Articles tagged with "Transportation"

Miami Beach Commission Votes to Kill Two Bike Path Projects, Forfeiting Millions in State Grants Over Neighborhood Pushback
Traffic & Transportation

Miami Beach Commission Votes to Kill Two Bike Path Projects, Forfeiting Millions in State Grants Over Neighborhood Pushback

In a vote that drew sharp criticism from cycling advocates and raised serious questions about Miami Beach's commitment to its own Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan, the City Commission approved a resolution to discontinue two long-planned multi-use path projects — forfeiting over $1.2 million in Florida Department of Transportation grants and walking away from years of planning work, largely in response to opposition from residents living adjacent to the Miami Beach Golf Course.

Journal Staff Mar 22, 2026
City Approves Ocean Drive Closure for FIFA World Cup 2026
Government

City Approves Ocean Drive Closure for FIFA World Cup 2026

The Miami Beach City Commission on March 18, 2026, approved a resolution directing the administration to close Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic during the FIFA World Cup 2026 games in Miami. The resolution, sponsored by Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas and co-sponsored by Commissioners Joseph Magazine and Tanya K. Bhatt, stems from a February 20, 2026, Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee recommendation.

Journal Staff Mar 22, 2026
Miami Beach Commission Set to Vote on "Pride Street" Co-Naming, Expanding City's Street Designation Criteria
Government

Miami Beach Commission Set to Vote on "Pride Street" Co-Naming, Expanding City's Street Designation Criteria

A stretch of 12th Street between Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive could soon carry a second name — "Pride Street" — if the Miami Beach City Commission approves a proposed ordinance at its March 18, 2026 meeting. But the path to that symbolic designation requires something more fundamental: rewriting the city's own rulebook on how streets get named in the first place.

Journal Staff Mar 12, 2026
City Considers Traffic Calming Measures for Sunset Islands
Government

City Considers Traffic Calming Measures for Sunset Islands

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider directing City Manager Eric Carpenter to coordinate with local homeowners to install traffic calming devices on Sunset Drive, which runs through Sunset Islands 3 and 4. The resolution, sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez, responds to resident concerns about vehicular speeding and pedestrian safety on the main roadway.

Journal Staff Jan 30, 2026
Miami Beach Eyes Underground Tunnel Network to Combat Chronic Traffic Gridlock
Government

Miami Beach Eyes Underground Tunnel Network to Combat Chronic Traffic Gridlock

Mayor Steven Meiner is pushing the city to explore what could be one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Miami Beach's history: a network of underground tunnels designed to ease the persistent traffic congestion that has plagued the barrier island city for years.

Journal Staff Dec 12, 2025
City Eyes Advanced Air Mobility Integration Planning
Government

City Eyes Advanced Air Mobility Integration Planning

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider referring Florida's Advanced Air Mobility business plan to committee for review during its Dec. 17 meeting. Commissioner Laura Dominguez is sponsoring the referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee to examine how emerging aerial transportation technologies could impact the city.

Journal Staff Dec 11, 2025
City Considers Five-Year Water Taxi Service Agreement
Government

City Considers Five-Year Water Taxi Service Agreement

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider approving a five-year concession agreement with Water Taxi of Miami Beach, LLC to operate water taxi service connecting Miami Beach and Miami. The proposal, sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Commissioner Laura Dominguez, includes retroactive approval of a memorandum of understanding for water taxi service during Art Week 2025.

Journal Staff Dec 11, 2025