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MIC ProgramThe Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) is a massive transportation hub being developed across from Miami International Airport (MIA) by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). It will provide connectivity between all forms of ground transportation available in the city, while decongesting the streets in and around the busy airport. The MIC Program includes the Rental Car Center (RCC), Miami Central Station (MCS), MIA Mover and major roadway improvements, all to be complete by 2011. FDOT is also pursuing private and/or public sector joint development projects to enhance the MIC's economic viability. Miami-Dade County is developing the MIC-Earlington Heights Metrorail Extension bringing Metrorail service to MIA via the Miami Central Station by 2011. The MIC will become the county's main transportation hub and will provide safe, efficient and seamless intermodal connectivity between MIA, Miami-Dade County's number one economic generator, and South Florida's business and area wide activities centers, as well as serve as a transfer point for resident commuters. All components in the MIC Program work in sync to achieve the two main objectives: to connect and decongest. The MCS will provide choices and connections for transportation customers between: Amtrak and regional rail systems; Greyhound and city buses; and shuttles and taxis. The facility will also provide seamless transfers for travelers in private passenger vehicles, bicycles and for pedestrians. Adjacent to it, the RCC will house all rental car companies previously found at MIA and several operating off-airport thereby removing an estimated 30% of the vehicular and shuttle traffic found at the airport terminals. An elevated light-rail, the MIA Mover will transport users to and from the MIC and MIA. Currently at the MIC, the MCS is in design with roadway work well underway. Construction on the RCC kicked off in summer of 2007. In addition to the planning, design and construction related to buildings, roads and transit elements, the MIC Program is responsible for the financing and management of all these activities. Earth Tech, an internationally renowned consulting firm, is the MIC Program Manager, responsible for assisting FDOT in administrating the entire scope of the MIC Program. A consultant management group assembled by Earth Tech assists FDOT in the planning, design and implementation of the program. In this section you will find a broad range of information and useful links that will answer your questions regarding all the elements of this major-project and give you a glimpse of the construction progress being made at the MIC. Additional Information: |
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