Poseidon Ferry Launches Between Miami Beach and Miami: What To Know
The third incarnation of the Poseidon Ferry, connecting Miami Beach and Miami, launched on a rainy Sunday, June 30, 2024. We were on board the maiden voyage alongside two other passengers and four crew members, under dark storm clouds. As we departed from Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbor, the weather rapidly changed across the three miles […]
NACTO 2024: Top 5 Places To See in Miami Beach
Over 1,000 city planning and transportation officials from cities across North America will descend on Miami from May 7-10, 2024 for the NACTO 2024 Designing Cities Conference . Just across Biscayne Bay is Miami Beach, a densely populated tropical urban barrier island where walking, biking, micromobility, and transit usage far exceed the national average. South […]
Miami Beach Commissioner Candidate Questionnaire Responses
We asked eighteen questions to the ten Miami Beach candidates ahead of the November 7 election. As Miami Beach votes for a new Mayor and three Commissioners, we spotlight their views on the critical issue of transportation and mobility. Their responses will shape the city’s future—see what they have to say. [View Mayoral Candidate Responses […]
Miami Beach Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire Responses
We asked eighteen questions to the ten Miami Beach candidates ahead of the November 7 election. As Miami Beach votes for a new Mayor and three Commissioners, we spotlight their views on the critical issue of transportation and mobility. Their responses will shape the city’s future—see what they have to say. [View Commissioner Candidate Responses […]
Opinion: As the Miami Beach Commission Convenes One Last Time, Cars Take Center Stage
By Matthew Gultanoff, Founder Better Streets Miami BeachChairperson, City of Miami Beach Transportation, Parking, Bicycle-Pedestrian CommitteeMember, Miami-Dade County Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee Later today, the Miami Beach Commission is set to host a workshop on “traffic management.” This event will serve as a fitting end to the Commission’s term—a period which can best be described as […]
Miami Beach Leaders Support Citibike Extension With Focus on Residents
The popular CitiBike bike share program appears set for a five-year contract extension in Miami Beach. At Friday’s Miami Beach Finance Committee meeting, members signaled support for continuing the partnership between the city and CitiBike operator Deco Bike. A key aspect of the potential contract extension is additional public benefits for Miami Beach residents. Commissioners […]