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Community Events
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| July 22, 2010 Service Loop Project Public Meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX), 3790 NW 21st Street, Miami, FL, in the Main Conference Room |
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| July 21, 2010 Central Boulevard Widening Realignmen Public Meeting from 10 a.m. to Noon at Miami International Airport, North Terminal, 4th floor Auditorium Click here for Central Boulevard Fact Sheet |
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| December 9, 2009 – Miami Shores Country Club, Miami Shores, FL
North Miami-Dade FDOT Work Program Public Hearing The MIC Program participated at the yearly FDOT Work Program Public Hearing held to present to the community FDOT's Five-Year Work Program, answer questions and receive feedback. |
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| December 8, 2009 – University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL South Miami-Dade FDOT Work Program Public Hearing The MIC Program participated at the yearly FDOT Work Program Public Hearing held to present to the community FDOT's Five-Year Work Program, answer questions and receive feedback. |
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| September 23, 2009 ASCE Project of the Year Awards Dinner The MIC Roadways Improvement Program was awarded Project of the Year by the Miami-Dade Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at its annual meeting at the 94th Aero Squadron. The award was presented to FDOT along with the six design engineering firms that worked on the project. The Roadways Improvement Program was highlighted for its innovative application of existing technology, future value to the engineering profession, social and economic considerations, complexity of the project and exceeding client needs. The Roadways Improvement Program was among South Florida’s most complex construction projects and utilized an interagency approach towards transportation solutions. Completed in the midst of a heavily congested traffic corridor, FDOT employed innovative management techniques and maintained careful coordination with the various design teams, governmental agencies, utility companies and Miami International Airport to ensure that the project got done on time, on budget and with minimized interruptions. |
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| May 1, 2009 MIC-Earlington Heights Groundbreaking Event Dawning lime-green hard hats and hoisting sand with their golden shovels, Miami-Dade Transit Director Harpal Kapoor and county officials broke ground on the MIC-Earlington Heights Connector, a 2.4-mile extension of the existing Metrorail system that will connect the MIC with destinations within the tri-county area. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez, Commissioners Bruno Barreiro, Audrey Edmonson, Barbara Jordan, Dennis Moss, Katy Sorenson, Rebeca Sosa and County Manager George Burgess all participated in the groundbreaking ceremony. The MIC-Earlington Heights Connector will be a vital component of the Miami Central Station, making the MIC Miami-Dade County's main transportation hub and providing connectivity where none existed. Upon completion in 2012, it will greatly enhance mobility for thousands of people each day. The MIC-Earlington Heights Connector will help boost the local economy by creating more than 11,000 jobs in the community, and its connection to MIA will reduce the number of vehicles traveling to the airport as well as on major area highways. Click here for pictures of the event. |
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| March 5, 2009 Vice President Biden & U.S. Secretary of Transportation LaHood Visit the MIC The importance of intermodal connections at the MIC was highlighted by a visit to the site from U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. They came to announce an investment of $2.1 million in funds for the Greyhound Bus Terminal at the MIC Central Station from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), known as the stimulus package. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez and City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz welcomed the Vice President and Secretary. Both expressed their appreciation for the allocation and the visit, which highlighted the importance of intercity connectivity as well as the need improve our transportation infrastructure to meet the needs of the 21st century. Miami-Dade County Commissioners Sally Heyman, Barbara Jordan, Dennis Moss and Katy Sorenson also met with the Vice President and Secretary at the site. Click here for pictures of the event. |
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December 11, 2008 – Shula’s Hotel & Golf Resort, Miami, FL
North Dade FDOT Work Program Public HearingThe MIC Program participated at the yearly FDOT Work Program Public Hearing held to present to the community FDOT’s Five-Year Work Program, answer questions and receive feedback. |
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December 9, 2008 – University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
South Dade FDOT Work Program Public HearingThe MIC Program participated at the yearly FDOT Work Program Public Hearing held to present to the community FDOT’s Five-Year Work Program, answer questions and receive feedback. |
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October 28, 2008
MPO/Airport & Tourism Committee Briefing & Media TourThis gave the County Commission, MPO and the media a first-hand look at the progress that has been made and a bird’s eye view on the whole site. County leaders and reporters were whisked away by construction elevator to the fourth level of the Rental Car Center for a preview inside and atop the long awaited structure. They were also briefed by MIC Program manager Gary Donn, MIC Facilities Manager Marino Llamas and MIC Program Construction Manager Isa Nunes on the complex construction job and overall MIC Program. |
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August 6, 2008
American Public Transportation Association Intermodal ConferenceAs part of the 2008 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Intermodal Conference, hosted by South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) and Miami-Dade Transit (MDT), an option was given for an overview and technical tour of the MIC. Twenty APTA members arrived by Tri-Rail and were greeted by Gary Donn and members of the MIC Public Affairs Team. Donn, FDOT District 6 Director of Transportation Support Services and MIC Program Manager, gave an overview presentation of the MIC and then treated the attendees to a bus tour of the site. Ric Katz, MIC Public Affairs Manager, and Albert Sosa, Senior Project Engineer, answered questions about the project and construction. The MIC portion of the conference took place from 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Click for a slideshow with pictures of the event. |
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May 16, 2008
MIC Roadways Opening Day CeremonyFor the new Le Jeune Road and MIC-MIA InterchangeSouthbound Le Jeune Road (NW 42nd Avenue) just south of NW 21st Street at entrance ramp to westbound S.R. 836. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on May 16th at 11:00 a.m. This event heralds the completion of a major component of the MIC Program which also includes the county’s Rental Car Center now under construction and the soon-to-be built Miami Central Station. The opening of the MIC Roadway system and MIC-MIA interchange signify the initial realization of the Florida Department of Transportation’s MIC pledge -- to provide real connectivity for the traveling public and to dramatically reduce congestion at the entrance of our community’s greatest economic generator, Miami International Airport. |
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February 26 – February 28, 2008
MIC-Earlington Heights Connector Public MeetingsLoews Hotel, Miami Beach, FloridaThese meetings inform the public of the architectural design highlights, station area plans, rail alignment, and public involvement opportunities. For more information go to: www.co.miami-dade.fl.us/transit/corridor/mic-e_corridor/mic-e_meeting_schedule.asp |
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October 31 – November 3, 2007Rail-Volution 2007Loews Hotel, Miami Beach, FloridaRail-Volution is a national movement to develop livable communities with transit. Rail-Volution 2007 is the thirteenth annual conference for passionate practitioners - people from all perspectives who believe strongly in the role of land use and transit as equal partners in the quest for greater livability and greater communities. www.railvolution.com. |
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July 31, 2007 - MIC Construction Field, Miami, Florida
RCC First Concrete PourOn July 30, 2007, the MIC Program reached another milestone with the first column pour of the Rental Car Center. Although the foundation and pre-construction work has been accomplished, this concrete pour marks the start of above ground level construction. The first day’s production poured 18 columns and used 100 cubic yards of concrete. Work will be ramping up and at peak by October. It is expected that 800 cubic yards of concrete will be used per day, that’s 80 trucks delivering concrete to the MIC construction site per day. There are approximately 2700 columns in total that will be poured as part of the Rental Car Center construction. For more information visit the Rental Car Center section of this site. |
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June 26, 2007 - Downtown Intercontinental Hotel, Miami, FloridaIntermodalism Panel at the COMTO 2007The Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) was invited to participate at the 2007 Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) National Meeting & Training Conference. Gary L. Donn, FDOT District Six Director of Transportation Support & Miami Intermodal Center Program, presented the MIC Program during the "Intermodalism in Miami-Dade County" Panel to a national audience comprised of professionals in aviation, highways, public transportation, ports and rail. Event website: www.comto.org. |
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June 22-27, 2007COMTO 2007 National Meeting & Training Conferencentercontinental Hotel, Miami, Florida |
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June 1-2, 20072007 Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Goals ConferenceThe Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FloridaThe conference celebrates this year’s achievements and creates the Program of Work for the upcoming 2007-2008 Chamber year. The Transportation, Infrastructure & Regionalism Workshop Session will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 10:30 AM to 12:15 PM, and will discuss developing policies that improve the quality of life for residents and the competitiveness of business; furtherance of action plan developed from the Transportation Summit recommendations; and legislative issues. Event Web site: www.miamichamber.com. |
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December 14, 2006 - MIC Field Office, Miami, Florida
FTA Visit to the MICThe MIC Program hosted a portion of the Federal Transit Administration's visit by Administrator James Simpson and Regional Administrator Yvette Taylor at the MIC Field Office. Together with the Miami-Dade Transit Authority, FDOT presented the MIC Program and its Miami Central Station as part of a briefing on the MIC-Earlington Heights Metrorail Extension Project. FDOT District Six Secretary Johnny Martinez, P.E. and MIC Facilities Task Manager Ricardo Fernandez, A.I.A., presented on behalf of FDOT. |
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November 28, 2006 - University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
South Dade FDOT Work Program Public HearingThe MIC Program participated at the yearly FDOT Work Program Public Hearing held to present to the community FDOT's Five-Year Work Program, answer questions and receive feedback. |
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June 29, 2006 - Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne, Florida
MIC Presentation to the Miami Rotary ClubThe Miami Rotary Club invited the MIC Program to its bi-monthly meeting. Gary L. Donn, FDOT District Six Director of Transportation Support & Miami Intermodal Center Program Manager, addressed the group and offered a review of the progress being made. |
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August 4, 2005 - MIC Field Office, Miami, Florida Senator Mel Martinez Press Conference SAFE-TEA 2005U.S. Senator Mel Martinez held a press conference at the MIC Field Office to discuss recent congressional action on the multi-year highway bill, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005. Senator Martinez was joined by U.S. Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, and numerous local officials. |
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March 12, 2004 - NW14th Street & Douglas Road, Miami, Florida
NW 14th Street Ribbon Cutting EventJust one snip of the scissors re-opened one of Miami-Dade County's most heavily traveled roadways in the vicinity of the Miami International Airport. These pictures captured the ceremony heralding the moment when traffic begins to flow through this vital artery which was closed for 8 months during the roadway reconstruction of NW 14th Street from NW 37th Avenue (Douglas Road) to NW 42nd Avenue (Le Jeune Road). Miami Mayor Manuel Diaz, Miami Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, FDOT Directors Gus Pego and Gary Donn, and local residents celebrated the re-opening of this vital roadway on Friday, March 12, 2004, at the Grapeland Heights Library parking lot. This community event signified the completion of the $3 million reconstruction and flood relief project, which began July of 2003. The project included a new roadway with sidewalks, lighting, signalization, landscaping, and drainage. Additional work included the widening and resurfacing of the roadway and new sidewalks along NW 14th Street from NW 36th Avenue to NW 34th Avenue and from NW 42nd Court to Le Jeune Road. These improvements will serve to ensure safe and efficient travel for the community and the traveling public. |
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June 25, 2002 - Coconut Grove Exposition Center, Miami, Florida
Capital for a DayFlorida Governor Jeb Bush was amongst many Capitol for a Day participants at the Coconut Grove Exposition Center to express enthusiasm for the Miami Intermodal Center's Rental Car Center. The Governor has been supportive of FDOT's Major Project but had not previously seen the impressive scale model of the soon-to-be built facility. The RCC model was created by FDOT to give the public a realistic view of the facility which will be built east of Le Jeune Road across from Miami International Airport. |
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February 6, 2002
S.W.A.T. Team Exercise |
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January 11, 2002
Transportation SummitTopic: The events of 9/11 have brought transportation to the forefront of people's minds. Security issues must be addressed to ensure that the horrific events of that terrible day never occur again. Mass transit must be poised to answer the public's needs when personal transportation is rendered unavailable. Most important, transportation agencies must work together to present a unified front before elected officials when seeking government allocations to ensure that our region's interests are conveyed and those essential programs are funded. |
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December 1, 2001 - Wolfson Campus, Miami, Florida
"Creating Opportunities for the Economy" Miami Dade Community CollegeThe "Creating Opportunities for the Economy" business conference was held as part of the School of Business', Entrepreneurial Training & Technical Assistance Program (ETTAP). The Keynote Speaker for the event was Mr. Jose Abreu, FDOT, District Six Secretary. Also in attendance were Ms. Denise Mincey-Mills, Vice President, Disadvantaged Businesses, Turner Construction Company and Mr. William Dozier, President, Dozier & Dozier Construction Company. Besides FDOT District Six, the other partners to the event were The US Small Business Administration, The US Department of Transportation Southern TEAM Office, The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and The South Beach & Greater Miami Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. |
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November 29-30th, 2001 - MIC Site, Miami, Florida
USAR Disaster Response ExerciseThe event features the use of various pieces of technical rescue equipment and was filmed by the Discovery Channel, MSNBC, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a documentary. It involved over 100 technical rescue and USAR team members from throughout the country. The area sits on the MIC Rental Car Center site. Photographed by Jerry Gonzalez. |
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November 13, 2001 - MIC Site, Miami, Florida
Firefighter TrainingLieutenant Carlos Jimenez of the Miami-Dade Fire Department conducted a training exercise with fellow firefighters at the Airliner Hotel on NW 24th Street before it was demolished. The area sits on the MIC Rental Car Center site. Photographed by Jerry Gonzalez. |
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October 22, 2001 - MIC Site, Miami, Florida
NW 24th Street Groundbreaking Ceremony |
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