2015 10-16 colloque atuq 2015 presentation
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Transportation in a Growing Metropolis – Perspectives from Miami-Dade
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Los Angeles12+ Million
New York18+ Million
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Miami Urbanized Area
5.5 million people and growing4th largest urbanized area in the US
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Miami – Gateway to the Americas
International logistic hubPortMiami ability to accommodate post-Panamax ships. Cruise ship capital of the world.MIA largest international air cargo airport in the country. Non-stop flight service to over 75 Latin American cities
Eight of the ten top export markets are in Latin America led by Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia
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Canadian Connection Canada is Florida’s top export market Conduit between Canada and Latin AmericaOver 450,000 Canadians “Snowbirds” spend a 1-6 months in Florida. CanadaFest (Hollywood) attracts 150,000 persons Canada is the largest segment of international tourism market with 3.7 million visitors (2013)About 46% of these visitors come to South FloridaCanadians constitute 40% of all tourism spendingCanadians make up 7% of home sales in South Florida
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Planning for the Next 25 Years
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How We Travel Today?
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Regional Corridor Network Statistics At a Glance
Rapid Transit Corridor Projects Historical Overview
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1984
Metrorail &Metromover
1989 1994 2003
Tri-Rail MetromoverExtensions
Busway
1997
Metrorail Ext To Palmetto Station
2007
Busway ExtTo Naranja
2005
Busway ExtTo Florida City
Metrorail Ext To MIC
2012
Network 86
1986
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Metrorail (Heavy Rail) System
23 stations25 milesTwo (2) routes
Green LineOrange Line
Average daily ridership 76,000 (2015)Major park-ride facilitiesBus system oriented to feed Metrorail system
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Metromover System
Urban circulator system Fare free21 stations4.4 milesThree (3) routes
Inner LoopOmni LoopBrickell Loop
Average daily ridership 32,000Largest urban automated people mover system in U.S.
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South Dade Busway
20-mile dedicated roadway for transit busesConnects to the Metrorail southern terminus stationMultiple routes (local, limited, and express routes)29 stationsParallels major arterial
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Express Bus Network
Express bus service along I-95 HOV lanes95Express service began using new express lanesService expanded to Broward CountyDramatic increase in ridership
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Tri-Rail (Commuter) and Freight Rail Network
Tri-Rail is a 72-mile system from Miami to West Palm BeachAverage weekday ridership ~14,00018 StationsOver a 100 miles of freight rail Serving major activity centers and intermodal hubsSome conversion to passenger rail service
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Voters approved a half percent sales surtax for transportation (Nov. 2002)
Annual revenues $228 million (FY 2013-14)
Eight (8) rapid transit corridors identified
People’s Transportation Plan (PTP)
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Corridor Length 2.5 milesProject Status Completed 2012
Technology Heavy Rail (Metrorail)
Capital Costs $560 million (2012)
# of Station(s)
Ridership
One station
Station Boardings – ~ 1,600 average weekdaySystem Boardings – ~ 8,000 Average weekday
Orange Line (AirportLink)New line to Miami International Airport (MIA)
Increased service along portions of Metrorail mainline
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Metromover System Expansion Plan
Significant downtown growth200,000 Residents190,000 employees
Rider survey conducted1/3 of riders use system 6 to 7 days a weekOnly 27% of total are work tripsLargest percentage remains “in zone” (50%)
Ridership doubled since 1999
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Metromover Expansion Master Plan
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BRT Corridor Development
3 Major Arterial CorridorsNorth (NW 27th Avenue)Kendall (SW 88th Street)East-West (Flagler Street)
Frequent Service (Minimums)5 minutes peak15 minute off-peak and weekends
No local service – all service BRTStation Spacing - every half mile spacing (1/4 mile max walk)Robust Station Amenities
Level platform (13 inches above roadbed)Ticket vending machinesReal time bus arrival information
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Running Way Option – Curbside Running Way Options – Left Lane/Median
BRT Corridor Development
Traffic Signal PriorityDedicated Bus Lanes
South Florida Express Lanes Network
Multi-county planIntroduction of “premium tolling” or “toll within a toll”Adding express lanes to the following facilities:
I-95I-595I-75SR 826SR 836Turnpike (HEFT)
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Commuter Rail Expansion for Northeast Corridor
Coastal LinkMiami - Jupiter85 Miles25 stations
AAF private endeavor to provide inter-city service between Miami and Orlando
Intermediate stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm BeachService to be integrated with each other
All Aboard Florida
Express intercity passenger rail serviceServes tourists, business travelers and residentsMiami and Orlando in just under 3 hours4.5 million sq. ft. of new development in MiamiDeveloped by Florida East Coast Industries (FECI)
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Beach Corridor - Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Introduction of LRT TechnologyProject in Planning PhasesConnecting Miami Beach to Downtown Miami (6.5 miles) Serving various travel markets
ResidentsVisitorsEmployees
Dedicated guidewayCatenary-free
Zaragoza
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Highly dense urban areaHigh parking costsHigh pedestrian and bicycling usageTransformation to a non-auto oriented system
Miami Beach: South Beach
Beach Corridor – Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Other Major ProjectsPort Tunnel25th Street ViaductMiami Intermodal Center (MIC)
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Today’s Premium Transit System
Our VisionaryPremium Transit System
Regional Transit Vision
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Conclusion
Position ourselves in a globally competitive marketMovement of goods and servicesOver US$15 billion in transportation infrastructure improvements in the next 20 years
Create a sustainable and livable communityPreserve delicate environmentUnderstand land use linkagesOffer mobility options
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Wilson FernandezTransportation System Manager
Miami-Dade MPO111 NW 1st Street, Suite 920
Miami, Florida, U.S.A. 33128
Merci