Miami-Dade County (FL) Announces Start Of Metro Express Service To South Dade

At the heart of the new Metro Express service are 14 signature BRT stations. (Photo courtesy of Miami-Dade County)

Florida’s Miami-Dade County will make history soon by launching Metro Express — “the county’s first-ever Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and the longest all-electric BRT service in the nation, designed to transform how thousands of Miami-Dade residents move along the busy US-1 corridor,” according to a press release.

“Starting on Oct. 27, 2025, the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) will offer South Dade commuters access to a brand-new, comfortable and reliable transit connection from Florida City to Dadeland South,” the release added.

To commemorate the occasion, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and DTPW leadership, along with the Board of County Commissioners, state and federal officials, partners, and stakeholders, will celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 22 at one of the 14 new signature BRT stations.

The release stated: “Stretching 20 miles along US-1 down to Florida City, Metro Express will run on a dedicated lane protected by gate arms and prioritized during rush hour, to ensure an efficient and safe ride from beginning to end. At the heart of the new Metro Express service are 14 new signature BRT stations, which offer amenities such as air-conditioned waiting areas to provide comfort and protection from the elements, a modern design with ample shade, bike friendly boarding and storage, water fountains, free Wi-Fi, and charging stations for mobile devices.”

The project was funded with a $100 million investment by each of the partnering agencies: Miami-Dade County through the People’s Transportation half penny surtax, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through its capital investment grant.