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The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) has announced that it has received $16.7 million in federal earmarks for projects supporting critical roadway improvements and Vision Zero safety initiatives, in addition to a master station planning study to reconnect displaced communities to education, health, employment, and entertainment hubs.
These earmarks, secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding request process, represent a significant milestone in advancing the County’s commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure, promoting safe mobility options for all users.
“These funds represent a significant investment in the safety and well-being of Miami-Dade residents,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “As we continue to build a future-ready community, we are grateful to our Congressional delegation for securing important resources that will not only improve important roads and increase safety, but also offer better mobility options to communities that have been historically left behind.”
Miami-Dade’s congressional delegation includes Representatives Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (FL-23), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Mario Diaz Balart (FL-25), Carlos Gimenez (FL-26), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27). Rep. Gimenez secured $9 million for roadway improvement and resurfacing projects. Rep. Diaz-Balart secured nearly $8 million for roadway resurfacing projects and Vision Zero safety improvements. Rep. Wilson secured $500,000 for the “Reconnecting Communities: Station Area Master Analysis” project.
“These earmarks signify a tremendous investment in the future of transportation safety and accessibility in Miami-Dade County,” said Jimmy Morales, chief operations officer for Miami-Dade County. “Through strategic collaboration and advocacy efforts, our county team was successful in obtaining needed funding for quick implementation projects, addressing pressing safety and mobility needs,” he added.
The earmarked funds will support a range of essential projects, including roadway widening to alleviate traffic congestion, signal modernization, stormwater drainage, and installation of high visibly crosswalks and pedestrian hybrid beacons to reduce accidents and fatalities at select intersections.
The funds also will support a planning study to reconnect communities displaced from transit and economic opportunities. All of the projects aim to maximize safety and connectivity across the entirety of the transit system.
“We are grateful for the federal government’s recognition of the urgent need for transportation investments that prioritize safety and access,” added Eulois Cleckley, director and CEO of DTPW. “These earmarks will enable us to implement necessary improvements that not only heighten road safety but also foster greater connectivity.”
As Miami-Dade County continues its pursuit of a safer, more accessible transportation network, DTPW remains committed to capitalizing on every opportunity to secure funding to implement infrastructure projects that benefit the diverse community.
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