Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Coree Cuff Lonergan
Department: Transportation
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, for the purpose of receiving public input on the re-establishment of Sunday transit service on Hillsboro Boulevard (Route 48). (Commission District 2)
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and County policy a public hearing is required prior to permanent fixed-route changes establishing a new transit route. Although Sunday service is not new to Hillsboro Boulevard, due to the length of the service elimination, FTA guidance is to consider the re-establishment as a major service change for oversight purposes.
What Action Accomplishes
Holds a public hearing to receive public input on Broward County Transit proposed fixed-route bus service change that will restore Sunday service on Hillsboro Boulevard (Route 48), to be implemented in Fall 2025 with Board approval.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION
This item supports the Board’s Connected Community and Accountable Government Goals.
In compliance with federal and county regulations, policies, and procedures, a public hearing will allow public comment on the proposed re-establishment of Sunday service on Hillsboro Boulevard (Route 48) effective Fall 2025.
Route 48 currently operates Monday through Saturday along Hillsboro Boulevard between US-441 and Deerfield Beach. Sunday service was previously removed on the route due to budgetary reasons in 2010. Recent market analysis and customer requests have prompted BCT to propose the re-establishment of Sunday service between the hours of 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM with an average frequency of 35 minutes. The additional service will connect customers in the northern portion of Broward County with access to employment centers, shopping, medical services and connections to mass transit. The route map is Exhibit 3.
Advance public notice of the time and date of the public hearing on the proposed re-implementation of Sunday Service on Hillsboro Boulevard (Route 48) will be published in newspapers, on Broward County’s website, and social media accounts. Notices will be posted at major employment centers along the route, trip generators, and at major transit facilities. Additionally, information will be provided at community meetings and on BCT’s customer service/rider information “on-hold” voice messaging system.
Source of Additional Information
Coree Cuff Lonergan, Director, Transportation Department (954) 357-8301
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The improvements will be funded through the Transit Operating Fund.