Create safer communities by fostering the development of long-term trespass prevention strategies by installing high security fencing along the south florida rail corridor (SFRC) in broward county

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority $2,974,590 on July 17, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to install high-security fencing and no-trespassing signage along the South Florida Rail Corridor in Broward County.

The recipient will outfit three high-traffic or frequent-trespassing segments with TUFF GRID fencing: from north of Sistrunk Boulevard to south of the Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail Station; from Dania Cut Off Canal through the Fort Lauderdale Airport/Dania Beach Tri-Rail Station to Tigertail Boulevard; and from north of West Commercial Boulevard to south of Prospect Road. Expected outcomes include improved safety along the corridor, reduced trespassing incidents, fewer service disruptions, enhanced protection of rail infrastructure, and long-term deterrence through high-security barriers and clear signage.

The recipient, operating as the Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, is a child entity of the Florida Department of Transportation and administers the 72-mile commuter rail system serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Performance period extends from the award date through March 31, 2033. Place of performance is Florida. No sub-recipients are identified on this award.

Purpose

The purpose is to create safer communities by fostering the development of long-term trespass prevention strategies by installing high security fencing along the south florida rail corridor (SFRC) in broward county.

Activities

Funds will be used at the following locations identified as high foot traffic or frequent trespassing areas will be outfitted with tuff grid fencing and no trespassing signage to enhance safety and deter unauthorized access:1.north of sistrunk blvd to the south of the fort lauderdale TRI-rail station 2.dania cut off canal through the fort lauderdale airport/dania beach TRI-rail station to tigertail blvd 3.north of W commercial blvd to the south of prospect RD

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes include improved safety along the corridor reduced trespassing incidents fewer service disruptions enhanced protection of rail infrastructure and strengthened long-term deterrence through high-security fencing and clear signage.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries include residents and communities along the rail corridor sfrta passengers and personnel.