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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER RAQUEL REGALADO ELECTED CHAIR OF THE SFRTA GOVERNING BOARD
By Victor O. Garcia at Community Newspapers
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
The Governing Board of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) unanimously elected Miami -Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado to serve as Chair of the Board and Broward County Commissioner Lamar P. Fisher to serve as Vice Chair, effective July 1, 2026. Raquel A. Regalado is t
Key takeaway Regalado is the Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 7 and the first Miami-born […] The post MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER RAQUEL REGALADO ELECTED CHAIR OF THE SFRTA GOVERNING BOARD first appeared on Miami's Community News.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado's election as Chair of the SFRTA Governing Board brings a local perspective to the regional transportation authority. As a representative of District 7, Regalado is familiar with the transportation challenges faced by Miami-Dade County residents, including congestion and limited public transit options in areas like Little Havana and Wynwood. Her leadership may prioritize initiatives that address these issues, such as expanding bus and rail services to better connect neighborhoods like Brickell and Miami Beach. With sea-level rise and flooding risks affecting the region, Regalado's chairmanship may also focus on developing more resilient transportation infrastructure to protect against these threats. As Chair, Regalado will play a key role in shaping the region's transportation policies, which could have a significant impact on the daily commutes of Miami-Dade County residents and the overall quality of life in the area.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
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What is this story about? The Governing Board of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) unanimously elected Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado to serve as Chair of the Board and Broward County Commissioner Lamar P. Fisher to serve as Vice Chair, effective July 1, 2026. Raquel A. Regalado is t
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