Broward County Transit has launched TransitFORWARD 2040, a 15-year plan aimed at improving transportation access and reliability across the county.
The initiative, described as a roadmap for building a more efficient transit system, was publicly introduced at the Alexandra P. Davis Multi-Service Complex and will be presented at community meetings throughout Broward County.
Officials say the plan is based on travel data, population growth trends and community feedback, with the goal of improving access to jobs, schools, health care and other everyday destinations.
“People who participated in the town hall were receptive to the TransitFORWARD 2040 plan. Public education and input are essential to turn this vision into something that truly serves everyone across Broward County,” said Broward Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis.
According to transit officials, the plan focuses on shorter wait times, expanded evening and weekend service, and better connections between neighborhoods and major bus routes.
Coree Cuff Lonergan said the strategy goes beyond adjusting existing bus routes and instead seeks to rethink how residents move around the county.
“TransitFORWARD 2040 is a community blueprint built on scientific data, best-practice analysis and community input,” Lonergan said. “Our primary goal is to eliminate ‘transit deserts’ in Broward County. By leveraging microtransit and high-frequency corridors, we are building a system that is as flexible and dynamic as the residents we serve.”
A key element of the plan is the introduction of microtransit — smaller, on-demand shuttle services that pick riders up closer to home and connect them to major transit lines.
The initiative also calls for faster and more frequent service along the busiest corridors, upgraded bus stops with shade and real-time arrival information, and improved tracking technology so riders can better monitor bus schedules.
Officials say the long-term goal is to make public transportation a first choice for daily travel, helping to reduce traffic congestion, lower emissions, cut transportation costs for residents and improve access to jobs, education and health care.
TransitFORWARD 2040 will be presented across Broward County’s nine commission districts in the coming months. The first community meeting is scheduled for April 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in District 4, represented by Lamar P. Fisher, at the Hagen Park Community Center.
