Archive for the 'Transit Oriented Development' Category

Intelligent Gowth

Published
by
Gabriel Lopez-Bernal
on June 13, 2006
in Dadeland, Datran, Kendall, NIMBY, Pedestrian, Pinecrest and Transit Oriented Development
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Hey! Pinecrest Nimby’s! Here are some more developments going up in your backyard (Ah, yes, it’s sad that you have no control over them either) in the newly emerging skyline of the south; Downtown Kendall. This latest cluster will build out the remaining lots east of the Palmetto expressway. It never ceases to amaze me what some Transit Oriented Developments (TOD) can potentially lead to. It all started with the Datran Complex (Which is currently building the fifth of five buildings) built on county owned Transit Land. Excellent way to spur development and require more transit use, we’ll be seeing much more of this type of development along other rail stops including: South Miami, Coconut Grove, Overtown, and Allapatah…

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Tax the Tourists for Transit

Published
by
Gabriel Lopez-Bernal
on April 18, 2006
in Broward, Miami, NIMBY, Rental Cars, SFRTA, Tourism, Transit Oriented Development and Tri-Rail
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Florida Lawmakers are coming up with a great plan to have tourists subsidize mass transportation projects in south Florida by a new $2 per day tax on all rental vehicles. We believe this is a great idea, which will in the end help us all, including the tourist sector. The measure would have to be approved by Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach voters in next November’s elections. Approximately $42 million can be raised annually and will be used to gain further federal funding for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA, which manages Tri-Rail.) Future plans could include a rail link between the three airports, commuter rail along the FEC corridor, or some Light Rail Transit Opportunities.
This is a win-win for all residents. Any of the options listed above would spur vast economic growth along the rail lines. We would see more Transit Oriented Development occur where we need it most and would see a greater amount of our residents relying on public transportation. This sentiment isn’t shared by all however, some Broward NIMBY’s (not in my backyard) are already challenging measures to bring commuter trains to the FEC corridor. With gas at $3 per gallon, I don’t know too many people who would like to sit idling on I-95 for hours everyday, why not consider alternatives people!
The next SFRTA meeting is set for Wednesday night at the Gwen Margolis Community Center in North Miami…