami Board Member Suarez VACANCY VACANCY FILLED VACANCY City of Miami Board Member Gilbert VACANCY FILLED VACANCY FILLED City of Miami Gardens Board Member Porter VACANCY VACANCY FILLED VACANCY City of Homestead Board Member Lago VACANCY FILLED VACANCY VACANCY City of Coral Gables Board Member Bennudez FILLED VACANCY VACANCY VACANCY City of Doral

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SUMMARY MINUTES

MEETING OF THURSDAY, JUNE

STEPHENP. C CENTER 111 NW FIRST STREET COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS

The following members were present for the meeting of the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Governing Board on June 21, 2018: Board Member Juan Carlos Bermudez Board Member Daniella Levine Cava Board Member Audrey ~M. Edmonson Boa.id.Member Roberto Martell Board Member Olive.rQ, Gilbert, III __ B.oard Member Jeff Porter Board Member XavierL. Suarez F•Board Member Jean Monestime Board Member Sally A. l-Ie.yman Board Member Dennis C. Moss Board Member J,:;iyie.r D. S0t1J

Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr

The following staff-i il:ie.mbers were present: Aileen Bouch~, TPO Executive Director; Annery Pulgar Alfonso, AssisfaritCourl_tyAttomey; and Zainab Salim, TPO Clerk of the Board.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. called the meeting to order at 2:21 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Vice Chairman Suarez requested Ms. Salim call the roll.

Board Member Bermudez -Present Board Member Levine Cava -Present Board Member Diaz -Present Board Member Martell -Present Board Member Edmonson -Present Board Member Martinez -Absent Board Member Gelber -Present Board Member Monestime -Present

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Board Member Gilbert, III -Present Board Member Moss -Present Board Member Hantman -Absent Board Member Porter -Present Board Member Heyman -Present Board Member Sosa -Present Board Member Jordan -Present Board Member Souto -Present Board Member Joseph -Present Board Member Suarez -Present Board Member Lago -Present

Vice Chairman Francis Suarez - Absent Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr.- Present

Ms. Salim announced quorum was attained.

Chairman Bovo welcomed Board Member Gelber. 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Attorney Pulgar-Alfonso advised of the following changes to the Agenda.

• Correct scrivener’s error in Agenda Item 6.A.2, in the Fiscal Impact section of the memorandum, to reflect approximately $8.3 billion in federal, state, and local funds;

Additionally, on page 571 of the Transportation Improvement Program document, TPO Project Number, FM 4166604, the reference to the project limits should be revised to reflect the entire length of the Ludlum Trail Project, starting the construction phase at the northern limit of NW 7th Street and progressing through the southern limit of the trail at SW 80th Street, subject to appropriate amendment to FDOT grant documents.

• Modification to Agenda Item 6.B.9, substitute matrix attachment, which was distributed (Contact TPO Clerk of the Board for a copy of the distributed material)

• Modification to Agenda Item 6.B.10 to include two (2) new projects to the TPO Program Priorities Listing of Annual Projects:

Request to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) • Golden Glades Multimodal Transit Facility (GGMTF) ITS components • $2 million in Fiscal Year 2024

Request to FDOT for Federal Transit Administration, Section 5307, Grant Funding: • Metrorail & Metromover Guideway Bridge Inspections • $1,250,000 starting in Fiscal Year 2021 continuing through Fiscal Year 2024

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• Withdrawal of Agenda Item 6.B.11, at the request of sponsor • Board Member Levine Cava wishes to co-sponsor Agenda Item 6.B.3 • Board Member Heyman wishes to co-sponsor Agenda Item 6.B.6

Board Member Sosa moved for approval of the agenda, as amended. Board Member Diaz seconded the motion. The agenda passed as amended.

4. REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD

The following persons addressed the Board.

Sara McDevitt, spoke as resident of the City of North Miami. She stated that the North Miami community has long anticipated a train station around NE 125 Street, however recent conversations seem to be focusing on a station at NE 151 Street. She concluded that a station at NE 125 Street would serve an established community that also houses Johnson and Whales University.

Jim Garrett, spoke as resident of the City of North Miami spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.9. He stated that he supports train stations all along Biscayne Boulevard, including NE 151 Street. He expressed concerns with traffic in the area and the great need to relieve congestion with train options.

Javier Betancourt, Executive Director, Citizens Independent Transportation Trust (CITT), stated that the CITT unanimously approved a resolution endorsing the TPO 2018 SMART Plan Demonstration projects and supported the use of municipal surtax dollars by municipalities as local match. He distributed a copy of the resolution to the Governing Board. (Contact TPO Clerk of the Board for copy of the distributed material)

Maribay Herrera, resident of the Town of Cutler Bay, spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.1. She stated that the study of the SMART Trails program will be extremely fruitful, and will serve as an easy and accessible mode of transportation for Miami-Dade County residents and visitors.

Peter Wood, resident of the City of Coral Gables, spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.1. He under scored the importance of connecting the Trails Program to the SMART Plan corridors. He concluded that the Program makes sense from a health, transportation, safety, quality of life and economic perspective.

Dr. Hector Medina, representing the Palomar Neighborhood Association in the City of North Miami stated the community has closely analyzed traffic and supports a station at NE 125 Street. He concluded that NE 151 Street is a dead zone with a cemetery.

Jennifer Matos, Operations Manager for Friends of the Underline, spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.1. She stated that from her work experience she recognizes the importance of connectivity and the benefits a connected trail program can have for a city and its community.

Sue Kawalerski, representing the Everglades Bicycle Club, the oldest bicycle club in the state of Florida, stated that the club with over 45,000 cyclists supports Agenda Item 6.B.1. Additionally, she requested that the Board consider, as part of the first/last mile concept, a protected on-road bicycle lane network that will tie in with the existing trails and future trails as per the Miami- Dade County Open Space Masterplan. Her first request for the protected lanes is at the location of Sunset Drive – Sunset Road, which would provide connectivity to the Underline. Her second request is part of the SMART Plan corridor for Kendall, which would provide great safety for cyclists.

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Meg Daly, representing Friends of the Underline, spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.1. She commended Vice Chairman Suarez and TPO Executive Director for the SMART Trails initiative, which will serve as a first/last mile solution connecting to the SMART Plan corridors. She concluded concerning the Underline that crossings must be improved at US-1.

Jami Reyes, representing Friends of the Underline and Swire Properties, spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.1. She stated that at Swire, they believe in the Underline and have committed $600,000.00 to fund it. She concluded that they hope the SMART Trails Program will provide a first/last mile solution to the SMART Plan.

Renita Holmes, representing the Harriet Tubman Foundation, noted the importance of women participating in transportation and serving as subcontractors and professionals for the implementation of the SMART Plan. She concluded that her community frequently rides transit, and as such can provide valuable input and is concerned with the lack of participation from women in her community.

Jose Gonzalez, Senior Vice President of Florida East Coast Industries (FECI), spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.1 and 6.B.2. He stated FECI has worked closely with Board Member Sosa to help implement the Ludlam Trail. He concluded that additionally, FECI supports the safety improvements along the North East Corridor.

Mari Chael, member of Friends of the Ludlam Trail, spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.1. She congratulated the Board on the item, which will make it safer for people to work and bike. Additionally she stated she supports Agenda 6.B.9.

Board Member Sosa interjected that at Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners (BCC) level, she sponsored an item to buy the Ludlam Trail to make this initiative happen.

Victor Dover, representing Wheels Florida, spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.1. He is a daily bicycle commuter and noted the item is of great importance to the community, and that there is great interest in the community.

Steve Wernick, resident in the City of Miami and also a Board Member of Friends of the Underline, supports Agenda Item 6.B.1. He thanked Vice Chairman Suarez for sponsoring the initiative and Board Member Levine Cava for her enthusiasm. He stated the project would provide the first/last mile solutions linking to the transportation system.

Eli Stiers, representing Rails to Trails Conservancy, spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.1. He noted that the SMART Plan will only be as good as its access and the first mile/last mile connections proposed through the SMART Trails program is the necessary component that will unlock the corridor to its full potential.

Jessica A. Keller, citizen, spoke in support of Agenda Item 6.B.1. She stated she recognized the need for the SMART Trails program when she and her son recently road their bikes to school and experienced many difficulties and hazards on this two-mile trip. She concluded that the SMART Trails initiative would improve bicycling conditions.

5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND REPORT(S) A. Brightline – Public Safety Campaign Jose Gonzalez, Senior Vice President, Florida East Coast Industries (FECI) and Brightline provided the Board with a safety public service announcement and PowerPoint presentation. (Contact TPO Board Clerk for a copy of the distributed material and PowerPoint)

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Chairman Bovo stated that as discussions are held about the expansion of the SMART Plan, and ultimately the possibility of rail at grade in parts of the community there is a similar education process that must take place with residents to keep them safe.

Board Member Sosa thanked Brightline for the educational outreach they are doing in the communities. She also referenced approaching schools so that students may also serve as train safety ambassadors.

Board Member Diaz stated that the outreach has been outstanding to make people aware.

Board Member Moss asked how the Brightline services compare with other systems in the country, and have they too gone thru similar experiences such as motorists trying to outrun the trains and suicides. Mr. Gonzalez responded yes and gave the opening of Tri-Rail as an example where there were many incidents.

Board Member Moss mentioned that when the South Dade Transitway (formally known as the Busway) opened for service there were many incidents as well, which over time lowered because people became familiar with the corridor. He asked if there is anything more than can be done with the TPO as a partner. Mr. Gonzalez responded the important thing is to continue to communicate with the public, first responders, and police.

B. 2018 TPO General Assembly Report Chairman Bovo stated that the TPO General Assembly Report was distributed to the Governing Board members for their information. (Contact TPO Board Clerk for a copy of the distributed material)

6. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)

1. 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) AND 2018 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENTS: ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO ADD LANES AT NW 142ND STREET AND WIDEN NW 102ND AVENUE RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) AND FISCAL YEAR 2018 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO INCLUDE AS PRIORITY I THE ADDITION OF A TWO-LANE ROADWAY AT NW 142ND STREET BETWEEN NW 97TH AVENUE AND NW 107TH AVENUE AND WIDENING OF NW 102ND AVENUE BETWEEN NW 138TH STREET AND NW 145TH PLACE

Chairman Bovo opened the public hearing. (No one from the public came forward to speak), therefore Chairman Bovo closed the public hearing.

Board Member Hernandez moved to approve the resolution. Board Member Diaz seconded the motion.

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Chairman Bovo requested that Ms. Salim conduct a roll call vote.

Board Member Bermudez -Aye Board Member Lago -Aye Board Member Diaz -Aye Board Member Levine Cava -Aye Board Member Edmonson -Aye Board Member Martell -Aye Board Member Gelber -Aye Board Member Martinez -Absent Board Member Gilbert -Aye Board Member Monestime -Aye Board Member Hantman -Absent Board Member Moss -Aye Board Member Hernandez -Aye Board Member Porter -Aye Board Member Heyman -Aye Board Member Sosa -Aye Board Member Jordan -Absent Board Member Souto -Absent Board Member Joseph -Aye Board Member Suarez -Aye

Vice Chairman Francis Suarez - Absent Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. - Aye

Ms. Salim announced the motion passed 17-0.

2. FISCAL YEARS 2019-2023 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEARS 2019-2023 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (ROLL CALL REQUIRED)

Chairman Bovo opened the public hearing. (No one from the public came forward to speak), therefore Chairman Bovo closed the public hearing.

Board Member Bermudez commented that he is generally supportive of the reversible lane concept, however TPO projects PW000910 and PW000974 listed in the TIP document will have a direct impact on the City of Doral. As such he would like to remove them from the TIP in order to allow further discussion of those items.

Board Member Monestime requested an amendment to the agenda item to extend the project limits for Project Number: PW000764 to the City of North Miami to West Dixie Highway on 125th Street.

Board Member Sosa asked if Board Member Monestime’s request would have a fiscal impact to the TIP document. Ms. Bouclé responded that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) would be the lead agency for the extension of the project limits. She concluded FDOT would come back to the Board at a later date to amend the project and include the corresponding funding.

Board Member Sosa motioned to bifurcate the three projects identified as TPO Project Numbers PW000910 (NW 25th Street Reversible Lanes Project), TPO Project Number PW000974 (NW 36th Street/NW 41st Street Reversible Lanes Project), and TPO Project Number PW000764 (West Dixie Highway Widen Project); and approve the Fiscal Years 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement

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Program (TIP), as amended (refer to Item 3 Approval of Agenda). The motion was seconded by Board Member Heyman.

Chairman Bovo requested that Ms. Salim conduct a roll call vote.

Vice Chairman Francis Suarez - Absent Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. - Aye

Ms. Salim announced the motion passed 17-0.

Board Member Monestime moved to request the Florida Department of Transportation to amend Project Number PW000764 (West Dixie Highway Widen Project) to extend the project limits and return to the Board for action.

Chairman Bovo requested that Ms. Salim conduct a roll call vote.

Vice Chairman Francis Suarez - Absent Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. - Aye

Ms. Salim announced the motion passed 17-0.

Board Member Bermudez reiterated that although he supports the reversible lanes concept he has concerns because statistics provided by the county show the peak period travel time could actually increase for TPO Projects PW000910 and PW000974 and as such he would like to defer the projects for further discussion.

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Board Member Bermudez made a motion to defer projects PW000910 and PW000974. Board Member Sosa seconded the motion. The items were deferred.

Chairman Bovo requested that Ms. Salim conduct a roll call vote.

Vice Chairman Francis Suarez - Absent Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. - Aye

Ms. Salim announced the motion to defer passed 17-0.

Board Member Monestime motioned to reconsider the action taken pertaining to PW 000764 in order to clarify project scope. Board Member Lago seconded the motion.

Attorney Alfonso stated that the motion would be to defer the project until further information is provided by FDOT with respect to the extension of project limits.

Board Member Monestime requested clarification on why Project Number PW 000764 would need to be deferred. Attorney Alfonso responded that the project as listed in the TIP is under the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) not FDOT.

Gaspar Miranda, DTPW Assistant Director, clarified that the project limits for PW 000764 are from 163rd Street north are under the jurisdiction of DTPW. However, the segment south of 163rd Street is under FDOT jurisdiction.

Board Member Monestime motioned to defer TPO project PW000764, for further discussion regarding the extension of project limits. Board Member Moss second the motion. The motion to defer passed.

Board Member Monestime requested that the FDOT evaluate State Road (SR) 909 west of West Dixie Highway, south of 163rd Street up to 119th Street and to program a project to address any roadway deficiencies along the corridor.

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B. NONE-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)

1. REQUEST BY TPO VICE CHAIRMAN FRANCIS SUAREZ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TPO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO PREPARE A SCOPE OF SERVICES AND BUDGET FOR THE STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT (SMART) TRAILS PROGRAM TO CONNECT SHARED-USE PATHS AND OTHER NON-MOTORIZED FACILITIES TO THE SMART PLAN STATIONS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSIT- ORIENTED DEVELOPMENTS

Board Member Lago recognized TPO Vice Chairman Suarez for sponsoring the item. He stated he is a big supporter of the Underline and would also like to recognize the many residents from the City of Coral Gables that spoke in support of this resolution.

Board Member Levine Cava echoed Board Member Lago’s comments.

The TPO Governing Board co-sponsored the resolution. Board Member Sosa moved for approval of the resolution. Board Member Lago seconded the motion. The resolution was approved.

2. REQUEST BY TPO VICE CHAIRMAN FRANCIS SUAREZ AND BOARD MEMBER AUDREY M. EDMONSON RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ALONG THE NORTHEAST CORRIDOR OF THE STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA RAPID TRANSIT (SMART) PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,570.00