One of the most significant transit projects in Florida history reached a new milestone last month when the Brightline rail system expanded its service from South Florida to Orlando. Brightline marks the first privately...more
10/24/2023
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Land use and zoning attorneys, Albert E. Dotson, Jr. and Vicky Leiva, talk about transit-oriented development in South Florida and the impact of public transportation on a community....more
Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs) are an important tool that government agencies use, and private entities can take advantage of, to optimize the efficiency and creativity of the solutions available for any given project....more
2/13/2020
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Although public-private partnerships (P3s) have become a leading method of delivering infrastructure in several countries throughout the world, including Canada, P3s are often met with skepticism in the United States....more
In the next few years, Miami-Dade County is expected to spend 1.5 billion dollars on upgrades to Miami International Airport. We recently wrote about Miami-Dade County’s SMART Plan, which will revitalize our transportation...more
1/28/2019
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We have previously blogged about the many recent legislative developments in Florida and the Miami area, with a focus on legislation that is designed to facilitate public/private development projects (P3). ...more
9/4/2018
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Previamente escribimos sobre el plan SMART propuesto por el condado de Miami-Dade, una expansión masiva del sistema ferroviario pesado actual a seis corredores de tránsito, y los beneficios de entregar todo o parte del...more
8/2/2018
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We have previously written about Miami-Dade County’s proposed SMART plan, a massive, six-corridor expansion of the existing heavy rail system, and the benefits of delivering all or portions of the project as a public-private...more
7/31/2018
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Recientemente escribimos sobre la resolución propuesta por el condado de Miami-Dade que designaría las áreas dentro de los corredores del Plan SMART del condado como “Áreas de Importancia para todo el condado”....more
7/31/2018
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We recently wrote about Miami-Dade County’s proposed resolution that would designate the areas within the County’s SMART Plan corridors as “Areas of Countywide Significance.”...more
7/25/2018
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Ride-sharing has become a primary mode of transportation in many cities and for many people and is possibly the most visible evidence of the ways that technology is transforming transportation. ...more
6/27/2018
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Regional mass-transit systems are often plagued by the permitting challenges associated with construction in multiple cities, each with its own priorities, regulations, and permitting processes. For example, the cost of the...more
4/12/2018
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Wednesday, the City of Chicago selected two finalists in its procurement process for the planned O’Hare Express, a mass transit system that will connect downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport within 20...more
3/23/2018
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We have previously written about the need for new funding solutions for public transportation, including mechanisms that capture the added value of mass transit on adjacent properties. ...more
2/12/2018
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En abril de 2018, el presidente Trump emitió un decreto ejecutivo que pide controles más estrictos de las leyes federales de “Compra Estadounidense” (Buy American). Estas leyes han estado en los libros por varias décadas y,...more
12/18/2017
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We previously wrote about Miami-Dade County’s proposed new P3 legislation, both when it was initially proposed, and prior to it being considered by the subcommittee of jurisdiction, the Government Operations Committee....more
12/14/2017
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In April 2018, President Trump issued an Executive Order calling for stricter enforcement of the federal government’s “Buy American” laws. These laws have been on the books for several decades and generally require that the...more
El condado de Miami-Dade, la jurisdicción más grande del sur de la Florida, está evaluando actualmente asociaciones público-privadas (P3) para varios proyectos de infraestructura importantes. Estos incluyen mejoras...more
10/12/2017
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Miami-Dade County, the largest jurisdiction in South Florida, is currently evaluating public-private partnerships (P3s) for several major infrastructure projects. These include multi-billion-dollar upgrades to the County’s...more
10/5/2017
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La secretaria de transportes, Elaine Chao, ha informado recientemente al Senado de los EE. UU. que el plan de infraestructuras de 1 billón de dólares se anunciará a finales de mes. Se prevé que el nuevo plan dependerá de las...more
5/30/2017
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Después de acelerar el proceso de solicitud para el proyecto del tren ligero o tranvía moderno de Miami Beach, el mes pasado la comisión de la ciudad de Miami Beach puso un freno. En respuesta a las preocupaciones expresadas...more
1/12/2017
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After expediting the solicitation process for the Miami Beach light rail/modern streetcar project, the Miami Beach City Commission hit the brakes last month. In response to concerns voiced by City residents, the Commission...more
1/10/2017
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Since the earliest mass-transit systems, it has been understood that the property adjacent to train stations is particularly well-suited for dense mixed-use development. People are willing to pay a premium for the...more
Si bien el modelo de colaboración público-privada (Public-Private Partnerships, P3) se usó para brindar la mayor parte de la infraestructura y los servicios hasta principios del siglo XX, en las últimas décadas, se vieron...more
11/28/2016
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Although the public-private partnership (P3) model was used to provide most public infrastructure and services until the early 20th Century, for the past several decades, P3s were few and far between in this country....more
11/11/2016
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