The Underline 

Overview
The Underline is transforming the land below Miami’s Metrorail into a world-class, 120-acre linear park, urban trail and public art destination. The full project will span 10-miles that will transform regional mobility and celebrate diversity, culture and lifelong learning.  Through innovative urban trails and creative programming, the Underline is connecting people to their environment and each other to create a safe, healthy, equitable and sustainable community. The Underline project is a collaboration between the Meg Daly-led 501C3 non-profit organization Friends of the Underline and  Miami-Dade County of Department of Transportation & Public Works (DTPW), with additional funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the State of Florida, the City of Miami, and the Miami DDA.

Master Plan Goals
This project is not specifically outlined in the Master Plan
4.0 Create Great Streets and Community Spaces
4.3 Enhance Connectivity to Neighborhoods Surrounding Downtown
5.1 Rebalance Roadways Towards Transit, Pedestrians and Cyclists

Status
Phase 1 – the ½ mile section from the Miami River to SW 13^th St – was completed and opened in February 2021. Phase 2 – 2+ miles from SW 13^th St to SW 19^th Ave – is currently under construction. Phase 3 – 7 miles from SW 19^th Ave to Dadeland South Metrorail Station – is under procurement.

The Miami DDA increased its boundaries to include the Underline in 2019, allocated 1 Ambassador (7 days a week) to patrol the area/participate in events, 1 DET team member to (5 days a week) to assist with maintenance, and provided 1 Pit-Stop public bathroom that will be maintained full-time.

2-Year Outlook: Phase 2 (SW 13^th St to SW 19^th Ave) is scheduled to be completed in Fall 2023.
4-Year Outlook: Phase 3 (SW 19^th Ave to Dadeland South Metrorail Station) is scheduled to be completed in early 2026.