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Transportation & Infrastructure

2011-2012 Committee Chairs


Joseph M. Yesbeck, Chair Jacobs Engineering Group

Transportation & Infrastructure Goals

Provide guidance on funding and policies in upcoming 2012 federal surface transportation act, including the encouragement of public/private partnerships (P3) by minimizing excessive or unnecessary federal reporting requirements.

Advocate full funding for the High Speed Rail PD&E/environmental study for the Orlando to Miami segment.

Develop a common regional vision plan for transportation
• Develop, coordinate and promote regional transportation strategies and proposals with the potential for positive regional impact
• Support efforts of the South Florida Regional Planning Council – Sustainable Communities Planning Grant as part of developing a regional vision plan
• Support multimodal plans which build on sustainable solutions for all communities
• Participate in the planning process of local, state and federal agencies

Identify and support high priority and high impact infrastructure projects which enhance mobility and provide realistic and sustainable solutions for the efficient movement of people and goods:
• Select projects based on criteria that include the ability to improve economic productivity, international competitiveness and quality of life as well as project viability
• Explore the potential to fully fund the Miami to Orlando rail PD&E study as part of the Florida Passenger Rail System

Explore alternative transportation and infrastructure funding solutions for support at the federal, state and local level

Continue to provide a leadership role for the “Keep It MOVN” initiative.

Information You Can Use

State's/Regions Current Activities Regarding Freight Planning/Corridors
Florida Department of Transportation District 6 Secretary, Gus Pego, P.E.

Florida Department of Transportation District 4 Development Manager, Jeff Weidner
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Freight Planning at the Local Level
Miami-Dade MPO Transportation Systems Manager/Freight Transportation Advisory Committee Coordinator, Larry Foutz
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Committee Meeting Agendas

NEW: FPL & Miami-Dade Water and Sewer: Issues and Plans, April 2009
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Summary of Projects Recommended by the MPO for Funding through the Federal Stimulus Package, February 2009
Presentation made by Jose-Luis Mesa, Director of Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Miami Urbanized Area, to the Chamber's Transporation & Infrastructure Committee on February 23, 2009.
Visit MPO web site for most curent information.

Miami-Dade County's Transit and Public Transportation Plans Post Transit Summit, February 2009
Presentation made by Ysela Llort, Miami-Dade County assistant manager, to the Chamber's Transporation & Infrastructure Committee on February 23, 2009.
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Driving Improvements at Miami-Dade Transit, February 2009
Presentation made by Harpal Kapoor, Director of Miami-Dade Transit, to the Chamber's Transporation & Infrastructure Committee on February 23, 2009.
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Transportation Resources

Google Your Destination and let Miami-Dade Transit take you there, click here.
News Coverage of Greater Miami Chamber's February 23, 2009 Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Meeting, click here.
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Transportation Summit 2006
View Recommendations and Action Plan
Transportation Survey Results
View Survey Frequencies Report The Port of Miami Tunnel Project Report - Information regarding the tunnel project, other ingress and egress potential options, the RFP process and other issues. View Report
What’s New at MIA - Presentation made by Jose Abreu, Director of Miami-Dade County Aviation, to the Chamber's Transporation & Infrastructure Committee. View Presentation

Additional Information

Contact: Tania Valenzuela, 305-577-5491 | tvalenzuela@miamichamber.com