Miami-Dade Transportation Committee Meeting – June 9, 2026

The Miami-Dade Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Commission Chambers. The committee, chaired by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III, considered several zoning amendments, contract approvals, and property acquisitions. All votes were unanimous (4‑0), with Commissioner Sen. René García absent. The meeting lasted approximately 20 minutes.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public approached the podium during the designated public hearing periods, either for the regular agenda or for add‑on items.

Discussion Items

• Item 1G1 – Ordinance to expand the Smart Corridor Subzone of the Rapid Transit System‑Development Zone to include certain private property near SW 27 Avenue and SW 28 Lane, within a quarter‑mile of a public transit station. No discussion; passed unanimously.
• Item 1G2 Substitute – The original ordinance to add private property to the Metromover Subzone was withdrawn and replaced with a substitute version. The substitute ordinance was adopted unanimously with no discussion.
• Item 2A – Resolution approving the first amendment to the Joint Development Agreement with Out of Foster Foundation, Inc. and RES‑DES Palmetto, LLC for the Palmetto Station Transit‑Oriented Development Project. Commissioner Regalado requested this item be moved to the next committee meeting (June 18, 2026) to expedite housing. The Chair agreed, noting the cost of delay. A written memo will be required per new rules.
• Item 3F – Resolution authorizing a non‑competitive designated purchase for tire purchases and related services (contract EVN0004711). Commissioner García’s staff requested this item be moved to the next meeting. The Chair concurred, pending a memo.
• RTZ Litigation Status – Commissioner Regalado inquired about pending litigation with the City of Miami regarding Rapid Transit Zone matters. The administration reported they have been in communication with Miami’s new mayor, believe progress is being made, but litigation may proceed if no agreement is reached.
• All other items (3A–3E and 3D Substitute) were approved without discussion.

Key Outcomes

• Item 1G1 (Smart Corridor Subzone expansion): Passed 4‑0 (Bastien, Bermudez, Regalado, Gilbert) and forwarded to the full Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation.
• Item 1G2 Substitute (Metromover Subzone amendment): Passed 4‑0 and forwarded to BCC.
• Item 2A (Palmetto Station TOD): Moved to the June 18, 2026 committee meeting at the request of Commissioner Regalado.
• Item 3A (Rail/Mover parts pool – $297.6M total): Passed 4‑0 and forwarded to BCC.
• Item 3B (Road right‑of‑way removal at NW 9 Ave and Bob Hope Road): Passed 4‑0 and forwarded to BCC.
• Item 3C (Acquisition for SW 268 Street widening – eminent domain authority): Passed 4‑0 and forwarded to BCC.
• Item 3D Substitute ($3.9M reimbursement for I‑95 Express Bus buses): The original item was withdrawn; substitute adopted 4‑0 and forwarded to BCC.
• Item 3E (Contract BW‑10026 award – $10M modified value): Passed 4‑0 and forwarded to BCC.
• Item 3F (Tire purchases contract modification – $870K added): Moved to the next meeting at Commissioner García’s request.
• Item 6A (Approval of minutes from April 14, 2026): Approved 4‑0.
• The balance of the agenda (uncontested resolutions) was adopted on a single voice vote with no opposition.