On this episode of Mobility Matters, hosted by Javier A. Betancourt, Executive Director of the Citizens Independent Transportation Trust (CITT), we welcome Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer of the Village of Palmetto Bay, for an engaging conversation on complete streets, safer neighborhoods, and giving re sidents more ways to get around without a car. Recorded on the fourth anniversary of the program, the two discuss how Palmetto Bay is using its half-penny surtax dollars and a proposed charter amendment to reimagine local mobility. It’s about giving people options. So that’s what the purpose of this is locally here in Palmetto Bay, is how do we support that? We can’t build, we can’t roadway our way out of this. We simply don’t have the room. In this episode, we discuss: – Proposal 6 and the proposed transportation charter amendment – Complete streets and the 92nd Avenue project – Golf carts, biking, and walking in Palmetto Bay – Freebie, BRT, and connecting to transit – Aging in place and helping kids get to school safely – Distracted driving and changing Miami’s traffic culture Don’t miss this insightful conversation, and stay tuned for future episodes exploring the people and ideas keeping Miami-Dade moving. For more shows, visit: www.cnewstv.com ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com . If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] post Mobility Matters: Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer, Village of Palmetto Bay first appeared on Miami's Community News. ...read more read less