Glennwood Road Ent. Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Let's get back to this discussion guys, in other news from the NBC6 Miami Website (non-Miami Dade Transit related) : https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/a-closer-look-at-the-northeast-corridor-rapid-transit-project-miami-dades-newest-commuter-train/3130932/ A closer look at the Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit Project, Miami-Dade's newest commuter train The project is estimated to start construction in 2025 and service is set to begin sometime in 2028. There’s the Tri-Rail, there’s Brightline — and soon, commuters in Miami-Dade will have another train option to get around without a car. Miami-Dade County is planning a separate commuter train called the Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit Project. “The Northeast corridor is one of the five corridors that the county is advancing as part of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit, or 'SMART' program. It’s a commuter service from Downtown Miami to Aventura with five stations along the way,” said Jose Cueto, Deputy Director of the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works. Trains on the Northeast Corridor would run along the existing Florida East Coast Railway tracks, starting at Miami Central Station in Downtown Miami and ending at the existing train station in Aventura. Local stops along the way include proposed stations in Wynwood, the Design District, Little Haiti, North Miami on 123rd Street and the Florida International University North Campus along 151st Street. The five new commuter rail stations will also have park-and-ride sites and will not displace any businesses or residences in those areas. It’s definitely a game changer to have world-class transit corridors and we’ve been working on that for several years," Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said. "For everyday commuters, whether for work or for pleasure, we need these intermediate stops and that’s what this corridor will provide." County officials said they have conducted surveys and various public information meetings to receive community input on this corridor, as well as released project fact sheets to over 8,000 residents near the proposed train stops. “I know Brightline only has a certain amount of locations that they can reach, so adding a third transit option would be awesome,” said Yordi Cleto, a commuter who rides public transit. “I think it’s a good idea. Any more public transit is a good idea,” said commuter Pete Sir. “Look at Europe’s infrastructure with trains. So we can expand this and go further and it would make a big difference here,” said commuter Mike Lindine. At the end of September, county commissioners approved the funds with a plan to move forward on the long-awaited project. The total capital cost is $539 million dollars. “This particular corridor is expected to be just under half of federal funding, so 49%, the state giving 19% and local funds at 32% through the half-penny surtax,” Levine-Cava said. The Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit line will help connect riders up to Broward and West Palm Beach, and transit officials say the ridership demand is there. “We expect 2.5 million riders annually the year it opens and over 5 million riders by 2040, so we’re building this project because there’s an acute need for mobility solutions within this corridor and within these areas,” Cueto said. Fare prices on this transit corridor are still being discussed. The project is estimated to start construction in 2025 and service is set to begin sometime in 2028. More information on the Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit Project can be found here. https://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/northeast-corridor-rapid-transit-fact-sheet.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Unit 20134 was involved in head on accident this morning in North Miami hitting the black Ford escape damaging the entire front end. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-dade-transit-bus-involved-in-north-miami-crash/ MIAMI - Several people were injured in a crash involving a Miami-Dade transit bus in North Miami. The crash happened just after 6:30 a.m. at NW 134th Street and NW 7 Avenue. Chopper4 over the scene spotted a dark colored SUV with severe front end damage, damage to the front of the bus, and a bicycle on the ground in front of the bus with damage to its front wheel. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they were treating four injured people, one could be seen being rolled to an ambulance on a gurney. No word on what caused the crash. And please note that the unbetter bus network project disaster is one month away guys. Hope I'm going to miss all of classic Nabi 40-LFWs in the original paint schemes before they go to scrapyard in Opa-Locka after the majority of the routes discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR2012TPA Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 It'll be goodbye to the NABIs for sure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_carrera11 Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 The infamous E21189. The first Proterra delivered to Miami all the way back in August of 2021, but only just entering service 3 months ago. Notice the Pilot sticker on the front of the windshield 2021 Proterra ZX5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR2012TPA Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 After a 2 year hiatus due to construction, the Freedom Tower Metromover Station has reopened. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02WHth28uqKTyrdb38U7N6tcptdq43BknnnjkCFwLEB3xMgaSKRfVV5MWRQg1mryu2l&id=100064859761458&mibextid=Nif5oz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 10 hours ago, HR2012TPA said: After a 2 year hiatus due to construction, the Freedom Tower Metromover Station has reopened. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02WHth28uqKTyrdb38U7N6tcptdq43BknnnjkCFwLEB3xMgaSKRfVV5MWRQg1mryu2l&id=100064859761458&mibextid=Nif5oz The metro mover stations looks nice. Hope the drug addicts and homeless people don't sleep there at the refurbished Metromover Station by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_carrera11 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Nearly 4 Years after retirement 9986 remains as the sole 9900 remaining, owned by Kinad inc since August of 2020. It’s currently in the process of restoration 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-dade-offering-free-bus-rides-starting-in-november/ Miami-Dade offering free bus rides starting in November The remaining 2005-06 NABIs has 3 weeks left in service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_carrera11 Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 one of a handful of gen 1 Nabis left. 06143 seen laying over between runs on route 183. . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/news/53076782/fl-miami-dade-mayor-suspends-transit-director-over-free-fares-says-costs-werent-cleared FL: Miami-Dade mayor suspends transit director over free fares, says costs weren’t cleared Oct. 31, 2023 Weeks ahead of Miami-Dade’s transit system going temporarily fare free, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is suspending the county’s transportation director over the plan, saying the announcement was rushed and the costs not cleared by budget administrators. Did anyone saw the pilot NFI XE60 NG bus delivered in miami as of this month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_carrera11 Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Glennwood Road Ent. said: https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/news/53076782/fl-miami-dade-mayor-suspends-transit-director-over-free-fares-says-costs-werent-cleared FL: Miami-Dade mayor suspends transit director over free fares, says costs weren’t cleared Oct. 31, 2023 Weeks ahead of Miami-Dade’s transit system going temporarily fare free, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is suspending the county’s transportation director over the plan, saying the announcement was rushed and the costs not cleared by budget administrators. Did anyone saw the pilot NFI XE60 NG bus delivered in miami as of this month? The New Flyer hasn’t been delivered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR2012TPA Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 I last heard something that the bus might not come around until early 2024. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 10 hours ago, HR2012TPA said: I last heard something that the bus might not come around until early 2024. Right before the South Dade BRT opening for March 2024 completion deadline. 23 hours ago, richard_carrera11 said: The New Flyer hasn’t been delivered. I didn't know That unless the units are having plenty time getting them in NFI Assembly production line mostly due to EV Parts Shortage. Are these will be built in Alabama? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR2012TPA Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 21 minutes ago, Glennwood Road Ent. said: Right before the South Dade BRT opening for March 2024 completion deadline. I didn't know That unless the units are having plenty time getting them in NFI Assembly production line mostly due to EV Parts Shortage. Are these will be built in Alabama? I have a feeling the opening of the South Dade BRT will be pushed back to Fall 2024. I don't even think the new facility in south county is completed yet. In fact, the last time I read about that facility, it hadn't even begun construction! But that was as of late 2021, so hopefully it got started at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_carrera11 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 8 hours ago, Glennwood Road Ent. said: Right before the South Dade BRT opening for March 2024 completion deadline. I didn't know That unless the units are having plenty time getting them in NFI Assembly production line mostly due to EV Parts Shortage. Are these will be built in Alabama? We need those artics. We are a week away from the launch of the unbetter bus. We will be short of buses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR2012TPA Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Well, where would those buses be stored if the South Dade facility isn't even ready yet? I strongly doubt all 100 can fit in at the other garages. Something really tells me that the BRT opening will be pushed back to Fall 2024. As for Un-better bus, it'll turn out to be a complete mess like "Disaster 86". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_carrera11 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 Central and Northeast have the space to hold them with ease 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR2012TPA Posted November 5, 2023 Report Share Posted November 5, 2023 On 11/2/2023 at 10:39 PM, richard_carrera11 said: Central and Northeast have the space to hold them with ease As long as there's space available once all the old gen NABIs are retired, then at least they can still take in deliveries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan s Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 "Better" Bus is just under a week away. I have no clue what to think of it but we'll see how it turns out lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR2012TPA Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 Apparently, the new schedules will not go live on the Miami-Dade website until Monday, which I personally think is ridiculous. But it is what it is I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 And here's the special tribute to 25 years of NABI 40- LFW in miami dade county by Tropical America Transit on YT. Final week of the old NABIs in service before Monday's retirement completion date. R.I.P NABI 40 LFW (1998-2023) gone but not forgotten. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan s Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 11/7/2023 at 12:02 PM, HR2012TPA said: Apparently, the new schedules will not go live on the Miami-Dade website until Monday, which I personally think is ridiculous. But it is what it is I guess. The popular app Transit allows you to see the future routes and schedules depending on your area. And I believe this page on the Miami-Dade site has the schedules for the new routes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_carrera11 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Transee has the updated it's site to the un-better bus routes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H4 5600 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 NABIs in service for the PM rush today: -5128 on the 17 and 3 -6103 on the 3 -6105 on the 17 -6110 on the 77 -6112 on the 9 -6127 on the 99 -6138 on the 10 -6141 on an overnight run on the 3 -6143 on the 22 -9101 on the 119 (S) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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