South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
| Company type | Government agency |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | July 1, 2003 |
| Headquarters | Pompano Beach , United States |
Area served | Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County |
| Products | Public transportation services, Tri-Rail commuter rail system |
| Website | www |
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, delivers public transportation services throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Created on July 1, 2003, by the Florida Legislature and implemented by the Florida Department of Transportation, SFRTA replaced the Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority to improve integration among the Tri-Rail commuter rail system and the county transit providers: Broward County Transit, Miami-Dade Transit, and Palm Tran. The operation of Tri-Rail is fully overseen by SFRTA.
History
The primary objective of SFRTA is to facilitate and advance an efficient regional transportation network in South Florida by partnering with governmental agencies, private sector participants, and community stakeholders to address the movement needs of passengers, freight, and services.
In November 2011, SFRTA received a $5.7 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration through its TIGGER III Program aimed at a sustainable stations initiative. This project involves equipping a station with solar panels designed to supply all its electricity requirements, with excess energy being returned to the power grid and stored for use in nighttime illumination.
See also
- Tri-Rail; commuter rail service operated by South Florida Regional Transportation Authority linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Transportation in South Florida; summary of transportation systems in the region.