A new era of transit leadership focused on connectivity, community, and smart growth
Miami’s roads are buzzing with more than just traffic—they’re buzzing with progress. The Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT), the body responsible for overseeing Miami-Dade County’s half-penny sales surtax for transit, has elected a dynamic new slate of officers ready to drive the community forward. With leaders deeply rooted in advocacy, innovation, and local pride, this new team is setting the stage for a more connected, sustainable, and people-first Miami-Dade.
Meet the women steering Miami-Dade’s mobility vision
Leading the Trust as Chair is Mary Street, an accomplished Coral Gables attorney with a passion for car-free living and smart city design. Representing District 5, Street brings a global perspective to local challenges, having lived and worked in major urban centers before making Miami her home in 2014. Her leadership philosophy centers on accessibility, safety, and sustainability—three principles that resonate strongly with Miami’s evolving transportation landscape.
Joining her are two equally impressive leaders: Peggy Bell, former mayor of Cutler Bay and now First Vice Chair, and Meg Daly, founder of Friends of The Underline, who assumes the role of Second Vice Chair. Together, they bring decades of public service, community engagement, and visionary thinking to the table. Their combined expertise represents every corner of the county—from suburban neighborhoods to bustling downtown corridors—ensuring every Miami-Dade resident’s mobility needs are heard.
Street expressed her enthusiasm for the role, emphasizing collaboration: “Together, we will continue expanding mobility options that meet the diverse needs of our community.”
Shaping the future of transit through community and innovation
Under the guidance of CITT’s Executive Director Javier A. Betancourt, the new transportation leadership team is poised to tackle some of Miami-Dade’s most ambitious projects, including the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Program and enhancements to the People’s Transportation Plan.
Betancourt praised the team’s appointment, noting that their “vision and dedication to public service will be instrumental” in delivering meaningful progress.
From The Underline’s transformation of public space to ongoing expansions of bus and rail networks, this leadership shift signals a renewed commitment to making Miami-Dade not just a place to move through—but a place to move forward together.
As the CITT continues shaping Miami-Dade’s transportation story, residents are encouraged to stay informed, get involved, and share their voices in this exciting new chapter for local mobility.
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