Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Miami public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads
Key Biscayne shoreline viaduct proposal
A Key Biscayne resident warned the board about a proposed viaduct near MAST Academy that she said lacks community consensus and could harm Virginia Key views and beachgoers.
Traffic Light Synchronization and Intersection Safety
The resolution creating an internal Vision Zero committee was deferred to November after a resident asked for measurable goals, regular reporting and a city-county cooperation mandate.
Freebee microtransit for District 5
CITT funds will pay for Freebee's on-demand electric shuttle service in District 5, aimed at easing parking and traffic problems. Residents in the Upper East Side and Little Haiti have sought the service for years.
NW 17th Street right-of-way vacation
Cemex wants a dead-end stretch of NW 17th Street near the FEC railroad closed so it can secure its ready-mix plant, improve safety and stop illegal dumping. The board recommended approval with conditions.
Sidewalk safety during construction (FR.1)
A first-reading ordinance would require developers to provide protected pedestrian passageways when construction closes sidewalks — a response to years of dangerous sidewalk closures downtown and in Brickell.
Citywide Traffic Impact Study Standards
The city is updating its traffic study requirements to match county standards, streamlining trip thresholds and engineering qualifications for new developments.
Bicycle Master Plan Implementation
The city adopted an updated Bicycle Master Plan aimed at improving safety, reducing traffic, and expanding bike connectivity over the next five years.