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Miami-Dade County is launching a new, all-electric bus rapid transit line, reports Sonia Osorio in the Miami Herald.
The line, which was funded through $100 million from Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will run along a dedicated 20-mile lane along the U.S. 1 corridor starting October 27. “The new service includes 14 exclusive BRT stations offering climate-controlled waiting areas for greater comfort and protection from the elements, a modern design with ample shade, bicycle access and parking, water stations, free Wi-Fi and mobile phone charging stations.”
According to Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) Director and CEO Stacy L. Miller, the service is a “modern transit experience” that features “Level boarding, clear wayfinding, well-lit platforms, and traffic signal priority.”
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