TRANSPORTATION

Project Overview

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is studying the implementation of rapid transit along State Road (SR) 94/Kendall Drive/SW 88 Street from SR 997/Krome Avenue/SW 177 Avenue to the Dadeland North Metrorail Station. Refer to the project map below.

This corridor is part of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit, or SMART Plan, which identifies the development of six rapid transit corridors that directly support the mobility of our future population and employment growth. The five other SMART Plan rapid transit corridors include the Beach Corridor, East-West Corridor, North Corridor, Northeast Corridor, and South Dade Transitway. Study activities will be performed in the context of the Kendall Drive corridor, while coordinating with the overall multi-corridor Smart Plan.

Purpose and Need

This Study is focusing on improving Kendall Drive through the implementation of a cost-effective, high-ridership, new premium transit service with supporting pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Premium transit modes to be evaluated include Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), Heavy Rail Transit (HRT), and Metrorail at-grade (powered by overhead lines), on exclusive lanes.

Click here to view the SMART Plan Video

Public Involvement

A comprehensive public involvement program is being conducted as part of this study. The program consists of formal and informal meetings with the general public, government agencies, elected officials, municipal staff, local transportation providers, and other interested parties.  As a member of the community, your involvement is vital.

Public Workshops - 2019

A second series of Public Workshops was held in December. The Workshops followed informal format allowing the public to arrive at any time from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a formal presentation starting at 6:30 p.m. Graphic displays were shown and FDOT representatives were available to discuss the project and answer questions.

The same information was provided at all three locations:

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Kendall Village Center Civic Pavilion Room

8625 SW 124 Avenue Miami, FL 33183

Free parking

Thursday, December 12, 2019

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Miami Marriott Dadeland Le Mirage Room

9090 S. Dadeland Blvd. Miami, FL 33156

Free valet parking

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Miami Banquet Hall

13758 SW 84 Street Miami, FL 33183

Free parking

To download a copy of this invitation click here.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by FHWA and FDOT. 

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translations services (free of charge) should contact Irene I. Varela-Riaz at 305-470-5342, email: Irene.Varela@dot.state.fl.us or in writing: FDOT, 1000 N.W. 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) at least seven days prior to the workshop. 

Start Date
July 2016
Est. Completion date
June 2021
Construction Cost
$TBD
Lengths and Limits
State Road (SR) 94/SW 88 Street/Kendall Drive from SR 997/Krome Avenue/SW 177 Avenue to Dadeland North Metrorail Station
FDOT Project Manager
Nilia Cartaya Florida Department of Transportation (305) 640-7557
Consultant Project Manager
Carl Filer, P.E. Jacobs
Community Outreach Specialist
Monica Diaz Infinite Source Communications Group (305) 573-0089 monica@iscprgroup.com

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