Miami-Dade County has rolled out its Better Bus Network.
The Better Bus Network is part of Phase II of Miami-Dade County’s reimagining of MetroBus service, which aims to create better connections and an improved rider experience across Miami-Dade County. Phase I of the reimagining of MetroBus service deployed in July.
Phase II includes newly added connections to the MetroConnect (formerly GO Connect) on-demand service, 27 routes with schedule or routing adjustments and two new routes connecting Miami Beach with key destinations. These changes will increase the number of frequent routes from five to 19.
The county reports the Better Bus Network will more than double the number of residents who live within 15-minutes of frequent transit service during weekdays, the new network will bring frequent transit service to more than a quarter million low-income residents and the new network will bring frequent service to nearly 60 percent of households without cars.
The Better Bus Network will feature free fares from Nov. 13 through Dec. 31 to ease with the transition for existing riders and encourage new riders to use the system. Miami Dade County notes the community-led plan will increase access to jobs, education, healthcare and quality of life, as well as uplift its most vulnerable population with significantly better services.
