Miami-Dade 2040 LRTP - Oct. 23, 2014

Figure 1-3 | Population Growth 2010-2040 MIAMI-DADE LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE TO THE YEAR 2040 EYES ON THE FUTURE | 1-5 Figure 1-4 | Employment Growth 2010-2040 Figure 1-2 | Historic and Projected Population and Employment of Miami-Dade 1980-2040 2040 Miami-Dade Population Miami-Dade Employment While the robust countywide growth of between 33% and 45% in population and employment respectively, will require significant infrastructure improvements, the nature and pattern of the growth should dictate the nature and extent of the specific type of improvements. The County will face challenges as it grows and continues to prosper as both a major player in the global economy and the chosen home of more than 2 million people. Those challenges, however, can also be viewed as opportunities to both preserve the character and improve the function of Miami-Dade County and to propel Miami- Dade forward to a promising future. The County’s growth and infrastructure trends call for cutting edge transportation solutions befitting of a global hub of commerce and lifestyle. As a global hub, Miami attracts many visitors every year. The Greater Miami Convention and Visitor Bureau estimated the area had 13.9 million overnight visitors in 2013. These overnight visits translate into increased demand on the County’s transportation system. Chapter 1 | Envisioning the Future 3.3 m 2.0 m 25% 35% 45% 55% 65% 75% 5% 15% 25% 35% 45% 55%