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Bus Rapid Transit adds boardings, other transit adds exits
By Miami Today
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
As Metrorail, Metromover and Metrobus all are shedding passenger counts from a year ago, the new $368 million South Dade Bus Rapid Transit service has shown month-to-month gains through most of its first six months on the road. The Bus Rapid Transit trips along a dedicated busway linking Florida Cit
Key takeaway In its full six months of use, Bus Rapid Transit has grown from 126,576 passengers last November to 154,190 fares in April.
Why this matters in The Miami
The growth of the South Dade Bus Rapid Transit service is a notable development in Miami 's transportation landscape, particularly as other transit modes experience declining passenger counts. As the service connects Florida City to the Dadeland South Metrorail station, it caters to residents in southern Miami-Dade County, an area prone to traffic congestion. The dedicated busway and preemption of auto traffic during rush hours make for a relatively efficient commute, with travel times averaging 58 to 74 minutes depending on the direction and time of day. However, the trade-off is increased wait times for east-west auto traffic at intersections, a concern raised by some South Dade residents and county commissioners. As the county continues to invest in transportation infrastructure, it will be crucial to balance the needs of different modes of transportation and mitigate the impact on traffic flow, especially in areas like Brickell and Miami Beach, which are already notorious for congestion.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: Miami Today ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? As Metrorail, Metromover and Metrobus all are shedding passenger counts from a year ago, the new $368 million South Dade Bus Rapid Transit service has shown month-to-month gains through most of its first six months on the road. The Bus Rapid Transit trips along a dedicated busway linking Florida Cit
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