Sorry about the infrequency of the posts lately, I’ve been caught in the middle of a very hectic week. I spent the better part of my day yesterday discussing some transit issues with some of the top minds in the county. We were brainstorming of some ideas to get TransitMiami more involved in community education and planning. Some new things will be happening around here very soon including a software (finally, yes, Alesh) to something other than this terrible software I currently use.
Last night, I attended the Miami’s 50 Savviest Singles party at Bricks (amazing sound and light system), hosted by The Miami New Times and Hope Center of Miami. I was a honoree at the event and had the opportunity to mingle with some of Miami’s most progressive and unique individuals. I spent most of the night conversing with Dr. Sean Kenniff of “Survivor” fame, Jennifer Santiago, and Adam Saban (Shuster and Saban, LLC.) The proceeds of the evening went to the Hope Center of Miami, a wonderful organization that has been in Miami since 1955 and is dedicated to needs of special individuals in our region.
I’m about to embark on another cross-state expedition. This time, I’m headed across the alley and over the sunshine skyway into Tampa. I’ll snap a few picks depending on what the day looks like and I’ll try to write some transit related material later today (Kendall Corridor, Ramp Metering, Port of Miami Tunnel, Pay lanes on I-95, etc.) Speaking of Kendall Corridor, word on the street is telling me that the community involvement at the local meetings have been pushing to keep trains off of the CSX corridor as well as above grade along the Kendall Dr. corridor. I’ll share my thoughts later, but, as many of you may already know, I’ll likely share why this is such a terrible idea…
I’m elated and equally stunned to announce that I have been named one of Miami’s 50 Savviest Singles by the Miami New Times. I feel incredibly honored to have been nominated by a peer of mine for this award and hope that I can continue to contribute to my community. I live for this city, as many of you might already know, and genuinely always have my community’s best interests in mind. It’s motivating to see my name appear alongside doctors, lawyers, and other established individuals in the Miami business community, considering that I have yet to graduate from the University of Florida.
I’d like to personally thank Maria A.K.A. Manola Blablablahnik of Sex and the Beach fame, who nominated me for the award. Having met Maria only once, she determined that my dedication to my site and my community involvement merited a nomination. Thank You.
To see the article/photograph and other 49 Savviest Singles, please pick up today’s edition of the Miami New Times. There will also be a celebration of sorts next Thursday at Bricks in Miami from 7-10 pm which I likely will be attending. Tickets, I believe, are $60 and proceeds go to the Hope Center in Miami. I also uploaded the article here and reprinted the bio below for those curious readers who live outside the state. It’s the first time I mention anything so personal on the site, enjoy.
Gabriel J. Lopez-Bernal, 21, was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is currently studying Transportation Engineering at The University of Florida, but, still manages to remain active in the Greater Miami region. He is the creator and author of TransitMiami.com, a local website dedicated to discussing the transportation and urban planning problems that face our region. He uses the site to inform fellow citizens about the developments happening in their area, while offering his professional suggestions in an open forum discussion. He is also an active member in the United Citizens for South Link, a political action committee dedicated to educating citizens about the advantages of public transportation in the South Dade region. In his spare time, Gabriel attends public seminars to address the upcoming public transit projects of the people’s transportation plan and is working with researchers to create a new method for analyzing congestion along Florida’s highways.
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