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After choosing up over 23,000 riders in its first 16 months, the Freebee Downtown Circulator is gearing as much as increase into Brickell this yr, fueled by new state funding.
The free service, a partnership between the Miami Downtown Growth Authority (DDA) and Freebee, affords eco-friendly transit via Miami’s bustling city core. The loop connects key locations such because the Kaseya Middle, Bayside Market, Miami Worldcenter and Brightline’s MiamiCentral station. The five-person electrical shuttles make steady rounds. Passengers can hail a journey alongside the route or request one via the Freebee cellular app.
Since its launch in November 2023, the circulator has had speedy ridership development, doubling practically each month early on. Now, with further funds from a Public Transit Service Growth Program Grant awarded by the Florida Division of Transportation, the DDA plans to increase into Brickell, the place demand for dependable, fast transit choices stays excessive.
“Based mostly on the success of this pilot program and extra funding acquired … the Miami DDA is now seeking to lengthen this system to the Brickell district,” stated Neal Schafers, head of city planning on the Miami DDA. “Very similar to the Downtown Circulator, the Brickell service will deal with offering elevated mobility choices and connectivity for staff, residents, college students, customers, diners and guests from Miami Parking Authority parking garages and floor parking heaps to their work, houses, shops, eating places, bars, leisure and cultural establishments.”
The potential route is predicted to connect with Brickell Metropolis Centre, Mary Brickell Village, the Underline, Metromover and Metrorail stations, Publix Grocery store, Brickell Key and inns, eating places and shops.
A solicitation for a everlasting circulator service is underway with the Metropolis of Miami, and the Brickell growth is predicted to launch later this yr, the event authority says.