Unified app for South Florida's public transportation systems launched by collaborating transit authorities
In a significant move to streamline public transportation in South Florida, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), Broward County Transit (BCT), Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), and Palm Tran have collaborated to launch a new mobile app called SoFloGO. Funded by the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, this innovative platform aims to make regional travel more convenient than ever before [2].
SoFloGO creates a unified travel experience across county lines in South Florida, integrating four major transit systems: Tri-Rail, BCT, Palm Tran, DTPW’s Metrorail, Metrobus, and Metromover services into one platform [1][4]. The app offers multimodal trip planning, real-time arrival updates, live directions, mobile ticketing, and service alerts, consolidating multiple transportation systems into one seamless experience.
Key features of SoFloGO include multimodal trip planning combining various transit options, real-time bus and train arrival tracking and service alerts, mobile ticketing for easy fare payment on multiple systems, step-by-step journey guidance, and deboarding alerts. The app also prioritizes accessibility, offering screen reader compatibility, step-free route options, and optimized navigation for riders with mobility challenges [1][2][5].
SoFloGO represents a major step forward in making transit more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly. BCT CEO and General Manager Coree Cuff Lonergan stated that the app is a game-changer for public transit in South Florida, especially for Broward County residents [6]. David Dech, SFRTA Executive Director, echoed this sentiment, stating that SoFloGO is a dream come true for South Florida public transportation [3].
The app's benefits are numerous. It simplifies the transit experience by consolidating services into one app, enhances mobility for both residents and visitors across three counties, improves accessibility for riders with disabilities, supports real-time decision-making with live updates and alerts, and facilitates fare payment without the need for separate tickets or cards for different agencies [1][4].
The transit agencies claim that SoFloGO addresses the growing demand for efficient, interconnected transit solutions in South Florida as population and visitor numbers rise [7]. With its launch, South Florida takes a significant step towards promoting greater public transportation use, bridging multiple operators, and offering a seamless, accessible, and efficient transit experience.
[1] https://www.sfrta.org/soflo-go [2] https://www.browardmpo.org/soflo-go [3] https://www.sfrta.org/news/sfrta-announces-soflo-go-regional-mobile-app-launch [4] https://www.miamitodaynews.com/news/soflo-go-app-to-launch-in-south-florida-to-simplify-transit-experience/ [5] https://www.browardmpo.org/soflo-go-accessibility [6] https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-ne-soflo-go-app-20210823-6wz4f6j55fd77b4qbq5h54y37u-story.html [7] https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article253126285.html
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