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Tri-Rail Hits Record Rides Amid Funding Cuts

1/8/2026

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  • On January 8, 2026, the Miami-area Tri-Rail transit system set a 2025 record of 4.5 million rides.
  • Funding for Tri-Rail dropped from $42.1 million to $15 million annually.
  • The Metro Express Bus did not increase overall ridership but shifted 2,500 users from local routes.
  • The Florida Department of Transportation studies options for an elevated Flagler Street transit system, with final recommendations due this year.