Transportation Committee

Traffic in Miami-Dade is a significant issue, with the city ranked among the worst in the U.S. for commuter delays. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee aims to address these challenges by working with public and private entities at the local, state, and federal levels to improve transportation systems. The Transportation Committee works to leverage partnerships and dialogue between the business community, transportation officials, and local, state, and federal governmental agencies in order to improve transportation infrastructure and mobility through educational forums, legislative and policy initiatives, and improved ridership in mass transit. Its objectives include advocating for transit solutions, educating the business community, and building partnerships to improve transportation in the county.

Participation in the Transportation Committee is open to all Greater Miami Chamber members in good standing who have interests or concerns related to transportation issues. Committee members include community organizations, professionals within the transportation arena, private sector advocacy groups, engineers, educational organizations, and concerned citizens.

To learn more or to get involved, please tap here to connect with a committee staff liaison today.

2024-2025 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE GOALS

• Advocate for, promote, and support the Smart Program in following key areas:
  • Funding support and new funding sources (grants)
  • Exploring Technology solutions (decarbonization)
  • First and Last Mile
  • Land use / Transit Oriented Development leveraging benefits of Live Local Act

• Evaluate and advocate for transit options
  • Work with the South Florida Regional Planning Council on regional approaches and solutions
  • Support Development of Tri County transportation services
  • Implementation of non-disruptive technologies across tri-county area
  • Collaboration and discussion with FDOT and other agency stakeholders on what the Chamber can do to advance what is needed from the business community.

• Hold 4 educational forums and presentations to assist members and promote the adoption of transportation alternatives/solutions:
  • Provide Transportation updates from FDOT on ongoing active projects
  • Help promote the use of alternative transit modes, integrating network of micro mobility lanes along arterial roads / Transit Day
  • Communicate the victories and work with agencies to promote the advantages and opportunities of using transit and other intermodal modes
  • Socialize the new Countywide Transportation Master Plan that the Committee help to inform last year
  • Learn from other successful programs in other regions by inviting them to speak and share challenges
  • Explore and promote employer incentives encouraging employee use of transit and telework

• Recruit 10 GMCC members to join the Transportation Committee