MPO GOVERNING BOARD 111 NW FIRST STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS

Transcription

1 MEETING OF THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 AT 2:00 PM Governing Board Chairman Jean Monestime Vice Chairman Francis Suarez Voting Members Bruno A. Barreiro Esteban Bovo, Jr. Jose Pepe Diaz Audrey M. Edmonson Maurice Ferre Oliver G. Gilbert, III Perla T. Hantman Carlos Hernandez Sally A. Heyman Barbara J. Jordan Smith Joseph Philip Levine Daniella Levine Cava Dennis C. Moss Jeff Porter Rebeca Sosa Javier D. Souto Xavier L. Suarez Juan C. Zapata Non-Voting Members (FDOT District VI) Gus Pego, P.E., Secretary Harold Desdunes, P.E. MPO Interim Executive Director Jesus Guerra Contact Information Ms. Zainab Salim Clerk of the MPO Board Miami-Dade MPO 111 NW First Street Suite 920 Miami, Florida (fax) 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MPO GOVERNING BOARD 111 NW FIRST STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS AGENDA 4. REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 5. ACTION ITEMS A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 1. REQUEST BY MPO CHAIRMAN JEAN MONESTIME RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND AILEEN RAMIREZ-BOUCLÉ 2. REQUEST BY MPO VICE CHAIRMAN FRANCIS SUAREZ RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT SIX PRESENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION IN AN EXPEDITED MANNER ITS RECOMMENDATION AS TO THE LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE(S) FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ALONG SW 8 TH STREET B. COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS 1. VACANCY REPORT 6. REPORTS A. MPO BOARD MEMBERS B. MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS C. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY D. MUNICIPALITIES E. COUNTY ATTORNEY F. MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY 1. Status Report G. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DISTRICT 6) 1. I-395 Project Presentation H. MPO STAFF 7. MPO COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS A. CITIZENS COMMITTEES 1. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FTAC) 2. TRANSPORTATION AESTHETIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TARC) 3. BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) 4. CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) B. SPECIAL REPORTS 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. ADJOURNMENT Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge), should contact the MPO at (305) at least seven days prior to the meeting.

2 Date: November 13, 2015 To: Honorable Chairman Jean Monestime and Members MPO Governing Board Agenda Item 5.A.1 From: Subject: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Request by MPO Chairman Jean Monestime This item was placed on the agenda at the request of the MPO Chairman Jean Monestime. BACKGROUND On October 22, 2015, the MPO Governing Board appointed Aileen Bouclé as the MPO Executive Director. Additionally, the Board accepted the compensation and benefits package recommended by the MPO Executive Director Selection Committee and outlined in the attached contract. Below are terms of the proposed contract as agreed to by Mrs. Bouclé: Terms of Employment o Initial Term of three (3) years o Optional Renewal of Contract for one (1) subsequent two (2) year term Compensation o Base Salary: $210, annually for the initial term o Renewal Term: Base Salary to be determined by the MPO Governing Board o Merit Increase: Not to exceed 4% of the current base compensation subject to MPO Board approval o Fringe Benefits: County Standard Package (medical, dental, life) Workers Compensation Coverage Executive Long Term Disability Insurance $10, Executive Benefits Allowance Annually $6, annual car allowance ($250 biweekly) Participation in a 401(a) Supplemental Retirement Account ($1, per year) Annual physical exam with County provider

3 Severance Pay o 3 months salary if terminated by MPO Board prior to expiration of contract term for reasons other than conduct unbecoming a public official FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program. The funding source for this salary package will be paid with Federal (80%), State (10%) and Local (10%), as appropriate. TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR This item will be monitored by the MPO.

4 MPO RESOLUTION # Agenda Item 5.A.1 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND AILEEN RAMIREZ-BOUCLÉ WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement creating and establishing the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Miami Urbanized Area requires that the MPO provide a structure to evaluate the adequacy of the transportation planning and programming process; and WHEREAS, On October 23, 2014, the MPO Governing Board created the MPO Executive Director Selection Committee with the duties of developing and recommending to the MPO Governing Board a contract and competitive compensation and benefits package for the MPO Executive Director; and WHEREAS, on October 22, 2015, the MPO Governing Board accepted the contract terms including the compensation and benefits package for the MPO Executive Director as recommended by the MPO Executive Director Selection Committee; and WHEREAS, at the same meeting, the MPO Governing Board approved Resolution #40-15 appointing Aileen Bouclé as the Miami-Dade MPO Executive Director, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, that the attached employment agreement between the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization and Aileen Ramirez-Bouclé is hereby approved. by The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Jean Monestime- Vice Chairman Francis Suarez-. The motion was seconded Board Member Bruno A. Barreiro - Board Member Smith Joseph - Board Member Esteban Bovo Jr - Board Member Philip Levine - Board Member Jose Pepe Diaz - Board Member Daniella Levine Cava - Board Member Audrey M. Edmonson - Board Member Dennis C. Moss - Board Member Maurice Ferre - Board Member Jeff Porter - Board Member Oliver G. Gilbert, III - Board Member Rebeca Sosa - Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman - Board Member Javier D. Souto - Board Member Carlos Hernandez - Board Member Xavier L. Suarez - Board Member Sally A. Heyman - Board Member Juan C. Zapata - Board Member Barbara J. Jordan - The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 19 th day of November, METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION By Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO

5 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS Agreement is made by and between Aileen Ramirez-Boucle hereinafter called the ("Employee"} and the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization ("hereinafter called the "Miami-Dade MPO" or "MPO"}. WITNESSETH: For and in consideration of the mutual undertakings and covenants herein set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. Employment: Effective on the Commencement Date, as defined below, Miami-Dade MPO hereby employs Employee as Executive Director, for the MPO. Employee hereby accepts such employment and undertakes to perform all the duties and obligations assumed by her hereunder to the best of her abilities. 2. Duties: Except as provided in this paragraph, during the term of employment, as defined below, and for the term of any renewal, Employee shall devote his/her full time, attention and efforts to the exclusive service of the MPO. As Executive Director, Employee will report to the MPO Governing Board and will perform the duties reasonably assigned by MPO Governing Board, provided that such duties are consistent with the mission of the MPO, as well as to state and Federal laws. The Executive Director is responsible for conducting the transportation planning process as directed by the MPO Governing Board, which includes directing, managing and planning for projects and programs that enhance the county's transportation network over the short and long-term future; preparing the agendas of the MPO Governing Board, which shall be approved by the Chairperson of the MPO; preparing the agendas for the Technical Advisors; preparing resolutions and other appropriate documents; scheduling meetings; giving notices; keeping minutes; coordinating and monitoring the activities of the various sub-structures; preparing an annual report; preparing such interim reports as may be required; developing and implementing operating procedures necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the Executive Director; directing the implementation of policies established by the MPO Governing Board; appointing, assigning, directing and controlling (including promotions, demotions, discipline and salary adjustments} of all MPO personnel except for the MPO Executive Director; performing such other duties as may be assigned by the MPO Governing Board; and reporting directly to the MPO Board Chair on the day-to-day operations of the MPO. 3. Terms of Employment. 3.1 Initial Term. Employment hereunder shall commence on December 7, 2015(the "Commencement Date"} and shall continue thereafter until December 6, 2018("1nitial Term"} inclusive, subject to the provisions ofthis Agreement.

6 3.2 Optional: Renewal. On completion of the three (3) year term specified in subsection 3.1 above, this Agreement will automatically renew for one subsequent two (2) year term, unless either party provides one hundred twenty (120) days advance written notice to the other that Miami-Dade MPO/Employee does not wish to renew the Agreement for a subsequent term. In the event either party gives notice of non renewal pursuant to this subsection 3.2, this Agreement will expire at the end of the current term. 4. Compensation: 4.1 Base Salary: The MPO shall pay the Employee an annual base salary of $210, gross salary per annum, payable bi-monthly. Annually, the MPO Governing Board shall conduct a review of performance criteria. 4.2 Merit Increase: The Chairperson or his/her designee will conduct an annual performance review by August 1st and determine if a merit increase is to be granted based upon performance and considering national MPO Executive Director compensation data as well as pay for comparable community positions. The merit increase normally will not exceed 4% of the current base compensation. The Chairperson will present the proposed merit increase, if any, to the MPO Governing Board for its approval or disapproval in its absolute discretion. The written performance appraisal concerning a potential increase shall be placed in the Executive Director's personnel file. The merit increase, if impacted by MPO Governing Board, will be added to the base compensation. 5. Fringe Benefits: Employee will receive paid fringe benefits as set forth on Exhibit "A" hereto. Miami-Dade MPO reserves the right to change or eliminate the fringe benefits on a prospective basis, at any time, effective upon notice to Employee, if the benefit(s) are those provided to MPO staff and changed or eliminated for all staff. In addition to the fringe benefits set forth on Exhibit A, Employee shall be entitled to Paid Leave in the same manner and subject to the same rules as provided to other non-bargaining unit Miami-Dade MPO employees in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Leave Manual. 6. Termination and Severance Pay:

7 6.1 Termination: The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the MPO Governing Board. Employee's employment may be terminated by the MPO prior to the term provided in Section 3 or any extension or renewal thereof with good cause at any time according to the provisions of this Section. Either party may terminate the Employment Agreement for any reason with sixty (60) days written notice. 6.2 Severance Pay: In the event Employee is terminated by the MPO Board prior to the end of this Agreement, at such time that Employee is ready, willing and able to perform Employee's duties under this Agreement, the MPO agrees to provide Employee with a lump sum cash payment equal to three (3) months of Employee's then base salary, less federal and state withholding (the "Severance Pay"). In such event, the Employee shall also receive payment for any and all accrued annual leave and sick time calculated at the rate of pay in effect upon termination in accordance with MPO policies which are applicable to non-bargaining unit employees at that time. Provided that Subsection 6.3 is not applicable, the MPO shall continue to offer access to medical coverage for six (6) months following the date of termination, in the same manner and basis as Employee is receiving at the time of termination. After the payments and continued medical coverage, which are described above are made, the MPO shall have no further financial obligation to the Employee. 6.3 Termination for conduct unbecoming a Public Official: In the event Employee is terminated because of a determination of conduct unbecoming a public official, including, but not limited to criminal conduct, the MPO shall have no obligation to pay the Severance Pay designated in Subsection 6.2 above. If Employee's employment is terminated pursuant to this Subsection 6.3, then the MPO shall pay to Employee within thirty {30) working days of Employee's termination any accrued annual and sick leave due to the Employee as of the date of termination and in accordance with Miami-Dade County Executive Benefits policy. After the payment described in the immediately preceding sentence, the MPO shall have no further financial obligation to Employee pursuant to this Agreement. 6.4 Permanent disability or inability to perform duties: Should Employee be permanently disabled or otherwise unable to perform Employee's duties because of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity or health for a period of twelve {12) successive weeks beyond any accrued leave, the MPO Board shall have the right to terminate this Agreement subject to the long-term disability benefits Employee may be entitled to base on MPO Policy in effect at that time. 7. Arbitration: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its breach shall be settled by arbitration in Miami-Dade County, Florida in accordance with the

8 governing rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon the award rendered may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. 8. Notices: All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the following addresses or at such other address as either may designate in writing to the other party: For MPO Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Attn: MPO Chairperson 111NW1st Street, Suite 920 Miami, FL With a copy to: Copy: MPO Clerk of Board 111NW1st Street, Suite 920 Miami, FL Employee Aileen Ramirez-Boucle' Address: 9425 S.W. 94th Court Miami, FL Governing Law: This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. 10. Severability: In the event any clause of this Agreement is declared invalid or unenforceable by any Court of competent jurisdiction, all other clauses in this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected thereby. 11. Amendments: No amendment to any provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto. 12. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Miami-Dade MPO and Employee with regard to all matters herein. There are no other agreements conditions, representations, oral or written, express or implied with regard thereto. This Agreement may be amended only in writing, signed by both parties. 13. Non-waiver: Any delay or failure by either party to exercise any right under this Agreement or partial or single exercise of that right shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other right. 14. Headings: The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret or construe its provisions. 15. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and same agreement.

9 16. Binding effect: The provisions of the Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of both parties and their respective successors and assigns. 17. Non-Transferability: Neither party may assign this Agreement without prior agreement from the other party. IN WITNESS WHEROF, the parties have executed the Agreement this 19th day of November, Witnesses: Attest: MIAMI-DADE MPO Title: Zainab Salim Clerk, MPO Governing Board By: Name: Jean Monestime Title: Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM OF LEGtj S~ ECIENCY By :~&/{(~ Name: Bruce Libhaber Title: Assistant County Attorney

10 EXHIBIT A MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FRINGE BENEFITS EXECUTIVE BENEFITS + Health Insurance (i.e. Employee+ Dependents)* + Dental/Vision Insurance (i.e. Employee+ Dependents)* + Workers Compensation Coverage* + Life Insurance* + Executive Long Term Disability Insurance + Executive Benefits Group 1 o $10,000 Executive Benefits Allowance annually o o o Participation in a 401(a) Supplemental Retirement Account ($1,500 per year) $6,500 car allowance annually ($250 biweekly) Annual physical exam with County provider * Items noted are benefits provided to all MPO staff.

11 Date: November 13, 2015 To: Honorable Chairman Jean Monestime and Members MPO Governing Board Agenda Item 5.A.2 From: Subject: Zainab Salim, Clerk MPO Request by MPO Vice Chairman Francis Suarez This item was placed on the agenda at the request of MPO Vice Chairman Francis Suarez. BACKGROUND This resolution requests the Florida Department of Transportation District Six to present to the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization in an expedited manner its recommendation as to the locally preferred alternative(s) for traffic improvements along SW 8 th Street. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE There is no fiscal impact to the MPO Program. TRACK RECORD/ MONITOR This item will be monitored by MPO staff.

12 MPO RESOLUTION # Agenda Item 5.A.2 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT SIX PRESENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) IN AN EXPEDITED MANNER ITS RECOMMENDATION AS TO THE LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE(S) FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ALONG SW 8 TH STREET WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement creating and establishing the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Miami Urbanized Area requires that the MPO provide a structure to evaluate the adequacy of the transportation planning and programming process; and WHEREAS, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the purpose of improving the existing future physical, operational, and safety deficiencies along the one-way pair of SR 90/SW 7 th Street and SR 90/SW 8 th Street, including at the interchanges of these roadways with Interstate 95 (I-95); and WHEREAS, the project corridor currently operates at an unacceptable Level of Service (LOS) F; and WHEREAS, the conditions within the subject corridor are projected to deteriorate further if improvements are not implemented by 2040, as roadways will have insufficient capacity to accommodate the future travel demand, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA, Section 1. That the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six is hereby requested to present to the MPO Governing Board in an expedited manner its recommendations as to the locally preferred alternative(s) for traffic improvements along SW 8 th Street. Section 2. That the said report shall include consideration of the potential implementation of bi-directional traffic along SW 8 th Street between SW 27 th Avenue and Brickell Avenue. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was sponsored by MPO Vice Chairman Francis Suarez and moved by. The motion was seconded by, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Jean Monestime- Vice Chairman Francis Suarez- Board Member Bruno A. Barreiro - Board Member Smith Joseph - Board Member Esteban Bovo Jr - Board Member Philip Levine - Board Member Jose Pepe Diaz - Board Member Daniella Levine Cava - Board Member Audrey M. Edmonson - Board Member Dennis C. Moss - Board Member Maurice Ferre - Board Member Jeff Porter - Board Member Oliver G. Gilbert, III - Board Member Rebeca Sosa - Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman - Board Member Javier D. Souto - Board Member Carlos Hernandez - Board Member Xavier L. Suarez - Board Member Sally A. Heyman - Board Member Juan C. Zapata - Board Member Barbara J. Jordan The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 19 th day of November, METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION By Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO

13 BOARD MEMBER FTAC*** VACANCIES TARC VACANCIES BPAC** VACANCIES Agenda Item 5.B.1 CTAC VACANCIES Board Member Jordan District 1 Board Member Monestime District 2 Board Member Edmonson District 3 Board Member Heyman District 4 Board Member Barreiro District 5 Board Member Sosa District 6 Board Member X. Suarez District 7 Board Member Levine Cava District 8 Board Member Moss District 9 Board Member Souto District 10 Board Member Zapata District 11 Board Member Diaz District 12 Board Member Bovo District 13 Board Member Sarnoff A Municipality Vacant Non-Elected Official Board Member Ferre Expressway Authority Board Member Hantman School Board Board Member Levine City of Miami Beach Board Member Hernandez City of Hialeah Board Member Joseph City of N. Miami Board Member Suarez City of Miami Board Member Gilbert City of Miami Gardens Board Member Porter City of Homestead FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED FILLED ONE VACANCY FILLED FILLED NOTES: CTAC = Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee Each Board member has two appointments. Appointee need not reside within MPO Board Member s district or municipality TARC = Transportation Aesthetics Review Committee Each Board member has one appointment. Appointee need not reside within MPO Board Member s district or municipality. **BPAC = Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Each Board member has one appointment. Appointee need not reside within MPO Board Member s district or municipality. ***FTAC= Freight Transportation Advisory Committee-Each Board member has one appointment. Appointee need not reside within MPO Board Member s district or municipality.

14 AGENDA ITEM 6.F MPO GOVERNING BOARD MEETING: NOVEMBER 19, 2015 REPORTS 6.F. MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY 1. Status Report

15 Transportation Improvement Program MDX Active Projects October 2015 MPO Report MDX Project No: Project Name: SR 112 Infrastructure Modifications for Open Road Tolling Project Description: Existing toll plaza modifications, installation of gantries, on and off system signage, and modification to the SR 112 roadway in the area of the gantries to accommodate highway-speed vehicle traffic for implementation of Open Road Tolling (ORT). Milling, resurfacing and miscellaneous upgrades along SR 112, as well as safety improvements at NW 27 th Avenue, will also be included as part of this Project. Project Status: The last approved contractor invoice (September 2015) reflected a project milestone of 95% complete. Project currently in the closeout phase. Project Progress Summary: CE&I team is working on project closeout documentation as well as reviewing and finalizing extra work items requested by the Contractor. Continued with preparation of Supplemental Agreement #4 to close out any outstanding project issues due to justifiable weather days, holidays and plan revision #12 to address striping concern on MDX Continued with the preparation of Supplemental Agreement #2 for CE&I services to redistribute unused funds within the CE&I contract and to add additional funds (approximately 1 month) due to previous time extension granted to the Contractor. MDX Project No: Project Name: Central Boulevard Reconstruction Project Description: Project Status: Project Progress Summary: Reconstruction of Central Boulevard and the access and egress roads from Miami International Airport to Le Jeune Road. Completed Performing Final Closeout of Project Documents by MDX, FDOT, Miami-Dade County and Design Build Firm. MDX Project No: Project Name: SR 836 Infrastructure Modifications for Open Road Tolling (East Section) Project Description: Project Status: Project Progress Summary: Existing toll plaza modifications, installation of gantries, shelters, on & off system signage, and reconstruction of the SR 836 roadway to accommodate highway-speed vehicle traffic for implementation of Open Road Tolling (ORT). The last approved contractor invoice (July 2015) reflected a project milestone of 99% complete. Contractor has completed all major items of work for the project and all punch list items with the exception to a vehicle counter on NW 12 th St., which should be completed by end of October. SA# 3 has been accepted by the Contractor and submitted to MDX for final review. SA# 3 includes all negotiated costs for additional work and unforeseen conditions as well as time extensions. Miami-Dade Expressway Authority

16 MDX Project No: Project Name: SR 836 Operational, Capacity and Interchange Improvements Project Description: SR 836 Operational, Capacity and Interchange Improvements in the following areas: Addition of a continuous westbound through lane and interchange improvements at NW 57th Ave and NW 17th Avenue, including the reconstruction of the median barrier wall to accommodate full width shoulders; Addition of a continuous eastbound through lane from west of NW 42nd Avenue (Le Jeune Road) to NW 27th Avenue with interchange improvements at NW 42nd Avenue (Le Jeune Road) and NW 27th Avenue, including the reconstruction of the median barrier wall to accommodate full width shoulders and construction of an eastbound collector-distributor (CD) road for NW 45th Avenue, NW 42nd Avenue (Le Jeune Rd.) and westbound improvements at the NW 37th Avenue interchange. Project Status: The last approved contractor invoice (September 2015) reflected a project milestone of 7% complete. Project Progress Summary: Design-Build Firm continues with the early works such as milling and resurfacing and setting temporary barrier walls (TBW) along SR 836 mainline and ramps. Erosion control installation will follow after the TBW installation. Also coordinating the first partial bridge demolition for SR 836 WB widening (Bridge #12). Continued coordination with Contractor and Utility Agencies. FPL will start their first relocation operation along NW 14 Street on October 26, Right of Way consultant continues with the development of Parcel Sketches for ROW acquisitions. Tree root pruning and relocation of trees along SR 874. Currently coordinating the next area of tree relocations. Roadway Plans are at 90% Phase. Continued coordination of approval of the Divergent Diamond Interchanges (DDI) at 57th and 27th Ave. MDX will prepare a press release once the approval is obtained from FDOT. MDX is working with the Design-Build Firm, the development of inside shoulder along SR 836 mainline to be used by MDT for connection of Park and Ride facilities with Miami Intermodal Center/MIA and Downtown Terminal. MDX Project No: Project Name: SR 836 Interchange Modifications at 87th Avenue Project Description: Design and construction activities for infrastructure modifications required to support the Open Road Tolling (ORT) conversion of SR 836 between NW 137 th Avenue and SR 826, miscellaneous repair, cleaning, and coating of sixteen (16) overhead sign structures between NW 137 th Avenue and NW 87 th Avenue, and a public access ramp from NW 107 th Avenue to the SR 836 Extension. Project Status: Currently in Procurement Phase. Notice to Proceed anticipated in January Project Progress Summary: Construction services (ITB-16-01) was advertised on September 15, Non-Mandatory Pre- Bid Conference was held with potential bidders at MDX on September 29, The deadline to submit bid package is November 6, Provided comments to the CE&I fee proposal audit package submitted on September 29, 2015 by A 2 Group, Inc. and continued with CE&I negotiations. Page 2 of 3

17 MDX Project No: Project Name: SR 836 Infrastructure Modifications for Open Road Tolling (West Section) Project Description: Design and construction activities for infrastructure modifications required to support the Open Road Tolling (ORT) conversion of SR 836 between NW 137 th Avenue and SR 826, miscellaneous repair, cleaning, and coating of sixteen (16) overhead sign structures between NW 137 th Avenue and NW 87 th Avenue, and a public access ramp from NW 107 th Avenue to the SR 836 Extension. Project Status: The last approved contractor invoice (August 2015) reflected a project milestone of 80% complete. Project Progress Summary: Continued with weekly Design-Build project meetings along with plan submittal reviews and constructability comments. The Design-Build Firm continued with shoulder barrier wall construction and drainage installation at the westbound SR 836 access ramp from NW 107 th Avenue. Continued with final grading at the eastbound NW 97 th Avenue plaza areas and placed seed and mulch. Continued with miscellaneous sign work on project. CE&I is working on finalizing outstanding Work Orders. Project team met with MDX to review project status and issues to include in the upcoming Supplemental Agreement No. 3. Page 3 of 3

18 AGENDA ITEM 6.G MPO GOVERNING BOARD MEETING: NOVEMBER 19, 2015 REPORTS 6.G. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1. I-395 Project Presentation

19 AGENDA ITEM 7.A MPO GOVERNING BOARD MEETING: NOVEMBER 19, 2015 MPO COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS 7.A. CITIZENS COMMITTEES 1. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FTAC) Attendance 2. TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE (TARC) Attendance Minutes 3. BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) Attendance Minutes 4. CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) Attendance

20 Nominated By Barbara J. Jordan District 1 Jean Monestime District 2 Audrey M. Edmonson District 3 Sally A. Heyman District 4 Bruno A. Barreiro District 5 Rebeca Sosa District 6 Xavier L. Suarez District 7 FTAC ATTENDANCE ROSTER 2015 Freight Transportation Advisory Committee (FTAC) KEY: P = PRESENT E = EXCUSED A = ABSENT NM=No Meeting Appointee Barbara Pimentel, Chair Date Appointed TOTALS: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct P E A 4/29/04 P P P NM P NM NM P NM P Bill Arata 10/23/08 P E P NM E NM NM P NM P VACANT Sylvia Bernstein 9/23/04 P P E NM P NM NM E NM P Lenny Feldman 4/19/12 E E E NM E NM NM P NM E VACANT Zachary V. Gruber 10/25/12 P E E NM E NM NM A NM A Daniella Levine Cava District 8 Alice E. Ancona, Vice Chair 9/27/12 P E P NM P NM NM E NM A Dennis C. Moss District 9 Sen. Javier D. Souto District 10 Juan C. Zapata District 11 Jose Pepe Diaz District 12 Estaban Bovo, Jr. District 13 Estrella Manso 4/28/11 P P E NM P NM NM P NM P VACANT Juan del Cerro 9/26/13 A E P NM E NM NM E NM E VACANT Salvatore R. Devito 7/18/13 P P E NM E NM NM P NM A 3 2 1

21 Nominated By Appointee Date Appointed Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct P E A Vacant Municipalities VACANT Marc D. Sarnoff Non-Elec. Official VACANT Maurice Ferré MDX Maria Fernandez- Porrata 12/10/09 P P P NM E NM NM P NM P Perla T. Hantman School Board Linda Nunez 6/23/11 P E E NM P NM NM E NM P Philip Levine City of Miami Beach Carlos Hernandez City of Hialeah Smith Joseph City of North Miami Francis Suarez City of Miami Oliver G. Gilbert III City of Miami Gardens Jeff Porter City of Homestead Mariella Marrero 6/23/05 P P E NM P NM NM P NM P VACANT VACANT Doug Tannehill 3/19/09 P E P NM E NM NM E NM A VACANT Joseph B. Witz 12/09/10 P P P NM P NM NM E NM A 4 1 1

22 TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE 2015 An MPO Appointed Committee TARC MEMBER NAME KEY: A- Absent P-Present E-Excused Date of Meetings District of Appointed Date Appointment 01/07/15 02/04/15 03/04/15 04/01/15 05/06/15 06/03/15 07/08/15 08/05/15 09/02/15 10/07/15 11/04/15 12/02/15 Residence By MPO Member Appointed Ended cancelled cancelled cancelled cancelled cancelled Alex A. David¹ Bovo Nov. 18, E E P P E - P 13 Apr. 29,2010 re-appointed Trent Baughn Jordan Apr. 26, E E P E P - P 1 VACANT Zapata Jan. 28, 2010 resigned Victor H. Nieves05/21/14 VACANT Monestime Jason D. Greene Barreiro Apr. 24 '03 - P P P E E - P 5 Roberto L. Hernandez Edmonson Apr. 28, E P E E E VACANT Diaz VACANT Suarez, X Juan A. Crespi Sosa Apr. 29, 04 original appt - P E P P E - P 6 Dec. 17, 2009 reapponted VACANT Levine Cava Kenneth E. Gardner Heyman Feb 22 '07 - P P P E P - P 4 VACANT Souto Jackie D. Genard Moss Feb 22 '07 - E P E E E - E 9 Dec. 17, 2009 reapponted Daniel Fils-Amie Joseph Aprr 23 ' P - P North Miami VACANT Gilbert Miami Gardens Daphne Gurri Ferre July 18, E E E P P - E MDX VACANT Suarez, F Miami Steve Pinna Hantman Feb. 23, 06 - P P P P P - P School Board VACANT Levine Miami Beach Jonathan Martinez Hernandez Mar. 20, 2008removed - E E A A Hialeah 09/01/15 VACANT Vacant Non-elected Megan McLaughlin¹ Sarnoff Dec 18, '08 - P E P E E - P Municipal Rep VACANT Porter Homestead * = Letter sent per TARC Reso # ¹ = Change in MPO Board Member but continues serving ~ For attendance reasons ^ By Board Member ² = moved One (1) Appointee per MPO Member. Removal for two (2) consecutive unexcused absences; or three (3) unexcused absences in any given year.

23 Approved July 3, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015, 4:00 PM STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER, 111 NW 1 ST STREET 18 TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 3 MEETING SUMMARY ATTENDANCE Members Present Trent Baughn Juan A. Crespi Alex A. David Ken Gardner Jason Greene Megan McLaughlin Steve Pinna Members Excused Jackie D. Genard Daphne Gurri Roberto L. Hernandez Members Absent Jonathan Martinez Others Present Eugenio Ochoa, Lakes Engineering Tish Burgher, QCOA Patricia Harris, Citizen Others Present Fabiana Gonzalez, FDOT Patrice Gillespie, Neat Streets Miami Susan Schreiber, MPO Mr. Juan Crespi, TARC Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM. He asked the members and then the audience to introduce themselves. I. A. Approval of the TARC Agenda Mr. Ken Gardner moved approval of the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Steve Pinna and approved by the committee. I.B. Approval of the Minutes Approval of the minutes for the June 3, 2015 TARC meeting was moved by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Mr. Alex David and approved by the committee.. II. A. Safety Project Along SR 5/US 1 From Ponce de Leon Blvd. to SW 37 th Avenue - FDOT Mr. Eugenio Ochoa, of Lakes Engineering introduced himself, Ms. Fabiana Gonzalez of FDOT, the new Project Manager, having taken over from the very recently retired Ali Toghiani, and Ms. Tish Burgher, of Quest Corporation of America, who was in charge of public information for the project. Mr. Ochoa gave an overview of the project noting that due to the high number of accidents, injuries and fatalities in this segment a safety study was done which recommended certain solutions which they are now implementing. The segment includes a double S reverse curve which together with narrow lanes, high speed and poor lighting, is difficult for drivers to negotiate properly without swerving into neighboring lanes or worse. Asked about whether there was data on other nearby segments, he noted that this area had a spike for crashes and especially fatalities compared to other sections. He elaborated on the number and types of crashes etc. as well as the causes of the crashes. He noted that the crown of the road dips towards the outside and that drivers tend to over-compensate. He also mentioned wet pavement due to over-spraying from median irrigation as another factor in the crashes. Midblock crossings and not having the signals properly aligned also contribute to crashes The scope of the project includes safety improvements such as realigning the roadway and reducing the curves, changing lane widths, widening the median, improving the irrigation and significantly widening the sidewalk. They are flattening the curve towards the north and due to the road re-alignment, the pedestrian bridge at Douglas Road will be affected. They recognize MPO59/TARC Sum f Approved Page 1

24 Approved July 3, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary the aesthetic significance of the bridge which received design awards, so they are doing their best to preserve all aspects of the structure. Basically they will be reinforcing the bridge by adding a truss which would not be seen. They want to keep the same aesthetic profile as they have on the other side. The changes to the north tower will amount to moving the mechanical room, the storage room and the pedestrian access to the north (back). Trees (mostly palms) in the median will need to be moved but it is their intention to only move the trees once and if necessary, replace in kind. The landscaping Joint Participation Agreement is with the City of Coral Gables and will include maintenance, although some of it is located within City of Miami right-of-way. They will be replacing the irrigation system with a dripper line system and the consultant is Aida Curtis of Curtis and Rogers. They will use shrubs underneath not only for aesthetic reasons, but to prevent students from crossing outside of crosswalks. To accommodate students and the coming transportation oriented development (TOD) the sidewalk width on the north side will be 10 feet except where it is not within FDOT right-of way. Regarding an existing mid-block crosswalk which is not needed and which the neighbors didn t want; they are moving the mid-block crosswalk to the corner and improving the angle for vehicle right turns so it is more favorable for pedestrians. Drainage will also be improved. In addition, a triangular pedestrian refuge island will be provided. Megan McLaughlin encouraged coordination with the Underline project and asked whether they will provide a kind of buffer for pedestrians. Mr. Ochoa said that that is the intent of the wide sidewalk and noted the small median park. Otherwise he does not expect much of a buffer although they will try in a limited area. Ms. McLaughlin also noted that there is a lot of pedestrian traffic due to the proximity of elementary schools and that with changing school zones, more students will be crossing US 1 to reach an elementary and middle school. She asked whether there would be a crosswalk across Ponce and Mr. Ochoa said he would have to get back to her. At Riviera there is a crosswalk only on one side which Ms. McLaughlin said is a problem. Mr. Ochoa said they are adding another one there. He believed that FDOT or the City had asked for only 1 crosswalk and he agreed to look into this again to consider the other crosswalk and get back to her. The median will be widened and will serve as a pedestrian refuge for those crossing US 1. Mr. David asked that they make sure that the refuge islands are wide enough to be usable for more than 1 or 2 people at a time. Ms. Gonzalez said the project had been reviewed by the District s Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator. When she asked who keeps the data on pedestrian fatalities, Ms. McLaughlin was told that it was the police departments. Ms. Gillespie-Smith also mentioned that FIU keeps a database for crashes on state roads called Signal 4 which can be accessed by governmental agencies. Mr. Ochoa said that two of the biggest supporters of the project are Coral Gables Police and Fire Rescue because they have to respond to the crashes in the corridor. Mr. Ochoa said that the lanes would be widened to 11 ft. except a bit wider at the intersections. They are not increasing the super-elevation so that vehicles won t take the corners at higher speeds. They will meet all ADA requirements but they intend to do better. For example, they will be setting the pedestrian countdown signals to allow ample time to walk all the way across US 1. Asked about whether pedestrian are using the Douglas Road pedestrian bridge Mr. Ochoa responded that they are because it is a smooth bridge and it is in the right location. MPO59/TARC Sum f Approved Page 2

25 Approved July 3, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary Chairman Crespi mentioned that they had come up with good solutions and that all in all the response was very favorable. Jason Greene made a motion for a resolution supporting the design of the safety project along SR 5/US 1 From Ponce de Leon Blvd. to SW 37 th Avenue as presented with the recommendation that the team; 1) consider the possibility that it would be safer for pedestrians if the lanes at the intersections, and even overall, were not widened as the design calls for now; 2) to ensure that adequate size pedestrian refuge islands be designed to accommodate more than 1 or two pedestrians; and 3) that the project keep the same level or increase the level of landscaping within the project limits. Alex David seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. Resolution # 4-15 supporting the design of the safety project along SR 5/US 1 from Ponce de Leon Blvd. to SW 37 th Avenue as presented, with the recommendation that the team; 1) consider the possibility that it would be safer for pedestrians if the lanes at the intersections, and even overall, were not widened as the design calls for now; 2) to ensure that adequate size pedestrian refuge islands be designed to accommodate more than 1 or two pedestrians; and 3) that the project keep the same level or increase the level of landscaping within the project limits. II.B. Approval of Draft TARC Comments to be Submitted for the FDOT Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) and the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) MPO Staff Ms. Schreiber referred to the 4 drafted comments on these plans included in the package. She asked the Committee for any suggested changes to them. She mentioned that she had some to suggestions as well. 1. Comment based on TARC Aesthetic Mission Statement 2. Comment regarding Design Flexibility 3. Comment regarding Championing Bicycle-Pedestrian Opportunities 4. Comment Advocating Local Control of Projects and Plans. Before reviewing them, Mr. Greene said that one of the most important comments they had was for local control as well as design flexibility. They want FDOT to allow the individual districts and project managers to in turn allow the consulting engineers and architects to use professional judgment to come up with innovative technical solutions which can also be aesthetically pleasing, without relying strictly on the Green Book. This would hopefully remind FDOT of the importance of these principles. He noted that he agreed with the comments as presented in the package and urged the members to pass them with all due urgency. With no other members suggesting modifications, Ms. Schreiber reviewed her suggested changes and the committee agreed with them. (Attached to these minutes are the comments as they appeared in the agenda package and with Ms. Schreiber s subsequent suggested changes shown.) Mr. Greene moved to approve all the changes as discussed by Ms. Schreiber and the motion was seconded by the chair and approved. Resolution #5-15 approving the TARC s draft comments on the FDOT FTP and SIS plans to be submitted to the Florida Department of Transportation as amended at the meeting, III.A. TARC Attendance No discussion. MPO59/TARC Sum f Approved Page 3

26 Approved July 3, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary III. B. New Advisory Committee Policies and Requirements Ms. Schreiber noted that the Committee has already had a number of opportunities to review these MPO Citizen Committee rules as they appear in the agenda package and via a separate e- mail she sent on the subject. She said that at the time Chairman Greene had asked her to put them on every agenda in order to remind members that they must seek reappointment from the member who appointed them prior to November 21, Mr. Greene added that if you don t do this you will be removed from the committee at that time. He said this would also foster a more active relationship with each TARC member s appointing MPO Board member which he regarded as a good idea. Ms. Schreiber mentioned that included in the package was a list of TARC members and with the name of the Governing Board Member who appointed each one; and on the reverse side was a list of Board members, their MPO liaisons, and phone numbers on the reverse side. Using the latter list, she said that members may be able to handle initial contacts by phone or and if any TARC member wishes her to, she will research Bd. Member or Liaisons addresses. Chairman Crespi reviewed the list of MPO Board Members to see which of them the various TARC members would contact. Mr. David said that he would contact either Bd. Member Levine of Miami Beach, or Bd. Member Barreiro of District 5. Ms. McLaughlin said she would contact Bd. Member Francis Suarez. Bd. Member Xavier Suarez has agreed to appoint Ms. Patti Harris, pending appointment at an MPO Board meeting. Mr. David said that he knows the planning director at North Miami and could see whether she can mention the vacancy to the Mayor. Ms. Schreiber asked him to hold off as she thinks Mayor Joseph may have already designated someone to appoint. It appeared that the remaining TARC members would contact the MPO Board member who appointed them or whichever Bd. Member was now in that position. A question came up as to who the Municipal Representative was on the MPO Board and Ms. Schreiber said she would check that. (Ed. It is Marc Sarnoff, City of Miami Commissioner.) Ms. Schreiber clarified that counting for the eight-year term limit would only begin on Nov. 21 of this year. Mr. Pinna felt that all these requirements seem to indicate that they don t really want current member of Committees to stay. Mr. Greene mentioned that the TARC has had fewer meeting and possibly knowing that meetings would occur every quarter or every other month would help. Chairman Crespi asked about absences and Mr. Gardner who attended the meeting of Citizen Committee Chairs and Vice- Chairs said that 3 unexcused absences or 2 consecutive unexcused absences in a fiscal (calendar) year were grounds for removal. Ms. Schreiber said that last minutes cancellations by TARC members cause problems with quorum. Chairman Crespi asked who notifies other MPO Board members about their vacancy and Ms. Schreiber said that the vacancies do appear in the MPO Bd. Member agenda packages. She also has two other people who are interested in being appointed and she will be sending an updated list of vacancies to them as well so they know whom to contact. Chairman Crespi said that if TARC members know of good candidates, please encourage them to apply. Mr. Crespi then summarized that 5 of the County Commission members on the MPO Board have vacancies and 4 of the other MPO Board Members have vacancies for a total of 9. Ms. Schreiber said that there are now 11 TARC members but some appointments are pending. The total possible members is 23. MPO59/TARC Sum f Approved Page 4

27 Approved July 3, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary Ms. Schreiber reminded Mr. Greene that when he was chair he had mentioned the possibility of drafting a letter to Board members who have a vacancy and he said that that would probably get a bit more attention than an attendance report buried in an agenda package. Mr. David asked about the last page of today s agenda package and Ms. Schreiber advised that to facilitate reappointment, TARC members can fill out that form, give it to the MPO Board member to sign, and have his or her staff forward it to the MPO Bd. Administrator and copy Susan. Instructions are on that form. IV. A. Member Reports There were no Member Reports IV. B. Staff Reports There were no Staff Reports V. New Business There was no new business other than the upcoming meeting dates stated on the agenda. VI. Public Comment There was no public comment. VII. Adjournment Mr. Steve Pinna made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Greene and passed by the committee at 5:17 PM. MPO59/TARC Sum f Approved Page 5

28 DRAFT August 5, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015, 4:00 PM STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER, 111 NW 1 ST STREET 18 TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 3 MEETING SUMMARY ATTENDANCE Members Present Juan A. Crespi Alex A. David Steve Pinna Daphne Gurri Members Excused Jackie D. Genard Roberto L. Hernandez Trent Baughn Megan McLaughlin Jason Greene Ken Gardner Members Absent Jonathan Martinez Others Present Rick Crooks, EAC Consulting Danny Greenberg, EAC Consulting Ken Hardin, Jams Bradley Touchstone, Touchstone Architecture Dat Huynh, FDOT Elsa Riverol, FDOT Vanessa Ruiz, Miller- Legg, Inc. Others Present Antonio Cotorelo, MDPWWM Leandro Ono, MDPWWM Rolandro Jimenez, MDPWWM Samantha Johnson, Neat Streets Miami Tewari Edmunson, MPO Susan Schreiber, MPO Mr. Juan Crespi, TARC Chair, called the meeting to order at about 4:10 PM. He asked the members and then the audience to introduce themselves. I. A. Approval of the TARC Agenda Mr. Alex David moved approval of the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Steve Pinna and approved by the committee. I.B. Approval of the Minutes Ms. Schreiber, MPO Staff Coordinator for the TARC noted that the minutes of last month s meeting was in the original full agenda package sent out. Approval of the minutes for the July 8, 2015 TARC meeting was moved by Mr. David, seconded by Mr. Pinna, and approved by the committee. Ms. Schreiber then said that the need to rescind and revise the approved minutes of June 3, 2015 came up because of a misunderstanding regarding the resolution #3-15 which mentions the lack of support by the City of Miami for the Flagler Street and SW 1 st Street one-way pairs projects. It seemed important to clarify that it was not that the City opposed the FDOT s plans for the projects but rather that the City could not provide financial support to cover maintenance. Mr. David moved to rescind approval of the minutes of and approve revised minutes adding the word financial before with the word support on page 4, paragraph 3, line 4. Mr. Pinna seconded the motion and it was approved by the committee. II. A. Venetian Causeway (from N. Bayshore Dr. to Purdy Avenue) PD&E Study FDOT- Mr. Dat Huynh, P.E., and FDOT Project Manager introduced the project, Ms. Elsa Riverol of FDOT, Mr. Rick Crooks and Mr. Danny Greenberg, both of EAC Consulting, Mr. Ken Hasdin of JAMS and Mr. Bradley Touchstone with Touchstone Architecture. Mr. Huynh reviewed the purpose and need for the project, explaining that it was undergoing rapid deterioration. He noted that they were partnering with Miami-Dade County on the project and that they will be seeking FHWA funding. Hard copies of the PowerPoint presentation were distributed to TARC members. MPO59/TARC Sum e Page 1

29 DRAFT August 5, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary Mr. Hasdin discussed the historic nature and designations of the bridges and causeway, as well as the large number of meetings with the public. They got excellent participation by the residents who made their preferences quite clear. The neighbors preferred preservation of the historic look to the greatest extent possible and also wanted to make the bay more visible to the causeway users. Mr. Touchstone described the primary aesthetic elements such as the railing, lighting and the arching as well as secondary aesthetic elements. Finally Mr. Crooks discussed the various engineering challenges involved beginning with hurricane resistance and sea level rise. Mr. Crooks noted that they initially evaluated at least 12 alternatives which consisted of the nobuild, and several rehabilitation scenarios as well as replacement options. Both the rehab and replacement alternatives would need to meet current safety standards, and minimize environmental impacts. Other common requirements included maintenance of traffic and utility services during construction. They would consider re-nominating the causeway to the Federal Register of Historic Places. Before Alex David made a motion he asked that the draft resolution be revised to read returning at 60% design. He then made a motion to adopt a resolution supporting the direction of FDOT s PD&E study for the Venetian Causeway as presented, recommending approval and requesting that the project return to the committee no later than 60% design. Ms. Gurri seconded the motion for purposes of discussion and said that she could only support the rehabilitation option. She is respectful of the engineering challenges but as an architect, she said that if there is a way to maintain the historic structure then that should be done, because once it is lost, it s lost. She would not support widening the bridge or changing the styles/character of the rail or any of the defining historic elements which make the bridges what they are. Mr. David accepted the motion to amend. Mr. Crooks explained that the railings that are there now are not the originals; those had to be replaced due to lack of crash-test worthiness during the 1998 rehabilitation of the bridges. There had been a sidewalk only on one side and the original sidewalk and overhangs were taken off and those portions reconstructed. Ms. Gurri suggested that they then go back to research building the original 1926 railing and add components to make it compliant (with current structural and ADA standards.) Mr. Crooks responded that that was addressed early on by pushing the widened railing, and having another railing facing the curb. When presented to the community however, they were not in favor of the curb railing in front of the historic railing. When put to a vote, the vote was two in favor of the amendment and two against, so the motion failed. With the discussion of sea level rise, Mr. Pinna asked about raising the lowest point of the bridge. Mr. Huynh answered that they will try to raise it as much as they can but it still needs to tie into the islands and homes. Mr. Crooks noted that the decks are the worst part of the bridge; there is almost no way to save them. If you remove the deck you will have to remove the beams as well and there will be almost nothing left to save. You ll end up with the historic parts hidden and encased in new structures. During the 1998 rehab, they lost 25 to 30 percent of the resource; this time it would be much more. MPO59/TARC Sum e Page 2

30 DRAFT August 5, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary Mr. David then made a motion for a resolution to support the direction of FDOT s PD&E Study of the Venetian Causeway Bridges as presented, recommending the replacement option, and approval of the project with the caveat that the team replace as much of the current rail and lighting configuration and design as possible, and that they maintain as low a profile as possible. Steve Pinna seconded the motion. Ms. Gurri asked if the motion could be amended to consider not widening the bridge. She asked whether Mr. David would accept a friendly amendment to the motion, and he agreed. Mr. Crooks said that the bridge is currently not meeting standards. The current recommendation is for reduced traffic lane widths from 12 feet to 11. This area has very high bicycle and pedestrian usage, possibly the highest in the state. The community asked for wider bike lanes and sidewalks so they now are at 7 feet and 8 feet respectively. Three or four years ago when the county brought the roadway (between bridges) up to standard, they widened the sidewalk to 6 feet and the bike lanes to 4 feet. When you come to the bridge now it narrows, whereas it should widen for increased safety. They will now come up to standard and satisfy the needs of the community. Ms. Gurri withdrew her motion to amend Mr. David s motion Mr. David questioned the need for such wide bicycle lanes but it was explained that 7-foot bike lanes include a wide white buffer strip. Ms. Gurri asked about the aesthetics and materials for the replacement bridge, including those for the massive walls. The architect explained that sensitivity to what has been there before and interpretation will be especially important in design, when they will work on the textures, possible veneers, integration and massing of landscaping to minimize the large walls. He said that the tender house may need to be larger for visibility and safety purposes. He and Ms. Gurri agreed that proportions and details of the tender house were important down to the pitch of the roof, the hardware etc. Mr. David reiterated his motion for Resolution # 6-15 to support the direction of FDOT s PD&E Study of the Venetian Causeway Bridges as presented, recommending the replacement option and approval of the project with the caveat that they replace as much of the current rail and lighting design and configurations as possible, keeping as low a profile as possible, and returning to the TARC no later than 60% design with enlarged proposals for the architectural and aesthetic details and materials. Ms. Gurri seconded the motion and it passed. II.B. Rescind Approval of TARC Resolution # 3-15 and Approve New Amended Resolution Ms. Schreiber repeated briefly the purpose of rescinding the resolution. Mr. David moved to rescind Reso #3-15. The motion seconded by the chair and passed. Mr. David then moved to approve Resolution # 7-15 (the revised Resolution #3-15). The motion was seconded by Mr. Pinna and it passed. II.C. Approval of the Draft List of Meeting Dates and Times for 2016 Ms. Schreiber noted that all the proposed meeting dates are on the 1 st Wednesday of the month. Unless anyone proposed changing any of the dates, a motion to approve the draft schedule was in order. Ms. Gurri made the motion to approve the 2016 TARC Schedule. Mr. David seconded the motion and it passed. III.A. TARC Attendance Ms. Schreiber stated that the attendance is provided for the information of the members MPO59/TARC Sum e Page 3

31 DRAFT August 5, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary III. B. New Advisory Committee Policies and Requirements Ms. Schreiber noted that the information is provided to remind the members to request their reappointment to the TARC. She mentioned that the list of MPO Board Members with vacancies has been updated. Mr. Crespi quickly reviewed the list. Mr. David said he would approach Board Member Barreiro and Ms. Gurri said she would try Commissioner Pepe Diaz. IV. A. Member Reports There were no Member Reports IV. B. Staff Reports There were no Staff Reports V. New Business There was no new business other than the upcoming meeting dates stated on the agenda. VI. Public Comment There was no public comment. VII. Adjournment Mr. David moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gurri and passed by the committee at approximately 5:40 PM. MPO59/TARC Sum e Page 4

32 Draft November 4, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015, 4:00 PM STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER, 111 NW 1 ST STREET 18 TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 3 Draft MEETING SUMMARY ATTENDANCE Members Present Alex A. David Juan A. Crespi Ken Gardner Jason Greene Daniel Fils-Aime Megan McLaughlin Trent Baughn Steve Pinna Members Excused Jackie D. Genard Daphne Gurri Roberto Hernandez Others Present Darryl Hemminger, ZOM Larry Levis, Atkins Rachel Cardello, Stantec Gina Chavarriaga, Stantec Architecture Daisy Fernandez, Stantec Architecture Others Present Robert McClellan, MDT Eduardo Arbarca, MDT Jim Sumoski, MDT Patricia Harris, Concerned Citizen Partrice Gillespie, Neat Streets Miami Susan Schreiber, MPO Mr. Juan Crespi, TARC Chair, called the meeting to order at about 4:10 PM. He asked the TARC members and then members of the audience to introduce themselves. I. A. Approval of the TARC Agenda Mr. Alex David moved approval of the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jason Greene and approved by the committee. II. A. Freedom Tower Metromover Station Modification by Luma Tower (within Miami Worldcenter Development) Design Team - MDT The design team for the Luma Tower and the Freedom Tower Metromover Station Modification were introduced. Ms. Rachel Cardello of Stantec gave the bulk of the presentation beginning with the location of the Luma Tower within the Miami Worldcenter and the Freedom Tower Metromover station in relationship to Luma Tower and the Freedom Tower. Ms. Cardello described the material for the Luma Tower as being wood, metal and glass. She said that they would do graphics on the glass enclosure of the Metromover Station in a pattern reflective of the Luma Tower and showed some samples. Members of the TARC asked about the long-term maintenance of the Mover Station. Mr. Hemminger of ZOM, the owners of the Luma Tower, said that they are negotiating with MDT about that now and that it would either be the responsibility of MDT or of the Miami World Center (MWC) Community Development District (CDD). The CDD is an ongoing, selfgoverning entity, funded initially by the owners of Miami Worldcenter, selling bonds to finance the development. The property owners within MWC, including those for Luma Tower, pay assessments into the CDD. In turn the CDD will establish all the landscape and hardscape along the entire perimeter of the Development. The TARC Chairman remarked that he had been among the original designers for the Metromover system and that they had made the mistake of not covering the stairs and escalators which over the years developed water-damage, particularly the escalators. He and several other TARC members said that if at all possible, the canopies for those elements should be extended to completely cover them. MPO59/TARC Sum Draft Page 1

33 Draft November 4, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary Mr. Green brought up the case of the Miami CitiCenter at Brickell where the developers actually incorporated a Metromover Station into their development and made significant improvements to the stairs, and the ground floor of the station. He understood that the circumstances of the two developments were different, but wished that the station in this case could be brought up to that level of design. Asked who had reviewed the proposal for the metromover station, the team responded that so far it was just the Miami Worldcenter, MDT staff and TARC. Mr. Pinna noted that some of the aesthetic elements TARC looks for are landscaping, lighting and signage. He said that it seems like they only brought some small bits and pieces rather than a cohesive design. The design team noted that there would also be modifications to the nearby Park West Metromover station done by a different design team. They said that the Freedom Tower Mover Station had a budget of about $ 2.5 million and that the Park West will have a larger budget. They also said that the two stations would never be closed simultaneously. Ms. McLaughlin expressed concern about security at the mover station. While there would be no security guard at that level, there will be a security guard for the Luma Tower Lobby who will be monitoring security cameras at various locations in the building including at the loading dock and parking garage. Garage and pedestrian access will be controlled and the loading dock be hidden by doors when not in use. Ms. McLaughlin also expressed concern with vehicle and pedestrian conflicts, at the garage entrance. A few TARC members noted that for a development such as the Miami Worldcenter, rather than match the older design of the stations, they should be taking this one into the 21 st Century and integrating it into their building. Mr. Baughn noted that he did not necessarily agree with that comment. He said that it would take a lot of money to totally redo the station and going for a more harmonious architecture for the metromover station should be sufficient. Some members commented that there was not enough information provided to be enable the TARC to adequately comment. For example, they did not know whether the covers for the stairs and escalator would be the blue plastic as MDT had added for some of the other stations, or glass. They were told it would be plate glass. Ms. Cardello added that the frame of the canopies would be metal. Mr. Baughn said that once he was able to see the boards more closely and see the designs going into the station, they appeared to be quite nice. Mr. Hemminger noted that they had a limited budget to operate with but would willing to commit to certain key elements. They would like to begin construction as soon as possible. The tower is already in the permitting stage. He stated that they could not afford to change the large canopy over the platform but would consider exterior lighting schemes. They were already going to upgrade the inside lighting with modern LED. He also noted that the MWC will contain a public pedestrian promenade at 7 th Street. A discussion ensued about where the TARC process went from here. Mr. Greene stated that the Committee would accept the more detailed plans to be sent electronically to Ms. Schreiber so that she could distribute them. Ms. Schreiber noted that in order for the committee to take any action (for example to accept the aesthetic designs for the station) they would have to take action at a regularly scheduled public meeting such as this MPO59/TARC Sum Draft Page 2

34 Draft November 4, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary one. She said that she would notify the team of when that would be so that they could attend if they wish. A number of members said that improving the station would be to the developers advantage as well. During the discussion the design team mentioned that the Miami Worldcenter had its own separate design manual which specified a consistent outward appearance of the development in terms of landscape, hardscape, access and egress specifications etc. The TARC Chairman asked that the manual be made available to Susan who could send it to TARC. Ms. Cardello said that it was a very large document but she would select the pertinent sections to forward to Ms. Schreiber. Jason Greene made a motion for a resolution supporting the direction of the conceptual design of modifications to the Freedom Tower Metromover station as presented by the design team for the Luma Tower (within the Miami Worldcenter development), recommending: Extension of the canopies over the escalator and new stairs to complete their coverage The use of plate glass for those canopy roofs as proposed Station materials upgraded to reflect or complement those of the Luma Tower, including station flooring Lighting o Upgrading interior lighting to modern LED as proposed o Upgrading exterior lighting Return all designs to TARC electronically for review The motion was seconded by Alex David Resolution #9-15 supporting the direction of the conceptual design of modifications to the Freedom Tower Metromover station as presented by the design team for the Luma Tower within the Miami Worldcenter development, recommending: Extension of the canopies over the escalator and new stairs to complete their coverage The use of plate glass for those canopy roofs as proposed Station materials upgraded to reflect or complement those of the Luma Tower, including station flooring Lighting o Upgrading interior lighting to modern LED as proposed o Upgrading exterior lighting Return all designs to TARC electronically for review III. A. TARC Attendance Ms. Schreiber said that the Committee attendance record is provided in the agenda package so that members can monitor their attendance to make sure they do not risk being removed from the committee. III. B. Advisory Committee Policies and Requirements. Ms. Schreiber explained that she made two member lists, one showing TARC member status now and one showing the projected status after the Nov. 21 Committee sunsetting date. She offered to go over each members status but the Chairman said it wasn t necessary because the members should already be aware of it. MPO59/TARC Sum Draft Page 3

35 Draft November 4, 2015 TARC Meeting Summary IV. A. Member Reports Ken Gardner noted that he just received a notice from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) that a member of the US House of Representatives had offered an amendment to some legislation whereby the use of federal funds for any landscaping of transportation projects would be disallowed, including in the case of streetscapes. They were urging interested persons to contact their Representatives. The committee expressed concern and they asked Ken to transmit the to Susan so that she could distribute. Ms. Schreiber added that the House and Senate had each come up with its version of a major 6-year Transportation Reauthorization Bill and it appears that they are moving fast in order to come up with a compromise bill soon. (Ms. Schreiber transmitted the that evening but as it turned out, the amendment had been defeated and she sent out a notice to that effect the following day.) IV. B. Staff Reports Ms. Schreiber said she had a number of things to report. Megan McLaughlin and Steve Pinna had been reappointed. She mentioned that Daphne Gurri said she would reach out to Pepe Diaz to reappoint her and Alex David said that he would approach Mayor Levine of Miami Beach, now that he has been re-elected. Ms. Schreiber mentioned the opportunity to comment on the Florida Transportation Plan. She reminded the Committee that they had asked her to submit comments on their behalf and if they commented now, they would be doing so as individuals rather than members of TARC. Ms. Schreiber noted that MPO Board Member Moss who is Chairman of the Neat Streets Miami (NSM - formerly CIAB) had asked her whether TARC could do a presentation for NSM on the treatment of Underpasses to keep them from becoming unsightly. She said that she reminded him that a former member of TARC had made such a presentation a few years ago, and that she would try to have him come back to do it again. She said that she contacted Mr. Rick Crooks and that a staff member of his firm was updating the presentation. Ms. McLaughlin had done a similar presentation and offered her assistance as well. Ms. Schreiber said she would leave it up to the Chair as to whether to do both presentations at the same time or on different occasions. She noted that she had been asked by instructors at an FIU Graduate Landscape Design Studio whether some of the top students could give presentations to the TARC and whether the TARC would be willing to provide comments. She had already spoken to Chairman Crespi who had been amenable to the idea. It was decided to allow the students a total of 30 minutes to present after which the TARC could provide comments. Finally she noted that they have an outstanding invitation to make a presentation to the FDOT project managers. She asked whether any members would be willing to form a small subcommittee to help her with the large job of updating the presentation as the Chair had requested. Steve Pinna and Ken Gardner volunteered to help. V. New Business - Other than the listed future TARC meeting dates, there was no other new business. VI. Public Comment There were no public comments. VII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at about 5:27. MPO59/TARC Sum Draft Page 4

36 MPO Seat BPAC Member Miami-Dade MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Attendance Report: 10/27/2015 P=Present, E=Excused Absence, U=Unexcused Absence, X=No Meeting Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SUM District 1 VACANT X District 2 VACANT X District 3 Collin Worth P P P P P P E X E P - - District 4 VACANT X District 5 Brett Bibeau P E P P E P P X P E - - District 6 VACANT X District 7 Lee Marks P E P U E P P X P E - - District 8 District 9 Pedro Gonzalez Jonathan Hooshmand P P P E P P E X E P P E P P P P X P P - - District 10 VACANT X District 11 VACANT X As per MPO Governing Board Resolution #1-13, a member shall be automatically removed if, in a given calendar year: (i) he or she is absent from two (2) consecutive meetings without an acceptable excuse; or (ii) if he or she is absent from three (3) of the committee's meetings without an acceptable excuse. In addition to the above stipulations, a member shall also be automatically removed if he or she has a total of six absences (excused and/or unexcused) in a calendar year. P-0 E-0 U-0 P-0 E-0 U-0 P-7 E-2 U-0 P-0 E-0 U-0 P-6 E-3 U-0 P-0 E-0 U-0 P-5 E-3 U-1 P-6 E-3 U-0 P-7 E-1 U-0 P-0 E-0 U-0 P-0 E-0 U-0

37 MPO Seat BPAC Member Miami-Dade MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Attendance Report: 10/27/2015 P=Present, E=Excused Absence, U=Unexcused Absence, X=No Meeting Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SUM District 12 VACANT X District 13 Hector Soliman P P P P X P P - - Municipal VACANT X Non-Elected Official Expressway Authority School Board VACANT X Eric Tullberg P P P P P P P X P P - - Susan Marie Kairalla P U E E P U E X E E - - Homestead Ken Groce P P U E P U P X E E - - Hialeah VACANT X Miami VACANT X Miami Beach Miami Gardens Xavier Falconi P P P P P P P X U P - - VACANT X North Miami Pam Weiss P P P P E P P X E P - - P-0 E-0 U-0 P-6 E-0 U-0 P-0 E-0 U-0 P-0 E-0 U-0 P-9 E-0 U-0 P-2 E-5 U-2 P-4 E-2 U-3 P-0 E-0 U-0 P-0 E-0 U-0 P-8 E-0 U-1 P-0 E-0 U-0 P-7 E-2 U-0

38 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT Eric Tullberg (Chair), Brett Bibeau, Jonathan Hooshmand, Lee Marks, Hector Soliman, Larry Thorson, MEMBERS ABSENT Xavier Falconi,(Vice Chair), Pedro Gonzalez, Ken Groce, Susan Marie Kairalla, Reggie Leon, Matthew Toro, Pam Weiss, Collin Worth OTHERS PRESENT David Henderson, MPO Jeff Cohen, PWWM AGENDA ITEM I. WELCOME - II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: JULY 28, 2015 IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS - Yanek Fernandez, PWWM Zakary Lata, FDOT The meeting began at 5:46 p.m. Stewart Robertson, KHA Matthew Cushing, UM BikeSafe NOTES - Approved. The Underline presentation has asked to be moved to the October agenda. - Motion to approve the July 28, 2015, BPAC meeting minutes approved unanimously. V. MEMBER COMMENTS - Jonathan Hooshmand: On 10/17 BikeSafe will participate in the Bike on the Bay event at the Deering Estate. There will be a ride, bike rodeo, information booths and BBQ. FDOT and Palmetto Bay are the sponsors. Eric Tullberg: The new trail along Krome Ave will be bike route K The signs along the Biscayne-Everglades Greenway have been redesigned by the Parks Dept and reduced to 12 x 18 Palmetto Bay has budgeted $75K for sidewalks and will be adding bike lanes to SW 82 Ave SW 72 Ave south of SW 152 St will be improved as a bike boulevard with a larger openings in the gates The Palmer Trinity School will construct 1,000 feet of paved path along their property on SW 184 St. VI. PRESENTATIONS a. UNDERLINE MASTER PLAN Deferred to October meeting. UPDATE b. NON-MOTORIZED NETWORK CONNECTIVITY PLAN BPAC Minutes DRAFT Stewart Robertson, KHA: This MPO study develops project concepts that connect non-motorized facilities together or connect to major destinations like transit stations. Last mile connections make transit more accessible to customers and expand the transit service area. A multi-agency advisory team developed a list of ideas and then six projects were more fully developed. These sites are:

39 Miami Gardens to the Golden Glades Tri-Rail Station: Over 16,000 people live within 2 miles of the Golden Glades Tri- Rail station but the South Florida Rail Corridor and SR 7 are barriers to access. There is also a small industrial area adjacent to the tracks that is a destination for transit riders. A new path and bridge between NW 167 St and the station would connect residents and jobs to the train station, bus station and future development at the site. Snake Creek Trail extension to the Unity Station at NW 215 St and the NW 199 St BRT Station. The Snake Creek Trail ends at NW 17 Ave where the Turnpike blocks the canal ROW. An underpass and trail extension to NW 27 Ave would connect the neighborhood to the transit stations at NW 215 St and NW 199 St as well as the Dolphin Stadium. Snake Creek Trail extension to Greynolds Park and Oleta River State Park. Modifying S. Glades Drive/NE 165 St from NE 19 Ave to NE 21 Ave and neighborhood greenway improvements will connect the Snake Creek Trail to the future West Dixie Hwy bike lanes to Greynolds Park, the planned development at the NE 163 St Tri-Rail Coastal Link station and the Sunny Isles Causeway bike lanes to Oleta River State Park. Westchester to AD Doug Barnes Park and Tropical Park. The Coral Way green-and-white path can be connected to Tropical Park via neighborhood greenway improvements along SW 79 Ave and the SW 36 St pedestrian bridge connects over SR 826 to SW 75 Ave and SW 39 St leading to AD Doug Barnes Park and Ludlam Trail. Miami Springs/Medley to Okeechobee Metrorail Station. The Miami Canal and Okeechobee Road separate the Okeechobee Metrorail Station from Miami Springs and Medley. Shortrange improvements can be made to the existing route along South River Drive, NW 74 St, W 12 Ave and Okeechobee Road. A long-term option is to construct a new bridge across the canal and Okeechobee Road next to the FEC railroad bridge to create a direct connection to the station from the southwest side. Commodore Trail to Rickenbacker Causeway. After the PWWM-City of Miami project to add bike lanes to S. Bayshore Drive is complete a gap between Mercy Way and SE 26 Rd will remain. This link could be completed by: o Between Halissee St and SE 32 Rd: 4-to-3 lane road diet and add buffered bike lanes o SE 32 Rd to SE 26 Rd: narrow existing lanes to 10-feet and add bike lanes. The report will be finalized and shared with the respective agencies. PWWM is already looking at the Westchester-Tropical Park-Doug Barnes Park connection and is seeking funding for the Commodore Trail-Rickenbacker section. c. FDOT PROJECT REPORT - Zakary Lata, FDOT: Projects reviewed over the last two months include: BPAC Minutes DRAFT - 2 -

40 Krome Ave truck by-pass PD&E: adds two lanes by eliminating the bike lanes and parking on Krome from SW 296 St to SW 312 St but creates and alternative facility on NW 1 st Ave. NW 2 nd Ave has also been recommended as an alternative but it by-passes the commercial area completely. W 16 Ave from W 68 St to W 78 St (Hialeah): new sidewalk NW 54 St from NW 7 Ave to Biscayne Blvd: working with the City of Miami on adding bike lanes by eliminating on-street parking. US-1 from SW 184 St to SW 168 St (NB) includes a 14-foot outside lane, consistent with the section to the north, and new crosswalks. NW 125 St from NW 6 Ave to NE Miami Ct: includes shared lane markings. US-1 at Bird Road (EB): replace the right turn lane with a curb extension to improve the M-Path crosswalk. NW 12 Ave from NW 1500 Block to NW 20 St: includes highemphasis crosswalks. Realigning US-1 from SW 37 Ave to Ponce de Leon Blvd: includes modifying the pedestrian overpass. Wheel channels on the stairs have been requested. NW 103 St from W 12 Ave to E 5 Ave (Hialeah): includes high-emphasis crosswalks. NW 2 Ave at NW 199 St: adding signs to prevent mid-block crossing. NW 40 St sidewalk and ADA (Virginia Gardens): new pedestrian facility Country Club Dr pedestrian safety improvements (Aventura): new crosswalk connections to the Don Soffer Trail. d. MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC WORKS REPORT In response to BPAC requests the mis-aligned rumble strips on the 18- mile stretch will be repaved and replace with vibratory edge line markings. The edges of the drain inlets on the Jewfish Creek Bridge have been made smoother. The ramps to and from the MacArthur Causeway will have bike lanes marked as part of the I-395 construction. - Yanek Fernandez, PWWM: A list of the PWWM projects that include bike lanes is being assembled with the status and schedule to be distributed at future meetings. Current construction projects include: SW 27 th Ave from US-1 to Bayshore Dr: is complete with bike lanes, sidewalks, landscaped median and on-street parking. NW 87 th Ave from NW 154 St to NW 186 St bike lanes will be substantially complete within 2 months and includes bike lanes, sidewalks and a landscaped median. Crandon Blvd resurfacing from the marina to Calusa Circle is ahead of schedule and may be complete in October. The travel lanes will be narrowed to create a painted buffer and solid green bike lanes. The green paint includes grit to prevent slipping. BPAC Minutes DRAFT - 3 -

41 Old Cutler Path resurfacing from SW 136 St to the Cocoplum Circle has begun. A decision on the proposed bike lanes on Main Highway is pending a traffic study by the city and Coconut Grove BID. The Venetian Causeway construction is on-going and scheduled to be complete in February, e. CITY OF MIAMI UPDATE - Deferred to next month. VII. INFORMATION a. SUNSETTING OF BPAC MEMBERSHIPS b. LUDLAM TRAIL PUBLIC MEETINGS All BPAC members need to be re-appointed by the November MPO meeting. Members Hooshmand, Gonzalez and Soliman were reappointed. The next MPO meeting will be on October 22. Public meetings will be held on the Ludlam Trail CDMP application on Sept. 28, Sept. 30 and Oct. 5. c. BPAC ATTENDANCE REPORT Distributed. d. BPAC ATTENDANCE - The next BPAC meeting is October 27 The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. BPAC Minutes DRAFT - 4 -

42 MPO Board Member Barbara J. Jordan Commission District 1 Chair Jean Monestime Commission District 2 Audrey M. Edmonson Commission District 3 Sally A. Heyman Commission District 4 Bruno A. Barreiro Commission District 5 Rebeca Sosa Commission District 6 Xavier L. Suarez Commission District 7 Daniella Levine Cava Commission District 8 Dennis C. Moss Commission District 9 Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) Attendance Roster 2015 TOTALS: Key: P = Present E = Excused A = Absent Appointee Date Appointed 1/28 2/25 3/25 4/22 5/27 6/24 7/22 9/30 P E A VACANT Naomi L. Wright 6/18/02 P P P P P P P P Pasco Santangelo 9/27/12 E P P P P P P E VACANT Hudson Gaulman, Jr. 5/27/04 P P E E P P P P VACANT VACANT Paul Yavis 12/08/11 Reappointed 9/26/13 P P E E E A A A Armando Ibarra 4/23/15 P E P E Daniel Manichello 4/18/13 P E E P P A P P Alexander Adams 2/19/15 E E P P A P P VACANT Juan Cuba 2/20/14 A P E P P A A A Carol Coletta 3/20/14 P P E P P E E E VACANT VACANT Gary J. Dufek 1/29/09 P E E P E A P P Dr. Claudius A. Carnegie 5/25/06 Reappointed 12/17/09 P P P P P P P P 8 0 0

43 MPO Board Member Sen. Javier D. Souto Commission District 10 Juan C. Zapata Commission District 11 Jose Pepe Diaz Commission District 12 Esteban Bovo, Jr. Commission District 13 Marc Sarnoff Municipal Rep. Vacant Non-Elec. Off. Maurice A. Ferré MDX Perla T. Hantman School Board Philip Levine City of Miami Beach Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) Attendance Roster 2015 TOTALS: Key: P = Present E = Excused A = Absent Date Appointee 1/28 2/25 3/25 4/22 5/27 6/24 7/22 9/30 P E A Appointed VACANT VACANT VACANT Zvi Krugliak 2/22/07 Reappointed 12/08/11 E P P E P E P E Kimberley Stefanski 9/27/12 E P E E P P P P VACANT Jason Valdivia 6/19/14 P E P E P E E E Ramon Ramos 2/09/95 P P E P P A P A VACANT VACANT VACANT VACANT Norman Wartman VACANT 4/25/87 Reappointed 5/28/09 P E P P E P P P Lesline McKenzie 10/23/08 E E E A E P E A Daniel Yglesias 2/22/07 P E P P E P P E Alan Fishman 5/25/06 P P E P P P E P VACANT

44 MPO Board Member Carlos Hernandez City of Hialeah Smith Joseph City of North Miami Francis Suarez City of Miami Vice Chair Oliver Gilbert City of Miami Gardens Mayor Jeff Porter City of Homestead Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) Attendance Roster 2015 TOTALS: Key: P = Present E = Excused A = Absent Date Appointee 1/28 2/25 3/25 4/22 5/27 6/24 7/22 9/30 P E A Appointed Lee Swerdlin 3/22/01 P E E E P P P P Rolando Acosta 1/31/02 P P E P P E A P Marie P. Woodson 4/23/15 E E E E Anson Jean Pierre 05/21/15 P P Jed P. Royer 02/07/13 P E P P P P E P Bob Powers 3/26/09 E P P E E E E P Andrew Burgess 3/18/04 E P E E P E P P Marlon L. Kelly, Sr. 4/29/04 P P E E P E P P Hernan Guerrero 6/19/14 E A P E E P A P Margarita M. Fernandez 6/19/14 E P P E P P A A As per MPO Governing Board Resolution #1-13, a member shall be automatically removed if, in a given calendar year: (i) he or she is absent from two (2) consecutive meetings without an acceptable excuse; or (ii) if he or she is absent from three (3) of the committee's meetings without an acceptable excuse. A member shall be deemed absent from a meeting when he or she is not present at the meeting at least seventy-five (75) percent of the time. An "acceptable excuse" is defined as an absence for medical reasons, business reasons, personal reasons, or any other reason which the MPO Governing Board, by a two-thirds vote of the membership, deems appropriate. An excused absence shall be granted to members by notifying the CTAC Administrator, and failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence being recorded. Member attendance shall be reviewed annually after the calendar year, if deemed necessary by the Chairperson. In addition to the above stipulations, a member shall also be automatically removed if he or she has a total of six absences (excused and/or unexcused) in a calendar year.

45 AGENDA ITEM 8 MPO GOVERNING BOARD MEETING: NOVEMBER 19, 2015 CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence item is included for your information: A. Village of Palmetto Bay Resolution No B. FDOT Roadway Project Notification State Road 826/Palmetto Expressway from NW 14 Street to NW 31 Street, ID # C. FDOT Roadway Project Notification State Road 9A/I-95 from NW 170 Street to Snake Creek Canal ID # D. FDOT Roadway Project Notification State Road 933/SW/NW 12 Avenue from North of SW 13 Street to NW 20 Street ID #s and E. MDX s response to the three-year Miami-Dade Connection Transportation Plan (MDC 2.0) proposed by State Representative Honorable Kionne McGhee

46 1 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE 4 VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA URGING THE 5 METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO UNDERTAKE A 6 NEW STUDY OF THE SOUTH DADE BUSWAY TO DETERMINE THE 7 NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE TRANSIT OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTH 8 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND DEVELOP A PLAN OF ACTION TO 9 IMPLEMENT FUTURE TRANSIT OPTIONS FOR SOUTH MIAMI- 10 DADE, WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 11 LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM ALONG THE BUSWAY LANE; AND 12 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Sponsored by Mayor Eugene Flinn.) WHEREAS, the South Dade Busway, located on public right-of-way on what was 15 originally the Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway's link between Miami and Key 16 West, runs parallel to US 1, including the length of the Village's commercial corridor; and, 17 WHEREAS, the South Dade Busway consists of a two-lane roadway designed for the 18 exclusive use of Miami-Dade Transit buses and local emergency vehicles, and extends from 19 Florida City to the Dadeland South Metrorail station ; and, 20 WHEREAS, in 2006, significant increases in ridership led to the "South Miami-Dade 21 Corridor Alternative Analysis Report" commissioned by the Metropolitan Planning 22 Organization (MPO); and, 23 WHEREAS, the "South Miami-Dade Corridor Alternative Analysis Report" provided 24 an evaluation of alternative transportation development options including, Metrorail, light rail 25 transit (LR1), bus rapid transit (BR1), etc.; and, 26 WHEREAS, the study concluded that, over a 10-year period, Metrorail should be 27 extended from the Dadeland South station to 104"' Street, BRT should be implemented from "' Street to Florida City, and that LRT should be considered when warranted by ridership; 29 and, 30 WHEREAS, since the study was completed, several South Dade municipalities have 31 considered plans to develop urban centers along the South Dade Busway; and, 32 WHEREAS, LRT systems have become a viable and practical solution to traffic woes in 33 many American cities, benefiting local communities by boosting economic development, 34 reducing pollution and traffic congestion and providing drivers with an economical alternative to 35 automobiles; and, 36 WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to support a new study of the South Dade 37 Busway to determine the need for alternative transit opportunities and develop a plan of action 38 to implement future transit options with a strong emphasis on the development of an LRT along 39 the busway. 40 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE 41 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AS 42 FOLLOWS: Page 1 of2

47 Section 1. The Village Council hereby urges the Metropolitan Planning Organization to undertake a new study of the South Dade Busway to determine the need for alternative transit opportunities in South Miami-Dade County, and develop a plan of action to implement future transit options for South Miami-Dade, with a strong emphasis on the development of a light rail transit (LR1) system along the busway lane. Section 2. The Village Clerk shall provide executed copies of this Resolution to the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Section 3. 1bis resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval. PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of November, Eugene Flifln Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR THE USE AND RELIANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY ONLY: /1 /,.. ;;,/./,( ' ",;l{t.:ff. <,. [(; =/-,_{::/Q;1U.-,c... '~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dexter W. Lehtinen Village Attorney FINAL VOTE AT ADOPTION: Council Member Karyn Cunningham Council Member Tim Schaffer Council Member Larissa Siegel Lara Vice-Mayor John DuBois Mayor Eugene Flinn YES YES YES YES YES / / Page 2 of2

48 Centennial RICK SCOTT GOVERNOR Florida Department of Transportation 1000 NW 111 th Avenue Miami, Florida November 3, 2015 JIMBOXOLD SECRETARY Mr. Jesus Guerra Interim Director of Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Miami-Dade County 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 920 Miami, FL Re: ROADWAY PROJECT NOTIFICATION State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Expressway From NW 14 Street to NW 31 Street Project Identification Number: Dear Mr. Guerra: The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) District Six is developing the design for a landscape improvement project along SR 826/Palmetto Expressway from NW 14 Street to NW 31 Street, in Miami-Dade County. The scope of work for the project is listed on the enclosed project notification. Construction is expected to begin in May 2017 and last about seven months. The estimated construction cost of the project is $1 million. As part of our commitment to inform the public about projects that will improve our community, the enclosed project notification will be distributed to interested parties and residents throughout the project area. Should you wish to learn more about other District Six transportation projects, please visit our website atwww.fdotmiamidade.com. If you wish to learn more about this project, please contact me directly by at gus.pego@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at Sincerely, Enclosure f!!!.pe District Secretary WW\V.dot.state.fl.us l!:~~ilwm~ ll\l NOV 1 O 2015 ill) MIAMI-DADE MPO

49 Centennial FD--" PROJECT NOTIFICATION FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT SIX State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Expressway From NW 14 Street to NW 31 Street Project Identification Number: The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) is developing the design for a landscape improvement project along SR 826/Palmetto Expressway from NW 14 Street to NW 31 Street, in Miami-Dade County. PROJECT DETAILS Installing large trees and palms to improve aesthetics of the roadway ~, Adding landscape buffer along the roadway ;~ Removing and replacing diseased and damaged trees AFFECTED MUNICIPALITIES Miami-Dade County City of Doral POSSIBLE EFFECTS DURING CONSTRUCTION Work will be done in phases to reduce the effects of construction on the community. PROJECT DATES Work is expected to begin in May 2017 and last about seven months. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC Temporary lane closures during non-peak hours will have minimal effects on traffic. ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1 million FOR MORE INFORMATION If you have any questions or comments, please contact FOOT Public Information Specialist Rodolfo Roman by telephone at {305) or by at Rodolfo.Roman@dot.state.fl.us. [!]~[!I Please let us know how you prefer to receive information about - - future projects (mail, , or other). Your comments are important to us. Please visit our website: Thank you for your participation. Follow us on Twitter twluer.com/myfdot_mlaml Like our Facebook Page facd>ook.comjmyfdotmlaml im.@ SubscribetoourYouTubePage youtubc>.comluserjmyfdotml""'i,\ll DISiiiCTf~ ==~~-=~.._ 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL

50 RICK SCOTT GOVERNOR 1915*2015 Florida Department of Transportation 1000 NW l llu' Avenue Miami, Florida 33 l JIMBOXOLD SECRETARY September 21, 2015 Mr. Jesus Guerra Interim Director of Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Miami-Dade County 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 920 Miami, FL Re: ROADWAY PROJECT NOTIFICATION State Road (SR) 9A/l-95 from NW 170 Street to Snake Creek Canal Project Identification Number: Dear Mr. Guerra: The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) District Six is developing the design for a landscape improvement project along SR 9A/l-95 from NW 170 Street to Snake Creek Canal, in Miami-Dade County. The scope of work for the project is listed on the enclosed project notification. Construction is expected to begin in May 2016 and last about five months. The estimated construction cost of the project is $1 million. As part of our commitment to inform the public about projects that will help our community, the enclosed project notification will be distributed to interested parties and residents throughout the project area. Should you wish to learn more about other District Six transportation projects, please visit our website at If you wish to learn more about this project, please contact me directly by at gus.pego@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at Sincerely, f!:! P.E District Secretary Enclosure fl. us MIAMI-DADE MPO

51 Centennial 1915* 2015 PROJECT NOTIFICATION FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT SIX State Road (SR) 9A/l-95 from NW 170 Street to Snake Creek Canal Project Identification Number: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing the design for a landscape improvement project along SR 9A/l-95 from NW 170 Street to Snake Creek Canal, in Miami-Dade County. PROJECT DETAILS Installing large trees and palms to improve aesthetics of the roadway Adding landscape buffer along the roadway Removing and replacing diseased and damaged trees AFFECTED MUNICIPALITIES Miami-Dade County City of North Miami Beach City of Miami Gardens POSSIBLE EFFECTS DURING CONSTRUCTION Work will be done in phases to reduce the effects of construction on the community. PROJECT DATES Work is expected to begin in May 2016 and last about five months. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC Temporary lane closures during non-peak hours will have minimal effects on traffic. ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1 million FOR MORE INFORMATION If you have any questions or comments, please contact FOOT Public Information Specialist Rodolfo Roman by telephone at (305) or by at roman@iscprgroup.com. if.:_. 1 [!]~[!] Please let us know how you prefer to receive information about : future projects (mail, , or other). Your comments are ~ important to us. Please visit our website: [!] Thank you for your participation. Follow us on Twitter 1wlt1cr.com /MyFOOT _Ml ml Like our Facebook Page focobook.com/myfootml ml You Subscribe to our You Tube Page IJ!ID youtube.com/u1er/myf:ootm l ml Dim'iO~~oES1GN 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL

52 Centennial RICK SCOTT GOVERNOR 1915*2015 Florida Department of Transportation 1000NWl l 1 1 h Avenue Miami, Florida JIMBOXOLD SECRET ARV October 13, 2015 Mr. Jesus Guerra Interim Director of Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Miami-Dade County 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 920 Miami, FL Re: ROADWAY PROJECT NOTIFICATION Project Identification Numbers: and State Road (SR) 933/SW/NW 12 Avenue from North of SW 13 Street to NW 20 Street Dear Mr. Guerra: The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) District Six is developing the design for a roadway improvement project, along SR 933/SW/NW 12 Avenue from north of SW 13 Street to NW 20 Street, in Miami-Dade County. The scope of work for this project is listed on the enclosed project notification. Construction is expected to begin in April 2017 and last about six months. The estimated construction cost for the project is $1. 7 million. As part of our commitment to inform the public about projects that will improve our community, the enclosed project notification will be distributed to interested parties and residents throughout the project area. Should you wish to learn more about other District Six transportation projects, please visit our website at If you wish to learn more about this project, please contact me directly by at gus.pego@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at Enclosure Gus Pego, P.E. District Secretary MIAMI-DADE MPO

53 Centennial 1915* 2015 PROJECT NOTIFICATION FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT SIX State Road (SR) 933/SW/NW 12 Avenue From North of SW 13 Street to NW 20 Street Project Identification Numbers: / The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing the design for a roadway improvement project along SR 933/SW/NW 12 Avenue from North of SW 13 Street to NW 20 Street, in Miami-Dade County. PROJECT DETAILS Repaving and restriping existing pavement ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $1.7 million Adjusting manhole covers Upgrading pedestrian ramps to current standards Improving drainage, signing and pavement markings AFFECTED MUNICIPALITIES Replacing underground signal timing detectors City of Miami POSSIBLE EFFECTS DURING CONSTRUCTION Work will be done in phases to reduce the effects of construction on the community. PROJECT DATES Work is expected to begin in April 2017 and last about six months. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC Temporary lane closures during non-peak hours will have minimal effects on traffic. FOR MORE INFORMATION If you have any questions or comments, please contact FDOT Public Information Specialist Rodolfo Roman by telephone at (305) or by at Rodolfo.Roman@dot.state.fl.us. [!J;\':j[!J Please let us know how you prefer to receive information about - future projects (mail, , or other). Your comments are important to us. Please visit our website: [!) Thank you for your participation. Follow us on Twitter lwlller.com/myfdot _Miami Like our Facebook Page facebook.com/myfdotmlaml You Subscribe to our You Tube Page {g youtube,com/uh?r/myfdotml ml 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL

54 r ~1ll!:RESSWAY ~nrnry 3790 N.W. 21 St. Miami, Fl / !:J B3 1 I LOUIS V. MAHTINEZ. ESQ. Clwir SHEi.LY SMITH FANO Vire-Chair RIC!< J. HODRIGUEZ PINA Trt 1 c1surt 1 r GUS PEGO. P.E FOOT nis1ric1 Six Si fft rm~ JOSE "Pf<.PE" CANCIO MAURICE A. H-:RHE ALH<l!DO L. GONZALE/. J-;S(). :-.IAHITZA GUTll'.l<Rl'.Z ROBERT W. HOLLAND. ns(). ARTllUH J, MEYER JAVIER L. VAZQUEZ. ESQ CLll'F WALTERS LUZ WEINBERG JAVll~R RODRiGUEZ. P.E. 1-:.rn11lil 'f' flircctor MARIA LlJISA NAVIA 1.<.mo /Joard Sef'l'l'f<llJ To: MEMORANDUM Jesus Guerra, MPO Interim Executive Director Date: October 1, 20 l 5 From: Re: Javier Rodriguez, MDX Executive Director MDX's Role in Transportation Infrastructure Plan MDX has reviewed the 3-year Miami-Dade Connection Transportation recommendation (MDC 2.0) and we commend Representative Kionnc McGhec for providing his vision and recommendations for moving Miami-Dade forward in addressing our Transportation and Transit Infrastructure needs. We arc honored that Representative McGhee has identified MDX as the lead public agency to manage and execule the design and construction of his vision for the Miami-Dade County transportation infrastructure system. Since its creation, MDX has demonstrated its expertise in delivering major public infrastructure projects on Lime as well as on or under budget. In essence, we are a public entity created as a vehicle to facilitate major infrastructure projects. While retaining the asset in puhlic ownership, MDX has always looked to the puhlic/private sector as partners in fulfilling its mission. MDX has and continues to be willing tu pai1ner with Miami-Dade County and/or the State of Florida (FOOT) on transportation infrastructure projects. MDX recognizes that its mission extends beyond operating, maintaining and improving its infrastructure portfolio consisting of five tujled ex.press ways which arc I 00% paid by user f ecs, more specifically tolls. MDX docs not receive any funding from the State of Florida, proceeds from sales tax, and/or other County revenues. MDX has many financial constraints as a result of issuing debt in the financial market and must adhere to Trust Indenture obligation::;. Ncvcrthclc::;s MDX has always, within legal and financial constraints, stepped forward to assist Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida with multi-modal trnn1iportation infrastructure projects. Over the years, MDX has contributed and partnered with Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida (FOOT) to advance projects of mutual interest. The following is a list of some uf the projects and participation by MDX: MDX contributed $86.5 million for the Miami lntermodal Center (MIC) reconstruction of adjacent roadway network and right-of-way acquisition. MDX contributed $215 million ror the Palmetto/Dolphin Interchange Improvement Project to help FOOT advance the most complex. and one of the most important infrastructure projects in the State of Florida which is anticipated Lo be completed next year.

55 ~1A?a~:RESSWAY AUTHORITY 3790 N.W. 21 St. M1arn1, FL '7.~ , ,, MDX contributed $60 million for the Palmetto/Don Shula Expressways interchange reconstruction. MDX contributed $30 million for Cenlral Blvd Project. MDX provided the local funding match and FDOT provided the remaining 50% grant for the reconstruction of the main entrance to Miami International Airport. MDX procured and managed the project. It should be noted that this was a project MDX parlicipaled with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MIA) at a time that MIA's bond rating was in jeopardy due to cost overruns and the concerns with completing the terminal construction. As a resull of not being downgraded, county residents saved millions of dollars in future interest costs on projects. Addilionally, MIA eslimated the cost of the project at $75 million, however MDX was able to procure the project expeditiously and completed lhe project for $60 million. Assisted the Miami-Dade County Transit Department with the extension of Metrorail to the MIC hy acquiring 12 parcels of land that were needed to extend the rail line. The cost of those parcels was$ 4 million. MDX partnered with the Miami-Dade Transit Department to provide express bus service on the shoulders of its entire system which includes SR836, SR 112, SR924, SR 874 and SR 878. MDX has partnered with Miami-Dade County in the design and engineering for the reconstruction of SR 836 from its terminus at 137th Avenue to the Miami River Bridge for the purposed of providing express hus service running the length of the System to Downtown Miami utilizing the inside shoulders closest to the median separator. The new bus lanes will be fully operational upon completion of the removal of the left lane exit onto Lejeune Road at Miami Airport as part of the SR 836 infrastructure project currently under construction. This cost of $3.8 million will be paid by MDX. Most recently, MDX agreed to manage the planning, design and construction of Lhc Dolphin Park and Ride facility at the NW quadrant of the HEFT and NW 12th Street interchange, in partnership with MDT and FDOT to reduce the timeframe to deliver this infrastructure project hy two years. One of the biggest misconceptions being conveyed publicly is that MDX has surplus revenues of $20 to $50 miljion each year. However, due to the obligations of the Trust Jndenture, all revenues arc collalcralizcd Lo the bondholders and the remaining funds arc the cash portion of completing the projects on the "pay as you go" basis. The financially responsible decision by MDX's Board of Directors not to tie the entire infrastructure work program to bond debt was specifically implemented lo reduce or eliminate the pressure of increasing tolls in the future. MDX has been accountable and transparent with the toll dollars to the public, the bondholders, and elected officials. MDX has been a trustwor1hy steward for the public toll payers' dollars. There is no rational reason that MDX would needlessly seek to endure the public, political and media backlash il have borne for lhc past 3 2

56 ~11?!:FSSWAV AUHrnlTY 3l90 NW. 21 St. Miami. FL _ ~ years by tolling the previously un-tolled segments of SR 836. The tolling of the previously free movements was for the purpose of funding infrastructure so MDX could reconstruct the oldest portions of SR 836 to serve the current and future traffic needs of our County's commuters, businesses, international trade, freight transportation and tourism industries. MDX implemented its ORT plan on SR 836 that increased revenue to be able to fund several major improvements from 87th Avenue lo J-95, knowing that the State was trying to secure its funding for the 395/1-95 project as well. Whal is not widely publicized is that many commuters pay less for their use of the system. The tolling points have been strategically located so that everyone equitably pays for the use of the system. MDX understands that there is no one mode of transportation that will be the solution to relieve traffic congestion. While we must aspire to deliver a network of transit infrastructure as a mobility option for the community; we must not fall into the same quagmire that in the past has kept us from delivering the transportation infrastructure alternatives that can meet their needs and expectations. The MPO must continue lo work diligently on approving a transportation pjan and setting priorities. The plan needs to be practical and realistic and focus on de! iverables, including project costs (construction as well as operations and maintenance). The plan should also identify financing options and anticipated ridership rates. Once this comprehensive plan is approved and priorities established, MDX can help execute that plan. The MDX pledge, which is genuine and unwavering, is to assist our State. County and municipal leaders to deliver Lhose transportation alternatives wilhin our legal and financial constraints to the residents, businesses and visitors of Miami-Dade County. We recommend moving forward collectively with a responsible plan to provide tangihle transporlation solutions for our community. MDX has been working with Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Commissioner Dennis Moss, Commissioner Pepe Diaz, Commissioner Reheca Sosa and all Lhe members of the MPO on identifying opportunities for MDX to assist Miami-Dade County in doing what we do hest. which is delivering large and complex infrastructure projects on budget and significantly quicker than other public agencies. Again. MDX is honored hy Representative McGhee's proposal. MDX wants lo be a meaningful partner of the transportation network solutions in Miami-Dade County. We believe with the appropriate legislative support, MDX can play a key role. MDX has the tools in place to procure, execute and deliver infrastructure projects timely and within budget. MDX looks forward to being part of a fiscally responsible and realistically attainable transportation inrrastructure system plan for Miami-Dade County. 3