Multi-Use Trails SMART Plan Connectivity Study
Join The Walking Audits
A walk audit is an assessment of the pedestrian safety, accessibility, and comfort of a particular area. In addition to documenting specific issues and engaging the community in advocating for improvements. Walk audits can be most effective when public officials and community members of varying background, ages and abilities attend so they can experience and react to conditions directly.

You are invited to attend the Palmetto Bay Walking Audits for the Palmetto Bay Multi-Use SMART Plan Connectivity Study to improve walking and biking between the South Dade Trail and Old Cutler Trail along SW 144 St, SW 152 St, SW 168 St and SW 184 St.

Please bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Two walking audits are scheduled for this project as indicated below. Attendance to both is not required.

Thursday, April 15, 2021
  • Meeting Location: St. Richard's Church Park & Ride, 7500 SW 152 St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
  • Time: 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 17, 2021
  • Meeting Location: Village Hall, 9705 Hibiscus St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157, this event will begin
  • Time: 8 a.m.

Each event will take approximately 2 hours. We will begin with a short discussion and participants will be split into two groups. Each group will walk approximately 1-mile or less while documenting our experience. Teams will be lead by a walking audit leader. Participants will be encouraged to provide feedback and fill out a survey after the walk.
About The Project

The Palmetto Bay Multi-Use Trail & SMART Plan Connectivity Feasibility Study aims to improve mobility, safety and accessibility to the SMART Plan’s South Dade Corridor Transitway and South Dade Trail from the Village of Palmetto Bay. The study will identify and assess existing conditions for bicycle and pedestrian connectivity along SW 144 Street, SW 152 Street, SW 168 Street and SW 184 Street, between the South Dade Transitway and Old Cutler Road.

The study will consider multi-use pathways, sidewalks and/or protected or buffered bicycle lanes. The study will evaluate up to two alternatives for the above-mentioned roadways. The final plan will include 15% design plans for up to two corridors connecting Old Cutler Trail and the South Dade Trail. This study is anticipated to be completed by November 2021.
Why Public Involvement Is Important

Public input is vital in creating a safe and livable community. Residents and business owners who live and work in the Village of Palmetto Bay are best suited to provide input and feedback on what is desired in their community. Public involvement through all phases of the transportation decision-making process is the key to developing an efficient transportation system that meets the community’s needs. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and concerns. The public will also observe how their input contributes to the project’s outcomes.

After a series of public meetings, a final product will be created and presented to include preliminary design plans of the preferred alternative for two of the four roadways under review.
Project Contact Information

Consultant Project Manager
Christina Fermin, AICP, LEED Green Associate
3363 W. Commercial Blvd, Suite 115A
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-870-5064

Village Project Manager
Dionisio Torres, P.E.
Director of Public Services
9705 East Hibiscus Street
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
305-969-5086
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