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Broward County Transit
Broward County Transit logo
ParentBroward County
Headquarters1 North University Drive, Plantation, Florida
Service area410 square miles (1,100 km2)[1]
Service typeBus, paratransit
Routes44
Stops4,800 (2025) [2]
HubsBroward Central Terminal, West Regional Bus Terminal, Northeast Transit Center[3]
StationsLauderhill Mall
DepotsPompano Beach
Fleet415 (Fixed Route, 2024)[4]
Daily ridership75,300 (weekdays, Q3 2025)[5]
Annual ridership25,478,900 (2024)[6]
Fuel typeDiesel, Biodiesel, Diesel-Electric Hybrid, Battery-Electric
OperatorBroward County Commission
Chief executiveCoree Cuff Lonergan
Websitebroward.org/bct

Broward County Transit (also known as BCT) is the public transit agency in Broward County, Florida. It is the second-largest transit system in Florida after Miami-Dade Transit. It currently operates the only public bus system in Broward County. Besides serving Broward County, It also serves portions of Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County, where it overlaps its service with Miami-Dade Transit and Palm Tran. The Broward County Transit system has among the highest ridership per capita as well as the lowest cost per passenger of metropolitan transit systems in the U.S. This system's ability to minimize transit travel time has been most effective in producing such high performances.[7] Implemented bus-priority strategies have had an overall minimal effect on traffic, aiding in the overall minimized travel time. Reports have shown how traffic has experienced an improved traffic flow since such bus strategies have been implemented.[8]

Several light rail and people mover have been proposed in Broward County, such as the cancelled Wave Streetcar from the 2010s, which would have served downtown Fort Lauderdale, as well as the newer PREMO Light Rail between the airport and Port Everglades, and people movers proposed within the airport. Additionally, Broward Commuter Rail is a proposed service for a commuter rail service known as Coastal Link passing through the county on the Florida East Coast Railway line that also carries Brightline.

The Broward County Transit system has also experienced an improved transit accessibility which has correlated with the shorter periods on welfare for careless welfare recipients. The BCT system may influence in aiding such individuals with secure jobs and overall reduce the dependence on welfare.[9] However, numerous bus stops have been inaccessible for people with disabilities. Implements such as curb ramps have been emphasized by researchers as the Broward County Transit accessibility could be significantly improved for such users.[10]

Services

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  • Regular local Service: Broward County Transit's local service is focused mainly in Broward County. However, they operate routes traveling from Broward County to Palm Beach County, linking their service with Palm Tran.There are also routes that travel from Broward County to Miami-Dade County, linking their service with Miami-Dade Transit.
  • Limited-stop service: Known as The Breeze (separate from overall fleet theme), operates 4 routes, one via S.R. 7 (US 441)-(441 Breeze), another one via US-1 (US-1 Breeze), another one via University Dr (University Breeze), and the other via Broward Blvd (Broward Breeze).
  • Paratransit and community bus service: Paratransit services are available for disabled riders and senior citizens. Community Buses operate special routes as an extension of the local bus service in Broward County.
  • 95 Express: This is an express bus service that travels on Interstate 95 from Pembroke Pines and Miramar to downtown Miami. It only operates on weekdays and peak directions and costs an extra $0.65 ($0.30 for youth, senior, and disabled). It is primarily operated using MCI D4500CT motor coaches.
  • 595 Express: This is an express bus service that travels on Interstate 595 from BB&T Center to downtown Miami. It only operates on weekdays and utilizes the same premium express fare as the 95 Express. Like the 95 Express, it is primarily operated using MCI D4500CT motor coaches.

Fleet

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A Broward County Transit bus in its previous honeycomb livery. The bus has since been retired.
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A Broward County Transit bus in the original Breeze livery. The bus has since been retired.

Since 2000, BCT has developed themed liveries for each new fleet order. The previous generation, introduced in the early 1980s, did not have a name.

Bee Line generation

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Not to be confused with Bee-Line Bus System.

The Bee Line generation was first introduced in 1997, replacing older high-floor buses decorated with a split orange and blue stripe around the side. These low-floor buses were painted white with a yellow honeycomb pattern stripe on all sides. A cartoon bee character was also placed on each bus, and was later removed.

The Breeze generation

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The Breeze generation was introduced in 2007 for two special limited-stop service routes on US 1 and US 441/SR 7, traversing from northern Broward County to northern Miami-Dade County. BCT has now[when?] added 48 40 ft (12 m) NABI 40-LFW buses to the fleet. BCT introduced six New Flyer D60LFR articulated buses for service on the US 441/SR 7 route. The new buses also feature free Wi-Fi to riders.

The Breeze generation 2007-2018 buses were originally painted in white with two blue arcs, one light and one dark. Later buses ordered and some of the older buses were painted in silver with two blue arcs, one light and one dark.

In 2008, BCT ordered 42 newly restyled 40 ft (12 m) low-floor NABIs, including 12 hybrid buses.[11][12]

Current livery

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The current livery was introduced in 2020 as part of the half-penny tax, also known as Penny for Transportation. The livery consists of the front and sides of the buses being painted silver with an orange and white stripe running across the side of the bus with the back of the bus being painted blue. The Broward County colors of orange, yellow, and white are shown via diagonal stripes parallel to each other on the front and rear quarter panels off the bus.

This paint scheme was introduced on BCT's 147 2020 Gillig BRT buses.

Battery electric

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Broward County ordered 42 battery electric buses from Proterra for $54 million.[13] Proterra only delivered 21 of the 42 buses before going bankrupt.[4] Buses that were delivered broke down every 600 miles on average, and are not often put into service.[13] Additionally, during the month of February 2025, none of the buses were able to be put into use. Miznazi, A. (2025, February 20). Most of South Florida's electric buses parked, awaiting repairs. GovTech. https://www.govtech.com/transportation/most-of-south-floridas-electrice-buses-parked-awaiting-repairs. Overall, the implemented use of electric buses has had a limited impact on the community. Although, due to the breakdowns these buses have experienced, there has been a need for further services upgrades.[13]

Expansion

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In 2024, Jacobs Solutions signed a 30-year, $4.4 billion contract with BCT to enhance and expand public transit services.[14]

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port Everglades

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Jacobs Solutions will design and build a light rail system that will connect Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port Everglades.[14] This will be a 5-year, $17.5 million project.

Vehicle replacement and expansion

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Between 2025 and 2034, BCT plans to replace 449 vehicles and expand its fleet by 114 new vehicles, resulting in a total projected fleet size of 529 vehicles by 2034. The expansion includes vehicles for both fixed-route and express route services, with replacements scheduled annually to phase out aging units.[4]

Routes

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Local service

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Route Terminals Primary streets traveled Ridership (FY2025) [15] Service notes
1[16] Aventura
Aventura Mall 		↔ Fort Lauderdale
Broward Central Terminal, Bay C1 		Federal Highway 1,268,442 Connection to Miami-Dade Transit at Aventura Mall

Connection to Fort Lauderdale International Airport

2[17] Miami Gardens
NW 207th Street 		↔ Coral Springs
Westview Drive 		University Drive 1,187,121 Connection to Miami-Dade Transit at NW 207th Street and NW 27th Avenue
4[18] Hallandale Beach
Hallandale Beach Boulevard & NE 14th Avenue 		↔ Fort Lauderdale
Airport Tri-Rail Station 		Ocean Drive, Dania Beach Boulevard 239,213
5[19] Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Lakes Mall 		↔ Hallandale Beach
City Hall 		Pembroke Road 288,521
6[20] Hallandale Beach
County Line Road & Dixie Highway 		↔ Fort Lauderdale
Broward Central Terminal, Bay B6 		South 26th Avenue, North 24th Avenue, Anglers Avenue 290,587
7[21] Hallandale Beach
Pines Boulevard & NW 210th Avenue 		↔ Hollywood
Young Circle 		Pines Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard 609,038
8[22] Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Lakes Mall 		↔ Taft Street 143,295
9[23] Fort Lauderdale
Broward Central Terminal
Bays A2 (9) & B1 (10) 		↔ Davie Road, Johnson Street 329,888
10[24] ↔ Boca Raton
Mizner Park 		Federal Highway 759,951 Connection to Palm Tran at Camino Real & Federal Highway
11[25] Tamarac
Commercial Boulevard & US 441/SR 7 		↔ Pompano Beach
Pompano Citi Centre 		NW 21st Avenue, Las Olas Boulevard, Ocean Boulevard 466,858
12[26] Plantation
West Regional Terminal 		↔ Dania Beach
Dania Beach Pier 		Sheridan Street 373,638
14[27] Fort Lauderdale
Broward Central Terminal, Bay B5 		↔ Deerfield Beach
Hillsboro Boulevard & Powerline Road 		Powerline Road 817,526
15[28] Pembroke Park
County Line Road & SW 52nd Avenue 		↔ Fort Lauderdale
Airport Tri-Rail Station 		56th Avenue, Griffin Road 19,262
  • No weekend service
  • Contracted out route
16[29] Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Lakes Mall 		↔ Dania Beach
Dania Beach City Hall 		Stirling Road 232,950
18[30] Golden Glades
Golden Glades Station 		↔ Lauderhill
Lauderhill Mall
Bays 2 (18) & 7 (19) 		US 441 (SR 7) 1,497,915 Connection to Miami-Dade Transit at Golden Glades
19[31] Boca Raton
Sandalfoot Boulevard & US 441 		↔ 1,894,236 Connection to Palm Tran at Sandalfoot Boulevard
20[32] Fort Lauderdale
Broward Central Terminal
Bays A3 (20) & C4 (22) 		↔ Deerfield Beach
NE 3rd Avenue & Sample Road 		NE 15th Avenue, Cypress Road 192,747
22[33] ↔ Sunrise
Sawgrass Mills 		Broward Boulevard 796,861
23[34] Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Lakes Mall 		↔ Weston Road 45,334
  • No weekend service
  • Contracted out route
28[35] Miramar
Memorial Hospital Miramar 		↔ Aventura
Aventura Mall 		Miramar Parkway, Hallandale Beach Boulevard 982,302 Connection to Miami-Dade Transit at Aventura Mall
30[36] Plantation
West Regional Terminal 		↔ Fort Lauderdale
Broward Central Terminal
Bays B2 (30) & A5 (31) 		Peters Road, Davie Boulevard 362,712
31[37] Coconut Creek
Hillsboro Boulevard & Lyons Road 		↔ NW 31st Avenue, Lyons Road 637,468
34[38] Coral Springs
Sample Road & Coral Ridge Drive 		↔ Pompano Beach
Sample Road & Federal Highway 		Sample Road 647,812
36[39] Sunrise
Sawgrass Mills 		↔ Fort Lauderdale
Sunrise & Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevards 		Sunrise Boulevard 1,100,158
40[40] Lauderhill
Lauderhill Mall 		↔ Fort Lauderdale
Galleria Mall 		Sistrunk Boulevard, SE 17th Street, Seabreeze Boulevard 751,563
42[41] Coral Springs
Atlantic Boulevard & Coral Ridge Drive 		↔ Fort Lauderdale
Atlantic Boulevard & Ocean Boulevard 		Atlantic Boulevard 370,145
48[42] Coconut Creek
Johnson Road & US 441 		↔ Deerfield Beach
Hillsboro Boulevard & Ocean Boulevard 		Hillsboro Boulevard 147,765
  • Connection to Palm Tran at The Cove Shopping Center
50[43] Fort Lauderdale
Broward Central Terminal, Bay A6 		↔ Deerfield Beach
Hillsboro Boulevard & SW 3rd Avenue 		Dixie Highway 757,235
55[44] Sunrise
Hiatus Road 		↔ Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Galt Ocean Mile 		Commercial Boulevard 576,065
56[45] Sunrise
Welleby Plaza 		↔ Lauderdale Lakes
Jacaranda Plaza 		Sunrise Lakes Boulevard 70,087 Shuttle service
60[46] Fort Lauderdale
Broward Central Terminal, Bay C3 		↔ Margate
US 441 & NW 15th Street 		Andrews Avenue, Hammondville Road, Coconut Creek Parkway 730,881
62[47] Coral Springs
Westview & University Drives 		↔ Pompano Beach
McNab Road & Federal Highway 		Riverside Drive, McNab Road, Cypress Creek Road 670,431
72[48] Sunrise
Sawgrass Mills 		↔ Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Galt Ocean Mile 		Oakland Park Boulevard 1,773,616
81[49] Plantation
West Regional Terminal 		↔ Fort Lauderdale
Broward Central Terminal, Bay C5 		Sunset Strip, NW 56th Avenue, Broward Boulevard 971,415
83[50] Coral Springs
Coral Ridge Drive & Sample Road 		↔ Pompano Beach
Pompano Citi Centre 		Royal Palm Boulevard, Copans Road 227,560
88[51] Plantation
West Regional Terminal 		↔ Parkland
Holmberg Road & Coral Ridge Drive 		Pine Island Road, Coral Springs Drive 180,910

The Breeze

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The Breeze routes operate only weekdays, providing limited-stop service on corridors served by other local bus routes.

Route Name Terminals Primary streets traveled Ridership (FY2024) [15] Service notes
101[52] US 1 Breeze Aventura
Aventura Mall 		↔ Fort Lauderdale
Broward Central Terminal, Bay C2 		Federal Highway 315,681 Connection to Miami-Dade Transit at Aventura Mall
441[53] 441 Breeze Golden Glades
Golden Glades Station 		↔ Coconut Creek
US 441 & Turtle Creek Drive 		US 441 658,731 Connection to Miami-Dade Transit at Golden Glades

Express service

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Express service traverse interstate highways, connecting park and ride locations in Broward County with Downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. These routes operate weekdays only.

Route Name Terminals Primary streets traveled Ridership (FY2024) [15] Service notes
106[54] 95 Express Miramar Miramar
Miramar Regional Park 		↔ Civic Center, Miami
NW 14th Street & NW 12th Avenue
or Culmer Metrorail Station 		I-95 72,446
108[55] 95 Express Miramar/Civic Center Miramar
Miramar Park & Ride 		↔ 92,054
109[56] 95 Express Pembroke Pines/Miramar Pembroke Pines
C.B. Smith Park & Ride 		↔ Brickell, Miami
SE 13th Street & Brickell Avenue
or Brickell Metromover Station 		82,132
110[57] 595 Express Sunrise
FLA Live Arena Park & Ride 		↔ I-595, I-95 57,414
114[58] ↔ Civic Center, Miami
NW 14th Street & NW 12th Avenue
or Culmer Metrorail Station 		103,151
115[59] 75 Express Miramar
Miramar Park & Ride 		↔ Miami Intermodal Center I-75 2,842 Reinstated on October 28, 2024 after being suspended on August 21, 2020 due to low ridership. 116[60] 117[61] 118[62] 119[63] 120[10]

See also

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