The planning project will seek to enhance employment centers and encourage higher density housing developments along the corridor with the anticipation of enhanced mobility through the rapid transit…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $1.25 million under the Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants program (CFDA 20.500) to Miami-Dade County Transportation & Public Works on August 26, 2025, to develop a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan for the Little Haiti Northeast Corridor Commuter Rail Station. This planning project will identify areas with the greatest potential to support high-ridership TOD through comprehensive evaluation of infrastructure, housing market conditions, and economic development opportunities. The ultimate completion date for the project is March 30, 2033.

The primary deliverables include the development of a Northeast Corridor Commuter Rail Station Environmental Technical Outreach Committee (ETOC) report and a comprehensive TOD Master Plan. The planning initiative aims to enhance employment centers and encourage higher-density housing developments along the corridor in anticipation of improved mobility through the rapid transit project. The intended beneficiaries are Miami-Dade County patrons, and no subrecipient activities have been identified for this award.

Activities

The development of a transit oriented development master plan for little haiti commuter rail station for the northeast corridor.

Expected outcomes

The development of the little haiti northeast corridor commuter rail station etoc report and master plan.

Intended beneficiaries

Miami-dade patrons.