Rapid Transit Zone Feature Layer A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps out Miami-Dade's Rapid Transit Zones—geographic areas designated for mixed-use development around transit corridors to encourage walkable neighborhoods and reduce car dependency. It includes the boundaries, names, and legal details of each zone, helping residents and developers understand where the county is promoting transit-oriented growth. Understanding these zones matters because they influence zoning rules, development incentives, and the future walkability of your neighborhood.
Why This Matters
- A developer evaluating where to build a new apartment complex that qualifies for transit-oriented development incentives
- A resident researching whether their neighborhood is eligible for mixed-use zoning or transit-related tax benefits
- A city planner or nonprofit analyzing which areas have the most potential for walkable, car-free living near rapid transit stations
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Transit |
| Category | Production Content |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 6 days ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | As needed |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | rapid transit zone RTZ transit-oriented development TOD zoning mixed-use development walkable neighborhoods transit corridors Miami-Dade transit development incentives |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | RapidTransitZone: OBJECTID |
ORDNUM |
text | The ordinance number that established or governs this Rapid Transit Zone, typically a legal reference code. AI |
NAME |
text | The official name or identifier for the Rapid Transit Zone. AI |
DESCPT |
text | A text description that explains the purpose, boundaries, or key characteristics of the Rapid Transit Zone. AI |
APPROVEDATE |
date | The date when the Rapid Transit Zone was officially approved by the relevant Miami-Dade authority. AI |
CREATEDBY |
text | The name or username of the person or system that created this Rapid Transit Zone record. AI |
CREATEDATE |
date | The date when this Rapid Transit Zone record was first created in the system. AI |
MODIFYBY |
text | The name or username of the person or system that most recently updated this Rapid Transit Zone record. AI |
MODIFYDATE |
date | The date when this Rapid Transit Zone record was last modified or updated. AI |
GlobalID |
text | RapidTransitZone: GlobalID |
Shape__Area |
number | RapidTransitZone: Shape__Area |
Shape__Length |
number | RapidTransitZone: Shape__Length |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available