Transit

2024 Accomplishments

1. Completed the Copans Bus Wash Replacement project on time and within budget, significantly improving efficiency and reducing maintenance costs
2. Acquired 40 new Paratransit vehicles with surtax funds and launched the Riders’ Choice program, offering enhanced same-day transportation options to paratransit users
3. Hosted successful LRT and BRT Industry Days, attracting over 400 participants and promoting business opportunities within the PREMO Program
4. Received the Energy for Everyone Hero Award for the TOPS Paratransit propane fleet, which saved $14M in fuel costs and reduced emissions by 14,000 metric tons over nine years
5. Secured multimillion-dollar funding for key PREMO projects, including $150M in Small Starts funding and $266.8M in
   surtax funds for major BRT and rail corridors
6. To enhance the efficiency and connectivity of Broward County Transit’s (BCT) fixed route service, a Comprehensive Operational Analysis and
   System Optimization is currently underway

The Premium Mobility (PREMO) Plan study, funded entirely by the Transportation Surtax, commenced in April 2021 and was finalized in June 2023. The strategy of the plan is to invest in a countywide network of premium transit services that provide modern, convenient mobility that is attractive, safe, reliable, and frequent.

The PREMO Program, overseen by BCT, now consists of more than 200 miles of Commuter Rail, Light Rail Transit, Bus Rapid Transit and High Frequency Bus services. The Broward Commuter Rail South completed the National Environmental Policy Act process with the Federal Transit Administration issuing a Finding of No Significant Impact report on September 5, 2024. With this approval, the County is working on the next phase for development of the Commuter Rail North project. The Oakland Park Boulevard BRT project is continuing with the Project Development and Environmental  study while the Airport-Seaport-Convention Center Light Rail PD&E study underway.

Note: For more historical information, view previous MAP Broward Annual Reports or the Project Dashboard.