In the News

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​​​December 2021
“Broward County is dispatching a $10 million pilot program aimed at getting late-shift workers home via subsidized taxi fares. For those whose shift ends in the wee hours – after county bus service ends – Broward County will pay $13 for a $15 cab ride home. Starting in February, users register for a fare card by proving the trip between 11 p.m and 6 a.m. will be work-related.​” The South FL 100 
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​​June 2020​
“The Penny For Transportation initiative residents voted for in 2018 has begun to pay out for Tamarac residents. The city just received approval for approximately $4 million in funding for projects throughout the community.” Tamarac Talk –  Read More.
May 2020
"Broward County Transit (BCT) deals with coronavirus, keeps sights on road ahead. Like the rest of the industry, the agency is dealing with the difficult day-to-day operation of services during the pandemic but still looking forward to continue building a world-class transportation network. " METRO Magazine – Read More.
March 2020
"Town hall draws questions on surtax - Cindy Malin, with the Mobility Advancement Program, spoke about the surtax that had been approved by voters in Broward County, and how the county wanted to create better and more opportunities for people other than their cars, which created more traffic on the roads. She spoke of the term, silver tsunami, which was targeting older residents who would need other options in order to get around." The Miami Times – Read More.
November 2019

"Back in the Nov. 2018 election, Broward County voters approved a one penny increase in the County’s sales tax to fund better roads, less traffic congestion and more public transportation options…. So, there are a lot of changes on the way with the money raised from the penny increase in sales taxes. It’s just that it’s still too early to see them." - South Florida Sun Sentinel.  Read More
October 2019
"Over the next few years, Broward County residents will be able to drive around a little easier. Broward County is using penny surtax money to use high technology to improve intersections and to alert drivers of potential problems on the roadways." - Hollywood Gazette. Read More

October 2019
"Broward will use artificial intelligence to improve your commute. Think of it as the "county brain". With little room left to widen roads to reduce congestion, Broward County is turning to artificial intelligence to shorten commuter drive times. The county is building a network of cameras and sensors on its roads that will quickly adjust signals to reduce delays as changing traffic patterns are detected." - South Florida Sun Sentinel. Read More
September 2019
“Broward County is a shining example of taking action today to realize the economic and environmental benefits of clean energy now and well into the future. Broward, the second most populous county in Florida, recently set an ambitious goal to electrify its fleet by 2030. That commitment includes not only its general-purpose vehicles, but also its transit buses.” - CleanEnergy.org, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. Read More
May 2019
"Mark Plass, district traffic operations engineer for the Florida Department of Transportation, said the average Broward commuter encounters about 50 intersections with traffic signals each day. The increased use of fiber optics is allowing traffic managers to do their job more effectively for Broward drivers, he said. This year's plan calls for installing fiber optics along Pine Island Road between Broward and Oakland Park boulevards. There will also be cables installed on Sunrise Boulevard from Flamingo Road west to Northwest 136th Avenue, and on Northwest 136th Avenue from Sunrise Boulevard northeast to Flamingo Road." – South Florida Sun Sentinel, "By the Numbers: Broward's transportation tax plan revs up" Read More

April 2019
"Now that we have long-term sustainable funding in place, as a result of residents' support of better transportation, BCT is gearing up to increase and improve transit services by 10 percent by the end of the year and by another 10 percent next year. These improvements include rolling out 147 new wi-fi equipped buses, extended service hours, and adding mobile payment options that will make it easier and more convenient for our customers to ride with us. Technological advances will also allow us to integrate ride hailing services and micro transit into our network and introduce environmentally friendly buses." – Broward County Transportation Director Chris Walton​