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Striding Forward: First & Last Mile Innovation in the Region

Why the first and last mile is an important component of public transit, what are its economic and community benefits, and more.

A robust economy for South Florida depends on reliable, affordable mobility options that reduce congestion, strengthen communities, and improve the quality of life. Mobility planning organizations and providers are collaborating with partners to establish innovative projects to improve the access between a traveler’s origin/destination and a transit station/stop.

Check out any of the presentations provided below to learn about the economic and community benefits of improved first/last mile connectivity, what types of densities and land use policies support it, and an overview of South Florida’s’ regional vision.

Federal Financing Tools: Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA)

Robert Hanifin, AICP

Project Development Lead, Transit & TOD, Build America Bureau at the U.S. Department of Transportation

Why is the First & Last Mile Connectivity to transit opportunities important for our Region? What are its economic and community benefits?
What role does density play in influencing First Last Mile Connectivity? What land use policies are needed for TOCs to have better connectivity?

Jessica Josselyn (Moderator)

Principal Planner, Kittelson & Associates

Andrew Velo-Arias

Director, Acquisitions & Development, Related Group

Aileen Bouclé, AICP

Executive Director, Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization

Juan Mullerat

Principal, PlusUrbia Design

Richard Clark

Executive Director, Monroe County Transit

Can people reach their desired destinations? On demand micro transit and multimodal choices.

Christina Miskis (Moderator)

Principal Planner, South Florida Regional Planning Council

Loraine Cargill

Director of Strategic Planning, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority

James Cromar

Deputy Executive Director, Mobility Initiatives, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization

Tiffany Gehrke

State Complete Streets Coordinator, Florida Department of Transportation

Jason Spiegel

Managing Partner, Freebee