Miami-Dade commissioners voted to accept funding from the cities of Miami and Miami Beach to pay for engineering studies needed for the Beach Corridor rapid transit project.
The two cities will contribute $417,000 towards the cost of the study.
The Beach Corridor includes a few separate projects. Completion of the Monorail is expected in 2026.
(source: thenextmiami.com)
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