TP Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization STRATEGIC MIAMI AREA SMART RAPID TRANSIT PLAN Concept Design of Downtown MiamiCentral Development and Brightline Train Station Currently Under Construction SMART PLAN OVERVIEW The Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan is a bold infrastructure investment program of projects that will significantly improve transportation mobility, provide a world-class transit system that will support economic growth and competitiveness in the global arena. Miami is a global hub representing not only the Gateway of the America’s, but also the nation’s southeast capital for international freight and cargo, as well as the number one passenger cruise port in the world. Miami- Dade County is the most populous county in Florida, representing 2.7 million residents, and the Miami Urbanized Area is the 4th most populous in the U.S. with over 5.5 million people. Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, along with the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Governing Board, has declared the advancement of the SMART Plan as the top priority for Miami-Dade County, which is strongly supported by public and private sector partners, residents, and other elected officials. The SMART Plan represents a vision for our region that is both strategic and far-reaching, creating a system of multiple transportation options by leveraging existing infrastructure, and integrating technology at the highest levels. The plan is I-95 Congestion Miami, Florida comprehensive, proactive, and supports the future population and employment growth anticipated in our region. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) estimates the annual cost of congestion to motorists in urban areas is approximately $7 billion. This represents a significant cost and economic disadvantage that if not addressed, will result in urban areas like Miami being left behind. Miami-Dade Population & Employment Miami-Dade Travel Time Comparison The SMART Plan will expand transit options in Miami-Dade County along six (6) critical corridors that are linked to local, regional, national, and global economic markets, as highlighted below. Another critical component of the SMART Plan will be a network of Express Buses, known as Bus Express Rapid Transit (BERT), which will connect the SMART rapid transit corridors on limited access facilities, promoting the active expansion of South Florida’s Express Lanes network with the implementation of six (6) identified BERT express lane concepts. This innovative approach effectively expands the reach of transit in Miami-Dade County and beyond. • Beach Corridor: Highest tourist demand in region with major employment centers. • East-West Corridor: Heaviest commuter travel for international, state and local businesses. • Kendall Corridor: One of the most congested arterial roadways with the highest demand. • North Corridor: Key regional mobility linkage for access to jobs, stadium and educational facilities. • Northeast Corridor: High transit demand and part of a critical regional corridor stretching to Palm Beach County. • South Corridor: Experiencing the fastest population growth in Miami-Dade County. How many Floridians will benefit from the SMART Plan? An estimated 1.7 million people live within a 2 mile radius of the SMART Plan alignments, representing approximately 63% of the most populous county in Florida. In 2002, Miami-Dade voters approved a half penny sales surtax to demonstrate a local commitment to mass-transit expansion. This local commitment demonstrates the desire and dedication from Miami- Dade County to seek and implement alternative transportation methods from all levels of the community. This dedicated funding source is available to match State and Federal funds for the implementation of this Plan. It is anticipated that the overall cost of the SMART Plan is approximately $3.6 billion. State and federal funding partnerships will be critical to deliver these projects. 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