County and Municipal Bus Stop View Layer A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps the exact location of every bus stop in Miami-Dade County, showing which stops are active, what amenities they have (benches, shelters, trash cans, lighting), and accessibility features. It's updated regularly and matters because it helps residents find transit options, tells you which stops are safe and comfortable to wait at, and helps the county plan service improvements.
Why This Matters
- A commuter checking which bus stops near their new apartment have shelters and benches before deciding on a transit route
- A parent advocating for better bus stop conditions by reviewing which stops lack benches or trash cans in their neighborhood
- A city planner identifying underserved stops missing basic amenities to prioritize maintenance and upgrade funding
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Transportation and Public Works |
| Category | Production Content |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 1 month ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | Regularly (hourly backups maintained) |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | bus stops public transit bus routes transportation commute where to catch the bus bus shelters transit accessibility stop locations |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | Bus Stop: OBJECTID |
StopID |
integer | A unique identification number assigned to this specific bus stop. AI |
StopName |
text | The official name or designation given to this bus stop. AI |
MainSt |
text | The name of the main street where the bus stop is located. AI |
CrossSt |
text | The name of the cross street that intersects with the main street where the bus stop is located. AI |
Direction |
text | The direction the bus travels at this stop, such as North, South, East, or West. AI |
StopCorner |
text | Describes which corner of the street intersection the bus stop is located at, such as Northeast or Southwest. AI |
Accessible |
text | Indicates whether the bus stop is accessible to people with disabilities, typically marked as Y (yes) or N (no). AI |
Benches |
integer | The number of benches available at the bus stop for passengers to sit while waiting. AI |
Shelters |
integer | The number of shelters (covered structures) available at the bus stop to protect passengers from weather. AI |
TrashCans |
integer | The number of trash cans or receptacles available at the bus stop for disposing of garbage. AI |
Sidewalk |
text | Indicates whether the bus stop has an adjacent sidewalk, marked as Y (yes) or N (no). AI |
Active |
text | Shows whether the bus stop is currently in active use, marked as Y (yes) or N (no). AI |
Hurricane |
text | Indicates whether the bus stop has hurricane-resistant or hurricane-protective features, marked as Y (yes) or N (no). AI |
BusStLight |
text | Shows whether the bus stop has lighting installed, marked as Y (yes) or N (no). AI |
Driveway |
text | Indicates whether the bus stop has a driveway access point, marked as Y (yes) or N (no). AI |
BusBay |
text | Indicates whether the bus stop has a dedicated bus bay (a specially designated area for buses to pull in), marked as Y (yes) or N (no). AI |
CD_ID |
integer | The Commission District ID number that identifies which county commission district this bus stop is located in. AI |
MUNICID |
text | A unique code that identifies which municipality (city) the bus stop is located in. AI |
MUNIC_NAME |
text | The name of the municipality (city) where the bus stop is located. AI |
ZIPCODE |
text | The five-digit postal zip code for the area where the bus stop is located. AI |
LAT |
number | The latitude coordinate of the bus stop's location, used for mapping and GPS purposes. AI |
LON |
number | The longitude coordinate of the bus stop's location, used for mapping and GPS purposes. AI |
POINT_X |
number | The X-coordinate of the bus stop in Miami-Dade's local coordinate system, used for precise mapping. AI |
POINT_Y |
number | The Y-coordinate of the bus stop in Miami-Dade's local coordinate system, used for precise mapping. AI |
GlobalID |
text | Bus Stop: GlobalID |
PROVIDER |
text | The name of the transit agency or service provider that operates this bus stop. AI |
Related Datasets
Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available