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Home My WebLink AboutSubmittal-Alyce Robertson-DDA Resolution of Support for Tri-Railf MIAMIDDA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Board of Directors Chairman Marc Samoff Commissioner. City of Miami Vice -Chairman State Cabinet Representative Neisen Kasdin Akerman Treasurer Alvin West Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau County Commission Representative Bruno Barreiro Commissioner. Miami -Dade County Alicia Cervera Lamadrid Cervera Real Estate Jose Goyanes Metro Beauty Center, Churchill's Barbershop Julie Grimes DoubleTree Grand Hotel Jerome Hollo Florida East Coast Realty Hank Klein Blanca Commercial Real Estate Danet Linares Blanca Commercial Real Estate Richard Lydecker Lydecker - Diaz Attomeys & Counselors At Law Dr. Rolando Montoya Miami Dade College Nitin Motwani Miami Worktcenter Group Alan Ojeda Rilea Development Group Kim Stone The Heat Group, Amencan Airlines Arena Executive Staff Alyce Robertson Executive Director Javier Betancourt Deputy Director DOWNTOWN MIAMi DWNTWN„ March 25, 2015 The Honorable Tomas Regalado, Mayor City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Mayor Regalado: Enclosed, please find Resolution No. 06/2015 approved by the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors on March 20, 2015. The Resolution reaffirms the DDA's support for the extension of Tri-Rail to Downtown, and urges the City of Miami to help fund this critically important urban infrastructure project. The Miami DDA has long advocated for establishment of direct commuter rail service to Downtown. Our 2025 Downtown Miami Master Plan calls for "connecting Downtown through commuter rail to other Florida East Coast cities," in recognition of the many benefits of this project, which include mitigating traffic congestion within Downtown and along major north -south arteries, such as 1-95 and US-1; supporting transit -oriented infill and redevelopment; opening access to job opportunities and greater mobility for residents; and supporting business, employment, and tax base expansion for our community. As you know, Downtown has experienced exponential growth over the last decade; a trend that continues unabated with dozens of projects currently under construction, and dozens more in the pipeline. While this growth is welcome, and continues to fuel Downtown's revival, it has also brought with it severe traffic congestion, which if left unaddressed could effectively slow or put an end to our positive trajectory, or potentially reverse it by sending people and businesses packing to competing cities. The Tri-Rail / All Aboard Florida / MiamiCentral Station projects collectively represent a model public private partnership (P3). This P3 presents a unique and timely opportunity to advance a key transportation and economic development priority at a fraction of the time and expense that it would normally cost. The extension of Tri-Rail to Downtown will support existing businesses, help to attract new ones, support our workforce, draw visitors, improve our residents' quality of life, and encourage transit - oriented development. It is not just a homerun, it is a grand slam, and it needs to be supported now before we lose this unique window of opportunity. We appreciate your consideration of this letter. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns at 305-579-6675 or robertsonPmiamidda.com. Sincer- ly, Alyce M. ' obertson Executive Director 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2929 Miami, FL 33131 Phone: 305.579.6675 Fax. 305.371.2423 Web. www.miamidda.com Submitted into the public record for item(s) Re.g on ab•aA tS . City Clerk 1 5- D03619- SUbmi Who -Ism- DDA asoluhun oSvppUYt et), Tri--12_Ui►. RESOLUTION NO. 06/2015 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("DDA") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA REAFFIRMING THE DDA'S STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED TRI-RAIL EXTENSION TO DOWNTOWN'S MIAMICENTRAL STATION; AND FURTHER URGING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMMEDIATELY NEGOTIATE IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE MAYOR OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, THE CHAIRS AND DIRECTORS OF MIAMI'S TWO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO IMMEDIATELY EFFECTUATE THE NECESSARY FUNDING TO BUILD THE PLATFORM(S) REQUIRED FOR TRI-RAIL TO RUN PARALLEL TO THE ALL ABOARD FLORIDA INTRA-STATE PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE INTO DOWNTOWN. WHEREAS, Downtown Miami is South Florida's largest, most utilized transit -oriented neighborhood, featuring the State's largest employment center, with a daytime population of over 220,000 people; a large and growing high -density residential community of over 80,000 residents; major cultural and entertainment destinations; multiple educational institutions, including the 26,000-student strong Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus; and an existing premium transit infrastructure that includes three Metrorail stations, three Metromover loops, and two major Metrobus terminals; and WHEREAS, an economic impact study commissioned by the Miami DDA concluded that Downtown Miami's economic impact to the county, region and state is comparable to or greater than that of other prominent economic generators such as Miami International Airport, PortMiami, and Disney World; and WHEREAS, despite these facts, the regional Tri-Rail commuter rail does not currently provide direct rail service to Downtown Miami; and WHEREAS, an extension of Tri-Rail service to Downtown is included in the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority's ("RTA") Strategic Regional Transit Plan, and the DDA's 2025 Downtown Miami Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Miami DDA adopted Resolution No. 12/2010 in December 2009 in support of the Tri-Rail extension to Downtown Miami (provided herein as Exhibit 1); and WHEREAS, since that time, the need and opportunity for a direct commuter rail connection to Downtown has only increased as a result of exponential growth in the number of Downtown residents, workers and visitors; and WHEREAS, this ongoing growth has led to severe traffic congestion in both peak and off-peak hours, which if left unaddressed will place Miami at a competitive disadvantage to other cities in the world as an attractive live, work, play destination; and Submitted into the public record for item(s) g-E. 9, on 3.26. 2015 . City Clerk WHEREAS, that same level of growth helps to support and bolster transit systems by providing the ridership and density necessary for viable and successful transit service; and WHEREAS, a short window of opportunity exists to advance the Tri-Rail extension project as a result of All Aboard Florida's imminent development of MiamiCentral Station; and WHEREAS, failure to incorporate Tri-Rail into the development of MiamiCentral Station now would likely extinguish any chance of connecting Downtown Miami to commuter rail service in the future, as it would substantially increase the costs and logistical challenges associated with retrofitting an existing station. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Directors of the Miami Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida. Section 1. The recitals are true and correct and are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The DDA Board of Directors reaffirms its strong support for the proposed Tri- Rail extension to Downtown's MiamiCentral Station. Section 3. The DDA urges the City Manager to immediately negotiate in good faith with the Mayor of Miami -Dade County, the chairs and directors of Miami's two Community Redevelopment Agencies, and other organizations as necessary and appropriate to immediately effectuate the necessary funding to build the platform(s) required for Tri-Rail to run parallel to the All Aboard Florida intra-state passenger rail service into Downtown. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 2015. ATTEST:, a¢e1yn-xaynourn Secretary to the Board of Directors Commissioner Marc D �i ;� Cl�irman Alyce M. jtobertson, Executive Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) 1?E • 16 on .3. '1- • I S . City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 12/2010 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("DDA") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA EXPRESSING THE DDA'S SUPPORT OF AN EXTENSION OF THE REGIONAL TRI-RAIL COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE INTO DOWNTOWN MIAMI ("PROJECT"); AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO URGE THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ("RTA"), METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ("MPO"), FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") AND OTHER KEY TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES TO PRIORITIZE THE PROJECT IN THEIR RESPECTIVE WORK PLANS. WHEREAS, Downtown Miami is South Florida's largest, most utilized transit -oriented neighborhood, featuring the State's largest employment center, a growing high -density residential community, major cultural and entertainment destinations, and an existing premium transit infrastructure that includes three Metrorail stations, three Metromover loops, and two major Metrobus terminals; and WHEREAS, despite these facts, the regional Tri-Rail commuter rail does not currently service Downtown Miami; and WHEREAS, an extension of Tri-Rail service to Downtown is included in the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority's ("RTA") Strategic Regional Transit Plan, and the DDA's 2025 Downtown Miami Master Plan, as provided in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, the Miami DDA desires to urge the RTA„ Metropolitan Planning Organization ("MPO"), Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT') and other key transportation agencies to prioritize the extension of Tri-Rail to Downtown in their respective work plans. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Directors of the Miami Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida. Section 1. The recitals are true and correct and are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The DDA Board of Directors supports an extension of the regional Tri-Rail commuter rail service into Downtown Miami; and further directs the Executive Director to urge the RTA, MPO, FDOT and other key transportation agencies to prioritize the Project in their respective work plans. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18"' day of Decembe Alyce M. ' oberts Executiv: Director EST: Sandra Hernandez Secretary to the Board of Directors 12_Support Tri-Rail Submitted into the public record for item(s) on�j3=�• City Clerk Downtown Miami Tri-Rail Extension Major Land Uses Served: ■ Biscayne Boulevard Historic District • Miami Design District • Midtown Miami ■ Miami -Dade Government Center ■ Miami -Dade College Miami Art Museum is Historical Musem of Southern Florida • Miami Federal Courthouse Complex • Dade County Courthouse • Historic Overtown District • American Airlines Arena • Bayside Festival Marketplace • Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts • James L. Knight Center & Miami Convention Center ■ Potential Stations: • NW 22nd Avenue • Little Haiti/Upper Eastside/NE 62nd Street ■ Design District/Midtown Miami/ NE 36th Street ■ Downtown Miami Legend FEC Candor Tn Ra,r MNrora 1 Covac . Mate. E.4 m on N '22nd Avenui: •'-i„ine ttaiti' tiro;er Fastsrde tlt.,16.1 Ots. 'lf R9idtu- fl t tianti: Downtciwn f,liarni SOUTH KORIOA RSoIONAL TRANSPORTATION • AUTHORITY May 2009 Transfer opportunities: • MDT Metromover • MDT Metrorail • MDT Downtown Bus Terminal • 25 MDT Bus Routes • Potential Baylink Light Rail • Potential City of Miami Streetcar Summary Corridor Ownership FEC Corridor Length (miles) 9.9 miles Number of Potential New Stations 4 Average Station Spacing (miles) 2.5 miles Number of Grade Crossings 26 Headway 20/30/60 Status This project is included in the SFRTA Strategic Regional Transit Plan and the north -south segment on the FEC corridor is included in the Miami -Dade MPO 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan and the People's Transportation Plan. Summary and Purpose Remarkable commercial and residential growth continues to take place in Downtown Miami. An extension of Tri-Rail service to Downtown Miami would provide commuter rail access to/from the vibrant area via a Tri-Rail "one -seat ride," requiring no transfers. In addition to faster and more convenient access to downtown, this Tri-Rail extension would serve residential areas in Miami -Dade and connect with redeveloping areas such as the Design District and Midtown Miami. The Downtown Miami Tri-Rail Extension can be an effective early phase of eventual corridorwide FEC service. Submitted iffireOtifebriblitnge. record for item(s) QE • on 3. 2(0• 2-0t S . City Clerk 5.4 Promote Regional Level/Commuter Transit such as SFEC Corridor, Tri-Rail and High -Speed Rail IntraCo.slal Wale/way Airport Seaport Tn.Rai Station Tri. Rai SIOliOMAnWok 1 5. Promote transit & regional connec tivi'Iho ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 1 ) I• O o ¢, SFEC Condor Transit Analysis O • ti ca. • _ 3 0 0 ✓ • �� riaM) Loo N OWN .MtAMI!! PICENTER, OF THE AMERi CAS S..M FRMIs (*Co..* Crriiv I wltaaww . FI...r 4 M...F.r...t N.. II MI1.1.771I FDOT Tri-Rail www.Itickr com • Support and connect Downtown through commuter rail to other Florida East Coast cities along the FEC corridor. • Designate and provide train stop locations within downtown to encourage transit utilization. • Promote and advertise a direct connection from TriRail to Downtown Miami upon completion of the MIC-Earington Heights Metrorail connection. • Encourage subsidies to transit users for downtown employees 0 5 10 1J LONG 57