Mpo Governing Board

MEETING OF THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016 AT 2:00 PM MPO GOVERNING BOARD

MIAMl · OAOE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER (ioveming '13oari 111 NW FIRST STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 Chairman COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS Jean Monestime AGENDA Vice Chairman Francis Suarez 1. ROLL CALL

Voting Members 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bruno A. Barreiro Esteban Bova, Jr. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Jose "Pepe" Diaz Audrey M. Edmonson 4. REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Maurice Ferre Oliver G. Gilbert, III 5. ACTION ITEMS Perla T. Hantman Carlos Hernandez A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) Sally A. Heyman Barbara J. Jordan 1. 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENT: Smith Joseph RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 LONG Philip Levine RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) INCLUDING IN THE Daniella Levine Cava UNFUNDED SECTION OF THE PLAN, TWO NEW PROJECTS Dennis C. Moss LOCATED AT N.W. 102ND AVENUE FROM N.W. 154rn STREET TO Jeff Porter N.W. 168rn STREET AND N.W. !58rn STREET FROM N.W. 97rn Rebeca Sosa AVENUE TO N.W . 107rn AVENUE (ROLL CALLREQUIRED) Javier D. Souto Xavier L. Suarez 2. 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENT: Juan C. Zapata INCLUSION OF MDX PROJECT NUMBER 83634 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, (LRTP) INCLUDING IN Non-Voting Members PRIORITY I OF THE PLAN A NEW MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY (FDOT District VI) AUTHORITY (MDX) RAMP CONNECTIONS PROJECT BETWEEN Gus Pego, P.E., Secretary ST ATE ROAD 836 (DOLPHIN) AND HOMESTEAD EXTENSION TO Harold Desdunes, P.E. FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE (HEFT) (ROLL CALL REQUIRED)

3. 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENT: MPO DEFERRAL OF MDX PROJECTS MAP ID NUMBERS 23 & 24 · Executive Director RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 LONG Aileen Boucle, AICP RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) MOVING FROM PRIORITY III TO THE UNFUNDED SECTION OF THE PLAN, TWO MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY (MDX) PROJECTS TITLED STATE ROAD (SR) 836 MANAGED LANES FROM SR 826 Contact Information (P ALMETTO)/SR 836 (DOLPHIN) INTERCHANGE AND SR · 836 (DOLPHIN) MANAGED LANES FROM HOMESTEAD EXTENSION TO THE FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE (HEFT) TO SR 826 (PALMETTO)/SR :Ms. Zaina6 Salim 836 (DOLPHIN) INTERCHANGE (ROLL CALL REQUIRED) Cfe.rR_ of tfte AfPO '13oara Miami-Dade MPO 4. 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENT: 111 NW First Street INCLUSION OF MDX PROJECT #87413 Suite 920 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 LONG Miami, Florida 33128 RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, (LRTP) INCLUDING IN 305.375-4507 PRIORITY I OF THE PLAN A NEW MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY 305.375-4950 (fax) AUTHORITY (MDX) PROJECT TITLED STATE ROAD (SR) 874 (DON [email protected] SHULA)/SW 72No STREET INTERCHANGE (ROLL CALL www.miamidadempo.org REQUIRED) B. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)

1. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER ESTEBAN BOVO, JR RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MPO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET TO PERFORM A CONCEPTUAL STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE TO BE OPERATED ON THE CSX OWNED RAILWAY TRAVERSING NEAR STATE ROAD 826 (PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY) FROM APPROXIMATELY S.W. 72ND A VENUE TO FLORIDA CITY

2. SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: VANPOOL PROGRAM RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) DISTRICT VI FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA V ANPOOL PROGRAM

3. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR DESIGNATION (CTC) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (MDT) AS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR (CTC) FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

C. COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS 1. VACANCY REPORT

D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Meeting of December 17, 2015

6. REPORTS A. MPO BOARD MEMBERS 1. Request by MPO Chairman Jean Monestime: Discussion on Miami-Dade MPO hosting the Freight Economy Roundtable scheduled February 10, 2016 2. Request by MPO Board Member Sally A. Heyman: Report on the expiration of the current discount program on the Express Lanes Network System for hybrids, electric vehicles, and carpools 3. Request by MPO Board Member Maurice Ferre: Discussion on the I-395 Project 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) H. MPOSTAFF 1. MPOAC Weekend Institute for Elected Officials

7. 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. SPECIAL REPORTS

8. CORRESPONDENCE

9. ADJOURNMENT

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Agenda Item 5.A.1 To: Honorable Chairman Jean Monestime and Members MPO GoverniRg Board ~~~ From: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment: Request by MPO Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of MPO Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz.

BACKGROUND

This resolution will amend the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to include in the Unfunded Section of the Plan two new four lane roadway construction projects located at: • NW 102nct Avenue from NW 154th Street toe NW 1681h Street • NW 1581h Street from NW 97th Avenue to NW 107th Avenue

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

Since the proposed projects will be placed in the Unfunded Section of the Plan, there will be no fiscal impact to the MPO Program. No other projects in the LRTP will be impacted by the amendment.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item will be monitored by MPO staff. Agenda Item 5.A.1 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) INCLUDING IN THE UNFUNDED SECTION OF THE PLAN TWO NEW PROJECTS LOCATED AT N.W. 102ND AVENUE FROM N.W. 154TH STREET TO N.W. 168TH STREET AND N.W. tssrn STREET FROM N.W. 97TH A VENUE TO N.W. 107TH A VENUE

WHEREAS, traffic congestion is a significant problem in Miami-Dade County; and

WHEREAS, the western portions of Miami-Dade County, due to the increase of commercial and residential development, suffers from acute congestion; and

WHEREAS, providing additional thoroughfares in western Miami-Dade County may improve traffic flow in that area,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the amendment to the Long Range Transportation Plan including in the Unfunded Section of the Plan two new projects located at N.W.102°ct Avenue from N.W. 1541h Street to N.W. l681h Street and N.W. 1581h Street from N.W. 97th 1 Avenue to N.W. 107 h Avenue 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:

Chairman Jean Monestime Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-

Board Member Bruno A. Barreiro Board Member Smith Joseph Board Member Esteban Bovo Jr Board Member Philip Levine Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz Board Member Daniella Levine Cava Board Member Audrey M. Edmonson Board Member Dennis C. Moss Board Member Maurice Ferre Board Member Jeff Porter Board Member Oliver G. Gilbert, III Board Member Rebeca Sosa Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman Board Member Javier D. Souto Board Member Carlos Hernandez Board Member Xavier L. Suarez Board Member Sally A. Heyman Board Member Juan C. Zapata Board Member Barbara J. Jordan

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 21'1 day of January, 2016.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO ll Page

llUMl·UDE WEIUPCL IUN HAN NINli OHUNIUTIDN LRTPAMENDMENTFORM

Date Submitted: _ January 5, 2016 ____ Submitted by: _ Commissioner Jose Pepe Diaz _

Project Current LRTP Priority: _ N/A ___ Origin of Request: Commissioner Jose Pepe Diaz

Project Title (s): ___ NW 102nd A venue from NW 154th Street to NW 16Sth Street ----

NW lSSth Street from NW 97th A venue to NW 107th A venue ----

Amendment Proposed: __ Include in the Unfunded Section of the current 2040 LRTP ____

Change to Existing LRTP Project: ___ Addition of New LRTP Project: _ X__

PROJECT AMENDMENT:

I Type of Amendment Funding Time Schedule Funding Level Scope of Work x

Amendment Description (brief): _ Include two new four-lane roadway construction projects located at NW 102nd Avenue (from NW 154th Street to NW 168th StreetO and NW 15Sth Street (from NW 97th A venue to NW 107th A venue)

Justification for the Amendment: ------

I Requested 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: Title Phone#: I Fax#: I e-mail: MIAMl-OAOE METROPOLITAN PLANNltlG ORGANIZATION Date: January 11, 2016

To: Honorable Chairman Jean Monestime and Members Agenda Item 5.A.2 MPO Governing Board

From: ~~~Lperson Transportation Planning Council Subject: 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment Inclusion of MDX Project Number 83634

RECOMMENDATION

The Transportation Planning Council (TPC) recommends approval of an amendment to the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to include in Priority I of the Plan, a new Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) Ramp Connections project at the SR-836 (Dolphin) and the Homestead Extension to Florida's Turnpike (HEFT) Interchange.

BACKGROUND

MDX will implement the following ramps at the referenced interchange:

• Eastbound SR 836 to northbound HEFT general purpose lanes • Southbound HEFT general purpose lanes to westbound SR 836 • Southbound HEFT express lanes to SR 836 eastbound and westbound

The new ramps will simplify travel between the southwest and the northwest area of the County as well as facilitate access to proposed transit facilities in the area.

Attached is correspondence from MDX providing additional information.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

The subject project is expected to cost $24.4 million, which will be funded through MDX toll revenues. This project will be included in the MDX Fiscal Years 2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). No other projects in the LRTP will be impacted by this amendment.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by MDX and Mayra Diaz, MDX Planning Manager, is responsible for monitoring this amendment. MDX will monitor and evaluate the implementation of this project. Agenda Item 5.A.2 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) INCLUDING IN PRIORITY I OF THE PLAN A NEW MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY (MDX) RAMP CONNECTIONS PROJECT BETWEEN STATE ROAD 836 (DOLPHIN) AND HOMESTEAD EXTENSION TO FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE (HEFT)

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, the TPC has reviewed the amendment to the 2040 LRTP, made a part hereof, and finds it consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2040 Long Range 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 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan including in Priority I of the Plan a new Miami Dade Expressway Authority Ramp Connections Project between State Road 836 (Dolphin) and Homestead Extension to Florida's Turnpike (HEFT) 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:

Chairman Jean Monestime Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 2151 day of January, 2016.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO ~mx· ~ MIAMf-OADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORJTV 3790 N.W. 21 St. Miami, FL 33142 T 305.637.3277 f- 305.637.3283 www.mdxway.com LOUIS V. MARTINEZ, ESQ. Chair December 22, 2015 SHELLY SMITH FANO Vice-Chair RICK J. RODRIGUEZ PINA Treasurer Mr. Jesus Guerra, Acting Director GUS PEGO, P.E. Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization FDOT District Six Secretary 111 NW I st Street, Suite 920 Miami, Florida 33128 JOSE "PEPE" CANCIO MAURICE A. FERRE ALFREDO L. GONZALEZ, ESQ. Subject: Amendment to the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization MARITZA GUTIERREZ (MPO) 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for Miami-Dade ARTHURJ. MEYER Expressway Authority (MDX) Project Number 83634: SR 836 (Dolphin) JAVIER L VAZQUEZ, ESQ New HEFT Ramp Connections. CLTH' WALTERS LUZ WEfNBERG Dear Mr. Guerra, JAVIER RODRJG\JEZ, P.E. Executive Director MARJA LUISA NA VIA LOBO The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) requests that your office Board Secretary process an amendment to the adopted 2040 LRTP to include new Project Number 83634 - SR 836 New HEFT Ramp Connections with limits within SR 836 (Dolphin) and the Homestead Extension to the Florida's Turnpike (HEFT). At an estimated cost of $24.4 million the new ramps will facilitate travel between the southwest and the northwest areas of the County as well as facilitate access to proposed transit facilities in the area. Toll revenues will provide the funding for this project. This project will be included in the MDX Fiscal Years 2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

Attached is the LRTP Amendment form. MDX respectfully requests that this amendment is placed on the next MPO Board meeting agenda for consideration. If you have any questions or comments please contact Mayra Diaz, Planning Manager, by email [email protected] or phone at (305) 637-3277 ext. 2118. I thank you in advance for your consideration and assistance on this important matter.

Sincerely, ~ - ~8--T Javier Rodriguez, P .E. Executive Director

CC: Juan Toledo, P. E. Mayra Diaz II P age

llUl&f.IUE METIOP8ut.U PUUIU OtlUNllATIU LRTPAMENDMENTFORM

Date Submitted: December 22, 2015 Submitted by: Miami-Dade Expressway Authority CMDX)

Project Current LRTP Priority: NIA Origin of Request: =-MD=X~------

Project Title: SR 836 (Dolphin) New HEFT Ramp Connections

Amendment Proposed: Include new project in 2040 LRTP

Change to Existing LRTP Project: ____ Addition of New LRTP Project: __x__ _

PROJECT AMENDMENT:

I Type of Amendment Funding x Time Schedule x Funding Level Scope of Work x

Amendment Description (brief): MDX requests to include as Priority I a new project #83634 - SR 836 (Dolphin) New HEFT Ramp Connections with limits within SR 836 (Dolphin) and the Homestead Extension to the Florida's Turnpike (HEFT) at an estimated cost of $24.4 million.

Justification for the Amendment: Currently, the existing SR 836/HEFT interchange has limited connections, only allowing the following traffic movements: • Southbound HEFT to eastbound SR 836 • Northbound HEFT to eastbound SR 836 • Westbound SR 836 to southbound HEFT • Westbound SR 836 to northbound HEFT

MDX will evaluate the implementation of the following additional traffic movements within the 836 I HEFT interchange: • Eastbound SR 836 to northbound HEFT general purpose lanes • Southbound HEFT general purpose Janes to westbound SR 836 • Southbound HEFT express lanes to SR 836 eastbound and westbound

The new ramps will provide a connection between SR 836 and the HEFT to facilitate travel between the southwest and the northwest areas of the County. The Doral area is one of the main transportation demand generators and also an important destination for commuters traveling from the West Kendall area. These new ramps will also facilitate access to proposed transit facilities in the area. The southbound HEFT general purpose to westbound SR 836 and the eastbound SR 836 to northbound HEFT ramps are envisioned to be built together with the Turnpike's proposed express lanes from the SR 836/HEFT Interchange to NW 106 Street as one design build project. MDX is partnering with the Florida's Turnpike Enterprise for the successful delivery of the project.

Toll revenues will provide the funding for th is project. This project will be included in the MDX Fiscal Years 2017- 2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

I Requested 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: Mayra Diaz Title MDX Planning Manager Phone#: I 305-637-3277 Fax#: I e-mail: [email protected] MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: January 11, 2016

To: Honorable Chairman Jean Monestime and Members Agenda Item 5.A.3 MJ!J~ ~~ i ~ g Boar,eJ From: {l,(g~~rperson Transportation Planning Council Subject: 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment: Deferral of MDX Projects MAP ID Numbers 23 & 24

RECOMMENDATION

The Transportation Planning Council (TPC) recommends approval of an amendment to the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to move from Priority III to the Unfunded Section of the Plan two Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) Projects, MAP ID Numbers 23 & 24. The projects limits are: • State Road (SR) 836 (Dolphin) Managed Lanes from SR 826 (Palmetto )/SR 836 (Dolphin) Interchange to just west of 27th Avenue (MAP ID 23) • SR 836 (Dolphin) Managed Lanes from Homestead Extension to the Florida's Turnpike (HEFT) to SR 826 (Palmetto)/SR 836 (Dolphin) Interchange (MAP ID 24)

BACKGROUND

Based on a MDX resolution declaring no future toll increases on the existing MDX system and subsequently freezing them at their current rate, MDX does not anticipate any policy for increasing toll rates, which is required for the implementation of Variable Managed Lanes. Therefore, the subject projects require deferment to outside of the Cost-Feasible Plan.

Attached is correspondence from MDX providing additional information.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program. No other projects in the LRTP will be impacted by this amendment.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by MDX and Mayra Diaz, MDX Planning Manager, is responsible for monitoring this amendment. Agenda Item 5.A.3 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) MOVING FROM PRIORITY III TO THE UNFUNDED SECTION OF THE PLAN TWO MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY (MDX) PROJECTS TITLED STATE ROAD (SR) 836 MANAGED LANES FROM SR 826 (PALMETTO)/SR 836 (DOLPHIN) INTERCHANGE AND SR 836 (DOLPHIN) MANAGED LANES FROM HOMESTEAD EXTENSION TO THE FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE (HEFT) TO SR 826 (PALMETTO)/SR 836 (DOLPHIN) INTERCHANGE

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 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) moving from Priority III to the Unfunded Section of the Plan two Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) Projects titled State Road (SR) 836 Managed Lanes from SR 826 (Palmetto )/SR 836 (Dolphin) Interchange and SR 836 (Dolphin) Managed Lanes from Homestead Extension to the Florida's Turnpike (HEFT) to SR 826 (Palmetto) /SR 836 (Dolphin) Interchange 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:

Chairman Jean Monestime Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 2!81 day of January, 2016.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO ~~x· ~ MW

LOUJS v. MARTINEZ, ESQ. December 22, 2015 Chair SHELLY SMITll F ANO Vice-Chair RICK J. RODRJGUEZ PINA Mr. Jesus Guerra, Acting Director Treasurer Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization GUS PEGO, P .E. 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 920 FDOT District Six Secretary Miami, Florida 33128 JOSE "PEPE" CANCIO MAURICE A. FERRE Subject: Amendment to Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) ALFREDO L. GONZALEZ, ESQ. Cost-Feasible 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for Miami MARITZA GUTIERREZ Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) SR 836 (Dolphin) Managed Lanes ARTHURJ. MEYER JAVJERL. VAZQUEZ, ESQ from SR 826 (Palmetto) /SR 836 (Dolphin) to just west of 27th Avenue CLIFF WALTERS and from SR 821 (HEFT) to SR 826 (Palmetto) /SR 836 (Dolphin) LUZ WEINBERG Interchange; (2040 LRTP Page 6-24, MAP ID: 23 and 24 respectively).

JAVIER RODRIGUEZ, P.E. Executive Director Dear Mr. Guerra, MARIA LUISA N AVJA LOBO Board Secretary Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) requests that your office process an amendment to the adopted Cost-Feasible 2040 LRTP to reflect that the above referenced SR 836 Managed Lanes projects are included in the LRTP, but outside of the cost-feasible plan. On March 2015 the MDX Board passed a resolution declaring that there will be no future toll increases on the MDX existing system, freezing them at their current rate. Therefore MDX does not have and does not anticipate having a policy for increased toll rates such as those required for the implementation of Variable Price Managed Lanes. Attached are the LRTP Amendment Forms associated with the SR 836 (Dolphin) Managed Lanes projects. MDX respectfully requests that this amendment is placed on the next MPO Board meeting agenda for consideration. If you have any questions or comments please contact Mayra Diaz, Planning Manager, by email [email protected] or phone at (305) 637-3277 ext. 2118. I thank you in advance for your consideration and assistance on this important matter.

Sincerely, '(f--·~8-p Javier Rodriguez, P.E. Executive Director

CC: Juan Toledo, P.E. Mayra Diaz l! Page

lllAIU·UUi lllHIDPOUUN PlUIU& QRUlllUJUN LRTP AMENDMENT FORM

Date Submitted: December 22, 2015 Submitted by: Miami Dade Expressway Authority (MDX)

Project Current LRTP Priority: _III__ Origin of Request: __M~D_X ______

Project Title: SR 836 (Dolphin) Managed Lanes from SR 826 (Palmetto) /SR 836 (Dolphin) interchange to just west of 27th Avenue; (2040 LRTP Page 6-24, MAP ID: 23).

Amendment Proposed: Move Project from Priority III to Unfunded LRTP

Change to Existing LRTP Project: -""X"'--- Addition of New LRTP Project:----

PROJECT AMENDMENT:

I Type of Amendment Funding Time Schedule x Funding Level x Scope of Work

Description (brief): MDX requests to amend the 2040 LRTP to reflect that this project is included in the LRTP, but outside of the cost-feasible plan time frame, as an Unfunded Project

Justification for the Amendment: Per the MDX Board resolution, there will be no future toll increase and therefore MDX does not have nor anticipate having a policy for increased toll rates such as those required for the implementation of Variable Price Managed Lanes. As such, this project must be shown in the LRTP outside of the Cost-Feasible Plan.

I Requested 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: Mayra Diaz Title MDX Planning Manager Phone#: I 305-637-3277 Fax#: I e-mail: [email protected] I IP age

lllllll ·UDE IHTUPOllJU PlUNUS QRUNlllflU LRTP AMENDMENT FORM

Date Submitted: December 22, 2015 Submitted by: Miami Dade Expressway Authority, MDX

Project Current LRTP Priority: _I=Il"--- Origin of Request: ---'"M'-=-=D-=-X=------

Project Title: SR 836 (Dolphin) Managed Lanes from HEFT to SR 826 (Palmetto) /SR 836 (Dolphin) Interchange; (2040 LRTP Page 6-24, MAP ID: 24).

Amendment Proposed: Move Project from Priority III to Unfunded LRTP

Change to Existing LRTP Project""": --"X""---- Addition of New LRTP Project: ____

PROJECT AMENDMENT:

I Type of Amendment Funding Time Schedule x Funding Level x Scope of Work

Description (brief): MDX requests to amend the 2040 LRTP to reflect that this project is included in the LRTP, but outside of the cost-feasible plan time frame, as an Unfunded Project

Justification for the Amendment: Per the MDX Board resolution, there will be no future toll increase and therefore MDX does not have nor anticipate having a policy for increased toll rates such as those required fo r the implementation of Variable Price Managed Lanes. As such, this project must be shown in the LRTP outside of the Cost-Feasible Plan.

I Requested 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: Mayra Diaz Title MDX Planning Manager

Phone#: 1 305 -637-3211 Fax#: I e-mail: mdiaz@mdxwa;:.com MIAMl-OADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: January 11, 2016

To: Honorable Chairman Jean Monestime and Members Agenda Item 5.A.4 M o e ning oard

From: i en Boucle, Chairperson Transportation Planning Council Subject: 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment: Inclusion of MDX Project #87 413

RECOMMENDATION

The Transportation Planning Council (TPC) recommends an amendment to the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to include in Priority I of the Plan a new Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) project titled, State Road (SR) 874 (Don Shula)/SW 72nd Street Interchange.

BACKGROUND

The proposed project will include a southbound exit ramp to SW 72nd Street and a northbound entrance ramp to SR 874, which will provide connectivity to the expressway network. The estimated project cost is $9.7 million and will be funded through toll revenues.

Attached is correspondence from MDX providing additional information.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

Funding for the estimated project cost of $9.7 million will be provided by MDX toll revenues. No other projects in the 2040 LRTP will be impacted by this amendment.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) INCLUDING IN PRIORITY I OF THE PLAN A NEW MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY (MDX) PROJECT TITLED STATE ROAD (SR) 874 (DON SHULA)/SW 72Nn STREET INTERCHANGE

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 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan including in Priority I of the Plan a new Miami Dade Expressway Authority Project titled State Road (SR) 874 (Don Shula)/SW 72nct Street Interchange 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:

Chairman Jean Monestime Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 21'1 day of January, 2016.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO ~mx ~ ~E El

LOUIS V. MARTINEZ, ESQ. December 22, 2015 Chair SHELLY SMlTH FANO Vice-Chair Mr. Jesus Guerra, Acting Director RICK J. RODRIGUEZ PINA Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Treusurer 111 NW I st Street, Suite 920 GUS PEGO, P.E. FOOT District Six Secretary Miami, Florida 33128

JOSE "PEPE" CANCIO MAURICE A. FERRE Subject: Amendment to Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) ALFREDO L. GONZALEZ, ESQ. 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for Miami-Dade MARITZA GUflERREZ ARTHUR J. MEYER Expressway Authority (MDX) Project Number 87413: SR 874 (Don JA VlER L. VAZQUEZ, ESQ Shula) I SW 72nd Street Interchange. CLIFF WALTERS LUZ WEINBERG Dear Mr. Guerra, JA VlER RODRIGUEZ, P.E. Executive Director MARIA LUTSA NAVIA LOBO The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) requests that your office Board Secretary process an amendment to the adopted 2040 LRTP to include new Project No. 87413 for the SR 874 (Don Shula) I SW 72nd Street Interchange to provide connectivity to the expressway network while maintaining or improving traffic flow along SR 874 and the local roadway network. The ramps will provide access from SW 72nd Street to SR 874 northbound and from SR 874 southbound to SW 72nd Street. Toll revenues will provide the funding for this project. This project will be included in the MDX Fiscal Years 2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

Attach~d is the LRTP Amendment form. MDX respectfully requests that this amendment is placed on the next MPO Board meeting agenda for consideration. If you have any questions or comments please contact Mayra Diaz, Planning Manager, by email [email protected] or phone at (305) 637-3277 ext. 2118. I thank you in advance for your consideration and assistance on this important matter.

Sincerely, r;r--·~8-;r Javier Rodriguez, P.E. Executive Director

CC: Juan Toledo, P.E. Mayra Diaz l I Page

lllAlll·IHE IHTIOPOlllU PlUNIU O!IUMIZATllN LRTPAMENDMENTFORM

Date Submitted: December 22, 2015 Submitted by: Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX)

Project Current LRTP Priority: N/A Origin of Request: ~M~D~X~------

Project Title: SR 874 (Don Shula) I SW 72nd Street Interchange

Amendment Proposed: Include new project in 2040 LRTP

Change to Existing LRTP Project: ____ Addition of New LRTP Project: -""""X~--

PROJECT AMENDMENT:

I Type of Amendment Funding x Time Schedule x Funding Level Scope of Work x

Amendment Description (brief): MDX requests to include as Priority I a new project #87413 - SR 874 I SW 72nd Street Interchange with limits from SR 874 Don Shula Expressway to SW 72nd Street at an estimated cost of$9.7 million.

Justification for the Amendment: In an effort to find ways to offer better and more convenient access to the highway system for the users of SR 874 Don Shula Expressway, MDX is evaluating a new partial interchange at SW 72nd Street through a State Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), which evaluates environmental and engineering factors associated with the proposed project and requires public involvement and comment.

The proposed interchange would include a southbound exit ramp to SW 72nd Street and a northbound entrance ramp to SR 874. As part of the project, sidewalks will be constructed in the southeast area of the interchange on SW 72nd Street. The new partial interchange at SR 874 and SW 72nd Street will provide connectivity to the expressway network while maintaining or improving traffic flow along SR 874 and the local roadway network. The ramps will provide access from SW 72nd Street to SR 874 northbound and from SR 874 southbound to SW 72nd Street. The project will result in easier access to SR 874 and the highway system connected to SR 874 as well as reduced congestion at key intersections along SW 72nd Street. See preliminary concept attached.

Toll revenues will provide the funding for this project. This project will be included in the MDX Fiscal Years 2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). 2j P age

I Requested 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: Mayra Diaz Title MDX Planning Manager Phone#: I 305-637-3277 Fax#: I e-mail: [email protected] SR 874 DON SHULA EXPRESSWAY AND SW 72 STREET FIGURE 17-2: PARTIAL INTERCHANGE ALTERNATIVE 11 --

HNTB CORPORATION GOAL ASSOCJ.t.n s 11tc. '@..!Miami-Dade Expressway Authority 83634 - SR 836 /HEFT PROPOSED RAMPS PD&E RE-EVALUATION 1,1[1)(~~~~ ~~ .. ,,,, .....

L__ -----· ------MIAMl·OADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: January 11, 2016

To: Honorable Chairman Jean Monestime and Members Agenda Item 5.8.1 MPO Governing Board ~~~~ From: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: Request by MPO Board Member Esteban Bovo, Jr.

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of MPO Board Member Esteban Bovo, Jr.

BACKGROUND

This resolution directs the MPO Executive Director or designee to develop a scope of work and budget to perform a conceptual study for the proposed commuter rail service to be operated on the CSX-owned railway. The limits of this project commence near State Road 826 (Palmetto Expressway) from approximately SW 72°ct Avenue to Florida City.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There is no impact to the MPO Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item will be monitored by the MPO. Agenda Item 5.B.1 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MPO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET TO PERFORM A CONCEPTUAL STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE TO BE OPERATED ON THE CSX-OWNED RAILWAY TRAVERSING NEAR STATE ROAD 826 (PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY) FROM APPROXIMATELY S.W. 72Nn AVENUE TO FLORIDA CITY

WHEREAS, congestion remains a considerable problem throughout Miami-Dade County; and

WHEREAS, expanding rail connectivity to the southwestern portions of Miami-Dade County will provide increased transportation alternatives to residents and visitors; and

WHEREAS, utilizing existing railway infrastructure would likely reduce the costs of design and construction; and

WHEREAS, CSX has expressed an interest in selling its interest in this railway corridor; and

WHEREAS, a conceptual study will determine the operational costs and challenges concerning the implementation of this rail corridor; and

WHEREAS, elected officials representing the communities through which this railway traverses have expressed a desire for a conceptual study to be performed,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the MPO Executive Director or designee is hereby directed to develop a scope of work and budget to perform a conceptual study for the proposed commuter rail service to be operated on the CSX-owned railway traversing near State Road 826 (Palmetto Expressway) from approximately S.W. 72nct Avenue to Florida City.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was sponsored by Board Member Esteban Bovo, Jr. and moved by . The motion was seconded by , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairman Jean Monestime Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 2l8t day of January, 2016.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Mii:imi-O~uiP MPO MIAMl · OAOE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Date: January 11, 20116

To: Honorable Chairman Jean Monestime and Members Agenda Item 5.8.2 M 0 G vern~aj:d

From: .A:1le n ouclE§, Chairperson Transportation Planning Council Subject: Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement: Vanpool Program

RECOMMENDATION

The Transportation Planning Council (TPC) recommends approval of a Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement (SJPA) between the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District VI to provide additional funding for the South Florida Vanpool Program (SFVP).

BACKGROUND

Due to the construction of the SR-826/SR-836 Interchange, the FDOT provides a subsidy for carpoolers and vanpoolers, as a congestion mitigation measure, to promote and incentivize the use of these options within the corridor. The attached SJPA is for the following contract:

• Contract #AQH98 Purpose: Add funding to the financial incentive targeting new and existing vanpool groups that travel through the SR 826/836 Interchange of the South Florida Vanpool Program. The total increase of SJPA Number Three is $66,000.00 bringing the total contract amount to $414,510.00 vRide (formerly VPSI, Inc.) is the current operator of the Vanpool Program. Currently, there are 232 vanpool groups in operation.

Attached is a copy of the referenced SJP A.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

The additional $66,000.00 in Contract AQH98 is provided by state funds.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item is sponsored by the MPO and Oscar Camejo, MPO Financial Manager, is the Project Manager for the Vanpool Program. Agenda Item 5.B.2 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT VI FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA VANPOOL PROGRAM

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 Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement, made a part hereof, and finds it consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2040 Long Range 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 Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement (SJPA) between the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District VI for the South Florida Vanpool Program 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:

Chairman Jean Monestime Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 21st day of January, 2016.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 725-030-07 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT 12/14 Page 1 of 4 Number THREE Financial Project No(s): Fund: DPTO FLAIR Category: 088774 ~--~-~~-~~-~ Function: 654 Object Code: 751000------~ ------~~ ------~ 42768618401 Federal No.: N/A Org. Code: 55062020629 (Item-segment-phase-sequence) DUNS No.: 80-939-7102---~----~- Vendor No.: F596000573240 Contract No.: AQH98 ---~----~~

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: N/A Catalog of State Financial Assistance Number: 55.007 ----- ~~--~ CFDA Title: NIA CSFA Title: Commuter Assistance Grants

THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ---- day of by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, an agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and ------Miami-Dade County MPO 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 920, Miami, FL 33128 hereinafter referred to as Agency. WITNESSETH: 2012 WHEREAS, the Department and the Agency heretofore on the ---17th day of February entered into a Joint Participation Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Agency desires to accomplish certain project items as outlined in the Attachment "A" appended hereto; and

WHEREAS, the Department desires to participate in all eligible items for this project as outlined in Attachment "A" for a total Department Share of $414,510.00 ------~-----~ NOW, THEREFORE THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH: that for and in consideration of the mutual benefits to flow from each to the other, the parties hereto agree that the above described Joint Participation Agreement is to be amended and supplemented as follows:

1.00 Project Description: The project description is amended - Incentive Program targeting new and existing vanpool groups in the South Florida Vanpool Program that normally travel through the 826/836 Interchange in Miami-Dade County to encourage these commuters to vanpool during the reconstruction of the Interchange project. South Florida Vanpool Project is managed by Miami-Dade MPO with its selected contractor in coordination with the South Florida Commuter Services.

State Participation Rate is 100%. 725-030-07 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 12114 Page2 of 4 2.00 Project Cost: Paragraph 3.00 of said Agreement is fX increased/ I decreased by $66,000.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- bringing the revised total cost of the project to $414,510.00

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paragraph 4.00 of said Agreement is IX increased/ I decreased by $66,000.00

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- bringing the Department's revised total cost of the project to $414,510.00

3.00 Amended Exhibits: Exhibit(s) B of said Agreement is amended by Attachment "A".

4.00 Contract Time: Paragraph 16.00 of said Agreement June 30th , 2016 ~~~~~~---~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5.00 E~Verify

Vendors/Contractors:

1. shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Vendor/Contractor during the term of the contract; and

2. shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the state contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract term. 725-030-07 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 12/14

Page3of ~

Financial Project No(s) 42768618401

Contract No. AQH98

~~~~~~~~~~~~~- Agreement Date

Except as hereby modified, amended or changed, all other terms of said Agreement dated February 17th 2012 and any subsequent supplements shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed, the day and year first above written.

AGENCY FOOT

See attached Encumbrance Form for date of Funding Miami-Dade County MPO Approval by Comptroller AGENCY NAME

SIGNATORY (PRINTED OR TYPED) LEGAL REVIEW DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SIGNATURE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

06 - Director of Transportation Development TITLE TITLE TO: [email protected] SUBJECT: FUNDS APPROVAL/REVIEWED FOR CONTRACT AQH98

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDS APPROVAL

Contract #AQH98 Contract Type: AH Method of Procurement: G Vendor Name: MIAMI-DADE COUNT Vendor ID: VF596000573240 Beginning date of this Agmt: 02/17/12 Ending date of this Agmt: -12/31/15 '1/2£> /!0 (iiJ Contract Total/Budgetary Ceiling: ct = 414510.00

************************************************************************ Description: Miami-Dade MPO: S FL Vanpool - additional capital leasing in centive for SR 826/836 Interchange commuters. 100% SPR. ************************************************************************ ORG-CODE *EO *OBJECT *AMOUNT *FIN PROJECT *FCT *CFDA (FISCAL YEAR) *BUDGET ENTITY *CATEGORY/CAT YEAR AMENDMENT ID *SEQ. *USER ASSIGNED ID *ENC LINE(6S)/STATUS ************************************************************************

Action: SUPPLEMENTAL Funds have been: APPROVED

55 062020629 *A9 *780000 * 66000.00 *42768618401 *654 *20.205 2016 *55100100 *088774/16 S002 *00 *THREE *0004/04

TOTAL AMOUNT: *$ 66,000.00 *

FUNDS APPROVED/REVIEWED FOR ROBIN M. NAITOVE, CPA, COMPTROLLER DATE: 11/06/2015 725--030-07 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 12114 Page4of~

Financial Project No(s) 42768618401

Contract No. AQH98

~~~~~~~~~~~~- Agreement Date

ATTACHMENT "A" SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

This Attachment forms an integral part of that certain Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation and Miami-Dade County MPO 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 920, Miami, FL 33128 dated 2/17/2012

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENT (Include justification for cost change):

- provide additional time and funding to extend service incentive.

I. Project Cost: As Approved As Amended Net Change

$348,510.00 $414,510.00 $66,000.00

Total Project Cost $348,510.00 $414,510.00 $66,000.00

II. Fund Participation: As Approved As Amended Net Change

Department $348,510.00 $414,510.00 $66,000.00

Agency: $0.00

$0.00

Total Project Cost $348,510.00 $414,510.00 $66,000.00

Comments: MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PlANNlllG ORGANIZATION Date: January 11, 2016

To: Honorable Chairman Jean Monestime and Members Agenda Item 5.B.3 MPO Governing Board • ~~~ From: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Subject: Miami-Dade County's Community Transportation Coordinator Designation (CTC)

It is requested that the MPO Governing Board designate Miami-Dade Transit (MDT), on behalf of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), as Miami-Dade County's Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for the next five years from July 1, 2016 until July 30, 2021.

BACKGROUND

Chapter 427, Florida Statues states that every five years each Designated Official Planning Agency (Miami-Dade MPO), upon consultation with the Local Coordinating Board (LCB) (see attached LCB Resolution #1-15), shall recommend to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) a CTC.

All publicly-funded transportation services to the disadvantaged population of Miami-Dade County are coordinated by the CTC. The CTC also coordinates transportation services provided by non-publicly funded agencies who wish to be part of the coordinated system. As per Florida Statute 287.057(3)(f)3 the Miami-Dade MPO may by-pass traditional competitive procurement procedures if the current CTC is a government agency and expresses interest in remaining the CTC. MDT has served as the CTC since 1990, and was last designated in 2012 by the MPO Governing Board.

Attached, are a Letter of Intent from MDT to remain the County's CTC and a report regarding the responsibilities and MDT' s accomplishments as the CTC over the past five years.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE

There will be no fiscal impact to the MPO Program.

TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR

This item will be monitored by the MPO and the project manager is Elizabeth Rockwell, MPO Public Involvement and Transportation Disadvantaged Manager. Agenda Item 5.B.3 MPO RESOLUTION#

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (MDT) AS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR (CTC) FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

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

WHEREAS, Chapter 427, Florida Statues states that every five years each Designated official Planning Agency (Miami-Dade MPO), upon consultation with the Local Coordinating Board (LCB), shall recommend to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) a CTC; and

WHEREAS, the LCB passed Resolution #1-15 recommending the Miami-Dade MPO designate MDT, on behalf of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), as the CTC from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, this Board hereby designates the Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) as Miami-Dade County's Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for the next five years.

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 Jean Monestime Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 2l51 day of January, 2016.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO LCB RESOLUTION #1-15

RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) GOVERNING BOARD DESIGNATE MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (MDT), ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BCC), AS THE COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR (CTC) FROM JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2021

WHEREAS, as per Chapter 427, State Statutes, the Florida Commission for the Transp01tation Disadvantaged (CTD) has established the Miami-Dade County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) to develop local service needs and to provide information, advice, and direction to the Community Transpo1tation Coordinator (CTC) on the coordination of services to be provided to the transportation disadvantaged (TD) population; and

WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade MPO Governing Board is the Designated Official Planning Agency (DOPA) by the CTD, and is responsible for the designation of a CTC every five years; and

WHEREAS, a request from Miami-Dade Transit (MDT), on behalf of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), to be designated as the Miami-Dade County CTC from July 1, 2016 until July 30, 2021 was presented for review by the LCB; and

WHEREAS, the LCB found the request and accompanying rep01t of responsibilities and accomplishments over the past five years to be acceptable to be designated for another five years as Miami Dade County's CTC.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD OF THE FLORIDA COMMISSION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED:

SECTION 1: Recommends the Miami-Dade MPO Governing Board designate MDT, on behalf of the Miami-Dade County BCC, as the CTC from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021.

The foregoing resolution was offered by Ana Martinez, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Denise Valkema, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Orlando Alonso - Absent Dr. Fredrick Haynes -Aye Evelyn Alvarez -Aye Maria Hernandez -Aye Loreen Chant -Absent Marsha Jenakovich -Absent Dr. Kent. Cheeseboro -Absent Jose Ernesto Martinez -Aye Raymond Freeman -Aye Denise Valkema -Absent Carlos Gabino -Aye Jorge Azor, Vice Chair-Aye

The Vice Chair thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 8th day of December 2015.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD Memoran d um MIAM9mniiil' Date: December 1, 2015

To: Jesus Guerra, Interim Executive Director . o,Metropolitan Planning Organization From: ~wAlice N. Bravo, P.E., Director Miami-Dade Transit Subject: Letter of Intent to Designate Miami-Dade Transit as Miami-Dade County's Community Transportation Coordinator

By Resolution #39-11, adopted on October 20, 2011, the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Governing Board designated Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) or the successor department, on behalf of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), as the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Miami-Dade County. MDT has been designated and successfully served as the county's CTC since 1990.

This memorandum is to express MOT's interest, to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) and the Miami-Dade MPO, to continue as Miami-Dade County's CTC for a five year period beginning July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2021. MDT is committed to the coordinated delivery of transportation disadvantaged services in Miami-Dade County and committed to maintaining service standards as outlined by the CTD under Chapter 427, Florida Statutes.

Enclosed is a report regarding MOT's responsibilities and accomplishments as the CTC. MDT looks roiward-with great pride to continue serving it-s transportation disadvantaged- community as the Miami-Dade County CTC.

Attachment Miaml·Dade Transit's Qualifications to be Miami·Dade County's community Transportation coordinator (CTC) As Per Chapter 287, Florida Statutes July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2021

(a) Provide the scope and nature of the transportation disadvantaged services and coordination required in the service area.

The coordinated transportation system for the transportation disadvantaged (TD) was initiated in 1979 by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD). Miami-Dade Transit (MOT), on behalf of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), has been the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for the Miami·Dade County service area since September 1990. Since that time, MDT (as the CTC), has continued its coordination activities throughout Miami-Dade County to Transportation Disadvantaged (TO) populations. A TD patron is any person who because of physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves or to purchase transportation and are, therefore, dependent upon others to obtain access to health care, employment, education, shopping, social activities, or other life-sustaining activities, or children who are handicapped or high-risk or at-risk as defined in Florida Statute 411.2020. MDT uses TD grant funds to include service to classes of TO individuals who have no sponsored transportation services (trips) available. Non-sponsored trips are transportation disadvantaged services that are not sponsored or subsidized by any other funding source other than the State's Transportation Disadvantaged Fund.

MOT's scope of service is to provide and assist the TD population with the provision of transportation services to required, referred, or related medical services, educational activities, training, employment opportunities, nutritional activities, and other life·sustaining services and activities in Miami-Dade County. Assistance is usually requested through certified/qualified social service programs (local, state, or federal) that serve the TD population including programs for substance abuse, °Seniors, the disabled, etc: MDT has developed working and assistance relationships wtth over one h1.1ndred and thif't¥ {130} TD ser¥ice programs and provides assistance through the distribution of EASY Tickets known a; the TO Easylicket Program. Additionally, MDT distributes fASY Cards {smart cardsJ to qualifying TO clients known as the TD Transtt: Mobility Easy rard ~rogram. -soth of these cards can be utilized on any fixed route service within the service area.

Furthermore, MDT also works with non-profit agencies within the coordinated system to ensure transportation is available for their TD population. These non-profit agencies become "coordination contractors" when they enter into a coordination and fare agreement (CFA) with MDT to provide these transportation services. The CFA's reflect the specific terms and conditions that will apply to those agencies who perform their own transportation, as well as joint utilization and cost provisions for transportation services to and from the community transportation coordinator.

In like manner, MOT works with the Miami-Dade County Local Coordinating Board (LCB), who in turn provides MDT assistance relative to the coordination of transportation services. MDT provides the LCB with quarterly updates with issues relating to TO that include operating, expenditure and performance reports on all TD coordinating activities. The LCB advises the CTD, TD requests, suggestions, recommendations, and provide a platform for public comments to be heard and reviewed. MDT also works closely with the Florida Department of Transportation District VI (FOOT) specifically with issues dealing with coordination contractors who are recipients of the Federal Transportation Administrations (FTA) Section 5310 Grant Program (grant that funds the use of vehides for non-profit agencies to transportation their TD clients at no cost to Miami·Dade County).

(b) Identify the ftscal resources, and accounting system techniques to be used in the audit trail for these services.

MDT utilizes the County's Financial Accounting Management Information Systems (FAMIS) software to ensure an audit trail is provided for coordinated TD services. In addition, hard=copy and electr-0nic records, are maintained for at least five (5) years as required by State Statute. (c) Identify the agency's organizational structure and key personnel, Its financial capacity, equipment resources, and experience and qualifications, including the most recent financial audit by a certified public accountant in accordance with Section 216.349, F.S.

MOT is the 15lh largest public transit system in the country (based on passenger trips) and the largest transit agency in Florida. MDT provides four modes of transportation: Metrobus, Metrorail, Metromover, and Paratransit (door to-door). MOT's organizational structure is comprised of the following divisions: Office of the Director, Operations (Metrobus, Metrorait, Metromover and Paratransit), Engineering/Planning & Development and Finance/Administration & Business Initiatives.

MOT's Grants Administration ensures that the CTC fulfills its TD Program responsibilities (Florida Statutes Chapter 427 and 41-2) administratively which includes the following: • Annual Operating and Expenditure Report-MDT is responsible for submitting this annual operational statistics report to CTD for the previous state fiscal year. The operational statistics include system type, trip information, vehicle information, employee information, revenues and expenses. Furthermore, MDT is responsible for holding AOR Training Workshops to participating coordination contractors. • Coordination and Fare Agreements {CFA) - MDT is responsible for gathering over fifty {SO) signed and notarized CFA's, on an annual basis, from all participating agencies who provide transportation to their TD population. • Trip and Equipment Grant Rate Model- MDT is solely responsible for providing this operational data report for LCB and CTD approval. • Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TOSP) - Annually and in conjunction with MPO, MDT must update applicable sections of this service plan to be approved by the LCB. The TOSP contains a development plan, service plan, and quality assurance components consistent with meeting the needs of the TD population.

MOT's Easy Card Services ensures that TD Trust Fund dollars meet state requirements to include service to classes of TO indh1iduals through the following transportation services: • TD Easy Ticket Program- the distribution of EASY Tickets- ti> applicable TD individuals through applicable non-profit organizations. • TD Transit Mobiiity Easy Card Program- tbedistr.ibution of annual EASY Cards to those individuals who-have household incomes at 150% of the Federal poverty level, or below.

MDT procures fixed route vehicles through federal and state grants, allowing MDT to provide approximately 29.2 million miles of Metrobus annual revenue service along 93 routes with a fleet of 714 full-sized buses, 25 articulated buses, and 78 mini buses, 2 contracted routes, a 25 mile dual track elevated Metrorail system stocked with 136 railcars that runs through 23 accessible Metrorail Stations, a 20 mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line that is the longest in the United States, and a 4.4 mile dual lane Metromover {elevated people mover system) that includes 21 stations and SO light rail cars. MDT also provides Special Transportation Services (STS) to eligible participants.

MOT works closely with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Citizens' Transportation Trust (CITI}, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), the Public Works and Waste Management Department {PWWM), citizen advocacy groups, and other transportation stakeholders.

The latest financial audit by a certified public accountant was completed on September 30, 2014 (attached). (d} Demonstrate the ability to coordinate a multitude of funding and service provisions, in addition to serving the needs of the general public or other transportation disadvantaged.

MOT sponsors a variety of transportation services, programs, and options to the TD Population. The following services range from free to half fare services and from Paratransit to fixed route services, which are funded from the County's General Fund, Surtax and grant funds to include the following:

• Special Transportation System (STS) is Miami-Dade County's complimentary Paratransit service per the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the program requires a 24-hour advance reservation for transportation, there are special provisions for same day service. There are no restrictions as to trip purpose and the system Is operational at the same times as conventional transit: 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. The current fare is $3.50 per trip. This service has been offered to disabled citizens since 1976, preceding the ADA mandate.

• MDT offers free fare on the conventional transit system for seniors 65 years of age and older (Golden Passport Program). This program was implemented on December 15, 1999. In addition, free fare on the conventional transit system is also available for honorably discharged veterans who provide proof that they have a household income that cannot exceed $27,994 a year or less (Patriot Passport Program).

• The ADA Free Fare Program affords ADA certified individuals the choice of either paying the $3.50 fare or using the conventional transit system free of charge. This program was implemented in December 1995 in an attempt to cope with the escalating costs of providing ADA Paratransit trips, and to maximize the use of the increased number of accessible buses ln the conventional transit system. The program has proven to be extremely successful in controlling the growth of expensive ADA Paratransit trips while recognizing the mobility of the TD population.

• Anyone having a Medicare card or school children under the age of 18 (with an MDT student permit) are permitted to ride Tor half fare on the conventional transit system with no restrictions on hours~or days of the week.

MDT continues to maintain a dose working relationship with the Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services {CAA}, the 11th Judicial Court, Community Action Agencies, Department of Veterans Affairs, Catholic Charities, Easter Seals, and Jackson Memorial Hospital. Furthermore, MDT coordinates with over fifty (50) non-profit agencies receiving assistance under the FTA Section 5310 Capital Grant Program and over one hundred and thirty (130) private non-profit and social service agencies in Miami-Dade County. Coordination continues with these entities for the delivery of transportation services to seniors, disabled, individuals-at-risk, homeless, unemployed, and the poor.

{e) Identify specific means by whlc:h the agency plans to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Dlsabllltles Act, P.t. 101-336, Chapter 760, F.S., and any applicable loc:al regulations governing disabled accessibility requirements, access to transportation, and discrimination.

MDT complies with ADA rules and guidelines as a transit entity and as an entity that receives funding from federal and state resources for operations and capital grant programs and projects. The ADA requires that transit systems be accessible and user-friendly to all customers with disabilities.

The Metrobus, Metrorail, and Metromover (fixed route) systems are 100% accessible throughout the County. They provide service to all major medicat, shopping, and educational facilities, as well as industrial, commercial, and tourist areas. The fixed route system is used for all non-sponsored trips for TD individuals who are not eligible for ADA-Paratransit.

MDT provides service, at the maximum; approximately 24-hours a day, 365 days a year utilizing full siZe and mini buses. The fixed guideway systems, consisting of Metrorail and Metromover, operate from 5:00 AM to 12:00 midnight, 365 days a year. MDT has mandatory training for all personnel who work with and serve the disabled community. There are formal procedures on how to communicate and assist those with disabilities. The operation of ramps and lifts are mandatory, with daily inspections of equipment. Designated and/or reserved seating for seniors and those with disabilities are mandatory on all buses. Operators of Paratransit services are trained to identify themselves and assist passengers from their door to the vehicle, and within the vehicle itself. Bus operators are trained to set, place, and lock wheelchairs in place as a required.

MDT provides a Special Transportation Service (STS) Rider's Guide developed to help new rider's become acquainted with the STS program and to provide the necessary guidelines required to use the service effectively. MDT conducts a monthly STS Rider's Meeting to provide riders with the latest STS program news and policy information. The meetings are generally held on the first Tuesday of the month between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

MDT Paratransit Administration Office, coordinates all TD transportation programs and activities and they operate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability {HIPPA) rule whereby all medical and sensitive information is protected.

Bus stops, shelters, equipment, tools, and public work projects for transit must comply with ADA guidelines. For those who are hearing and vision impaired, there are voice announcements systems and character sized displays that meet ADA guidelines. Elevators are installed in all Metrorail and Metromover stations.

Text Telephone {TTY/TDD} is available for the deaf. The TTY/TDD contact numbers are available for the hearing impaired allowing them to type messages using a telephone line.

All contractors, subcontractors, and coordinated contractors are bound by contract or agreement with MDT to comply with ADA guidelines and rules. Inspections are part of the monitoring process to ensure all entities are in compliance.

{f) Provlde plans for the provision of the most economically cost effective, quality services to the transportation disadvantaged,- and plans which demoostrate coordination with the public school system, -local public transit systems, private sector operators and other governmental agencies-that provide services to the-transportation disadvantaged within the designated servke area.

MDT has continued success with the implementation of the following transportation programs:

• The Golden Passport Program: For seniors and those receiving SSI, 55DI, and Medicare benefits. The picture ID allows recipients free access to Metrobus and Metrorail.

• The Patriot Passport Program: For honorably discharged veterans meeting income requirements. The picture ID allows the recipient free access to Metrobus and Metrorail

• The ADA Program: Known as the Special Transportation system (STS) program in Miami-Dade County, this federally required program serves the disabled who cannot access Metrobus and Metrorail with door-to-door transportation to destination of choice. The picture ID also allows recipients free access to Metrobus and Metrorail.

• TD Program: Provides transportation assistance to the TD population through social services programs, state and federal programs/departments, community based organizations, and other local programs that serve the disadvAntaged community. Assistance is-given in the form of EASY Tickets {dairy, weekly, -monthly, and single trip tickets).

• FTA Section 5310 Program: Participating agencies are required to enter into a "Coordination & Fare Agreement" with MOT and are bound to comply with local, state, and federal guidelines. Transportation services provided by these agencies reduces demand for MOT TD service. MDT utilizes the TD Trust Fund's dollars to meet state requirements to include services to TO individuals such as the disabled, elderly, low-income, and children and adults who are "at-risk" who have no sponsored transportation services available. There are two distinct TD Programs established as follows:

• TD EASY Ticket Program- the distribution of EASY Cards/Tickets to applicable individuals through applicable non-profit organizations. Recipients receive pre-loaded EASY cards/Tickets, which provide the equivalent of one of the following: one trip, daily, weekly, and/or monthly pass, based on need. This program currently has over 130 agencies participating in the program offering and average of 16,000- 18,000 tickets distributed.

• TD Transit Mobility Easy Card Program- the distribution of annual EASY Cards to those individuals who meet the following adopted "TO Client Eligibility and Certification Requirements": 1. Household incomes at 150% of the Federal poverty level, or below, will be certified 2. Clients must complete a ''TD Easy Card Program Application" form 3. Clients must provide a valid state issued Florida Driver's License or Florida ID with Miami-Dade County physical address. 4. Clients must provide proof of income in the form or social security statement, two recent paychecks, retirement/pension document or a recent income tax return statement. 5. Certification of eligibility is only valid for one year, clients must recertify on an annual basis. 6. Certified clients may pick up their TD Easy Card at the Golden Passport Office located in the Government Center

(g) Provide plans to comply with safety requirements as specified in Section 341.061, Florida Statutes.

MDT provides safe, reliable, and effective transportation service to the citizens of Miami-Dade County. The MOT Office of Safety and Security is empowered and authorized to develop, implement, and administer a comprehensive, integrated, and coordinated system safety program, including a specific plan to identify, prevent, control, and resolve unsafe conditions during design, construction, testing, operations, maintenance, and disposal of MDT transportation systems.

Safety is a primary concern that affects all levels of MDT activities, including planning, design, construction, testtng, and operations and maintenance of all MDT transportation systems. All MDT personnel and contractors are charged with the responsibility of insuring the safety of MOT passengers, employees, and property.

The most recent System Security Program Plan and System Safety Program Plan were approved July 13, 2015.

(h) Provide plans to comply with any state, federal, or local laws relating to drug testing.

MDT has a formal Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Regulations. Federal regulations require that MOT's policy be adopted by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as official policy. The policy statement is as follows:

It is the policy of Miami-Dade Transit (MDT} to promote safety of mass transit operations by prohibiting the use of certain-drugs and the misuse ofalrohol by employees who perform safety sensitive/unctions~ MDT employees ore our most valuable resource and it is our goal to provide a healthy, satisfying work environment that promotes personal opportunities for growth. As one of the steps necessary to meet this goal, it is our policy to:

•Assure that employees are not impaired in their ability _t{) perform assigned duties in a safe, productive, and healthy manner; • Create a workplace environment free from the adverse effects of drug and alcohol substance abuse and misuse; • Prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, attempt to purchase, possession, trafficking, drwing under the influence {DUI/ or ~se of-controlled substances; and MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT

(AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 2014 Crowe Horwath. Crowe Horwath LLP lrulupendtmt Member Crnwe Hoiwatn bltmational

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

To the Honorable Mayor and Board of County Commissioners Miami-Dade County, Florida Miami, Florida

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Miami-Dade Transit ("MDT"), an enterprise fund of Miami-Dade County, Florida (the MCounty"), as of and for the year ended September 30, 2014, and the related notes to the financial statements, as listed in the table of contents.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is r,esponsible for the pr~paration and fair presentation of these fmanclal statements- m accordance with accoanting principles-generally accepted in the United States of-America; this includes the design, implementation, -and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation -and fair presentation of financial statements that ar~ free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or-error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures serected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers intema! control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well-as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

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'L MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS September 30, 2014 (Unaudited)

Overview

Miami-Dade Transit (MDT or the Department) is a department of Miami-Dade County, Florida (the County}. MOT's management's discussion and analysis (MO&A) is designed to (i) assist the reader in focusing on significant financial issues, (ii) provide an overview of MOT's financial activity, and (iii) identify changes in MOT's financial position. It serves as an introduction to the financial statements of MDT for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. The MD&A represents management's analysis of MOT's financial condition and performance. The MD&A should be read in conjunction with MOT's financial statements. The financial statements include a statement of net position; a statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net position~ a statement of cash flows; and notes to the financial statements.

The statement of net position presents the financial position of MDT as of a specific date. It provides information about the nature and amount of all assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities, deferred inflows of resources, with net position being the difference. Increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of MDT is improving or deteriorating.

The statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net position presents information showing how MDrs net position changed during the fiscal year. All changes In net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, which may not coincide with the timing of the related cash flows.

The statement of cash flows presents the cash activities of MDT segregated into the following four major categories: operating, non-capital financing, capital and related financing, and investing. The statement of cash flows also presents !be changes in cash and cash equlvafents of MDT_

The notes to the financial statements provide required disclosures and otherinformation tbat ai:e essential to a full understanding of data provided in the financial statements.

(Continued)

3. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANAL YSlS September 30, 2014 (Unaudited}

Financial Highlights (Continued)

The total cash deficit at September 30, 2014 was $158.9 million as compared to $116.8 million as' of September 30, 2013. This deficit excludes a cash balance of $318 million, which mainly represents the unspent proceeds of surtax bonds, which was issued to fund the Peoples' Transportation Plan (PTP} projects and debt seivice reseive account. The entire portion of these deficits expected to be repaid within one year is shown on the financial statements as a current liability and included as a part of "due to other County funds~ balance in the amount of $158.9 million. MDT continues to be dependent on funding from the County and various other governmental entities.

A summary of changes in net position is presented below as Table 2,

Table 2

Changes in Net Position Years Ended September 30, 2014 2013 (Dollars In Thousands) Operating rewnues $ 125,961 $ 120,512 Operating expenses exluding depreciation {488,591) (489,772) Depreciation (69,516) (78,868) Operating loss {432, 146) (448, 128) Nen-operating revenues (expenses) Governmental subsidies 111,089 112,515 Interest expense, net of capitalization (57,623) (59,938) lnwstment income (loss) (303) (2,704/ Other non-operating, net 12,604 (2,954) Total non-operating (expenses) revenues, net 65,767 46,919 Loss before contributions and transfers {366,379) (401,209) Build America Bonds Subsidy 6,480 6,679 Capital contributions from CIIT 52,920 45,671 Capital contributions 1Tom federal' and state sources 11,425 24,441 Transfers ftom Miami-Dade County 167,869 162, 191 Transfers ftom CfIT 97,782 106,109 Total capital contributions and transfers 336,476 345,091 Change in net position (29,903) (56, 118) Net position, beginning of the year, restated (Note 14) 690,422 758,827 Net position, end of the year $ 660,519 $ 702,709

Changes in Net Position

Total operating revenues increased by approximately $5.4 million or 4.5%, am:! operating expenses, excluding depreciation, decreased by approximately $1.1 million or 0.2%, which resulted in an overall decrease in the operating loss before depreciation, of approximately $6,6 million. The increase in operating revenues is mainly due to passenger fare revenue.

(Continued) s. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA} MANAGEMENrs DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS September 30, 2014 (Unaudited)

Financial Highlights (Continued)

The following table summarizes the composition of MOT's capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, as of September 30, 2014 and 2013. A more detailed presentation can be found at Note 4 to the financial statements.

Table 4

Capital Assets Summary September 30, 2014 2013 (Dollars In Thousands) Land $ 254,345 $ 254,345 Buildings and guldeway structures 1,876,222 1,874,031 Transportation and other equipment 710,986 717,374 2,841,553 2,845,750 Construction in progress 128,332 81,080 Total capital assets 2,969,885 2,926,830 Accumulated depreciation (1,324,238) (1,259,747} Total capital assets, net $ 1,645,647 $ 1,667,083

Debt Administration

The followin_g-table summarizes the compesition of MOT's debt as-Of September 30; 2014 and 2013. A more detailed presentation can be found at Note 6 to the financial statements.

Table 5

Summary of Debt Obligations September 30, 2014 2013 Rates (Dollars In Thousands} GE Penske Loan $ 4,748 $ 6,957 4.8% Surtax Revenue Bonds 1,136,753 1,151,294 3.0-6.9% Capital Assets Acquisition Bonds 18,842 18,835 7.5% Total debt obligations $1,160,343 $1,177,086

MDT has decreased its debt by approximately $16.7 million in fiscal year 2014. The decrease is primarily due to principal payment and no new bond or loan issuance.

MDT had total outstanding debt of approximately $1.2 billion as of September 30, 2014, which is comparable to ~ast fiscal year.

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Economic Factors and Next Year's Budget (Continued)

In FY 2014-15, the Countywide General Fund Maintenance of Effort (MOE) is $167.8 million, the same level as in FY 2013-14. The Board of County Commissioners and CITT approved a one-year waiver of the 3.5 percent MOE annual increase as adopted in the People's Transportation Plan.

The FY 2014-15 Adopted Budget funds the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) at the statutory minimum of $4.2 million; this amount reflects the required minimum for operating needs of $1.6 million (Section 343.58(2) Florida Statutes) and for capita! needs of $2.7 million (Section 343.58(1) Florida Statutes), ln FY 2014-15, the Department will continue a Metrobus preventive maintenance program to ensure reliability of the bus fleet including: process mapping to realize new efficiencies in maintenance control, maintenance, inventory parts and warranty systems; the program includes a 3,000 mile inspection covering oil/filter replacement, safety checks for brakes, tires, wheel lug nuts, electrical systems. It will also include: a 6,000 mile inspection focused on mechanical/safety diagnostic and corrective actions to ensure vehicles meet technical specifications including oil pressure, fluid analysis, alternator performance, and brake and bellows (ride height) performance.

Projects funded by federal stimulus revenues in FY 2014-15 include Transit Operations System (TOS) Replacement ($4.3 million), Graphics and Signage Upgrades ($7.5 million), Replacement of five 40-FT Susses ($2.3 million), Replacement of passenger vehicles ($1 million), Kendall Drive Signalization ($2.3 million), Mainline Video Upgrade {$2. million), and Mover Fiber Replacement ($4.9 million).

Request for Information

This financial report is designed to provide customers, creditors and other interested parties with a general overview of the MOT's finances. Questions concerning this report or requests for additional information should be directed to the MDT Controller, Miami·Dade Transit, 701 NW 151 Court, 13111 Floor, Miami, Florida 33136. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) STATEMENT OF NET POSITION September 30, 2014 (Dollars in Thousands) (Continued)

Liabilities Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 22,355 Accrued expenses 11, 181 Compensated absences 11,305 Unearned revenues 2,141 Capital lease leaseback benefit 723 Due to other County funds 166, 159 Loans payable to CIIT 21,219 Loans payable 2,317 Total current liabilities payable from unrestricted assets 237,400 Current liabilities payable from restricted assets Accounts payable 5,413 Deposits payable 728 Accrued interest on loans and bonds 14,716 Accrued interest on capital lease leaseback obligations 5,323 Capital lease leaseback obligations 52,449 Bonds payable 19,420 Total current liabilities payable from restricted assets 98,049 Total current liabilities 335,449 Non-current liabilities Compensated absences 23,754 OPEB obligation 6,824 Loans payable to CITT 58,133 Capital lease leaseback obligations 73,754 Ct!pital lease leaseback benefit 2,329 Loans payable 2,431 Bonds payable 1,136,175 Other 1,000 Total non-current liabilities 1,304,400 Total liabilities 1,639,849

Net Position Net in\lestment in capital assets 727,687 Restricted for Capital lease leasback obligations 7,222 Debt se™ce 60,080 Unrestricted deficit (134,470)

Total net position $ 660,519

See accompanying notes to financial statements. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMl·DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION Year Ended September 30, 2014 (Dollars in Thousands} (Continued)

Capital contributions and transfers Build America Bonds Subsidy $ 6,480 Capital contributions Federal 10,482 State of Florida 943 CITI 52,920 Transfers from CITI 97,782 Transfers from County 167,869 Total capital contributions and transfers 336,476 Change in net position (29,903) Net position, beginning of year, restated, {Note 14) 690,422

Net position, end of year $ 660,519

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

13. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended September 30, 2014 (Dollars in Thousands) . {Continued)

Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash used in operating activities Operating loss $ (432,146) Adjustments to reconcile operating loss to net cash used in operating activities Depreciation expense 69,516 (Increase) decrease in operating assets Other receivables 596 Materials and supplies inwntories (4,313) Prepaid expenses 167 Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities Accounts payable (1,481) Compensated absences, accrued expenses and OPEB obligation (155) Other liabilities 2,071

Net cash used in operating actMties $ (365,745)

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash capital and related financing activities Repayment of capital lease leaseback obligations by collateral agents $ 9,146 Amortization of bond premiums, discounts and issuance costs $ 2,015

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, end of year Unrestricted current cash and cash equivalents $ 268 Restricted non-current -cash and cash equivalents 1t,245

Total cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 11,513

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

15. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 2014

NOTE 2 • SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

In April 2013, the GASB issued Statement No. 70, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Non-exchange Financial Guarantees, which establishes accounting and financial reporting standards requires a government that extends a non-exchange financial guarantee to recognize a liability when qualitative factors and historical data, if any, indicate that it is more likely than not that the government will be required to make a payment on the guarantee. The amount of the liability to be recognized should be the discounted present value of the best estimate of the future outflows related to the guarantee expected to be incurred. This Statement requires a government that has issued an obligation guaranteed in a non exchange transaction to recognize revenue to the extent of the reduction in its guaranteed liabilities. This Statement also requires a government that is required to repay a guarantor for making a payment on a guaranteed obligation or legally assuming the guaranteed obligation to continue to recognize a liability until legally released as an obligor. When a government is released as an obligor, the government should recognize revenue as a result of being relieved of the obligation. The provisions of this Statement are effective for financial statements for periods beginning after June 15, 2013. The implementation of this Statement did not have a material impact on MDT.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, deferred outflows, liabilities and deferred inflows, disclosures of contingent amounts at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: For purposes of the statement of cash flows, MDT considers_ short-term investments (including restricted assets), with an original matu!'iqcof three months or Jess from the date acquir~d to be cash equivalents.

investments and Investment -income: Investments are reported at fair value, except for interest-eaming investment contracts that are non-participating contracts, and participating interest-earning investment contracts and money market investments that have a remaining maturity at the time of purchase of one year or less. These investments are reported at amortized cost provided that their fair values are not significantly affected by the impairment of the credit standing of the issuers or other factors. Participating interest-eaming investment contracts are those contracts whose values are affected by market (interest rate) changes. Investment income is reported as non-operating revenue when earned.

Restricted Assets: Assets designated by grant terms for capital acquisitions, held to pay capital leases and restricted by specific bond covenants and other legal restrictions are classified in the accompanying financial statements as restricted assets.

Application of Restricted and Unrestricted Resources: MOT's policy when both restricted and unrestricted resources are available to be used for a certain purpose. is to use restricted resources first, and then use unrestricted resources as needed.

Materials and Supplies Inventories: Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, determined using an aYerage cost method, or market. Inventories consist primarily of maintenance materials and supplies for rolling stock and other transportation equipment.

Capital Assets: Capital assets are recorded at cost. Expenses for maintenance, repairs and minor renewals and betterments are expensed as incurred. Capital assets are- defined as those assets with an initial; individual cost of $5,000 or more and a useful life of more than one year.

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NOTE 2 ·SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

For the year ended September 30, 2014, the County contributed $23.8 million to the plan. The postretirement medical and dental benefits are currently funded on a pay-as-you go basis (i.e., the County funds on a cash basis as benefits are paid). No assets have been segregated and restricted to provide postemployment benefits.

Annual OPEB Cost and Net OPEB Obligation - MDTs annual OPES cost is calculated based on the employers annual required contribution, an amount actuarially determined in accordance with the parameters of GASB Statement 45, Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions. The annual required contribution represents a level of funding that, if paid on an ongoing basis, is projected to cover normal cost each year and to amortize any unfunded actuarial liabilities (or funding excess) over a period not to exceed thirty years.

The following table presents the changes in MOT's net OPES obligation during the year ended September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

Annual required contribution $ 3,147 Interest on net OPEB obligation 286 Adjustment to annual required contribution (318) Annual OPEB cost 3,115 Contributions made (2,798) Change in net OPEB obligation 317 Net OPES obligation, beginning of year 6.507

Net OPES obligation, end of year $ 6,.824 ===== MDrs net OPEB obligation as of September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and its annual OPEB cost and percentage of annual OPEB cost contributed for the years then ended were as follows (dollars in thousands): Fiscal Year Percentage of Ended Annual Annual OPEB NetOPEB September 30, OPES Cost Cost Contributed Obligation

2014 $ 3,115 89.8% $ 6,824 2013 $ 3,581 66.6% $ 6,507 2012 $ 3.435 75.5% $ 5,311

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NOTE 2 • SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Compensated Absences: MDT accounts for compensated absences by accruing a liability for employees' compensation for future absences according to the guidelines established by GASB Statement No. 16, Accounting for Compensated Absences. MDT policy permits employees to accumulate unused vacation and sick pay benefits that will be paid to them upon separation from service. MDT recognizes a liability and expense in the period vacation and sick benefits are earned. As of September 30, 2014, compensated absences were approximately $35 million.

Interest on Indebtedness: Interest costs are charged to expense as incurred, except for interest related to borrowings used for construction projects which is capitalized, net of interest earned on construction funds borrowed. During the year ended September 30, 2014, MDT incurred interest costs of approximately $61.1 million, which includes capitalized interest costs of approximately $3.5 million.

Bond Premiums/Discounts: Bond premiums/discounts are amortized using the effective interest method and straight line method respectively, over the !tfe of the re$ated bonds, Bonds payable are presented net of unamortized premiums/discounts.

Subsidies and Grants: Subsidies and grants for operating assistance are recorded as non-operating revenues in the statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in fund net position in the accounting period in which all eligibility requirements are met

Grants received as reimbursements for specific purposes are recognJzed when eligible expenditures are incurred. Grants earned but not received are recorded as governmental assistance receivables in the accompanying financial statements. Grants r.eceived but not earned are recorded as unearned ravenues in the accompanyingfmancial statements.

Unearned Revenues:- Unearned revenues consist of grants received, but for which MDT has not met al! eligibility requirements imposed by granters and sale of passes in advance for which service are to be rendered in the subsequent fiscal years.

Operating and Non-Operating Items: MDT defines operating revenues as those revenues that arise from charges to customers and users for services provided by MDT. Operating expenses are those expenses incurred in connection with providing such services. Operating revenues are recorded as earned while operating expenses are recorded as incurred. Non-operating revenues and expenses include revenues and expenses derived from activities that are incidental to MOT's operations.

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NOTE 3 - CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)

Following is a summary of MOT's cash, cash equivalents and investments as of September 30, 2014 (dotlars in thousands}: Weighted Carrying Credit Average Maturity Value Rating !In Years} Cash and cash equivalents Cash on hand $ 268 Deposits with financial institutions 274 Equity in pooled cash and investments 10,971 Total cash and cash equivalents 11,513

ln1.eStments Equity in pooled cash and investments 306,660 U.S. Treasury SlRJPS 46,328 AAA 2.99 Other1 92.421 A or above Total investments 445.409

Total cash,. cash equivalents and investments $ 456,922

( 1) Other investments consist of ioveslmeRt contracts pledged as <:ollatera! lo sublessors under the C:Sunly's capital iease leaseback arrangements. The contracts are valued at the c.arrying value of Ifie corresponding liabilities, which approxilrates fair value.

As of September 30, 2014, total cash, cash equivalents and investments were restricted as follows (dollars in thousands}:

Restricted for capital projects $ 242,381 Refundable security deposits 728 Repayment of capital lease leaseback obligations 138,749 Debt ser\.1ce 74,796

Total restricted assets $ 456,654 ======-- The County's policies for managing its exposure to various risks relating to its deposits and investments are summarized below:

Interest Rate Risk: The County limits its exposure to interest rate risk by ( 1) matching investment maturities with known cash needs and anticipated cash flow requirements; (2) requiring operating funds to maintain a weighted~average maturity of no longer than twelve months; (3) requiring investments for bond reserves. construction funds, and other non-operating fuRds to have terms:_appropdate for the nee,Lfor funds and in accordance with debt covenants; and ( 4) limiting the maturity of individual investments to five years or less.

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23. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 2014

NOTE 5 - CAPITAL LEASE LEASEBACK OBLIGATIONS

The County, on behalf of MDT, leases certain assets to third parties (the Sublessors) and simultaneously leases those assets back {leases). The Sublessors, upon execution of the leases, fully prepaid their lease obligations to the County. The County simultaneously invested a portion of the upfront payments in investments to equal early buy-out options in the leases on the early buy-out dates. As of September 30, 2014, the fair value of the investments was approximately $138,7 million. The amount of the upfront payments received, less the amounts invested and related expenses of entering into the leases, is amortized over the lives of the leases. If the County does not exercise the early buy-out options the County will be required to make lease payments through the end of the leases' original terms.

The following table summarizes MOT's capital lease leaseback transactions outstanding as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

Amount Invested to Balance Prepayment Satisfy Initial at Lease Inception Received at Sublease Cash September Description of Assets Date Inception Obligation Benefit 30,2014

Maintenance facilities September 23, 1998 $ 64,451 $ 57,713 $ 6,738 $ 44,682 Qualified technical equipment August 14, 2002 135,760.00 129,623.00 6,137.00 81,521.00

$ 12R,203

A-summary of changes in MD-r's-sublease obligations fOrthe year ended September 30, 2014 is :presented below (dollars in thousands):

Balance at Balance at September September 30, Due within 30, 2013 Additions Reductions 2014 One Year

$ 134,997 $ - $ (8,794) $ 126,203 $ 52,449

The underlying agreements contain certain guarantor rating requirements. The guarantor ratings fell below the minimum standard in 2008. The Sublessor requested the County to have the guarantor post collateral equal to 104% of the difference between the market varue of the securities and the accreted value of the investment and then to replace the guarantor with a AAA!Aaa guarantor. The guarantor posted collateral and has continued to post collateral equal to posting requiremenl The replacement of the guarantor was not possible as there are no guarantors with a rating of AAA/Aaa. In January 2009, the Sublessor provided the County with notice that they were extending the cure period for two months. Since that time the Sublessor has been extending the cure period every two months for another two month period and waives any default that may have occurred solely as a result of the County's failure to comply with this requirement. The current cure period will expire April 30, 2015. Management has evaluated the potential losses in the event of a demand of the sublease termination values by the SubJessors and bas determined that any resulting losses would not be material to the financial statements of MDT.

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25. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 2014

NOTE 6 ·LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)

Miami-Dade County, Florida Capital Asset Acquisition Taxable Special Obligation Bonds, Series 20100 - On December 15, 2010, the County issued $40,280,000 of Miami-Dade County, Florida Capital Asset Acquisition Taxable Special Obligation Bonds, Series 20100 (the Series 20100 Bonds), of which approximately $19 million was allocated to MDT, The Series 20100 Bonds were issued for the purpose of (1) paying the costs of acquisition, construction, improvement and/or renovation of a portion of certain capital assets of the County; (2) funding a reserve account; and (3) paying a portion of the cost of issuance, including paying the premium for a municipal bond insurance policy.

Miami-Dade County. Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. Series 2010 - On August 25, 2010, the County issued $29,670,000 Miami-Dade County, Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A (the Series 2010A Bonds) and $187,590,000 of Miami-Dade County, Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2010B (Federally Taxable - Build America Bonds - Direct Payment) (the Series 20106 Bonds, or together with the Series 2010A Bonds, the Series 2010 Bonds), of which approximately $162.9 million was allocated to MDT. The Series 2010 Bonds were issued for the purpose of (1) paying a portion of the cost of certain transportation and transit projects; (2) funding a reserve account; (3) paying the cost of issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds; and (4) paying capitalized interest on the Series 2010 Bonds through July 1, 2012,

Miami-Dade County. Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. Series 2009 - On September 17, 2009, the County issued $69, 765,000 of Miami-Dade County, Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A (the Series 2009A Bonds) and $251,975,000 of Miami-Dade County, Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B (Federally Taxable - Build America Bonds - Direct Payment) (the Series 2009B Bonds, or together with the Series 2009A Bonds, the Series 2009 Bonds), of which approximately $193 million was allQcated to MDT. The Series. 2009 Bonds were issued for the purpose of( 1 )-paying a portion of the cost of certain transportation and transit projects; {2) funding a reserve account; (3) paying the cost of issuance of the Series 2009 Bonds, including the premium for a financial guaranty insurance policy securing certain bonds;· and (4) paying capitalized interest-on the Series 2009 Bonds.

Miami-Dade County. Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. Series 2008 - On June 24, 2009, the County issued $274,565,000 of Miami-Dade County, Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2008 (the Series 2008 Bonds). The Series 2008 Bonds were issued for the purpose of (1) paying all or a portion of the cost of certain transportation and transit projects; (2) current refunding certain loans then outstanding; and (3) paying the cost of issuance of the Series 2008 Bonds, including the payment of the premiums fora bond insurance policy and a municipal bond debt service reserve insurance policy.

Miami-Dade County, Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. Series 2006- On April 27, 2006, the County issued $186,435,000 of Miami-Dade County, Florida Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 (the Series 2006 Bonds). The Series 2006 Bonds were issued for the purpose of (1) paying all or a portion of the cost of certain transportation and transit projects; (2) funding a reserve account; and (3) paying the cost of issuance of the Series 2006 Bonds, including the payment of the premium for a municipal bond insurance policy.

Penske/GE Equipment Loan - On August 26, 2004, MDT entered into an agreement with Penske Truck Leasing for the purchase of buses in the amount of $22. 7 milllon.

(Continued) MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 2014

NOTE 6- LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)

Debt Service Requirements - MOT's debt service requirements to maturity for loans and bonds outstanding at September 30, 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands);

Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 $134 million

Maturing in Fiscal Year Principal Interest Total

2015 $ 3,013 $ 5,657 $ 8,670 2016 3.,164 5,506 8,670 2017 3,323 5,348 8,671 2018 3A56 5,215 8,671 2019 3,629 5,042 8,671 2020-2024 21,052 22,301 43,353 2025-2029 26,813 16,539 43,352 2030-2034 34,136 9,223 43,359 2035-2036 16,160 1, 181 17,341

Total debt seruce $ 114,746 $ 76,012 $ 190.758

Transit Syst.em Sales Surtax Reva.Que Bonds, Series 2008 $224 million

Maturing in Fiscal Y.eaF Principal Interest Total

2015 $ 4,135 $ 10,110 $ 14,245 2016 4,339 9,903 14,242 2017 4,559 9,686 14,245 2018 4,784 9,458 14,242 2019 5,025 9,219 14,244 2020-2024 29,150 42,065 71,215 2025-2029 37,145 34,069 71,214 2030-2034 47,133 24,072 71,205 2035-2038 67,090 9,548 76,638

Total debt sel'\lice $ 203,.360 $ 158,130 $ 361,490

(Continued} MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September30, 2014

NOTE 6 ·LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)

Capital Asset Acquisition Bonds, Series 20100 $19 million

Maturing in Fiscal Year Principal Interest Total

2015 $ $ 1,425 $ 1.425 2016 1,425 1,425 2017 1,425 1,425 2018 1,425 1,425 2019 1,425 1,425 2020-2024 7.127 7,127 2025-2029 540 7,126 7,666 2030·2034 6,506 6,257 12,763 2035-2039 9,759 3,.079 12,838 2040 2,198 165 2,363

Total debt seMce $ 19,003 $ 30,879 $ 49,882

Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2012 $417 million

-Maturing-in Fiscal Year Principal Interest Tota1

2015 $ 5,831 $ 19,947 $ 25,778 2010 6,024 19;751 25,775 2017 6,284 19,489 25,773 2018 6,575 19,199 25,774 2019 6,878 18,898 25,776 2020-2024 39,781 89,099 128,880 2025-2029 50,237 78,633 128,870 2030-2034 62,146 66,732 128,878 2035-2039 79,094 49,782 128,876 2040-2042 153,948 17,587 171,535

Total debt service $ 416,798 $ 399,117 $ 815,915

{Continued)

31. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 2014

NOTE 9 ·GOVERNMENTAL SUBSIDIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Section 9 of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (Section 9) created a program to assist urban mass transportation systems in meeting their operating expenses as well as the cost of maintaining and improving their mass transportation service. The Section 9 program provides that the federal government, through the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), will provide transit agencies with operating assistance through federal operating subsidies. MDT also receives operating assistance from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) and the County.

Subsidies for capital and operating assistance for the year ended September 30, 2014, were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Federal FTA assistance $ 65,166 State FOOT assistance 39,092 Local Option gas tax 18,256 Total gowmmental subsidies 122,514 Total transfers from the County 167,869 Total contributions and transfers from C!TT 150,702

Total governmental subsidies and contributlo11$ -$ 441,085

The continued funding of such-subsidies is controlled-by: federal, state and local laws, provisions otvarious grant contracts, regulatory approvals and subject to the availability of grant funds.

Management of MDT and the County anticipate that subsidies for operating assistance will continue to be provided during the forthcoming fiscal year, The FTA operating and maintenance assistance will be provided from the Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula funds of the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1998 as well as the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 1997. The FOOT operating assistance will be provided from the Block Grant Program.

NOTE 10 ·PURCHASED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

MDT has contracts with private carriers for various transit services. The contract with Transportation America, a local taxi company, provides ambulatory and non~ambulatory demand response service for elderly and handicapped persons. In addition, MDT has other contracts with local and national bus carriers to provide fixed route bus services, The total gross expense under these contracts amounted to approximately $48.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2014.

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33. MIAMl-OADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 2014

NOTE 11 • PENSION PLANS AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (Continued)

Deferred Compensation Plan: The County offers its employees a deferred compensation plan, created in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 457, The deferred compensation plan, available to all County employees, permits them to defer a portion of their salary until future years. The deferred compensation is not available to employees until termination, retirement, death or unforeseeable emergency.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 457, the assets and income of the deferred compensation plan are held in trust for the exclusive benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries. The County has given fiduciary responsibility to an external third party, and as such,. the assets and income of the deferred compensation plan are not reported in the County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report or the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 12 ·RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Various departments within the County provide goods, administrative services, public safety, maintenance and other services to different operating departments. Charges for these services are determined using direct and indirect cost aUocation methods or amounts determined based upon direct negotiations between the parties involved. Charges for services provided to MDT by other County departments, which are included in services expense in the accompanying statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in fund net position, amounted to approximately $11 million for the year ended September 30, 2014.

The following schedule shows the breakdown of County charges to MDT for tbe year ended September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

Uepartment Name

Internal SenAces Department $ 2,344 lnfonnation Technology Department 6,736 Other departments 1,797

Total charges for County sen.foes $ 10,877

The County has committed to provide funding to MDT to meet its operating obligations. As of September 30, 2014, the due to other County funds balance of $166 million consists of MOT's negative position in the County's unrestricted pooled cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $158.9 million and insurance premiums payable to the Risk Management Division of $7.2 million.

As a component of the County, the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) is the 15-member independent body created to oversee the PTP funded with the Surtax. The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved General Fund support to MDT at the pre-Surtax level of $123.7 million, with an annual increase of 3.5%. Additionally, the CITT approved a loan for up to $150 million in Surtax funds. to support MDT on November 5, 2005. The' loan has a stated rate of 3% and matures in fiscal year 2017.

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35. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 2014

NOTE 14 - CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

The beginning balance of net position was adjusted to reflect the implementation of GASS Statement No. 65. GASB Statement No. 65 requires debt issuance costs to be recognized as an expense in the period in which those costs were incurred. The retroactive adjustment to MOT's net position is detailed below.

Net Position at October 1, 2013 $702,709

Adjustment to reflect debt issuance cost now recognized as an expense in the period incurred (12,287)

Net Position at October 1, 2013 - restated $690,422 •Amounts are reported In thousands

NOTE15-SUBSEQUENTEVENT

On January 5, 2015, the County exercised the earty buyout option to terminate the lease, MD2002-4 FL for the Metro Rail Fare Boxes, before the termination date. The GICs were terminated and pursuant to the lease $53,475 was paid to Dexia Credit Local, New York Branch, and $1, 199,684 was deposited with the trustee to be paid to Bank of America in five installments ending December 15, 2015. The Loans were paid in fulL The lease hold interest in the asset was returned to the County. Once the trustee makes the final payment to the Bank of America, the trusts will be close. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (AN ENTERPRISE FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) SCHEDULE OF FUNDING PROGRESS - POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSION September 30, 2014 (Dollars in Thousands)

Unfunded Actuarial Actuarial UAAL as Actuarial Accrued Accrued %of Value of Liability at Liability Funded Covered Covered Actuarial Assets Entry Age (UAAL) Ratio Payroll Payroll Valuation Date {a) (b) (b-a) (alb) (c) ([b-aJ/c)

October 1, 2013 $ ~ $ 330,042 $ 330,042 D°lo $ 1.430,604 23.1% October 1, 2012 $ - $ 362,669 $ 362,669 D°/o $ 1,651,799 22.0% October 1;. 2011 $ - $ 357,006 $ 357,006 0% $ 1,661,941 21.5%

38. Crowe Horwath. Crowe Horwath LLP ~t Member Cmwe Ho!w.ltt\ lntematiorial

I INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS

To the Honorable Mayor and Board of County Commissioners Miami-Dade County, Florida Miami, Florida

We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of Miami-Dade Transit ("MDT"}, an enterprise fund of Miami-Dade County, Florida (the ~county~), as of and for the year ended September 30, 2014, and the related notes to the financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated March 16, 2015. As dL.~1;1ssed in Note 1, the financial statements present only_ MDT and do not purportto, aP.d do not, present fairly the financial position of 1he County, the changes in its financial position, or, where applicasle, its cash flows in conformity with accounting p1fociples generaUy accepted in the United States of America.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered MOT's internal control over financial reporting (intemal control) to determine the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of MOT's internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of MOT's internal control.

A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity's financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A s;gnificant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies ir:i internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.

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39. Crowe Horwath. Crowe Horwath LLP Independent Member~ Horwath lnlemational

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 218.415, FLORIDA STATUTES

To the Honorable Mayor and Board of County Commissioners Miami-Dade County, Florida Miami, Florida

We have examined the Miami Dade Transit's (the "MDr) compliance with Section 218.415, Florida Statutes, conceming the investment of public funds during the year ended September 30, 2014. Management is responsibte for the MOT's compliance with those requirements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the MOT's compliance based on our examination.

Our examination was conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Pt;iblic Accountants and, accordingly, included examining, en a test basis, evidence about the MDTs complfance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our examination provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Our examination does not provide a legal determination on the MOT's compliance with specified requirements.

In our opinion, MDT complied, in all material respects, with the aforementioned requirements for the year ended September 30, 2014.

~~ //;r1A.J4:lA._ al' Crowe Hoiwath LLP

Fort Lauderdale, Florida March 16, 2015

41. MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) to promote safety of mass transit operations by prohibiting the use of certain drugs and the misuse of alcohol by employees who perfonn safety sensitive functions. MDT employees are our most valuable resource and it is our goal to provide a healthy, satisfying work environment that promotes personal opportunities for growth. As one of the steps necessary to meet this goal, it is our policy to:

• Assure that employees are not impaired in their ability to perform assigned duties in a safe, productive, and healthy manner;

• Create a workplace environment free from the adverse effects of drug and alcohol substance abuse and misuse;

• Prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, attempt to purchase, possession, trafficking, driving under the influence (DUI) or use of controlled substances; and

• Encourage employees to seek professional assistance anytime personal problems, including alcohol or drug use and misuse, adversely affect their ability to perfonn their assigned duties.

In accordance with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations entitled f!,ir,Y,~,nlion of Prohibited Drug Use in Transit.Operations (49 CFR Part 655), and to meet the goals set forth above, MDT has establisherl:

• An alcohol misuse prevention program in which- safety-sensitive employees are tested for the misuse of alcohoF and supervisors are autaorized to make reasonable suspicion testing determinations and are trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol misuse; and

• An anti-drug program to detect the use of prohibited drugs by urine testing and to deter the use of those drugs by educating and training safety-sensitive employees about the safety and health ramifications of drug use and abuse.

Implementation details are contained in this Miami-Dade Transit Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy and are in conformance with 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655 as amended, or future amendments thereto.

YselaLort / Date MDT Director '

Revised March 2015

Miami·Dadc Transit Drug and-Alcohol Testing Policy SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT

SYSTEM SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS P N

SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

REVISION-15

Effective: January 2015

Prepared by:

Date p~lr-

/·l/Jl~ Date Eric Mu nT ief MDT Office o Safety and Security

1:-'!3 -JJ Date Miami-Dade Transit

WARNING: This record contains Sensitive Security Information that is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a •need to know". as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520, except with the written permission of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration or the Secrelal}' of 1"ransportation. Unauthorized release may result in cMl penalty or other action. For U.S government agencies, pubkdisclosure is govemedby5 U S.C. 552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520.

iii MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT POLICY STATEMENT and STATEMENT OF PLAN ENDORSEMENT

DIRECTOR'S POLICY STATEMENT and STATEMENT OF ENDORSEMENT OF SYSTEM SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN FOR MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT

Miami-Dade Transit (MDT} is organized and chartered to provide safe, reliable and effective transportation service to the residents of Miami-Dade County. Security is a primary concern that affects all levels of MDT activities, including planning, design, construction, testing, operations, maintenance and disposal of all MDT transportation systems. Therefore, all MDT personnel and contractors are charged with the responsibility of ensuring the security of MDT passengers, employees and property.

The MDT Office of Safety and Security under Section 341.061, F.S. is authorized and responsible for developing, implementing and administering a comprehensive, integrated and coordinated system security program, including a specific plan to identify, prevent, control and resolve security issues during design, construction, testing, operations, maintenance and disposal of MDT transportation systems. This Statute Chapter 341.061, Florida Statutes for Public Transportation is the authority that establishes this System has been interpreted by MDT to acknowledge that without a cohesive security plan, the MDT system cannot be considered a safe system. Consequently, the MDT Office of Safety and Security is authorized and responsible for developing. implementing and administering a rehensive, integrated and coordinated system security program, including a specific plan to if)-L, prevent, control and resolve security issues during design, "Construction, testing, operations, iAtenaRce and disposal of MDT transportation systems.

Accordingly, the Chief, MDT Office of Safety and Security is authorized to order the cessation of unsecure activities or operations which are evaluated as presenting an immediate hazardous condition within the system, and to conduct unannounced inspections aimed at identifying and eliminating unsecure practices, operations or conditions. Further, the Chief or designee is, under all circumstances, to be provided immediate and unimpeded access to all facilities. vehicles records and employees for oversight purposes.

tf-13-~ Date

WARNING: This record contains Sensitive Security Information that Is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a "need to know•. as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520, except with the written permission of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration or the Secretary of Transportation. Unauthorized release may r.esull in civil penalty or other action. For-U,S. government agencies, public disclosure is governed by 5 U.S.C. 552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520,

viii POLICY STATEMENT AND SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM PLAN AUTHORITY

Miami-Dade Transit {MDT) is responsible for providing a safe, reliable, courteous and efficient means of transportation for the benefit of patrons, employees and the general public.

Chapter 341.061, Florida Statutes for Public Transportation is the authority that establishes this System Safety Program Plan (SSPP). The SSPP was developed by the MDT Office of Safety and Security to identify MOT's Safety Policy and the authorities and responsibilities associated with System Safety for all levels of MDT management and employees, and for all organizations or persons under contract to the department for providing public transportation. The Director of MDT has the authority granted by Miami-Dade County and is ultimately responsible and accountable for safety policy and performance.

The Chief, Office of Safety and Security has been delegated the authority to develop and implement the SSPP by the MDT Director; and is empowered and authorized to develop, implement and administer a comprehensive, integrated and coordinated system safety program, including a specific plan to identify, prevent, control and resolve unsafe conditions during design, construction, testing, operations, maintenance and disposal of MDT transportation systems. Accordingly, the "Chief, MDT Office of Safety and Security is authorized to order the cessation of unsafe activities or operations which are evaluated as presenting an immediate and unacceptable hazardous condition. Further, the Chief or his/he!" designee is., under all circumstances, are to be provided immediate and unimpeded_ access to all facilities, vehicles, records, documents and employees for _oversight purposes.

In accordance with this SSPP, the Director, MDT, provides annual safety certification for the bus transit system via a formal statement of Safety Certification to the Florida Department of Transportation attesting the bus transit system is operating in compliance with this SSPP. Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation participated in the development of this SSPP.

Development and implementation of the MDT SSPP has been authorized, approved and accepted by the MDT Director and all members of senior staff of MDT. Through a cooperative team effort and compliance with this SSPP, MDT achieves an optimum level of safety.

Date

System Safety Program Plm1 Jn(J• 1015 Page1 For B11s Trmtsit S;•:sten: Contract # _ID 1.2=R~_, ~,7 ___

STATE Of FLORIDA COMMiSS!ON FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

This fv'iemorandum of Agreernent is between ilie COMMtSSfDr'i FOR THE TRANSPORTATION 01sr... 0VANTAGEO, hereby refened to .as t.!le ''Comrrnssion." and fv!lami-Dade Transit, 701NW1st Cou.r.L,..Sui!e i':.U.QQ,Jv1~1~a~n~11..._. .._f_..L~3~3~1~3~6 ______the COMfv1UN!TY TRANSPORTATION COOROlNATOR designated pursuanl !o Chapter 427 F S. to serve the transportation disadvantagF.:cl for the comrnuni!y that lnc!udes the entm: area of

lvliami-Dade ------cowHy(lesj, ;ma r1ereafter referred to as the "Coordinator."

This Agreement 1s madF;; in consideration ol the mutual bt:m0;fits lo bom parhes smd cons1dernllon acknowledged hereto by the parties as good and va!ual;fe consideration

The Parties Agree:

The Coordinaior Shall

A Ber:amG and remain totally apprisAYJ ct dH of the Transportation Dlsadvantaged rer;ources available or planned in !heir designB\ed serv1c0 area "h1s kncw!edga will be used io plan co<..lrdinate, and fmp!ement the most cos! effedrve iransportfition disadv;,imaged transn system possibie under the economic and o!her condil1ons that exrst m lhc clesignatt~cl server~ area.

8 Plan and work with Cornrnurnty Transportation Coordinators in adjacent and 0H1er areds oi HiP si;ite 10 coordinate tt'H'! provision of community tnps that might be r.and!ed al ;;1 tower overall cost lo the community by another Coon:l!naior This includes honoring any Commlssion .. approved statewidf; certifica!ion program thal allows for intercountv transportation opportunilies

C Arrange for at! services fn accordance wim Chapter 427 F!onda Statutes, ancJ Rule 41 ·2 FAC, and as further required by the Commissicm and ihe iol.ai CoordinaHng Board approved Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan

O Re!urn a;1y acquirett profits or surplus funds onginating through !he course of business as the Coordinator !hat are beyond !he amounts{s) specilicatly identified and ::ipproved in lhe accompanying Transportation Disadvantaged Servrce Pian Such profits. or funds shaH be returned to the Coordinator's t.rnnsportation system or to any subsequent Coordmalm as a total transpcrt::iiion system subsidy. lo be applied !o the immediate following operational year The Ct>ordinat'

Developing a Transpor:ation Otsadvantageri Service Plan for approva! by the !oc:st CoorclinaHng Board and the Comm!:;sion. Coordinators who are ne'Nly des1gna!ecJ to a particular service area sha!I subnm a local Coordinating Board aµproved Transponation Disadvantaged 5EJr111cr; Plan wHtlin l2D ca!c~fldar days foHo·.vmg the execution of lhi: Coordrnetcr's ;nH1a! men-orandum of agreemefli wrth the Comm1s';;ion !or appmvai by the Com1rnss1on Al! subsequem T rcinsportation Disadv;;nlageci Service Pians sl1all be submitted and approved wlth the corresponding memorandum of agreement The aµpmved Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan will be irnp!emented and rnon!!med lo provide for community·wkle transportal!on services frn purchase by no1H;ponsored transportation disadvantaged persons, contrad1ng social service agencies. and other entities that use local. stale. or federal government hlrKls tor the purchase of transportation for the transportation dlsadvantag.::d

2 tv1ax1m121ng the use of available pubhc school transportation resources and public fixed mute or fixed schedule transil services and assuring that private or putJhc !r;:ms!l para\rans1t operators and school bo;mJs have been afforded a fair opport1.m1i.y !o partrcipa!€' to Hie maximum extent feasible in !he planning process anti 1n the development of me provts1ons of lh2 TransponaUon Disadw;;ntsged .Service Plan for the lransportai1on disadvantaged

3 Prnv1d1ng or ammgmg 24-hour. 7 day per weer transportation disadvantaged service as required in the designaled service area by any Federal Slate or Local Govemmen; agency sponscnng such sennces The prnvision of saKl services sr1al! be furrnshed in 8tx:ordam:e 1.t.tith the prior nottfication reqwremen!s ;cJenl!fied lrt the !ocaf Coordinating Board and Commission approved Transportation O;sadvant.aged Service Plan

4 Complyiny with aH local, slole, and federw laws CJnd regulations tha! apply to !he provision of transporta!ion dism:.!vantsged servkes

5 Subm1ttmg !o U1e Comrrnssion a1 Annual Opesat1ng Reµorl deta!!ing derno9raph1c operalionn! and financial daW regarti!ng coordination arlivilies m !he des1gnaled service area The report shall b:> prepared on forms pro,nded by thE: Cornrnissron 11vJ according to the mslrucl!ons o! said forms.

L Cornp!y with Audit and Record Keeping Reqrnrernents by

Ut1!12mg the Commission recogrnzed Chart of Accounts defined in the Transportation Accounting Consortium Mortel Umform Acc:ountmg System for Ruraf ancf Spec1af!2ed Transportation Providers: (Lmiform accounting system l for al! transoonatron disadvantaged accounting and reporung purposes. Community Transpor!ation Coordmalors wiih ex1stin~1 and equ1valP,"i\ aa.:Junting systems me nol rnr1uired to adopt the Chart of Accounts rn Heu of their existing Chart of f.;cccunts but shall prepare al! reports, inw.nces anci fiscal dorumPnls reiailng to UH~ iransporiahon d!s

3 Maintam!r1g and Ming with the Commission 1oca! Coordinating Board anf.l a!! purchasing agenoes!entlties such progress fiscal· :nvenlory. and oth~r reports BS those entities may require uwing th~ period of this Agrer.:rnent.

4 Pmviding copies of finance and compiiance audits to !he -Commissron and tocaf Coordinating Board as requested by the Commission or !ocal Coordinating Board

5 Repor!lng accidents mvolving a vehicle operated within the coordinated transpcrtalKln system m the coordmator s designated service area. Accklents involving a fatahty or fa!a!ities mus! be reported to !he Commission not more !han 24 hours afler the community transportation coordinator becomes aware of !he tat.al accident f'.\ny other accident those no!. involving a fatality or fatahties, with over $1,000 m properly damages, or personal injury !ha! requires evacuation to a medical facility or a combination of both must !Je reported to the Commission nol more than 72 hours Eifler the community transportation coordinator becomes aware of the accident Copies of any acmlent report or reports prepared or received by the community transportation cocirdinator as a result nt any acciclen! must he sent lo the Commission upon receipt or preparation of the report

G Retain al! flnanclal reconis. supporlir.g rlocumen!s. s!atrstica! records. cind any o!ti!:"r docurnenls pertlnen! to this Agreement for a penod of five (SJ years after !ernw1alfon ol this Agreement H an audit !las been mllietcd and audit fine.lings have no! been resotvnd at thP end of five (5) years tbe records shall be retained unrn reso!uHon of tha audil fmdtn9s The Coordinator shall assure !ha! thesq records shal! be subjed to inspection. r&view. or audit at al! rer.sonab!e times by persons du!y authorized by the Commission or !his !\gmement They shaH have fuf! access to and the nghl lo £~xarrnne any o1 the said records and documents during H1e re1ent1on perioc!

H Comply with Safety Requlremems by

Complying with Seclitm :Yi 1 !J61 f .S and Rule 14-90, FAC, concerrnng Sysiem Safety or comp!ymg with Chap\er 234 051. F ,S , regarding school bus safety requirements for !hose services provided through a school board. and

2. Assuring compliance with focal. slate. and federal laws. and Comrrnssion pol!cias relating lo drug testlng. Conduct drug ancl alcohol testing for safety sensitive iob positions within the coordinated system regardin~1 pre-employment, randomization post-accident and reasonable susptcmn as fequired by the Fede:a! Highway Admmistrntion and the Federal Transl! Administration

Comply with Commission insurance requirements by maintaining a! !east rrmm11um l!abt!i!y insurance coverage in the amount >'.:If $200.000 for any one person and. $300,000 per occurrence at alt hmes during the existence of this Agreement for a!l lransporta\!on services purchased or provided for the transportation disadvantaged throuoh tfie Gommur11ty Transpor!ation Coordinator Upon the execution of !his Agreement the Coordinator s!la!I add I.he Comrnlssion-as an additionar named lnsurad io ai. instmmce po!iclas covering vehicles transportmg the transportation disadvantaged In ihe event of any cancel!ation m changes m ihe Hmlts of liability in the insurance policy the insurance agent or broker shall notify the Comnw:~sion The (~oord1nator ::hall ht:~FF! !hat con!rncting trnnsportatmn oper::iiors and ronn::HnBHon rcmtractors also maintalil the same minimum !iatr!Hty insurance, or an equal governmental lnsurance program Insurance coverage tr1 excess of $1 mi!Hon per occurrencB mus! be approved by !he Comrrnssir.on and the local Coordinating Bo

J Safeguard information by r.ol dsmg or disclosing any miormation concern mg a user of services under this Agreement for any purpose mA in ;~oriformity wilh the tocaL state and !adera! regulations (45 CFR. Part 205,50}, except upon order ot a court, wriHen consent of the recipient or hlsfher respor.sib!s parent or guardian when aulhonzed by law

K Protect Civil Rights by.

Complying with state and federal !aws irn:::fuding but not l!rni!ed to laws regarding discrimination on the basis of sex. race. religion age. disahmty, seY.ual orientalion 01 nar;onal origin. The Coordrnator gives thrs assurance in consideration of anci for the purpose of obtaining federal grants. ioans, contracts (except contracts of insurance or guaranty). property, discounis. or oiher federal financial assistance to programs or acl!v!ties receiving or benefiting from federal f111anciaf asslstanc•:: and agreeing to complete a Civil Rights Cornpliance Ouesttonnain'~ if so requested by the Commission

2 ;.,_greeing tha! :ompliance wim th1s 8Ssuran:;e constih.iles a com:JilKm of continued recetp( of or benefit from federal financial assistance, anti that 1t is birnimg upon th0 Coordinator, its successors. subcontractors. transferee and assignees for !he period cJuring which such assi<:.ianc:e is provided Assure that ail operalors. subcontractors subgrantee. or others vdh whom the Coordinator arranges, l•> provide ser·:ici:::s or benefits lo participants or employees If'\ connection with any ol its pfograrns <:me! activities are nol discriminatmg against tllosB parliciµanls or employees in vtola!mn of the above statutes, regulations, grndehnes. and standards in the event of failur<> to comply, !he Coordinator agrees !hat the Comrmssion n1ay. at its discretion seek a r1..'url order requiring compHanre w;\h the terms oi lh1s assurance or seek other appropriate judicial or adm\nlstrarive relief, to tnc!ude assistance being term1na1ed and Iurthe1 assistance being denied

To !he ex\eril aHowed by Section 768 28 Florida Statutes, and only ta Lhe monetary and other !tmi!ations con!a\ned therein, indemrdy and hold harmless the Commission ami nil of t!ie Commission's members, off!Cers, agents, and employees: purchasing agencylen!ity officers agents, and employees, and the local. state. ancl federal governments from any cla:m. loss damage, cos!, charge or expense arising out of any act. action neglect o; omission by the Coordinator during the performance of this Agreement whether direct or !nd:rect and whether to any person or property to whk:h U1e Cornmisskm or said parties rnay be subject except that neither the Coordinalo1 nor any of i!s sub-conhactors will be liable under lhis section ror' damapes ans!ng out of mjury or cl<.miage to persons or property d:rect!y caused or resulting lrom the sole negligence o! the C:omrrnss1on or any of Hs members. dftcers. ageri!s or emp!oyees: purchzsing agency/enli!y. officers, agents. and employees: and !oct:1l slate cir federal govemrnenis N0thing herem is intended to serve as B waiver of soveretgo irnmurnry by any agency/en:ity or Corndin0lor to w!11ch mrnunity may te appl cabl!:i Ncth1ng herein shaH be construed as consent by a slate agencytenHty or political sut>cliv1s1on uf lhe State of Florida or the federa! government lo be sued by third parties in any rnam~r ansmg out al any Agreement or contract Notw;ths!anding the foregoing, pursuant w Section 768 28 Florida Statutes, no agency or subdivmion of the state shall be required to indemrniy msure or assume any liarJi!i!y for the Commission's negHgence

M Comply with standards and performance requirements of the Commission, lhe local Coordinating Board approved Transportation Disadvantaged Service Pl8ri, and any purchase of service contracting agencies/entities. Failure to meet the requirements or obligations set forih in this MOA. and pe!iormance reqwrements established and monitored by the tocal CoordinaHng Board in !he appro\! ed T ransporlation Disadvantaged Service Plar. shall be clue cause for non-µaymenl of reimbursement invrnces unlil sudi deficiencies have been addressed or corrected tn the satisfaciion of the Commission.

N Comply with subcontn3ding requnements by executing 01 negotiating contracts for transportation services with Transportation Operators and Coordination Conlractors. and assuring that the conditions of sucli contracts are mamtained, The requirements o! Part 1 Paragraph E,5, through M are to be included in au contracts, subccn!racls. coorctmallon contracts, and assignments made by H1e Coordinator for services under this .A.fJreement Said contracts_ subcontracts, coorctinatkm contracts and assignments wm be reviewed and approved annuaHy by the Coordinator and local Coordinating Board fm conlmrnanr0 wit!, lhe requirements of this Agreement

0 Cornp!y with the following requirements concerning dnvers ana vehicles:

Drivers !or p.aratransll servicf:S u1clw.. !lng coon.:ImaUcn contractors, shall bereqrnrerl to emnouni:,.t:- and identify themselves- by narne and ~::ornp,;r,y in E manner that 15 conducive to commurncatlons with the specific passenger. upon pickup o! e8ch rider group of riders. or representative, guardian. or associate al the nder, except 111 situations where the driver regularly transports !he:• ride; on a bas(<:; Each dnver ffillSt have photo iden!i!lcalion !hat !S in view or the passr.rn~1ec Name patcile~ inscnptions or badges that affix !u diwE~f clothing i'.lft:< accepto,ib!e. For transil sennces the dnver photo 1dentifice1Hon shat! be !n a conspicuous locafo::m m the vehle:li::

2 The paratransi! dnver sr1all provide the passenger w;lh boarding assistancB, ii necessary or requested, to the searing portion of ihe vehicle The boarding assistcinc,e shall mdude opening the vehicle door, laste-ning the seat belt or utilization •:JI wheelchair securement devices, storage of mobi!ily assishve devices, and closing the vehicie dooi ln certain paralretns1t service categories, the driver may a!so be required lo open and erase doors to buildings, except in slluations in which asslslance 1n openlngfclosing building doors would not be safe for passengers remaining on trie vehicle Ass1s!ed access musl hB in a dignified manner Drivers may not assist wheelchair up or down mo.re lhan one step, t.m!ess it can be p-erforn1eo Silifely as deierrnined by the passenger, guordian and driver

AH vehi;:;!es shall be equipped with !v-;o-way communications 1n be aucHble to the dnver a1 alt limes to the hase

4 All vehicles providing service within the coordinated system shaH have worh111g an cond1tloners and heaters in each vehicle, Vehicles t11at ::lo not have a working air conditioner or heater 'Nil; !i1': 'X;hedt.rt1(1 f111 repair or rep!act:::1111:0n! as soon as P Comply with other requirements as follows

Transport an escort of a passenger and dependent children as ~ocally negotiated and identified in ths local Transporta!1on Disadvantaged Service Pian.

2 Oerermme locally m the fransportat!on Disadvantaged S

3 Transport with the passenger at no arJrJ1Honai charge. passenger property that can bf' carried by the passenger and/or dnver in one trip and can be sa'ely stowed on lhe vehide Additional requirements may be negollaled for carrying and !onfling rider property beyond this amount Passenger property does not include wheelchairs, chi!d seats, s!retchers, secured oxygen, persona! assistive devicP.s, or intravenous devices

4 Provide sheller, security, and safety of p{fssengers at vehide transfer points.

5 Post a local or other loll-free number for complaints or grievances inside each veh1de The local complaint process shall be outlined as a sect:on in the local Transporlallon Dmadvan!aged Service Ptan indudmg advising the dissatisfied person aboul !he: Commission's Ombudsman Progrem as a slep within U1e process as approved by !be !ocal Coordinating Board

t3 Provide out-of-service-area !rips. when deterrninsd locally' and approved by the iocai Coordinabng Board. except in instcinces where local ordin1:1nces prohibit such trips

7 Keep mtenor otan vehicles free from dirt gnme. o,! trasr-:, !om upholstery. damaged or broken seals pmtrudmg melai or other ob.:ects er materials which r:ou!d soil ilems placed in the vehide or provide discornfort for !hs pass,,mg0r.

Determine Iocaify by the !oca! Coordmal!ng Board and provirJe in !he iocal Transportation Disadvantaged Se Mee Plan the billing requirernents of 1he Comm1.m1t•r Transportation Coordinator AH b1!1s sha!! be paw to subcontractors within 7 calendar clays after receipt of said payment L1y the Coordinator. in J£>ccordanc2 wtth Section 287 0585 Florida Statutes

9 Ma1niain or have access to a passenger/trip database on ear:n cider being transponed •Nithm the system

10 Provide each rider anrJ escort chtkJ, or personal care attendant adequate seating ior paratrnnsit services. No more passengers than the registered passenger sealing capacity sha!l f)e scheduled or transported ma vehicle at any time. For !tans1! services provided by transrt vehicles:, adequate saatmg or standing space wm be provided to each nder and escort chifd or personal care aHendant and no more passengers than the registered passenger sealing 01 standing capacity shall be schedu!ed or transported 111 a vehicle a! any tirne

l 1 First Aid shalt be determ!necl locally and ixo·iH:led in t!1s local Transportal·on Disacivantaged Service Plan

i2 IJ The Cornrn1ss1on ShaH

A Recognize the Coordinator as the enlHy described m Section 427 011 (5} florwa S'alde!5. and Rule 41-2.002(4), FAC

B Attempl to msurn !hat all entities with transportation disadvantaged funds Nill purchaseo transportation dlsad11antaged services through the Coordina!or's sysrem m The Coordinator and the Commission further Agree

A Nothing in this Agreement sha!! reqwre the Commission ta observe or e·nforce wmpllance with any provision thereof, perform any other act or do any other l!'rn1g in conlravention of any applicable sta!e !aw If any of !he provisions of this Agreerrn:mt m found by a ccur1 of law ro vio!ate any app!icab!e state taw, the purchasing agencyJen!ity wm at once notify the Comrmsslon m writing in order lhal appropriate changes and modifications may be made lhe Commission and the Coordinator to the end tha! !he Coor::rmator may proceed as soon as possible w!lh the provision of transportation services.

8 If any par! or provision of this Agreement is hefd mvalid, !he rematnder of this f...,greemenl shai! be bma!ng on the parties hereto

t, r enrnne;tion Conditions

Term!natron at WIH" This Agreement may be !ermlnated either parry upon no less than U-1k!y (30) days notice without cause Said notice shall be delivered by cer!illed mall. return receipt reqi.med or in person wHh proof of delivery

2. Terrnn1ation for Breach "' Un!ess the Coordtnaior's breach is wa!Ved by tr1e CommissK.m in writing. the Commission may. by written notice io the Coordtnator, le-rm.male lh:s Agreement upon no less than l\'>'Emty-four (24} hours notice Said notice shaH IX' delivered by certified maH. return receipt requested or m person with prool oi delivery Waiver by the Commissmn of breach of any proviston of this Agreement shaii noi ta.\: deemed to be a waiver of any other breach and shaH not be construed to be a mod!flcation of the terms of this Agreement. and shaH not act as a waiver or eswppe! 10 enforcement of any provision of this Agreement The provisions herem do not llmH the Commission's right to remedies al law or to damages.

D This agreement wm expire un\ess an extension is granted to the Coordinator in wnling by the Commission, in accordance with Chapter 287. Fiorlda Statutes

f: Renegotiations or Modifications of this Agreement shat! only be vahc! when they h;ve been reduced to v:ritinfJ, duly approved tty lhe Commission. and signerJ by both parties her;:fo

f Notice and Contact~

The name and address of the contract manager for the Commission for this Agreement is Executive Di!'ector, 605 Suwarmee Street, MS-4'9, Tallahassee, Fl 32399--0450 The reprnsentativelpos!tion of the Coon:Jina!or r&spons1ble for adnw11straHon of rl'le pm9rarn unoer this .A.9reemen! 1s Transil Diref:fm

ln the event that either party designates different represen!a!lves after execullon of this Agreement. notice o! the name aml address of !he new representatwe wiH be ren<.tt~red 1n wri!ing to the other party and said notlfication attached to ongina!s of this Agreement

WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused ihese presents !o be execule\J

COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATlON ST A TE OF FLORlOA, COMf,1!SSiON FOR COORDiNA TOR: THE TRAMSPORT r-\ T!ON D!SADVANT AGED

Miami-Dade Transit _§+eve." £ !{!/,.,._.... S --~-- ''="-""·~hYN------N--H- - Agency Name Typed Name of Authorized indtviduat Ysela L!.2.!'!.._.------·-·· Typed N.;rne of A hmLze,:J Individual 'l . /; SLgnatur~ ~;.<:..i~-~-- S igna tu re:~""'-'....:;··"· _,_""""""-'!...... _.. Title Executive: Dtrector

Director

~Pf roves. J)..._ % tc ~ef!.w\., ~ ~ffi'r l.. So~\ c. ~ eV\c.j Agenda Item 4.B.14 MPO RESOLUTION #39-11

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (MDT) AS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR (CTC) FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

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 designation of MDT as the County's CTC, 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 Miami Dade Transit (MDT) is hereby designated as Miami-Dade County's Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for the next five years beginning January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2016.

The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz. The motion was seconded by Board Member Audrey M. Edmonson, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:

Chairman Joe A. Martinez -Absent \lice Chairwoman Maritza Gutierrez -Aye

Board Member ZevinV. Auerbach -Aye Board Member Barbara J. Jordan -Aye Board Member Bruno A. Barreiro -Aye Board Member Jean Monestime -Aye Board Member Steven C. Bateman -Absent Board Member Dennis C. Moss -Aye Board Member Lynda Bell -Aye Board Member Andre D. Pierre -Absent Board Member Esteban Bovo Jr. -Aye Board Member Shirley M. Gibson -Aye Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz -Aye Board Member Rebeca Sosa -Absent Board Member Audrey M. Edmonson -Aye Board Member Javier D. Souto -Aye Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman -Aye Board Member Michelle Spence-Jones-Absent Board Member Carlos Hernandez -Absent Board Member Xavier L. Suarez -Absent Board Member Sally A. Heyman -Aye

The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 20th day of October, 2011.

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION M.P.O. By~-J:_.. Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Secretariat

I'------AGENDA ITEM 5.C.1

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

Board Member Jordan FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED District l Board Member Monestime ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY District 2 Board Member Edmonson ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY District 3 Board Member Heyman ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED District 4 Board Member Barreiro ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY District 5 Board Member Sosa ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED District 6 Board Member X. Suarez ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY District 7 Board Member Levine Cava ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED District 8 Board Member Moss FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED District 9 Board Member Souto ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY District 10 Board Member Zapata ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY District 11 Board Member Diaz FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED District 12 Board Member Bovo FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY District 13 Vacan( ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY A Municipality Vacant ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY Non-Elected Official Board Member Ferre FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED Expressway Authority Board Member Hantman FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED School Board Board Member Levine ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY City of Miami Beach Board Member Hernandez ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY City of Hialeah Board Member Joseph ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY City of N. Miami Board Member Suarez ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY City of Miami Board Member Gilbert ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED City of Miami Gardens Board Member Porter ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY City of Homestead NOTES: CTAC = Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee - Each Board member has one appointment. Appointee need not reside within MPO Board Member's district or municipality

TARC = Transportation Aesthetics Review Committee - Each Board member has one appoi ntment. Appointee need not reside withi n MPO Board Member's district or municipality.

**BPAC = Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee - Each Board member has one appointment. 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 5.D

MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA GOVERNING BOARD

SUMMARY MINUTES

MEETING OF THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 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 December 17, 2015:

Board Member Maurice Ferre Board Member Dennis C. Moss Board Member Oliver G. Gilbert, III Board Member Jeff Porter Board Member Perla T. Hantman Board Member Javier D. Souto Board Member Sally A. Heyman Board Member Xavier L. Suarez Board Member Smith Joseph Board Member Juan C. Zapata Board Member Daniella Levine Cava Vice Chairman Francis Suarez Chairman Jean Monestime

Non-voting member present: Gus Pego, Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six.

The following staff members were present: Jesus Guerra, Interim Executive Director, MPO; Bruce Libhaber, Assistant County Attorney; and Zainab Salim, MPO Clerk of the Board.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Monestime called the meeting to order at 2:23 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Chairman Monestime requested Ms. Salim call the roll.

Board Member Barreiro -Absent Board Member Joseph -Present Board Member Bovo -Absent Board Member Levine -Absent Board Member Diaz -Absent Board Member Levine Cava -Present Board Member Edmonson -Absent Board Member Moss -Present Board Member Ferre -Present Board Member Porter -Present Board Member Gilbert -Present Board Member Sosa -Absent Board Member Hantman -Present Board Member Souto -Absent Board Member Hernandez -Absent Board Member X. Suarez -Present Board Member Heyman -Present Board Member Zapata -Absent Board Member Jordan -Absent Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-Present

1 Agenda Item 5.D Chairwoman Jean Monestime-Present

Ms. Salim announced quorum was attained.

1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Monestime congratulated the following Board Members: • Vice Chairman Suarez on his re-election as Commissioner of City of Miami • MPO Board Member Jeff Porter on his re-election as Mayor of City of Homestead • MPO Board Member Perla T. Hantman on her re-election as School Board Chairman

Attorney Libhaber announced the following changes to the agenda: • ·Addition of Agenda Item 6.B.6 Request by MPO Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz

Board Member Heyman requested staff to pfovicle a report at the next MPO Board meeting on whether anything is currently being don~ with the State, MDX or Federal to provide for special consideration or concessions for reduced costs on expresslanes for hybrids, electric vehicles, vanpools since the current program ends in 2017. ThisJmotion was seconded by Chairman Monestime and approved by the Board.

Board Member Moss moved for approval of the agenda as amended. Vice Chairman Suarez seconded the motion. The agenda passed as amended,;;

4. REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD

Eric Tullberg, Chairman of BPAC, informed the Board that BPAC received a presentation on the non-motorized study, which identified last mile connection for ten projects within the county. He further stated that FDOT provided a presentation on complete street standards. He mentioned that BPAC passed a motion thanking Jeff Cohen of Miami Dade Public Works and Waste Management Department for his many years of service. Mr. Tullberg mentioned the luminarias along the Ludlam Trail from Miller to Sunset last week as well as the first Bicycle Boulevard on SW 72 Avenue at SW 156 & SW 164 Streets by the City of Palmetto Bay. He concluded by encouraging members of the Board to fill the eleven vacancies on BPAC.

Steve Wright, resident, expressed support of agenda item 6.B.2. He mention that SW 8th Street is currently being used as a highway and is better suited as a complete street model resembling Miracle Mile in the City of Coral Gables. He stated that the area has an abundance of shopping and entertainment opportunities and the ability to walk safely in the area is important. He concluded by stating the community needs the support of FDOT and the MPO Board make a better and safer SW gth Street.

Juan Mullerat, of PlusUrbia, informed the Board that the company has been working with the residents and business owners around SW gth Street in order to allow them to voice their opinion and develop a collection of ideas and a vision on improving the corridor. He mentioned reviewing FDOT plans and expressed support of agenda item 6.B.2. He concluded by stating that merchants and property owners around Calle Ocho have made great strides in transforming the area and require the support of the MPO Board and the entire community in order to be successful.

2 Agenda Item 5.D

5. APPROVAL OF THE 2016 MPO BOARD MEETING DATES

Board Member Heyman moved for approval of the proposed 2016 MPO Board meeting dates. Chairman Monestime seconded the motion. The motion passed.

6. ACTION ITEMS

A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)

1. FY 2016 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENT: MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO DELETE FM #429467-1 MIA NORTH TERMINAL LIFE SAFETY MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS 3RD AND 4TH FLOORS AND REALLOCATE FUNDS FROM SAID PROJECT TO ADVANCE THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES OF FM #438541-1 MIA TERMINAL "E" & "F" LIFE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Board Member Moss requested clarity on why the change is required and the reason the North Terminal Life Safety project is no longer a priority. Mr. Ammad Riaz, Miami-Dade Aviation Department, responded that the scheduled life safety improvements for the North Terminal project were address during the construction of the North Terminal project. He then mentioned that the Department is requesting those funds be transferred to Terminal "E" & "F" to address life safety needs in said terminals.

Board Member Ferre requested clarity on why this item is not before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Attorney Libhaber responded that the proposed project is listed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) which. is an MPO document. He further clarified by stating that if the item was for an independent contract to have specific work performed, then that contract would go h~fore the BCC for consideration. He mentioned that amending the MPO Program to make a project eligible for federal or state funds must be ;approved by the MPO Board.

Board Memb~t;Moss stated that prioritizing projects has been a staff driven initiativeinthepast and the MPO Board served as a rubber stamp. He then mentioned that now is the time for the Board to be more involve in the development of the priority of projects.

Chairman Monestime thanked MPO Board Member Moss as the Chairman of the Transit Solutions Committee (TSC) and the work the Committee has accomplished thus far. He then informed Board Member Levine Cava that several members of the Board have expressed an interest in serving on the Fiscal Priorities Committee (FPC) therefore several membership changes are forthcoming to the FPC in order to assist with the quorum challenges.

Board Member X. Suarez moved for approval of the resolution. Vice Chairman Suarez seconded the motion.

3 Agenda Item 5.D Chairman Monestime requested that Ms. Salim conduct a roll call vote.

Board Member Barreiro -Absent Board Member Joseph -Aye Board Member Bovo -Absent Board Member Levine -Absent Board Member Diaz -Absent Board Member Levine Cava -Aye Board Member Edmonson -Absent Board Member Moss -Aye Board Member Ferre -Aye Board Member Porter -Aye Board Member Gilbert -Aye Board Member Sosa -Absent Board Member Hantman -Aye Board Member Souto -Aye Board Member Hernandez -Absent Board Member X. Suarez -Aye Board Member Heyman -Aye Board Member Zapata -Aye Board Member Jordan -Absent Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-Aye Chairman Jean Monestime-Aye

Ms. Salim announced the motion passed 13-0.

B. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)

1. REQUEST BY MPO CHAIRMAN JEAN MONESTIME RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND AILEEN RAMIREZ-BOUCLE

Chairman Monestime encouraged members to approve the proposed contract. He stated that hiring an ExecutiveDirector is one of the most important decisions the Board will have to make in light of all the tr~IlSJ??rtation challenges facing the community. He provided kudos. to the Executive Ditectpr.Selection Committee, which spent almost a year on this selection process; .He state,'cJtlfat the Board can now proceed with tackling the issues now there is a captain to stit the ship. He concluded by stating that the Board consist of elected officials and although with great intentions, assistance from the professionals is always needed.

Vice Chairman Suarez moved for approval of the resolution. Board Member Heyman seconded the motion. The resolution passed 12-0.

2. REQUEST BY MPOsVICE CHAIRMAN FRANCIS SUAREZ RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT SIX PRESENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION IN AN EXPEDITED MANNER ITS RECOMMENDATION AS TO THE LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE(S) FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ALONG SW 8TH STREET

Vice Chairman Suarez informed the Board that during the 1950s a decision was made making unidirectional west on SW 7th A venue and unidirectional East on SW 8th Street in order to accommodate the sprawling development westward. He mentioned that over the recent decades, the city has diametrically changed. He stated that after meeting with residents and business owners, it was clear the support is in favor of a complete street concept of making SW gth Street bidirectional. He then mentioned that based on his sunshine meeting with City of Miami Commissioner Frank Carollo and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro, it was agreed to only request from FDOT an expedited recommendation in order not to prejudice the process. He stated that his experience with FDOT has been very positive in the past and he is hopeful that

4 Agenda Item 5.D this collaboration would result in another positive conclusion for the city.

Board Member Souto expressed concern with the amount of traffic on SW gth Street near Florida International University (FIU). He mentioned that FIU has about 55,000 people attending the University daily. He further stated that the MPO conducted a study over eighteen years ago that recommended an overpass on gth Street into FIU in order to alleviate the congestion and to date nothing has been done. He concluded by stating the MPO needs to address this issue.

Vice Chairman Suarez moved for approval of the resolution. Chairman Monestime seconded the motion. The resolution passed 13-0.

3. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER BARBARA J. JORDAN RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT VI TO INCLUDE A LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT ALTERNATIVE AS PART OF THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY FOR THE N. W. 27TH A VENUE TRANSIT CORRIDOR

Vice Chairman Suarez expressed support for the item and stated it demonstrates to the public that the MPO is serious about the North Corridor. He then requested clarity on whether the light rail being proposed along the corridor would it be at-grade or elevated. He further asked if a traffic lane would need to be eliminated for this type of system. Mr. Guerra responded that the alignment would be at-grade. He then stated that FDOT is currently conducting a traffic study to determine the impacts to traffic since the configuration along 27th Avenue is so different. He further clarified that a light rail system could be implemented in the center lane and therefore have very little impact to the traffic lanes.

Board Member Joseph requested clarity on the difference between bus rapid transit (BRT) and enhanced bus services (EBS). Mr. Guerra responded that the EBS is related to improvements of the bus services. He further stated that EBS could operate on either a dedicated lane or in mix traffic. He then stated that BRT has full dedicated lanes for the buses and the traffic signalization is controlled by the buses. He also mentioned that the stations are usually over Y2 mile apart with pre-boarding stations available. He concluded by stating that the bus designs are different from a typical bus.

Board Member Souto expressed concern with the impacts bus stops have on the traffic flow in major thoroughfares like SW gth Street and Flagler. He requested suggestions from staff on how this could be addressed. Mr. Guerra responded that instead of having bus stops every 200 meters it could be increased to every 400 meters. He also stated that sometimes there are not enough right of way available to provide bus bays and therefore another option could include que jumpers for the buses and transit traffic signal prioritization.

Board Member Joseph moved for approval of the resolution. Board Member Gilbert seconded the motion. The resolution passed 13-0.

4. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER JOSE "PEPE" DIAZ RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF 5 Agenda Item 5.D TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT VI TO ALLOCATE STRATEGIC INTERMODAL SYSTEM (SIS) FUNDS TO FUND THE EXPANSION AND EXTENSION OF THE NW 25TH STREET VIADUCT PROJECT WESTWARD AND TO CONNECT THE VIADUCT WITH THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE; AND URGING FDOT TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ADD THE 25TH STREET CORRIDOR TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND THE SIS

Board Member Ferre informed the Board that eighty-five percent of funds spent by FDOT are on projects in the SIS plan. He concluded by stating the SIS plan has been under discussion over the last two years and will be approved within the next couple of weeks.

Vice Chairman Suarez stated that the MPO has to set its priority and policy first in order to assist the bureaucrats in the funding agencies to the direction on what is the transportation vision of this county. He expressed that the TSC is currently working on accomplishing this task.

Board Member Levine Cava informed the Board that she had the opportunity to attend the MPOAC weekend institute at the direction of the Board. She stated that her experience was very helpful in learning how to maneuver through a very complicated process. She encouraged members of the Board to take advantage of the opportunity to attend and become more aware of the process so that the Board is not rubberstalD.ping items. She suggested a workshop similar to that of the institute is provided to the Board.

Vice Chairman Suarez moved f0t: approval of the resolution. Chairman Monestime seconded the motion. Ttt;eresdlution passed 13-0.

5. REQUEST BY MPO BOARil MEMBER BRUNO A. BARREIRO RESOLUTION . URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TR,Af{SPORTATION (FDOT) DISTRICT VI TO STUDY, FUND, AND INSTALL PROTECTED BICYCLE LANES ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS UNDER FDOT JURISDJCTIONlNMIAMI-DAbE COUNTY

Board Member Moss moved for approval of the resolution. Board Member Souto seconded the motion. The resolution passed 13-0.

6. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER JOSE "PEPE" DIAZ RESOiUTlON ; DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO COLLABORATE WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE MAYOR'S DESIGNEE IN CONDUCTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHAT STEPS MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE UNDERLINE IS ELIGIBLE FOR STATE FUNDING AS PART OF THE SUNTRAIL PROGRAM

Vice Chairman Suarez moved for approval of the resolution. Board Member Heyman seconded the motion. The resolution passed 13-0.

C. COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS 1. VA CAN CY REPORT

Board Member Hantman appointed Susan Marie Kairalla to the Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC). 6 Agenda Item 5.D

Board Member Moss appointed Estrella Manso to the Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FT AC).

Board Member Jordan appointed Naomi L. Wright to the Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), Barbara Pimentel to the Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC), and Matthew Cushing to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BP AC). (Appointments read by Board Member Moss in Board Member Jordan's absence).

Board Member Ferre appointed Norman Wartman to the Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) and Maria Porrata to the Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC).

Board Member Joseph moved for approval of appointments and Board Member Heyman seconded the motion. The appointments were approved.

7. REPORTS A. MPO BOARD MEMBERS

Board Member Joseph invited members of the Board to attend a special workshop with South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) to help municipalities prepare for the proposed stations is scheduled on January 12th at the City of North Miami.

Vice Chairman Suarez stated he welcomes the opportunity to come before the City of North Miami to briefing them on the Transportation Trust established by the City of Miami.

B. MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS C. .MUNICIPALITIES D. ·. COUNT¥~ATTORNE¥ E. MIAMI-DAl)E EXPRESSWA ¥ AUTHORIT¥ (MDX) F. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DISTRICT 6) 1. I-395 Project Pres~mtation

FDOT and MDX provided a PowerPoint presentation on the subject project. (Contact the MP() Board Clerk for a copy of the distributed PowerPoint presentatidn)~ ..

Board Member Ferre expressed concern with portion of the project over the bay and the lack of connectivity. He stated that the design is too closed and believes a walkway should be built through the berm to allow connectivity in the area. He concluded by requesting a discussion item on the next MPO Board agenda.

Vice Chairman Suarez expressed accordance with Board Member Ferre that connecting the norther and southern portion of the bay is beneficial to the community. He reminded the Board that it only gets one chance with this project and it's imperative to get it right. He mentioned the discussion raised at the Transit Solutions Committee and the potential of looking at the project from a different approach.

7 Agenda Item 5.D Board Member Moss requested clarity from FDOT on the maintenance schedule associated with the bridge and the area underneath. He asked if the maintenance plan would differ from FDOT' s usual schedule. Secretary Pe go responded that the Department's concept is one that is easy to maintain to the standards that the community desires. He mentioned that the focus has been on an iconic structure that would be the gateway to the urban core and be maintained at a higher level.

G. MPOSTAFF

8. CORRESPONDENCE

9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:37 PM.

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REPORTS

6.A. MPO BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: 1. Request by MPO Chairman Jean Monestime: Discussion on Miami-Dade MPO hosting the Freight Economy Roundtable scheduled February 1 O, 2016 2. Request by MPO Board Member Sally A. Heyman: Report on the expiration of the current discount program on the Express Lanes Network System for hybrids, electric vehicles, and vanpools 3. Request by MPO Board Member Maurice Ferre: Discussion on the 1-395 Project MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AGENDA ITEM 6.F

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6.F. MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY 1. Status Report www.mdxway.com """""' L et's m ove forward t ogethe r.

Transportation Improvement Program

MDX Active Projects

December 2015 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 1 miscellaneous upgrades along SR 112, as well as safety improvements at NW 27 h Avenue, will also be included as part of this Project.

Project Status: The last _approved contractor invoice (December 2015) reflected a project milestone of 99% complete. Project currently in the closeout phase.

Project Progress Summary: Provided'. review comments to the Final Estimate package; CE&I team addressing these comments accordingly. MDX Procurement working on Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to close out outstanding project issues; add weather days and holidays and incorporate plan revision #12. Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for CE&I services to redistribute unused funds within the CE&I contract and to add additional funds to complete the CE&I services was executed.

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 : Completed

Project Progress Summary: Performing Final Closeout of Project D.ocuments by MDX, FOOT, Miami-Dade County and Design-Build Firm. Design-Build Firm has submitted a Delay Claim on the Project and is under review.

MDX Project No: 83624 Project Name: SR 836 Infrastructure Modifications for Open Road Tolling (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 t raffic for implementation of Open Road Tolling (ORT).

Project Status: The last approved contractor invoice (July 2015) reflected a project milestone of 99% complete.

Project Progress Summary: Contractor has completed all major items of work for the project and all punch list items. Currently pending delivery of spare parts, manuals and final documentation. Supplemental Agreement No. 3 includes all negotiated costs for additional work and unforeseen conditions as well as time extensions. Supplemental Agreement No. 3 is executed by the awaiting final signature by MDX.

Miami-Dade Expressway Authority 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: The last approved contractor invoice (November 2015) reflected a project milestone of 23% complete.

Project Progress Summary: Design-Build Firm (DBF) continues with the early works on SR 836 mainline and ramps. DBF started the first bridge demolition activity for SR 836 WB widening (Bridge #12). Continued coordination with Contractor and Utility Agencies. FPL Distribution initiated their work activities along NW 14 Street on October 26, 2015. FPL relocation work is anticipated to be completed by January 19, 2016.

DBF continued milling and resurfacing operations in Segment 1, 2, and 3 westbound direction. This work entails milling, slope correction, structural asphalt, and the implementation of Phase I MOT and Placing Temporary barrier walls on the outside shoulders of both east and westbound direction. FP&L Distribution continued relocation work on NW 14th St, from NW 37th Ave to LeJeune Road; Fiber Net, AT&T, and Comcast continue relocating their facilities. FP&L Transmission completed initial phase of work on NW 11th St. to allow FPL Distribution to begin relocating their facilities. Pile Driving installation Plan approved for Bridges 12, 13, 31.

The ROW acquisition has advanced and the first of two sets of takings was submitted to the Board of Directors on December 2015; the second and final set will be submitted to the Operations Committee in January 2016. Continued coordination with MDT for buses on the shoulders on SR836. Continue the root pruning and relocation for selected trees from Segments 1, 2 & 3; continued coordination efforts with MDX to establish relocation areas. Current areas of relocation are SR 874 and SR 836. Roadway Plans and Drainage are at a 100% submission Phase. Design-Build Firm completed CORSIM calibration (data collection) as required by FOOT for permit work on NW 27th Ave, NW 42nd Ave, and NW 57th Ave; the DBF submitted the pending information to FOOT and is currently under FOOT review for approval of Divergent Diamond Interchanges at 57th Ave and NW 27th Ave .

Page 2 of 3 MDX Project No: 83629 Project Name: SR 836 Interchange Modifications at 87th Avenue

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 sixteen (16) overhead sign structures between NW 13ih Avenue and NW 8ih Avenue, and a public access ramp from NW 10ih Avenue to the SR 836 Extension.

Project Status: Currently in Procurement Phase. Notice to Proceed anticipated in January 2016.

Project Progress Summary: Construction services (ITB-16-01) was advertised on September 15, 2015. Bid Packages were received from eight (8) bidders on November 13, 2015 . GECs prepared and submitted bid analysis for MDX Procurement. Continued working on CE&I fee proposal audit package. CE&I budget being reviewed based on aggressive schedule submitted by the apparent lowest bidder.

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

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

Project Status: The last approved contractor invoice (November 2015) reflected a project milestone of 90% complete.

Project Progress Summary: Continued with weekly Design-Build project meetings along with the few remaining plan sheets and plan revisions. Placed structural asphalt course at the westbound SR 836 access ramp from NW 10ih Avenue. Continued with cleanup work at NW 9ih Avenue plaza and working on deficient items at all tolling locations in preparation for initial final inspection. Supplemental Agreement No. 3 (includes contingency replenishment, specification changes and weather/holidays time extension) currently at MDX Procurement.

Page 3 of 3 AGENDA ITEM 6.H

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REPORTS

6.H. MPO STAFF 1. MPOAC Weekend Institute for Elected Officials f.t.1@t. . ·f;t JU e

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MPO GOVERNING BOARD MEETING: JANUARY 21, 2016

MPO COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS

7 .A. CITIZENS' COMMITTEES 1. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FTAC) • Attendance Report 2. TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE (TARC) • Attendance Report 3. BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) • Attendance Report • Minutes 4. CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) • Attendance Report MPO AGENDA ITEM 7.A.1

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Barbara J. Jordan Barbara Pimentel, 4/29/04 p p p I NM I P I NM I NM I p NM P II 6 District 1 Chair I I I I I I I o I o Jean Monestime Bill Arata I 10/23/08 I p E p NM E NM NM p II District 2 I I I I I I I I NM I P 4 I 2 I O Audrey M. Edmonson I VACANT District 3

Sally A. Heyman Sylvia Bernstein 9/23/04 p p E NM P I NM I NM I E NM P II 4 2 0 District 4 I I I I I I I I I I I

Bruno A. Barreiro Lenny Feldman 4/19/12 E E E E NM NM p II District 5 I I I I I I NM I I I I I NM I E 1 I 5 I o

Rebeca Sosa I VACANT District 6

Xavier L. Suarez Zachary V. Gruber I 10125112 I p E E I NM I E I NM I NM I A NM A II 1 3 2 District 7 I I I I I I

Daniella Levine Cava Alice E. Ancona, 9/27/12 p E p NM p NM NM E II District 8 Vice Chair I I I I I I I I I I NM I A 3 I 2 I 1

Dennis C. Moss Estrella Manso 4/28/11 p p E I NM I p I NM I NM I p I NM I P II 5 I 1 I 0 District 9 I I I I

Sen. Javier D. Souto I VACANT District 10

Juan C. Zapata Juan del Cerro 9/26/13 A E p I NM I E I NM I NM I E I NM I E II 1 I 2 I 1 District 11 I I I I I

Jose "Pepe" Diaz I VACANT District 12

Estaban Bovo, Jr. I Salvatore R. Devito I 7/18/13 I p I p I E I NM I E I NM I NM I p I NM I A II 3 I 2 I 1 District 13 a 1n1-1u1 IETltPlllTU ,lJlllU HHllUTIU

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Maurice Ferre Maria Fernandez- 12/10/09 p p p NM E NM NM p NM p 5 1 0 MDX Porrata

Perla T. Hantman Linda Nunez 6/23/11 p E E NM p NM NM E NM p 3 3 0 School Board

Philip Levine Mariella Marrero 6/23/05 p p E NM p NM NM p NM p 5 1 0 City of Miami Beach

Carlos Hernandez VACANT City of Hialeah

Smith Joseph VACANT City of North Miami

Francis Suarez Doug Tannehill 3/19/09 p E p NM E NM NM E NM A 2 3 1 City of Miami

Oliver G. Gilbert Ill VACANT City of Miami Gardens

Jeff Porter Joseph B. Witz 12/09/10 p p p NM p NM NM E NM A 4 1 1 City of Homestead MPO AGENDA ITEM 7_A.2

lt•·HU: IElll l'IUTAI TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE 2015 PUHlll u11111.1n11 An MPO Appointed Committee KEY: A- Absent P-Present E-E xcused TARC MEMBER NAME Date of Meetings

District of !Appointed Date !Appointment 01/07/15 02/04/15 03/04/15 04/01/15 05/06/15 06/03/15 07/08/15 08/05/15 09/02/15 10/07/15 11/04/15 12/02/15

Residence By MPO Member Appointed Ended cancelled cancelled can celled cancelled cancelled Alex A. David Bova Nov. 18, 2004 I - E - -- E p p E - p - 13 Apr. 29,2010 re-appointed Trent Baughn Jordan Apr. 26 , 2007 - E - - - E p E p - p - 1 VACANT Zapata Jan. 28, 2010 resigned ------

11 Victor H. Nieve~05/2 1/14 VACANT Monestime ------2 Jason D. Greene Barreiro Apr. 24 '03 resigned - p - -- p p E E - p - 5 11/4/2015 Roberto L. Hernandez Edmonson Apr. 28, 2011 resigned - E --- p E E E - - - 3 8/31/20 15 VACANT Diaz ------12 VACANT Suarez, X ------7 Juan A. Crespi Sosa Apr. 29, 04 original appt - p - - - E p p E - p - 6 Dec. 17, 2009 reapponted VACANT Levine Cava ------8 Kenneth E. Gardner Heyman Feb 22 '07 - p -- - p p E p - p - 4 VACANT Souto ------10 Jackie D. Genard Moss Feb 22 '07 - E - - - p E E E - E p 9 Dec. 17, 2009 reapponted Daniel Fils-Amie Joseph Aprr 23 '15 ------p - p A North Miami VACANT Gilbert ------Miami Gardens Daphne Gurri Ferre July 18, 201 3 - E - - - E E p p - E - MDX Megan Mclaughlin Suarez, F . ------p Miami Steve Pinna Hantman Feb. 23, 06 - p - - - p p p p - p p School Board VACANT Levine ------Miami Beach Jonathan Martinez Hernandez Mar. 20, 200! removed - E - - - E A A - --- Hialeah 09/01115 VACANT Vacant ------Non-elected VACANT Dec 18, '08 - p - - - E p E E - p - Municipal Rep VACANT Porter ------Homestead 2 * = Letter sent per TARC Reso # 19-95 - For attendance reasons A By Board Member = moved One (1) Appointee per MPO Member. Removal for two (2) consecutive unexcused absences; or three (3) unexcused absences in any given year. MPO AGENDA ITEM 7.A.3 Miami-Dade MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Attendance Report: 12/15/2015 llill-IUI llTIOHLllU PUlllll llUllltllll P=Present, E=Excused Absence, U=Unexcused Absence, X=No Meeting BPAC MPO Seat Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SUM Member P-0 District 1 VACANT ------x - -- - E-0 U-0 P-0 District 2 VACANT ------x - - -- E-0 U-0 P-9 District 3 Collin Worth p p p p p p E x E p p p E-2 U-0 P-0 District 4 VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 U-0 P-6 District 5 Brett Bibeau p E p p E p p x p E E E E-5 U-0 P-0 District 6 VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 U-0 P-5 District 7 Lee Marks p E p u E p p x p E E u E-4 U-2 P-8 Pedro District 8 p p p E p p E x E p p p E-3 Gonzalez U-0 P-9 Jonathan District 9 - p E p p p p x p p p p E-1 Hooshmand U-0 P-0 District 10 VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 U-0 P-0 District 11 VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 U-0 As per MPO Governing Board Resolution #1-13, a member shall be automatically removed if, in a given calendar yea r: (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 yea r. Miami-Dade MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Attendance Report: 12/15/2015 P=Present. E=Excused Absence. U=Unexcused Absence. X=No Meeting • ~·e•·--~~ ~-~~- .. L~··-- - BPAC MPO Seat Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SUM Member P-0 District 12 VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 U-0 P-8 Hector District 13 - - - p p p p x p p p p E-0 Soliman U-0 P-0 Municipal VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 U-0 P-0 Non-Elected VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 Official U-0 P-11 Expressway Eric Tullberg p p p p p p p x p p p p E-0 U Authority 0 P-2 Susan Marie School Board p u E E p u E x E E E E E-7 Kairalla U-2 P-4 Homestead Ken Groce p p u E p u p x E E E u E-3 U-4 P-0 Hialeah VACANT ------x - - -- E-0 U-0 P-0 Miami VACANT ------x -- - - E-0 U-0 P-9 Xavier Miami Beach p p p p p p p x u p p E E-1 Falconi U-1 P-0 Miami VACANT ------x - - - - E-0 Gardens U-0 P-8 North Miami Pam Weiss p p p p E p p x E p E p E-3 U-0 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015

MEMBERS PRESENT Eric Tullberg (Chair), Xavier Falconi,(Vice Chair), Pedro Gonzalez, Jonathan Hooshmand, Hector Soliman, Collin Worth MEMBERS ABSENT Brett Bibeau, Ken Groce, Susan Marie Kairalla, Lee Marks, Pam Weiss OTHERS PRESENT David Henderson, MPO Zakary Lata, FOOT Matthew Cushing, BikeSafe Jeff Cohen, PWWM Chaunce 0' Conner

Ih<: meeting began at 5:39p.m. ,______AGENDA ITEM NOTES ! I. WELCOME

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING - The September 27, 2015, BPAC meeting minutes approved MINUTES unanimously.

- Chauncy O'Conner: Local organizations like Everglades Bike Club, Bike305, Florida Bicycle Association, Virginia Key Bicycle Club have good websites with information about events. Everyone should contact their elected officials to support biking and walking.

- Collin Worth: Participated in the WHEELS/Emerge Miami bike ride on the M-Path on 11/14. Motion to give thanks to Jeff Cohen for his many years of service improving conditions for people who walk or ride a bicycle and expressing admiration for his knowledge of regulations and good design, seconded by Xavier Falconi and approved unanimously. Hector Soliman: Took first Critical Mass ride with a CitiBike. Xavier Falconi: This will be the last BPAC meeting unless re appointed by the Mayor of Miami Beach. Pedro Gonzalez: Particiated in the WHEELS bike-to-work ride on 11113. Eric Tullberg: Attended the Ludlam Trail ride and event on 11/7, the Underline plan presentation on 11110 and the WHEELS street party on 11/14. The County Commission vote on the CDMP amendment for the Ludlam Trail is scheduled for 11/18. The limits of the plan amendment are from SW 80 St to NW 7 St. South of SW 80 St is a separate development approval. Jeff Cohen: That development project includes a colonnade and separate bike facility or a combined path totaling 15-feet throughout the project. County staff are working with the developer to include a bike/ped bridge over the Snapper Creek canal.

BPAC Minutes 2015-11-17 DRAFT - 1 ------: Deferred to a future meeting.

Zak Lata, FOOT: • NW 87 Ave from NW 74 St to NW 103 St includes a 12-foot inside lane and a 14-foot outside lane. Motion by Hector Soliman to recommend that both lanes be modified to 11-feet so a bike lane can be included in this section, seconded by Collin Worth and approved unanimously. Bike lanes on NW 87 Ave are important because it connects to the bike lanes on NW 74 St and the paved shoulders on Okeechobee Rd. Also, this is one of the few crossings of the Miami Canal. • Alton Road from 43 St to Alison Rd includes shared-lane markings. • Biscayne Blvd at NE 14 St safety project includes upgraded crosswalks. A Draft FOOT Complete Streets Implementation Plan has been developed. The Department is updating its standards to emphasize the safe movement of all modes. The Plans Preparation Manual will incorporate the concept of a "target speed" instead of design speed for determining lane widths and other design features. Discussion: a policy is needed regarding on-street parking. Bike facilities and . r--·~ pedestrian i111provements should be prioritized above parking a car. ~ ·- ·-<--·-··-··-·--··-··-·-··-··-··-·--- ·.-··-··-··-·-··-··-··-··--··-··-·····- ··---·-·-----·--·· .. ··-·-···------··--·-··-··-···-··- ··--··-·--·--··-··~' c. MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC WORKS - Jeff Cohen, PWWM: The construction on the Matheson Hammock REPORT section of the Rickenbacker Causeway is almost complete. The bike lanes are green and the painted buffer is at least two-feet wide or larger where there is additional space. At future meetings Yanek Fernandez will be handling the County project reports. A reorganization of PWWM and MDT will create a new Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works. Waste Management will be separated and the Rickenbacker and Venetian Causeways Division going under the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Dept.

- Collin Worth, City of Miami: • The City has pledged $IM to the Ludlam Trail project for the section within the city limits. • The Main Highway cycle track between Franklin Ave and . Macfarlane Rd will begin design with support from the PWWM and BID. • The construction of the new Flat Iron Building on S. Miami Ave will temporarily re-route the NB bike lane to SE 1 Ave/Brickell Plaza. • The construction on NE 2 Ave will restore the NB bike lane once the final layer of asphalt is put down. • The NE 2 Ave reconstruction from NE 42 St to NE 51 St, including new bike lanes, has not begun because the contractor · is waiting for a city permit.

BPAC Minutes 2015-11-17 DRAFT - 2 - • The construction on Bird Ave is about to begin and will include bike lanes connecting the M-Path to the new SW 27 Ave. • By next month 50 CitiBike stations will have been installed and 25 more are pending.

: a. SUNSETTING OF BPAC • All BPAC members need to be re-appointed by the November MPO MEMBERSHIPS _____ meeting'.

c------~~ Distributed. The next BPAC meeting is December 15

• The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m .

BPAC Minutes 2015-11-17 DRAFT - 3 - MPO AGENDA ITEM 7.A.4

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MPO Board Member I Appointee I A Da~etd I 1/28 I 2/25 I 3/25 I 4/22 I 5/27 I 6/24 I 1122 I 9/30 II P I E I A ppom e Barbara J. Jordan VACANT Commission District 1 p p p p p Naomi L. Wright I 6/18/02 I p I I I p I p I I I II 8 I o I 0 p p p Chair Pasco Santangelo I 9/27/12 I E I I p I p I p I I I E II 6 I 2 I 0 Jean Monestime Commission District 2 VACANT p p p p p p Audrey M. Edmonson Hudson Gaulman, Jr. I 5127104 I I I E I E I I I I II 6 I 2 I 0 Commission District 3 VACANT VACANT Sally A. Heyman I I 12108111 Commission District 4 Paul Yavis Reappointed I p I p I E I E I E I A I A I A II 2 I 3 I 3 9/26/13 p p Bruno A. Barreiro I Armando Ibarra 4/23/15 E E p Commission District 5 I Daniel Manichello 4/18/13 p E E p p A p 1 p p p p Rebeca Sosa I Alexander Adams 2/19/15 E E A 1 Commission District 6 ~ VACANT p p p Xavier L. Suarez I Juan Cuba 2/20/14 A E A A A 4 Commission District 7 I Carol Coletta 3/20/14 p p E p p E E E I : I : I 0 Daniella Levine Cava I VACANT Commission District 8 VACANT p p p p Gary J. Dufek 1/29/09 I I E I E I I E A I 11 4 I 3 I 1 Dennis C. Moss Commission District 9 5125106 p p p p p p p p Dr. Claudius A. Carnegie Reappointed I I I I I I I II 8 I o I 0 12/17 /09 11111 -DlU llllOPOLIUI PLlll l ll llllllllllll

MPO Board Member I Appointee I A Da~etd I 1/28 I 2/25 I 3/25 I 4/22 I 5/27 I 6/24 I 1122 I 9/30 II p I E I A ppom e Sen. Javier D. Souto I VACANT Commission District 10 VACANT VACANT Juan C. Zapata I 2/22/07 p p p p Commission District 11 Zvi Krugliak Reappointed I E I I I E I I E I E II 4 4 0 12/08/11 Jose "Pepe" Diaz Kimberley Stefanski 9/27/12 I E I p I E I E I p p p I p I 5 I 3 0 Commission District 12 VACANT

Jason Valdivia p p p II Esteban Bovo, Jr. I I 6/19/14 I I E I E I E E I E 3 I 5 I 0 Commission District 13 , Ramon Ramos 2/09/95 p p E p p A p A 5 I 1 2 I I I I I I I I I II I Marc Sarnoff VACANT Municipal Rep. I VACANT

Vacant VACANT Non-Elec. Off. I VACANT 4/25/87 p p p p p p Maurice A. Ferre Norman Wartman Reappointed I I E I E I I II 6 I 2 I 0 MDX I 5/28/09 VACANT p Perla T. Hantman I Lesline McKenzie I 10/23/08 I E I E I E I A I E I I E A II 1 5 2 School Board p p p p p Daniel Yglesias 2/22/07 E E E II 5 3 0

Philip Levine Alan Fishman 5/25/06 p p E p p p E p I 6 I 2 I 0 City of Miami Beach I VACANT llHl -Dllf lfTIOPDLIUI PlHllll llUllZl11H

Date p MPO Board Member I Appointee I Appointed 1/28 2/25 3/25 4/22 5/27 6/24 7/22 9130 11 I E I A p p p p p Lee Swerdlin I 3/22/01 E E E II 5 I 3 I 0 Carlos Hernandez City of Hialeah I Rolando Acosta 1/31/02 p p E p p E A p I 2 I 1

Marie P. Woodson 4/23/15 E E E E I 4 I 0 Smith Joseph ~ City of North Miami I Anson Jean Pierre 05/21 /15 p p 2 0

Jed P. Royer 02/07/13 p E p p p p E p 6 0 Francis Suarez I I I : I City of Miami I Bob Powers 3/26/09 E p p E E E E p 5 2 0

Vice Chair I Andrew Burgess 3/18/04 E p E E p E p p 4 4 0 Oliver Gilbert City of Miami Gardens Marlon L. Kelly, Sr. 4/29/04 p p E E p E p p 5 3 0

Hernan Guerrero 6/19/14 E A p E E p A p 3 3 2 Mayor Jeff Porter City of Homestead p p p p 1 Margarita M. Fernandez I 6/19/14 E E A A 4 2 2 I I I I I I I I I I I II

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 CTAC 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. __,,. MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AGENDA ITEM 8

MPO GOVERNING BOARD MEETING: JANUARY 21, 2016

CORRESPONDENCE

The following correspondence item is included for your information:

A. Florida Transportation Trends & Condition B. General Motors and Lyft to create autonomous rideshare fleet C. Deezen: "Tesla Cars will be fully driveless in two years says Elon Musk" D. Outdoor Public Meeting Notification; State Road (SR) 986/SW 72nd Street/Sunset Drive from 87th Court to SW 84th Place E. Roadway Project Notification: State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Expressway from SR 5/US l/South Dixie Highway to north of SR 986/SW 72nd Street/Sunset Drive F. Roadway Project Notification: State Road (SR) 826/NW 167th Street from West of NW 2nd A venue to NW 1st A venue G. Project Meeting Notification: State Road (SR) 922/NW 125th Street from NW 6th Court to NE Miami Court H. Roadway Project Notification: State Road (SR) 826/NW 167th Street from West of NW 2nd Avenue to NW pt Avenue in the City of North Miami Beach I. Roadway Project Notification: State Road (SR) 5/US l/Biscayne Boulevard from NE196h Street to NE 213 Street Salim, Zainab (MPO)

From: Boucle, Aileen (MPO) Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 5:08 PM To: Salim, Zainab (MPO) Cc: [email protected] Subject: FW: Favorites

Zainab:

Please include the below e-mail and corresponding attachment from Board Member Ferre in the January 21, 2016 correspondence section of the MPO Agenda .

Thank you,

Aileen Boucle, AICP Executive Director Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 920 Miami, FL 33128 (305) 375-4507 t (305) 375-4950 f www.miamidadempo.org For complaints, questions or concerns about civil rights or nondiscrimination, or tor special requests under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact: Elizabeth Rockwell, Public Involvement Manager!Title VI Coordinator, at (305) 375- 1881 or [email protected]

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From: Maurice A Ferre Date: December 31, 2015 at 1:17:12 PM EST Subject: Favorites

Aileen/Javier: Please pass on to MPO/MDX boards.Thanks. Happy New Year. M http://www.dot.state.fl .us/planning/trends/pg 15 .pdf

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t~ "~:· . "/" TABLE OF CONTENTS I 'i' ~""f)' . ·•·.

-~~~-·-· , Travel Demand ••••••••••••••• Population ...... I Travel Behavior of Floridians ...... 3 Travel Levels ...... 5 Tourism and Travel...... 7 Trade and Freight Transportation ...... 9

The Mission of the Florida Department ofTransportation The Transportation System•••••••••• is to provide a safe transportation system that ensures Strategic lntermodal System ...... I I the mobility of people and goods, enhances economic Roadway System ...... 13 prosperity and preserves the quality of our environment and Transit Systems ...... 15 communities. Transportation Disadvantaged Services ...... 17 Thi s Florida Transportation Trends and Conditions Walking and Bicycle Facilities and Travel ...... 18 report is one of several products intended to assist Florida Airports ...... 19 transportation policy makers, planning organizations and Seaports ...... 20 the general public by identifying, analyzing and disseminating Rail Facilities and Services ...... 21 information about how transportation serves and affects Florida. It is organized into four areas: Transportation Impacts ••••••••••- Transportation Safety ...... 23 Growing demand for transportation facilities & services Transportation and Land Use ...... 25 Transportation system components Transportation and the Environment ...... 27 Impacts of the transportation system on our society Transportation and the Economy ...... 29 Funding associated with providing transportation

We hope you find this publication helpful.Additional Transportation Resources ...... 3 I information on trends and conditions regarding Transportation Investments ...... 33 transportation in Florida is avai lable at: Transportation Costs ...... 34 www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/trends For further information, contact Monica Zhong Fast Facts and Links ------Phone: (850) 414-4800 Florida Fast Facts ...... 35 E-mail: [email protected] Links ...... 36 TRAVEL DEMAND

Population • Florida passed New York to become the 3rd most populous state in the U.S. in 2015 and is forecast to ----- Florida Domestic Migration Flow ( 1,000) ----- reach 20 million residents by year end. 2012-2014 • Between 2005 and 2014, Florida's population increased 0.95% per year and about 8.9% overall. • From 2013 to 2014, Florida's population grew by over 293,000. Immigration and domestic migration account ed for 9 1% of this growth. • Between 20 I 0 and 2014, net domestic migration and net international immigration accounted for 84% of the state's population growth. The primary sources of Florida's domestic migration came from the Northeast and Midwest. • From 20 I 3 to 2014, Sumter County had the highest growth (+5.7%) followed byWalton County (+3.5%), St.John's County (+2.9%), Gulf County (+2.7%), and Osceola County (+2.5%). Note: Three-year totals are used. • From 20 I 3 to 2014, six counties experienced an overall loss with the greatest being Hamilton County (-1 . I%), Madison County (-0.5%), and Taylor County (-0.4%). New Housing Permits Issued per Year and ---- Annual Change in Population and Employment • In 2014, Florida issued 84,075 new housing permits, 500 - Population Chan ge (FDOT) about 3. 1% below 2013. 300 .. - Employment Change (BLS) "C ~ 300 270 ~ • In 1970, 14.6% of Flo rida's population was 65 and [ 200 240 ~ ~ 0 210 ~ older. This populat ion grew to 18.6% in 2014. By e8 100 E ~ ~ ~ 0 180 ~ g 2040, it is projected to increase to 25.5%. ~ g-100 ------+ 150 ~~.. .~ ~ -200 ------+ 120 · ~ - ~ u -300 r------"""-:---•r------:;;;;1:...... -0 1 90 ~

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2005 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20 13 2014

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEB R), Un iversity of Florida; U.S. Department of Laboe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Florida Department ofTransportation (FOOT) 2 TRAVEL DEMAND Travel Behavior of Floridians The 2014 American Community Survey found:

-----Mode of Travel for Work Commute, 2014 ----- • Nearly 90% of Floridians continued to commute to work by automobiles, a 3.1 % larger share than the national average. • In Florida, transit carried 2. 1% of commuter trips.The national average was 5.2% in 2014. Both Florida and national shares remained unchanged from 2013 . ...c al ~ al • Walking commuters decreased by 0.1 % in 2014 for both Q. Florida and national totals to 1.4% and 2.7%, respectively.

2.3 1.9 • The work-at-home workforce grew from 5.1 % in 2013 to 5.4% in Florida. The national share increased slightly Drive alone Carpool Transit Walk Work at Other home means to 4.5%. Mean Travel Time to Work • Average commute time increased 0.3 minutes for Florida and increased 0.2 minutes nationally.

27 ------• Over 32% (2.3 million) of Florida households have no workers. Hence, travel and location decisions are not necessarily focused on commuting. The national share was 26.9%. • About 7%, (one half million) of Florida households have no cars, down from 7.2% in 2013.The share remains

24 +--~--r--~-~-~-~-~c--.--~---1 below the national level of 9.1% in 2013 and 2014. These 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 households are dependent on other travel options.

Household Vehicle Availability, 2014 ------

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0 Source: U.S. Census Bureau None 2 3 4 or more

3 4 TRAVEL DEMAND

Travel Levels In 2014:

----Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled (AVMT) per Capita---- • Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in Florida increased by 4.3% 12,000 from 2013.VMT per capita increased 3.0% - the first increase in a decade.

9,000 .l!l • VMT per lane mile is an indicator of the intensity of 'Q. highway use. Travel per lane mile on the State Highway u"' .. 6,000 . System increased for the second consecutive year. "Cl. I- :i:: • Total licensed drivers in Florida grew by 1.3% to 15.6 > ct 3,000 . million persons in 2015. • Passenger car, truck and motorcycle registrations 0 . 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 increased about 2.5% to 13.9 million vehicles. • Cruise activity increased I 0.5% from 2013. Average DailyVMT per Lane Mile on the Florida State Highway System • Florida airports experienced about 72.4 million 14 enplanements, an increase of 2.8% from 2013. g 12 ... • I I I .. 0 ... • • • • Fixed route and vanpool transit boardings decreased by ....- 10 * * * * * 760 thousand passenger trips (0.3%) from 2013. ~ 8 ·---- .--- ~ 6 • Amtrak ridership was down 3.3%. c ~ 4 ...... ~ 2 > 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 - Interstate - Turnpi ke/Toll - Other

------Travel Trends by Mode------60 --Transit Boardings --Amtrak - vehicle Miles - Airline - cruise Activity

-20 Source: FOOT; Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; Amtrak; Florida 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Ports Council; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); National Transit Database (NTD) Note: Licensed drivers and vehicle registrations as of Ja nuary I, 2015. 5 6 TRAVEL DEMAND

Tourism and Travel In 2014:

--- Domestic and International Visitors to Florida --- • Florida hosted 98.7 million visitor/tourists, an increase of 100 4.6 million or 4.9% more than in 2013. • Domestic visitors to Florida outnumbered international visitors by 5.3 to I.

~ 60 • There were about 5 visitors to the state for every ,g resident. i 40 . • About 51 % of all visitors to Florida arrived by air. • Taxable spending on tourism/recreation reached about $82 billion, up 7.8% from 2013. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 • The tourism industry directly employed over I. I million • International • Domestic persons, 4.4% more than in 2013. ----- Air/Non-Air Travel for Visitors to Florida ----- • Florida hosted 15.6 million cruise revenue passengers 60 in fiscal year (FY) 20 13/2014, the majority of whom embarked /disembarked from: » PortMiami with nearly 5 million passengers. » Port Canaveral and Port Everglades with more than 4 million each. » Port Tampa with over 880 thousand passengers.

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 • Air • Non -Air ------Tourism/Recreation Taxable Sales $100 ··~------

$80

cIll ~ iii $40

$20

$0 Source:VISIT FLORIDA 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Note: Cruise passenger data reported by respective port authorities. New visitor estimation methodology used since 2009; comparisons to pre-2009 are not appropriate. 7 8 TRAVEL DEMAND

Trade and Freight Transportation • Florida's 15 deepwater seaports and 128 public use airports handle air and ocean freight to and from the Caribbean and ------Freight Growth Trends by Mode------the Central and South Americas. Lil ._Rail Freight ~ Airline Freight • Rail and airline freight tonnage in Florida increased from the g 10% N Truck DVMT previous year. E 0% e • Waterborne cargo in Florida increased to $86.8 billion in ..... -10% QI en trade value in 2014, a I. I% increase from 2013. ~ -20% ..c: • Truck miles traveled (TMT) increased about 0.7% and ~ -30% * c accounted for 8.3% of vehicle miles of travel in 2014 on the ....~ -40% Strategic lntermodal System (SIS) . ~ *Note: The rail frei ht data for 2014 is unavailable. -50% ~------~------~ • TMT on the entire State Highway System decreased 0.5% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 from 2013. ______Truck Miles Traveled on the ------ • Seaport and truck freight tonnage in Florida decreased from State Highway System 35 the previous year. • Other SHS • SIS ,,.. 30 • Nationally, Florida ranks fourth in total air cargo tonnage Qj with 2.6 million tons of annual air cargo. Of the top ten > 25 ~ states in air cargo volume, Florida accounts for an I 1.2% ~(ft 20 .. c: market share. Miami International Airport dominates with = 0 ~ § 15 79% of the market share among all Florida ai rports. u ::;: 2 ...... 10 I- • Chemical and fertilizer minerals, most ly consisting of ? ·;;; 5 Phosphate rock, comprised 32.5% of total originating rail 0 0 freight tonnage in 201 3. Phosphate rock is used mainly in 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 the production of fe rtilizers and animal nutrient supplements.

Sou rces: FDOT; Association of American Railroads; US DOT Bureau ofTranspo rtation Statistics; Florida Ports Council

9 10 THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Strategic lntermodal System • The five year work program (2016-2020) allocated $12. 7 billion towards SIS capacity improvements. • The Strategic lntermodal System (SIS) is a statewide network of high-priority transportation facilities where focusing • Annual person hours of delay on the SIS declined during investments produces the greatest impact on commerce and the recession and have remained generally stable since, economic competitiveness.The following table summarizes now 21 % below 2005 levels. the SIS facilities.

Strategic lntermodal System Facilities

Facility Type SIS ----- SIS Capacity Improvement, FY 2016-2020 ---- ($Millions) Commercial service airports 17

Transit New Starts General aviation reliever airports 2 $110 1% Spaceports 2 Aviation $490 Deepwater seaports 12 _4% / Freight terminals 8 / Seaports lntermodal Logistics Center I $277 2% Urban fixed guideway transit stations/hubs 36 Interregional passenger stations/hubs 20 2% Rai l corridors 2,325 mi Waterway corridors 1,986 mi Intermodal $149 Highway corridors 4,699 mi 1% Connectors for al l modes 548 mi • The SIS facilities account for 17 of Florida's 20 commercial ------Annual Person Hours of Delay on SIS ------airports, and carry 98% of all passenger enplanements and 175 I 00% of the air cargo tonnage. 150 ~ :I 125 • The 12 SIS seaports serve 95% of all cruise passengers 0 J: and transport I 00% of all waterborne freight tonnage in 100 ...0 c the state. "' 75 ~ • Of the state's 12, I 16 miles of State Highway System, 4,699 ::0: 50 miles are designated as the SIS, carrying 56% of all vehicle 25 miles and 73% of all truck miles in Florida.

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Note: Data as of October 2015. Source: FOOT

11 12 THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Roadway System • Florida has 122,392 centerline miles of public roads, up 304 miles since 2013. Lane miles on the Florida State ----- State Highway System Condition Rating ----- Highway System (SHS) grew less than I% since 2013. 110 • The SHS is I 0% of the entire Florida roadway network, but it carries 54% of all daily traffic. 100 ~1 ------~------~-- Maintenance Standard 100% • Urban and rural roads functionally classified as "local" comprise 75% of the public road centerline miles.

c: 0 :;:; • Collector and other arterial roads constitute 23.3% of ~ SO ~P-av_e_m-en-t -S t-an-da-rd_8_0_%---~------ urban and rural roads with Interstate, Turnpike and Urban u Freeways constituting less than 2% of centerline miles. -+-Maintenance _....Pavement 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 • Over 95% (6,489) of the state-maintained bridges are in Fiscal Year En ding excellent or good condition. --FY 20 IS Bridge Condition by Maintenance Responsibility -- • Statutorily required maintenance standards, bridge 100% standards, and pavement standards, are all being exceeded. 83% c 78% 80% "' 80% • FDOT earned the Grand Prize (PortMiami Tunnel) and ~ the People's Choice (1-595 Corridor Improvements) 'tic: c: 0 0 60% award in the 2015 America's Transportation Awards ~~ "C'i:: competition hosted by the American Association of State '"'"i:: :J Ill'"' 40% .. > Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA 0 LI and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. ~ 20% .c:"' "' 0% FDOT County City/Town All Other • Excellent • Good • Fair • Poor -----Lane Miles and Centerline Miles on the ---- Florida State Highway System 50

0 30 0 ...0 ~ 20 ~ ~ 10

0 Source: FOOT 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 • Lane Miles • Centerline Mi les 13 14 THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Transit Systems In 2014, Florida had 3 I urban fixed route transit systems

----2014 Fixed/Deviated Route Vehicles in Operation----- • Passenger boardings on fixed route and vanpool services were over 277 million in 2014, a decrease of 0.3% from 2013. Seven Florida vanpool agencies reported over 1.3 million total passenger trips. • Revenue miles of transit service increased 2.1 % in 2014. • The operating expense per passenger trip increased 7% from 2013. • In 2014, Miami-Dade Transit carried 615,000 less passengers than in 2013, yet still accounted for 40% of

SL [=:11 - 9 Vehicles total statewide ridership. r-'---~e-"' LUCIE c::::J 10-49Veh;cies f 'l_ if:'::l.~+-' MARTIN 50 -200 Vehicles • Roughly 79% of Florida's population resides within three .. Greater than 200 Ve hicles quarters of a mile of a fixed route transit service . c=J Other System --- Florida Fixed Route Transit and Vanpool Service ---

300

250

~ 200 ~ ~ ------Florida Fixed Route Transit and Vanpool ----- .~ Operating Expense Per Passenger Trip ! 150 ~~-4>----+---+---t---.--....--+--~>----+ iii $5 0 100 I- Cl. r: $4 50 -._ 4-Passenger Trips 4l ~ Revenue Miles Cl 0 ,,,,,,,,, .,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,, .. ...,,,, .,,,,,.... ,,,,,, "' , ...... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, ,,, ,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,,, "' c $3 4l 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Ill'" :I.._ $2 4l Cl. ... $1 0 ;;'" $0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Note: Peak vehicles represents the greatest number of transit vehicles in operation at one Source: Federal TransitAdmin istratio n, Nat ionalTransit Database (NTD) time. Citrus County has begun transit service and data wi ll be reported in future years.

15 16 THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Transportation Disadvantaged Services Walking and Bicycle Facilities and Travel In 2014: • Of the 9,896 non-limited access centerline miles on the • Florida's Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program State Highway System (SHS), 74% had bicycle facilities coordinated and provided over 29.2 million trips to (7,282). For the 5, 148 urban non-limited access centerline 64,021 unduplicated passengers.A change in allocating miles on the SHS, 64% had pedestrian facilities (3,276) trips for monthly and weekly fixed route bus passes has in 2014. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities are inclusive of resulted in a decrease of over 20 million trips from 2013. sidewalks, bike paths, bike lanes, and shared roadways. • Fixed route transit services provided 16.6 million TD • The seven largest counties have 21 % of the urban bicycle Program trips.There were 169,412 unmet TD trip facilities and 41 % of the urban pedestrian facilities. requests, a decrease of I 0% from 2013. • Nationally, 4 million commuters reported walking as their • Of the trips provided by the TD Program, 25% were for primary mode choice to work, a 0.3% increase from 2013. medical purposes, I 0% for employment purposes, I I% In Florida, 124,000 commuters walked to work, which for education/training, 5% for nutrition, and 49% for life constitutes a 2.5% decrease from 2013. sustaining/other services. • Over 904,000 U.S. commuters and 64,000 Florida • Florida's residents 60 and older account for 29% ofTD commuters reported biking as their primary mode of trips, children make up 5%, low-income persons make travel to work, a 2.5% and I 0.4% increase from 20 I 3, up I 3%, disabled persons account for 9%, low income respectively. disabled persons account for 8%, and 36% are in the other • Bikes-on-bus usage has generally grown in Florida. Since category. 20 I 0, PSTA and HART have had a fluctuating trend while StarMetro has experienced growth of 15%.JTA has grown 43% in the last three years. Florida Transportation Disadvantaged ,______S_ e_rvices Passenge_r_To_ta_ls_ 15 Florida Monthly Bikes-on-Bus Boardings 12 Agency 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

PSTA, St. Petersburg 3I,178 30,118 31,358 33,137 34,008

HART, Tampa 18,213 19,354 18,880 18,706 19,456

JTA,Jacksonville N/A N/A 11,718 13 ,336 16,704

StarMetro,Tallahassee 2,196 2,325 2,877 2,652 2,459 Medical •Employment Ed/Train/Daycare• -Nutritional life-Sustaining/Other

Source: Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Sources: FOOT; U.S. Census Bureau; individ ual transit agencies

17 18 THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Airports Seaports • Florida has 20 commercial service, I 08 general aviation In FY 2014: public use airports, and 65 I private airports. Florida has • Florida's 15 deepwater seaports moved 98.7 million nearly I 1,600 based aircrafts* at public use airports. tons of cargo and handled 3.3 million 20-feet equivalent container units. • Florida is the only state with four large hubs and leads the world in pilot training. • Florida's total waterborne tonnage decreased by 0.7% from 99.4 million tons in 2013 to 98.7 million tons in 2014. • Air travel plays an important role in Florida's tourism, with 50.6% of the tourists arriving by air. • Container movements increased by 0.5% and waterborne cargo value increased by I. I% from 2013. • Over the past I 0 years, passenger enplanements have grown an average of 0.8% per year.Almost 80% of all • Seven of Florida's 15 seaports carried 15.6 million cruise enplanements took place at the four large hubs. passengers, I 0.5% more than in 2013. Multi-day cruises Florida Total Enplanements ------accounted for 14.9 million passengers, an increase of 9.3%, 80 ····--· ··------····-·------· whereas one-day cruises increased by 51.0%. Tonnage at Florida's Seaports "'c 140 ~ 60 120 ~ 50 2 c 40 100

"E ~ ~ 30 c 80 ~ g."' 20 w ~ 60 c~ 10 0 I- 40

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20 Enplanements at Florida's Large Hubs 24 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Fiscal Year

20 Iii' c ~ 16 ~ 2 c 12 "E "c ii"' c w 4

..,.Miami ...... Orlando ~ Fort Lauderdale Tampa

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Fiscal Year Sources: FOOT; FAA Sources: Florida Ports Council; FOOT *An aircraft permanently stationed at an airport, usually by agreement between the aircraft owner and airport management 19 20 THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Rail Facilities and Services • In FY 2014, the Auto Train carried 274 thousand passengers, removing 143 thousand vehicles from • There are 3,842 miles of rail lines in Florida, of which highways connecting Florida with the Northeast. 2,743 miles make the mainline track. Fifteen freight railroads own all but 143 miles of the mainline track and • Amtrak carried I. I million passengers in 2014. Ridership control the entire track. in Florida declined over the past two years, but still remains 41.9 percent above the 2006 level. • There were 3,690 public at-grade rail crossings in Florida as of January 2015, which presented both safety and • Amtrak employed 794 Florida residents in 2014. mobility challenges. • Florida East Coast Industries (FECI) is currently working • In 2013, freight railroads in Florida moved nearly 88.7 toward providing a privately owned and operated million tons of freight. intercity passenger rail service by 2017, known as All Aboard Florida from Miami to Orlando with stops in Fort • In 2013, Florida originated 798,200 rail carloads, a 4.4% Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. increase from 2012 and terminated 1,265,900 carloads, a 3.7% increase. Florida ranks 12th and 9th among states, respectively, for originating and terminating tonnage. Amtrak Ridership in Florida 1200

1000 Florida Rail Lines c g 800 ....~ ';;' 600 r · .... Qj .> ... -.i g' 400 . Qj :a"' 200 0.

./ 0 . 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Class I Railroads

CSX Transportation Federal Fiscal Year Ending

-- Norfolk Southern Corporation

Class II Railroads

Florida East Coast Railway

Class Ill Railroads

Sources: FDOT; Amtrak; Association of American Railroads; Federal Railroad Administration Note: Existing urban rail transit services are included in the transit pages of the pocket guide.

21 22 TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS

Transportation Safety In 2014: • Preliminary data suggests total traffic fatalities in the U.S. ----Total Florida Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate ---- decreased by 0.1 % to 32,675, resuming the decreasing 4,000 ------2.0 trend which occurred from 2006 to 20 I I. • The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor 3,000 1.5 ';' ~ c Vehicles (FLHSMV) reported traffic fatalities increased by .,~ 2. '-;; 2,000 - -- 1.0 3.8% to 2,494 . .:J ~ ~ ti .. Florida's fatality rate decreased slightly to 1.24 fatalities ~ ~ u. 1,000 0 .5 ti per I 00 million vehicle miles, marking the lowest rate in ~ ... the past two decades. 0 . 0 .0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 • Of Florida's 2,494 traffic deaths; 48% were pedestrians, * Per 100 million vehicle miles traveled motorcyclists and bicyclists. Florida's Strategic Highway Safety Plan includes strategies to reduce the number of ----- Florida Vulnerable Road Users Fatalities ----- Vulnerable Road Users' fatalities. 700

600 • Pedestrian fatalities increased by 21.7%, while bicycle fatalities remained constant. Total motorcyclist fatalities 500 - decreased by 2.8%, but there was a 22.2% rise in ~ E 400 motorcycle passenger deaths.Auto driver and passenger ti 300 ~ fatalities decreased 0.2%. ... -a-Pedestrians ...,_Motorcyclists - Bicyclists 200 • Fatalities of teen drivers and passengers increased 5.8% 100 - to 109.

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 • In 2015, seat belt usage on Florida's roads is at an all-time high of 89.4% and continues to climb. Percentage of Seat Belt Usage ------• Florida passed a new child restraint law in January 2015 requiring all children to use a child restraint device until the age of 6.

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Sources: Flo rida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

23 24 TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS Transportation and Land Use Land-use intensity and patterns influence transportation system performance, energy use, safety, travel speed Population Density 2014 ------and consumption of land. • Numerous initiatives to better integrate land use and transportation are underway including: future corridors planning, complete streets initiatives, transit-oriented development planning, access management practices, mobility fee programs, asset management initiatives, and other strategies targeting better transportation and land Legend use coordination. Florida Counties Population per Square Mile, 2014 • Florida's population is concentrated in established D Less than 50 metropolitan areas, 59% of Florida's population lives in CJ si - 200 census tracts that consume less than 5% of the land area. LJ 201 - 400 Population distribution impacts travel behavior. 401 - 1,000

- More than 1,000 • In 2014, 84,000 housing permits were issued, 29% of the 2005 level. Single family home building permits, consistently above 50% over the years, accounted for 67%.

Florida Housing Permits by Number of Units 300 100% 2 Units - 3 and 4 Units )!! 240 - 80% · ~ ~ 0. .?: 180 - 60% .E ~ ~ 120 - g; iii 0 60 ~ ~ 0. 200S1 2 0061 2007 20 08 •2009 •201 0 •2011 2012 2013 2014

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; FOOT

25 26 TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS Transportation and the Environment FDOT uses a recently revised carbon monoxide screening model to ensure the national ambient air quality standard for carbon • FDOT is coordinating with the Federal Highway monoxide is not exceeded at the project level.To date all projects Administration Florida Division to develop an application for are meeting these standards participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 • Department staff presented FDOT's Sociocultural Effects (NEPA). FDOT would accept the Assignment of the USDOT Evaluation process at the 20 15 Southern Transportation Civil Secretary's responsibilities for all NEPA document types and Rights Training Symposium, focusing on identifying potential all environmental regulations/laws for highway projects. impacts to the human environment within project areas. • The department participates on the Transportation Sub-team of • FDOT recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding the Panther Recovery Implementation Team of the U.S. Fish and (MOU) with the Florida Department of Environmental Wildlife Service (USFWS).The department's decisions on road Protection (FDEP) for addressing petroleum pollutants which alignment, wildlife crossings, land acquisition, and restoration can have migrated to state transportation facilities from offsite help reduce impacts to the panther. properties. The MOU also allows FDEP to prioritize the cleanup of petroleum contaminated sites in advance of significant • FDOT is funding a research study on the use of swales, canals, transportation projects. and drainage ponds by wood storks.These roadway features can provide habitat for the endangered wood storks.The study will • The department is funding staff at USFWS to develop help the department understand the use of the roadway features species-specific programmatic agreements and approaches. by these endangered birds and help FDOT to develop roadways Programmatic agreements create a streamlined process to accommodate this species. for handling environmental requirements by considering repetitive actions on a program basis rather than individually • By incorporating the latest US Environmental Protection Agency by project. USFWS is developing programmatic consultation emission factors model and more geometric intersection types, for construction activities that may affect listed mussel species and their critical habitat units. Florida Fossil Fuel C02 Emissions by Sector ---- 140 ,------...., "'c 120 ~ 100 ~ c 80 "'0 f- - commercial - Industrial - Residential 60 ~cu - Transportation - Electric Power ::£ 40 iii ::J c c 20 <( o =~~~~ 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013

Sources: FDOT; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); U.S. Energy Information Admin istration 27 28 TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS Transportation and the Economy • From 2012 to 2014, Florida's real Gross Domestic Product increased by an estimated 2.6% per year, showing ------Florida International Trade ------renewed economic growth exceeding the population • Exports • Imports increase of I. I% per year. $150 I·· ·· ······················ ...... • Florida is focusing the state's role in transportation $120 provision on statewide and interregional travel as well as '"c ,g $90 reemphasizing the critical linkage among transportation, iii economic competitiveness, and land use. $60 • Florida's international trade totaled $153 billion in 2014, a $30 5.5% decrease from the all-time high reached in 2012. $0 • As the seventh-largest export state in the U.S., Florida 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 exported goods and services worth $82 billion in 2014. Exports exceeded imports by $I 0 billion. ----- Trends in Travel and Economic Activities • Vehicle miles traveled on the public road system increased 50% --- I ~Transportation and Warehousing Wages & Salaries 4.3% between 2013 and 2014. 40% - Florida Gross Domestic Product .....Truck VMT on SHS "'0 0 • Truck miles traveled (TMT) on the State Highway N 30% ..,.Vehicle Travel on Public Roads E System (SHS) continued a rebound in 2014. In 2014, TMT ~ 20% ~ constituted 8.3% of vehicle mileage on SHS. cCJ\ 10% .. • Wages and salary disbursements for Transportation and "u 0% 1': ~ -10% Warehousing industries saw a gain of over 5.9% in 2014, ~ ~ reaching a new record. 0. -20%

-30% • Employment in Transportation and Material Moving 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Occupations, which includes most direct transportation workers, accounts for 6.0% of total employment in Florida. In 2014, the industry employed an estimated 463,740 workers, up from 444,900 in 2013. • Total construction employment in Florida, including transportation construction, increased by 79,400 workers over the past three years.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; FDOT

29 30 TRANSPORTATION FUNDING Transportation Resources • Resources for the Five-Year Work Program mainly come from the state (56%) and federal aid (26%), and are Five-Year Work Program Funding Sources (Millions) representative of the planned commitments for the whole FY 2016 - 2020 transportation department over the next 5 years. • A variety of sources support both past and present

Local and Other Funds commitments of the State Transportation Trust Fund: fuel $ 1,549 4% taxes, motor vehicle fees, rental car surcharges, etc. • Fuel tax rates are the sum of federal, state and local taxes. The tax rates for a gallon of motor fuel vary by county. Turnpike and Tolls The maximum rate for gasoline is 55.0 cents per gallon $4,482 10% The maximum rate for diesel is 56.0 cents per gallon.

Right of Way and State • From 2008 to 2015, average fuel efficiency for Florida's Infrastructure Bank ~ Bonds fleet of vehicles increased by I. I mpg. $1,595 4% Calendar Year 2015 Fuel Tax Rates by Jurisdiction

25 • Federa l Gas Total Five-Year Adopted Work Program $42.38 • Federal Diesel Added 20 ------; • State Sa les c • SCETS* .!! 15 r---.,__J • Local Option l - 6

Programs 1 &i 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Source: FOOT Office of Comptroller; IHS Connect

+ 31~'' 32 TRANSPORTATION FUNDING Transportation Investments Transportation Costs • State and federal resources for transportation are used • Nationally, construction costs rose 23% over the past to fund FDOT's Five-Year Work Program. The program three years, while Florida construction costs decreased is complemented with local government, business and 3% during that same time period. private investments in transportation vehicles facilities and • After plateauing for most of 2014, Florida's non-residential services.They collectively fund the overall transportation construction costs started to drop in late 2014 and system. reached a low point by January 20 15. • The 2016-2020 Work Program decreased 2.2% or • Transportation construction costs are influenced by $923 million from the 2015-2019 Work Program. The automation, construction industry capacity, and costs of decrease occurred in the allocations for transportation major inputs, including labor, materials and fuel. improvements.

Five-Year Work Program Allocations (Millions) Producer Price Index for FY 2016-2020 Non-Residential Construction

112

110

Highway, Aviation, Rail, Seaports, 108 New Starts Transit, Intermodal Capacity and Other Transportation 106 Enhancements 0 104 ebt Se $17,586 '""ic e$1.,~o6 102

100+-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-;--' Product Sep-12 Jan -13 May-13 Sep-13 Jan-14 May-14 Sep-14 Jan-15 May-15 Sep-15 Support - Producer Price Index for Non-Residential Construction includes Highway & Street Construction and Heavy $6,529 Construction Other Public Transportation, Operations, Maintenance, Safety $17,025

Total Five-Year Adopted Work Program $42.3B

Source: FDOT Office ofWork Program & Budget Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Note: Non-residential construction includes highway, street and heavy construction.

33 34 FAST FACTS AND LINKS

Florida Fast Facts Links

General Florida Transportation Plans and Studies 19.5 million people - 3rd most populous state www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/plans 87.6% living in urban areas Florida Transportation Performance I 8.6% age 65 and older 98.7 million visitors www.fdotperforms.org 53,625 square miles of land Florida Transportation Trends and Conditions Transportation System: www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/trends 122,392 centerline miles of public roads Florida's Transportation System by the Numbers 12, I 16 centerline miles of State Highway System www.dot.state.fl.us/intermodal/system 43,593 lane miles of State Highway System 674 centerline miles of toll facilities FDOT Transportation Statistics Office 3,077 lane miles of toll facilities www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/statistics 12,225 bridges, 6,814 maintained by the state 3 I urban fixed route transit agencies Florida Transportation Indicators 387 transportation disadvantaged operators www.floridatransportationindicators.org 15 deepwater seaports, 7 with cruises Florida Ports Council 779 airports www.flaports.org 128 public use 65 I private use Florida Aviation Data and Forecasts 2 spaceports www.dot.state.fl.us/aviation/dataforecasts.shtm 15 railroads 2,74 3 miles of mainline track 3,690 public at-grade crossings 2 Amtrak routes - 18 stations 15 million registered personal motor vehicles System Usage 20 1,040 million annual vehicle miles of travel 72 million enplanements 277 million transit trips 29 million transportation disadvantaged trips 15.6 million cruise passengers 1,027 million tons of freight traffic

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Tesla founder Elon Musk has claimed his electric car company is just two years away from launching the fully autonomous vehicles he announced last month.

"We're going to end up with complete autonomy, and I think we will have complete autonomy in approximately two years," said the billionaire entrepreneur in an interview with Fo1tune magazine.

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"I think we have all the pieces, and it's just about refining those pieces, putting them in place, and making sure they work across a huge number of environments - and then we're done," he added.

Tesla's Autopilot software, which was launched in October 2014, already provides vehicles with a degree of autonomy. The system includes sensors to measure possible collision risks, and a front-mounted camera to detect road features and pedestrians.

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In December 2015, the company unve il ed plans to produce fully se lt~d r iv i ng cars that would compete with Google, after seeking new staff to join its Autopilot software team. At the time, Musk said he would be recruiting new staff personally, and that driverless technology was "super high priority" for Tesla.

The company recently launched an update to the software in its Model S and Model X vehicles, which means the cars can now park themselves on the road, and be called by their owner - provided they're within a range of three miles.

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The updates also include changes to the cars' self-driving capabilities. The vehicles now follow automatically follow speed-limit restrictions on residential roads.

However, while Musk seems confident about the development of driverless vehicles, the founder told Fortune that he expects road laws to lag behind and that approval for use on public roads could take longer.

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Recent updates to the Model S and Model X software means the cars can now park themselves on the road and be swnmoned by their owner

Musk added that he agrees with current legislation that forbid driverless vehicles from roads, saying "the data is not yet there to suppo11 a fully 1 autonomous vehicle' •

"The point at which it becomes statistically clear that an autonomous car is safer, I think, regulators will be comfortable with allowing it," he said.

Musk had previously claimed that human-operated vehicles would eventually be outlawed, once technology had progressed to the point where autonomous cars were safer.

Google is in talks with several major car manufacturers about bringing its self-driving cars to market by 2020, and Mercedes-Benz and Volvo have also released autonomous concept cars.

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