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Miami-Dade Transportation Committee Meeting - April 14, 2026

BCC Committee Meetings — Tuesday, April 14, 2026
BodyMiami Dade County, Florida
SessionBCC Committee Meetings
DateTuesday, April 14, 2026
StatusFILED
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Commissioner Bermuda.

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Senator Garcia.

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Vice Chairwoman Regalarum.

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Chairman Gilbert.

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Here.

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Three members present.

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We have a quorum.

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Please rise for invocation, pledge of allegiance.

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Sergeant Security Chambers, bowing your heads.

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Father, on this day we never seen before.

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We never see again.

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We pledge you.

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Bless us.

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Bless this county.

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Bless this country.

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Bless this world.

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Give us an understanding to transcend contemporaneous, our contemporaneous existence.

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Allow us to understand what has happened, what understand what is happening, and understand what needs to happen.

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And give us the strength, the wisdom, and the resources to make it so.

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Amen.

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

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One nation, under God, indivisible, liberty, and justice for all.

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All right.

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Thank you all.

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Welcome to today's meeting of transportation, the transportation committee.

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A public hearing.

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If you have something you'd like to say, fill out one of those cards, approach the microphone, give me your name and your address, and you'll have two minutes.

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Seeing no one approach, reasonable opportunity is now closed.

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Madam Attorney, the show is yours.

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Good morning.

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The items to be considered today by this committee are those listed in the final official agenda and in the changes memo.

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Item number two A, related to a report on the status of inductive loop traffic detectors in Commission District 4 was added to your agenda.

2:03

Okay.

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I need a motion to approve the agenda.

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So move.

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It's been moved by Commissioner Bashin, second by Commissioner Muniz.

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All those in favor signify by saying aye.

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Those opposed, showed the agenda approved.

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All right.

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Um what do we have?

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We have special presentations.

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Yes.

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Okay.

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What special presentations do we have, Madam Attorney?

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You have item one e1, and this presentation is in recognition of Mr.

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Alex Montalvo as the CITT ambassador.

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Ah, okay.

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Mr.

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Montalbo.

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Javi's here.

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You want to come up?

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Oh, and Miss Diana Ortiz, I apologize.

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Let's come up.

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Come on up.

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You recognize.

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Thank you, Mr.

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Chairman.

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Uh, good morning, Javier Baton Court, Executive Director of the Citizens Independent Transportation Trust.

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So it is with great pleasure that we take a moment this morning to welcome the CIT.

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I'm sorry, the wrong.

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Summary of Proceedings

Miami-Dade Transportation Committee Meeting - April 14, 2026

The Miami-Dade Transportation Committee met on April 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM, chaired by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III. The meeting included a special presentation, a public hearing on bus network changes, and approval of multiple resolutions related to transportation infrastructure, property acquisition, and traffic control devices. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Special Presentation

  • Recognized Mr. Alex Montalvo as the CITT Ambassador of the Quarter for July–September 2025 and Ms. Diana Ortiz as the CITT Ambassador of the Quarter for October–December 2025. Both were awarded a plaque and 5,000 bono points for their volunteer service providing feedback through the CITT ambassador app.

Public Hearing & Discussion Items

  • Item 1G1: Resolution authorizing Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works to implement major service changes to the bus network on or after July 20, 2026. No public testimony was offered. Approved 3-0.
  • Item 2A (added): Resolution directing the County Mayor to prepare a report on the status of inductive-loop traffic detectors in Commission District 4. Approved 3-0.
  • Items 3A, 3B, 3C: Resolutions declaring the acquisition of Parcels 7, 5, and 6 for road widening, beautification, and right-of-way improvements to SW 117 Avenue from SW 184 Street to US-1 to be a public necessity. Authorizes acquisition by negotiation, donation, or eminent domain, with an incentive offer not exceeding 15% over appraised value. All forwarded 3-0.
  • Item 3D: Resolution approving an off-system construction and maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for local roadway improvements on SR 860/Miami Gardens Drive at NW 37th Avenue and from NW 6th Avenue to west of NE 10th Avenue. Forwarded 3-0.
  • Items 3E, 3F: Resolutions approving tri-party agreements among Miami-Dade County, FDOT, and the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority for installation of railroad crossing traffic control devices at NW 30th Avenue (Crossing No. 628404J) and NW 17th Avenue (Crossing No. 628424V). Both forwarded 3-0.
  • Item 6A: Approval of the Clerk’s summary of minutes for Transportation Committee meetings held on October 15, 2025, November 12, 2025, and February 3, 2026. Approved 3-0.

Key Outcomes

  • All agenda items were approved or forwarded to the full County Commission with favorable recommendations by unanimous 3-0 votes.
  • The public hearing on bus network changes closed with no opposition.
  • The meeting adjourned without further business.

Meeting Transcript

Commissioner Bermuda. Senator Garcia. Vice Chairwoman Regalarum. Chairman Gilbert. Here. Three members present. We have a quorum. Please rise for invocation, pledge of allegiance. Sergeant Security Chambers, bowing your heads. Father, on this day we never seen before. We never see again. We pledge you. Bless us. Bless this county. Bless this country. Bless this world. Give us an understanding to transcend contemporaneous, our contemporaneous existence. Allow us to understand what has happened, what understand what is happening, and understand what needs to happen. And give us the strength, the wisdom, and the resources to make it so. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible, liberty, and justice for all. All right. Thank you all. Welcome to today's meeting of transportation, the transportation committee. A public hearing. If you have something you'd like to say, fill out one of those cards, approach the microphone, give me your name and your address, and you'll have two minutes. Seeing no one approach, reasonable opportunity is now closed. Madam Attorney, the show is yours. Good morning. The items to be considered today by this committee are those listed in the final official agenda and in the changes memo. Item number two A, related to a report on the status of inductive loop traffic detectors in Commission District 4 was added to your agenda. Okay. I need a motion to approve the agenda. So move. It's been moved by Commissioner Bashin, second by Commissioner Muniz. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed, showed the agenda approved. All right. Um what do we have? We have special presentations. Yes. Okay. What special presentations do we have, Madam Attorney? You have item one e1, and this presentation is in recognition of Mr. Alex Montalvo as the CITT ambassador. Ah, okay. Mr. Montalbo. Javi's here.

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