Featured Regional Projects
US 27 Multimodal Corridor (Tri-County)
US 27 is a major north-south corridor running through all three of the largest Southeast Florida counties. It is a critical link across the region but particularly for freight movement through the region. All of SEFTC’s member MPOs have projects programmed in their 2050 LRTPs to advance this initiative.
Miami-Dade County
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The southern segment of US 27 plays a vital role in connecting freight routes to the county. This portion of the corridor intersects Krome Avenue, a strategic hub for freight entering and exiting the county. The 2050 LRTP includes a regional ITS corridor management project, designed to improve real-time traffic operations, enhance safety, and strengthen freight reliability along the corridor.
Broward County
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Broward County’s 2050 MTP includes several long-range initiatives for US 27. These include plans for added lanes and roadway reconstruction extending south to the Miami-Dade County line, as well as a rail feasibility study aimed at enhancing freight rail capacity along the corridor. ITS improvements and freight mobility projects also stretch north into Palm Beach County, reinforcing US 27’s role as a SIS corridor.
Palm Beach County
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Palm Beach TPA has identified US 27 as a freight corridor in its 2050 LRTP, with both feasible studies and projects identified. These concepts include the study of major freight capacity expansion, by either roadway capacity or rail, corridor-wide ITS retrofits to enhance operational efficiency, and a roadway US 27 bypass connector linking SR-80/US-27 with SR-715. Together, these investments support a regional freight strategy focused on improving safety, mobility, and leveraging technology.
SEFTC passed a resolution in 2024 encouraging FDOT to expedite rail implementation along the US 27 corridor from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach County. SEFTC continues to support the vision for an enhanced, multimodal US 27 corridor as part of the 2050 RTP. The corridor’s role in the regional freight network, its potential to relieve pressure from coastal highways, and its strategic inland connections make it a priority for investment and study.
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Tri-Rail (Tri-County)
Tri-Rail is a commuter rail service that extends from Miami-Dade County to Palm Beach County, operated by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA). The 2050 RTP includes $31.2 million in funded investments in the Tri-Rail system across the three counties. Planned investments include:
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Communication fiber installation
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Signal safety capital improvements (SFRC)
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SFRC grade crossings and signal safety improvements
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Wood tie conversion to concrete
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New automated fare collection system
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Positive train control
Tri-Rail trains have been averaging 15,000 weekday daily riders since 2024 and reached 16,000 on several days in 2025. Weekend service remains strong with Saturdays topping 8,000 rides and Sundays 7,000, on a regular basis.
Northeast Corridor (Miami-Dade County)
The Northeast Corridor is a key segment of the 85-mile Coastal Link commuter rail that links Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The Northeast Corridor extends for approximately 14 miles along US Route 1 and the Florida East Coast (FEC) railway, connecting Downtown Miami, Miami Shores, North Miami, North Miami Beach, and Aventura. The corridor also links densely populated communities with several major employment centers. Miami-Dade TPO’s SMART Program identified the Northeast Corridor as a high-priority transit investment, and its integration into the 2050 MTP’s Cost Feasible Plan ensures continued progress toward implementation.
Improvements and additions along the Northeast Corridor include five new stations in Wynwood, the Design District, Little Haiti, North Miami Beach, and FIU North Campus. These stations will also create needed connections to the existing Brightline stations at Miami Central and in Aventura. Trains will run every 30 minutes during peak hours and every 60 minutes during off-peak times and weekends, providing frequent and convenient service for commuters. By integrating existing infrastructure, transit-oriented development, and advanced mobility solutions, the Miami-Dade TPO's SMART Program supports long-term population and employment growth, positioning the Northeast Corridor as a transformative, high-capacity transit connection for the region.
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Oakland Park Boulevard (Broward County)
Oakland Park Boulevard (SR-816) is one of the regions most critical east- west corridors within the county. Improvements along the corridor span its length but are especially focused from NW 31st avenue to A1A. Oakland Park Blvd serves as one of the highest density corridors in the county, with several key nodes of residential, mixed use, and commercial nodes. One of the major improvements include the proposed center – turn lane overpass at Oakland Park Blvd and SR-7/US-441. This project led by the county and FDOT is set to address one of the counties high conflict intersections. The proposed improvements include the creating of a grade-separated center- left turn lane to help with general traffic by reducing turning conflicts. The overpass will help reduce crashes and help support transit running along Oakland Park Blvd and SR-7/US-441. The overpass helps to better facilitate traffic not only east to west but north to south to help improve movement across the county and throughout the region.
The planned overpass is one of several improvements identified on Oakland Park Blvd that will have lasting improvements across the county identified in the 2050 MTP. Others include a corridor study focuses on pedestrian and bicycle improvements, traffic signal upgrades, and a BRT study to evaluate the feasibility of BRT alternatives along the corridor. Together these investments are intended to create a safer and more multimodal corridor along Oakland Park Blvd.
Okeechobee Boulevard (Palm Beach County)
Okeechobee Boulevard (SR 704) serves as a crucial east-west corridor in Palm Beach County, linking western and eastern communities while providing vital connections to Tri-Rail, Brightline, and other regional transportation systems. The corridor, part of the TPA’s 561 Plan, plays an essential role in serving transit-dependent populations, including low-income residents and seniors, and has significant potential for mixed-use, high-density redevelopment that supports enhanced transit services. Recognizing its importance, the 2050 LRTP includes multiple enhancements along the corridor to improve mobility and accessibility.
Key projects identified in the Cost Feasible Plan for Okeechobee Boulevard include enhanced transit service (Palm Tran Route 43 improvements) which will extend from SR 7 to US 1 and integrate transit signal priority and premium transit shelters. In 2025, FDOT began a study evaluating the feasibility of center-running transit concepts.
Coming to a Station Near You
The Coastal Link commuter rail project along the Florida East Coast (FEC) corridor in eastern Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties has been under consideration for many years. Two segments of the project are moving forward into design and construction, once approved and fully funded. The Miami-Dade County segment is called the Northeast Corridor as part of their SMART Program; the segment in Broward County is the Broward Commuter Rail - South PD&E Study. In addition, there are plans to further evaluate expanding service to the north into Palm Beach County, including a connection to the VA Medical Center.
Unlike Brightline, which is a high-speed, intercity passenger rail service that is designed to carry people quickly to a limited number of destinations, this project would bring commuter rail service to the heart of South Florida’s historic downtowns including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. At this time, the Broward Commuter Rail - South project would extend commuter rail service from Aventura in Miami-Dade to a terminus south of the New River in Fort Lauderdale. The preliminary analysis required for the extension of the commuter rail into Broward has been completed, and New River Crossing studies that closely examine the bridge crossings and tunnel crossing alternatives to extend service north, further into Broward County, have been issued by both Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Further north, Palm Beach TPA has a vision to extend the passenger service into Palm Beach County as shown in their 561 Plan.
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Regional Project Impacts
Each of the Southeast Florida MPOs’ Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs) identify generational projects that will have a lasting impact on regional mobility.
The 2050 Regional Cost Feasible Plan increases highway capacity, measured in lane miles, with Miami-Dade County experiencing the highest growth, followed by Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
Transit route miles are also expected to increase significantly across the region, with Miami-Dade County seeing the most substantial growth. In Broward County, the approval of a transportation sales surtax is expected to accelerate transit expansion beyond what is currently outlined in the 2050 LRTP, further enhancing public transportation options and multimodal connectivity.
Moreover, Complete Streets and multimodally-focused projects offer a look at increased mode shifts and opportunities to create safer and more accessible conditions for all roadway users.
A selection of regionally-significant projects is shown below.