The document presents a conceptual financial plan proposal for implementing rapid transit corridors in Miami-Dade County, Florida according to the SMART plan. It proposes using existing local revenues to fund initial rapid transit service on dedicated lanes for the North and South corridors at a cost of $534 million. This would begin service in 3 years. It also discusses options to expand service to other corridors, such as the Kendall corridor, that would require additional funding beyond what is currently dedicated to transportation. The plan is an important step towards realizing the vision of the SMART plan through incremental implementation of initial rapid transit services based on existing local revenues.

1. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS (DTPW)
TPO FISCAL PRIORITIES COMMITTEE
JULY 17, 2017
RAPID TRANSIT CORRIDORS
CONCEPTUAL FINANCIAL PLAN PROPOSAL

2. History and Background
 In 2016 – SMART plan adopted for six rapid
transit corridors
 PD&E’s funded for all six rapid transit corridors
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Working together to implement the SMART Plan

3. History and Background
 Revenues and expenditure tracked through multi-year PTP Pro-forma are volatile
 Past three years have experienced:
 reduced farebox revenues
 reduced system ridership
 weakening in PTP surtax collections
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Resulting in reductions to current service to maximize service with available funding

4. Potential Funding Sources
 June 2017-TPO approved flexing a portion of future FDOT Federal
Highway grants to fund transit capital projects under FTA Section 5307
(Preventative Maintenance Program). This represents only 7.2% of
FDOT funding currently used for roadways and bridges.
 $30 million in flex funds available to support bus replacement
program, releasing PTP funds.
 SMART Plan projects are eligible for up to 50% match from FDOT
 FDOT traditionally plans on 50% Federal funds with 25% State and 25%
Local contributions
 Given uncertainty regarding the future of Federal funds for transit, we
are working with FDOT to increase State match from 25% to 50%
 MDX to develop and operate initial phase of East-West corridor with
Express Bus Service
 FDOT requires that we specify projects to start assigning funding
FDOT
25%
LOCAL
25%
FTA
50%
TRADITIONAL FDOT
FUNDING ASSUMPTIONS
FDOT LOCAL FTA
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5. Current Projections of Available
Revenues Allow Initiation Of
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Partnerships:
 East-West Corridor – MDX
 Kendall Corridor – FDOT / Turnpike
 Beach Corridor – Cities and Developers
North & South Corridors
Rapid Transit Service on Dedicated Lanes
 Assumptions
 Expedited reviews and approvals by appropriate
regulatory agencies
 $534 million
 Funded for Capital, O&M, and Future Renewal &
Replacement
 Revenue Service in 3 years
Northeast Corridor
 Rail service by South Florida Regional Transportation
Authority (SFRTA) or Brightline
 Starting in FY 2022-2023 (or potentially earlier) there
would be funding available for an operating subsidy

6. Current Projections of Available
Revenues Allow Initiation Of
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North Corridor
Rapid Transit Service on
Dedicated Lanes

7. Current Projections of Available
Revenues Allow Initiation Of
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South Corridor
Rapid Transit Service on
Dedicated Lanes
 With grade separations
at major intersections
Source: South Miami-Dade Corridor Alternative Analysis Report (South Link Study) June 2006

8. Current Projections of Available
Revenues Allow Initiation Of
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Northeast Corridor
Commuter Rail Service
 Six stations between Miami and
Aventura
 Operating subsidy
Source: South Miami-Dade Corridor Alternative Analysis Report (South Link Study) June 2006

9. Current Projections of Available
Revenues Allow Initiation Of
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East-West Corridor
Express Rapid Transit
Service (RTS) on
Dedicated Shoulders
SR 836 Express Rapid Transit Service on Dedicated Shoulders

10. Characteristics of a World-Class
Rapid Transit Service on Dedicated Lanes
Station
Improvements
Runningway
Improvements
 Exclusive and Visually Distinct
 Service Faster than Auto
 Adherence to Highest Standards In Safety
 Robust Climate-Controlled Stations
 Higher Capacity for Passengers and Vehicles
 Level-boarding for Passenger Comfort
 Off-board Fare Collection System
 Real-time Transit Vehicle Arrival Information
 Compatible with Future Conversion to Rail
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11. Characteristics of a World-Class Rapid Transit
Service on Dedicated Lanes
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 Distinct Branding
 Passenger-centric Design
 Link Brand with Quality of Service
 Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Improvements
 On-board Bicycle Storage
 Improved Access at Park-and-Ride Locations
 Passenger-Centric Circulation
 Make Transit Way an Integral Component of Urban
Design
 Landscaping and Aesthetic Improvements
 Make the Transit Way a Desirable Space
Access
Improvements
Urban Design
Improvements
Branding

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Benefits of Rapid Transit Service
on Dedicated Lanes
• Running ways
• Stations
• Branding & Amenities
• Access
Improvements
• Urban Design
• Service & Operations
Plans
• Travel Time Savings &
Reliability
• System Capacity
• Accessibility
• Safety and Security
• Ridership Increase
• Capital Cost Effectiveness
• Operational Cost
Efficiency
• Economic Impacts
RAPID TRANSIT ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
• Convertible to rail in future
as ridership demand
increases

13. Proposed Conceptual Financial Plan
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Current Service
 Funded by extraordinary
increase of General Fund
support (beyond the MOE in
the first six years)
North and South Corridors Rapid
Transit Service On Dedicated
Lanes With Adaptive Signal
Technology
 Fully funded for Capital and O&M
(including mid-life rehab and
replacement Adaptive Signal Technology – Travel Time Improvement Graph

14. PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL FINANCIAL PLAN
FOR
INCREMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS
The following would require additional funding not
currently dedicated to transportation
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15. Option 1
Rail at Grade
North & South
Corridors
Rail Minimum Operable
Segment (MOS)
Connecting to Rapid Transit
Service (RTS) on Dedicated
Lanes
North Corridor MOS + RTS
(MLK Jr. to Miami-Dade College)
South Corridor MOS + RTS
(Dadeland South to SW 211th St/112th Ave “Target Lot”)
 Incremental Capital cost: $409 million
 Total project cost: $943 million
 Incremental O&M cost: $17.2 million per year
 Future Renewal & Replacement cost: $56.8 million for
rail and RTS vehicle components
 Potential partner(s): Federal
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16. North & South Corridors MOS + RTS 16

17. Option 2
Rail at Grade
North and
South Corridors
Entire North Corridor Rail
(MLK Jr. to NW 215th St)
South Corridor MOS + RTS
(Dadeland South to SW 211th St/112th Ave “Target Lot”)
 Incremental Capital cost: $770 million
 Total project cost: $1.304 billion
 Incremental O&M cost: $12.7 million per year
 Future Renewal and Replacement cost: $112.3 million
 Potential partner(s): Federal & State
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18. Entire North Corridor Rail
(MLK Jr. to NW 215th St)
Entire South Corridor Rail
(Dadeland South to SW 344th St)
 Incremental Capital cost: $1.035 billion
 Total project cost: $1.569 billion
 Incremental O&M cost: $22.6 million per year
 Future Renewal and Replacement cost: $179.5 million
 Potential partner(s): Federal & State
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Option 3
Rail at Grade
North and
South Corridors

19. Rapid Transit
Service (RTS)
on Dedicated
Lanes
Kendall
Corridor
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Kendall Corridor RTS
 Total project cost: $216 million
 O&M cost: $1.8 million per year
 Future Renewal and Replacement cost: $45.1
million
 Potential partner(s): State

20. Kendall Corridor RTS 20

21. Option 1
Rapid Transit
Service (RTS) on
Dedicated
Lanes
Beach Corridor
Beach Corridor RTS
(Downtown Miami to Miami Beach Convention Center)
 Total project cost: $156 million
 O&M cost: $2.4 million per year
 Future Renewal and Replacement cost: $25.3 million
 Potential partner(s): State, local developers and
municipalities
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22. Option 2
Metromover
Extension
Beach Corridor
Beach Corridor Metromover
(Museum Park to 5th St & Alton Rd)
 Total project cost: $463 million
 O&M cost: $5.1 million per year
 Future Renewal and Replacement cost: $210.2 million
 Potential partner(s): Federal, State, local developers
and municipalities
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23. Beach Corridor 23
Rapid Transit Service on Dedicated Lanes Metromover Extension

24. 24This is an important milestone for Miami-Dade County. Never
before has a plan for implementation of corridors been
made possible through existing local funding. While the
service to be provided may only be the first phase of RTS, as
ridership develops, newer technologies are created, and
funding partners identified the promise of the People’s
Transportation Plan and the SMART Plan may be achieved.

25. Questions?