New carpool incentive programs
New toll-free access for carpools and a ‘flex-pool’ system encourage shared rides, reducing single-occupant vehicle trips.
Practices
Priorities
Advancing smart mobility to ease congestion
Rising travel demand and limited space on Miami’s I-95 created severe congestion and declining express lane performance. To address these challenges, FDOT partnered with CDM Smith to explore enhancements in corridor performance, safety and long-term sustainability without major infrastructure expansion.
Expansion of park-and-ride facilities
Remote parking hubs and new direct express lane access improve connectivity for buses and carpools.
Increased express bus service
Doubling peak-hour bus runs and reducing headways to 7–8 minutes enhances reliability and rider convenience.
Enhanced downtown bus operations
Optimized routing, bus-only lanes and ramps improve service speed and efficiency in downtown Miami.
By evaluating more than 24 potential strategies, the study confirmed FDOT’s ability to reduce vehicle volumes and restore acceptable traffic conditions on I-95. “Using all the innovative technology and out-of-the-box mobility strategies we had in our toolbox, we were able to make travel faster, more efficient and more sustainable for future generations,” said David Aron, CDM Smith project manager.