Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1522FY0102
Bus Replacement & Expansion Program
Requester:		Miami Dade County			Organization:		Miami Dade County
Project Title:		Bus Replacement & Expansion Program			Date Submitted:		1/17/2002 9:34:22 PM
Sponsors:		Mario Diaz-Balart
Statewide Interest:
Severe traffic congestion is on the rise and the population is expected to increase almost 3 million residents in Dade County by the year 2025. Such growth trends underscore the need to develop the County's mass transit system.
Recipient:		Miami Dade County			Contact:		Danny Alvarez
		111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2910			Contact Phone:		(305) 375-5339
		Miami 33128
Counties:		Dade
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
Funding will enable Miami-Dade Transit to increase its bus fleet size, and therefore, extend service not only throughout the COunty, but provide much needed regional transportation links with Broward & Monroe County. Thisw project will promote intermodal transportation linkages for passengers because of the additional service that can be provided in conjunction with the County's Metrorail, Metromover and feeder bus system, Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, and other forms of transportation. As one of the major economic engines for the State, South Florida generates a large portion of the State's revenue. An efficient transportation infrastructure promotes economic development and is vital for the well-being of economic development.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase ridership & revenues; decrease maintenance cost. Maintaining a consistent fleet replacement cycle, will help to improve the transportation system across Miami-Dade County, thereby facilitating the many aspects of transportation needed to make Miami-Dade County more self-sufficient and a more appealing destination. Will enable Miami-Dade Transit Agency to improve customer service by providing reliable, safe wheelchair accessible service to the riding public. New buses will also be equipped to provide management with the tools to monitor service levels and implement more efficient service, encouraging intermodal connectivity and reduce congestion.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$6,500,000
Identify items(s) in the FY 2002-03 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			2045
Specific Appropriation Title:			Transportation Outreach Program
Amount to be reduced:			$4,500,000
Total cost of the project:			$34,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					Federal
	Cash Amount:		$3,600,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Transportation Improvement Program
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		11/19/2001