CRA Community Shuttle79th Street Connect + Uptown Express

Free community shuttle · Miami

Your neighborhood.
Your free ride.

The CRA Community Shuttle is a free, no-reservation shuttle with two routes on NW 79th Street and NW 7th Avenue in Miami, and service begins October 2, 2026.

Find my routeGet RideKelKoute an Kreyòl
79th Street Connect shuttle bus, orange route
79ST 79th Street Connect
Uptown Express shuttle bus, blue route
7AV Uptown Express
79ST7AVBoth routes meet at the 79th & 7th Mobility Hub
Map of both shuttle routes: 79ST in orange along NW 79th Street, 7AV in blue along NW 7th Avenue
Orange: 79th Street Connect along NW 79th Street. Blue: Uptown Express north along NW 7th Avenue.
  • No fare. No reservation.
  • No app needed to board.
  • Service every day of the week.
Read it. Hear it. Ride with confidence.

Short guides, in the language that works for you.

English guideEspañolKreyòl · Koute

Which route do I take?

Take the 79ST for NW 79th Street and the 7AV for NW 7th Avenue north to Golden Glades. Choose your route, then your direction. Exact stop signage is set by the operator.

Both routes shown. Open a direction to see every stop.

79ST

79th Street Connect

NW 79th Street · Tri-Rail Transfer ↔ NW 7th Avenue

Runs along NW 79th Street between the Tri-Rail transfer and NW 7th Avenue, serving Northside and MLK Metrorail stations, the Village Flea Market & Mall, Gwen Cherry Park and Arcola Lakes Senior Center. It meets the Uptown Express at the 79th & 7th Mobility Hub.

FreeNo booking
8:00 am–6:45 pmWeekdays, first to last departure

Goes where county buses don’t

The 79ST leaves NW 79th Street to reach places DTPW Metrobus doesn’t serve directly — a first and last mile to the rail network and everyday destinations.

  • Gwen Cherry Park
  • Arcola Lakes Senior Center
  • Village Flea Market & Mall
  • MLK & Northside Metrorail
View the 79ST route map
79th Street Connect route map; stops are also listed in text below
Open full-size map
Eastbound stops · Tri-Rail → NW 7th Avenue
  1. Tri-Rail Transfer
  2. NW 37 Av
  3. NW 33 Av
  4. NW 32 Av
  5. Northside Metrorail
  6. Village Flea Market & Mall
  7. NW 27 Av
  8. MLK Metrorail
  9. Gwen Cherry Park
  10. NW 22 Av
  11. NW 20 Av
  12. NW 17 Av
  13. Arcola Lakes Senior Center
  14. NW 12 Av
  15. NW 10 Av
  16. NW 7 Av — Mobility Hub
Westbound stops · NW 7th Avenue → Tri-Rail
  1. NW 7 Av — Mobility Hub
  2. NW 10 Av
  3. NW 12 Av
  4. Arcola Lakes Senior Center
  5. NW 17 Av
  6. NW 20 Av
  7. NW 22 Av
  8. Gwen Cherry Park
  9. MLK Metrorail
  10. NW 27 Av
  11. Village Flea Market & Mall
  12. NW 32 Av
  13. NW 33 Av
  14. NW 37 Av
  15. Tri-Rail Transfer
Service hours by direction
79th Street Connect · first and last departures
DayEastboundWestbound
Mon–Fri8:00 am–6:30 pm8:15 am–6:45 pm
Saturday8:00 am–9:30 pm8:15 am–9:45 pm
Sunday9:00 am–5:30 pm9:15 am–5:45 pm

First and last departures from each end of the route, Miami local time. These are not arrival times at every stop.

The eastbound list has 16 stops; the westbound list has 15 and does not include Northside Metrorail.

7AV

Uptown Express

NW 7th Avenue · NW 79th Street ↔ Golden Glades

Runs north on NW 7th Avenue from NW 79th Street to the Golden Glades Multimodal Center. It meets the 79th Street Connect at the 79th & 7th Mobility Hub.

FreeNo booking
8:00 am–6:20 pmWeekdays, first to last departure
View the 7AV route map
Uptown Express route map; stops are also listed in text below
Open full-size map
Northbound stops · NW 79th Street → Golden Glades
  1. NW 79 St — Mobility Hub
  2. NW 83 St
  3. NW 95 St
  4. NW 109 St
  5. NW 119 St
  6. NW 135 St
  7. NW 143 St
  8. NW 148 St
  9. NW 155 Ln
  10. Golden Glades Multimodal Ctr
Southbound stops · Golden Glades → NW 79th Street
  1. Golden Glades Multimodal Ctr
  2. NW 155 Ln
  3. NW 148 St
  4. NW 143 St
  5. NW 135 St
  6. NW 119 St
  7. NW 111 St
  8. NW 95 St
  9. NW 83 St
  10. NW 79 St — Mobility Hub
Service hours by direction
Uptown Express · first and last departures
DayNorthboundSouthbound
Mon–Fri8:20 am–6:20 pm8:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday8:20 am–9:40 pm8:00 am–9:20 pm
Sunday9:20 am–5:20 pm9:00 am–5:00 pm

First and last departures from each end of the route, Miami local time. These are not arrival times at every stop.

One place to change routes.

Both routes meet at the 79th & 7th Mobility Hub, NW 79th Street & NW 7th Avenue. Check the sign for your direction before boarding.

Is it free? When does it run?

Is it free?

Yes. Both routes are free for everyone, with no fare, pass or ticket. Connecting rail or Metrobus services may have their own fares.

Do I need to book or have an app?

No. Walk to any shuttle stop and board when the bus arrives. RideKel is optional.

When does it run?

Every day of the week, starting October 2, 2026. First departure to last departure:

Day79ST7AV
Mon–Fri8:00 am–6:45 pm8:00 am–6:20 pm
Saturday8:00 am–9:45 pm8:00 am–9:40 pm
Sunday9:00 am–5:45 pm9:00 am–5:20 pm

How do I ride?

  1. Choose your stop.

    Check your route, direction and service hours. The first and last departure times are from the route’s starting point.

  2. Wait for your shuttle.

    Look for 79ST or 7AV on the bus. Check the route name as well as the color.

  3. Hop on, for free.

    Tell the driver where you want to get off. Ask for boarding assistance if you need it.

Want to check the bus? Try RideKel.

The free app shows live arrival times and plans trips. It is optional, and for now it is in English only. For help in Español or Kreyòl, call the rider call center from October 9.

RideKel for iPhoneRideKel for Android

How does RideKel work?

Four screens, four steps. You can ride without the app. RideKel is in English for now.

1. Choose your service
RideKel service selection screen
2. Explore your trip
RideKel ride options screen
3. See trip details
RideKel trip confirmation screen
4. Follow your bus
RideKel departure information screen
QR code to download the RideKel app

On your phone? Tap to download.

Use the direct links on mobile, or scan the QR code from another screen.

RideKel for iPhoneRideKel for Android

Ou pito koute?

Koute yon ti eksplikasyon an Kreyòl sou fason pou pran bis la.

Prefer to listen? Hear a short Haitian Creole guide. Replay it, slow it down, or share the guide with someone you know.

Koute an Kreyòl

Synthetic audio demonstration. Native-speaker review is recommended before it is used as an official notice.

Ouvri gid la
Read the transcript and English meaning

Sa a se yon demonstrasyon pou revizyon. Bis kominotè a gratis. Ou pa bezwen ni aplikasyon ni rezèvasyon pou monte. Ale nan yon estasyon bis. Tann bis la, epi di chofè a ki kote ou vle desann. Pou pran yon lòt wout, desann nan estasyon transfè ki nan kwen ri Nòdwès swasanndisnèf ak avni Nòdwès setyèm. Verifye orè ak estasyon yo anvan ou deplase.

This is a demonstration for review. The community bus is free. You need neither an app nor a reservation to board. Go to a bus stop. Wait for the bus, then tell the driver where you want to get off. To take another route, get off at the transfer stop at the corner of Northwest 79th Street and Northwest 7th Avenue. Check the schedules and stops before you travel.

What can I reach by shuttle?

Start with destinations on the 79ST route. Before you go, confirm the business or facility’s current hours.

79ST

Gwen Cherry Park

Make time for the park. Check facility hours and the walking route from your stop.

Look up the park on Maps

Have a business along the corridor?

The CRA supports local business development. Explore its published programs, and ask about opportunities to participate in future shuttle-area business discovery.

Explore CRA business programs

Can everyone ride?

Boarding assistance

Every bus has a wheelchair lift and two secured wheelchair positions. Drivers are trained to help with boarding. Ask the driver for help.

Bring what helps you get around.

Service animals, walkers, canes and strollers are welcome. Each shuttle seats 26 passengers, plus two wheelchair positions.

Shuttle drivers in uniform beside their bus
Trained, uniformed ProKel Mobility drivers hired from the community and background-checked.

Useful before you leave.

  • Check your direction, not just the street name.
  • Leave time for transfers; times between buses are not guarantees.
  • Use the written stop list when a map is hard to read.
  • You can ride without creating a RideKel profile.
  • Interior cameras on every vehicle are there for rider and driver safety.
  • The rider call center opens October 9 and helps in English, Español and Kreyòl.

Questions riders ask

How much does it cost to ride?

Nothing. The shuttle is free for everyone — no fare, no pass and no ticket. Connecting rail or Metrobus services may have their own fares.

When does service start?

Service begins October 2, 2026, and runs every day of the week.

Do I need to book a ride ahead of time?

No. Walk to any shuttle stop and board when the bus arrives. There is nothing to reserve.

What are the service hours?

79th Street Connect: weekdays 8:00am–6:45pm, Saturdays 8:00am–9:45pm, Sundays 9:00am–5:45pm. Uptown Express: weekdays 8:00am–6:20pm, Saturdays 8:00am–9:40pm, Sundays 9:00am–5:20pm. See each route above for first and last departures by direction.

When is the next bus?

Open RideKel to see live arrival times at your stop, or call the rider call center starting October 9.

Where do the two routes go?

The 79th Street Connect (79ST) runs along NW 79th Street between the Tri-Rail transfer and NW 7th Avenue. The Uptown Express (7AV) runs north on NW 7th Avenue from NW 79th Street to the Golden Glades Multimodal Center.

Where can I switch between routes?

At the 79th & 7th Mobility Hub, NW 79th Street and NW 7th Avenue. Both routes stop there.

Does the 79ST go places Metrobus doesn’t?

Yes. The 79ST leaves NW 79th Street to serve Gwen Cherry Park, Arcola Lakes Senior Center, the Village Flea Market & Mall and MLK Metrorail — destinations DTPW Metrobus doesn’t reach directly — giving the community a first and last mile to rail and everyday trips.

Can I ride in a wheelchair or scooter?

Yes. Every bus has a wheelchair lift and two ADA tie-down positions. The driver operates the lift and secures your chair.

Can I bring a service animal, walker or stroller?

Yes. Service animals, walkers, canes and strollers are welcome. Space is kept clear near the front door.

Do I need a smartphone or an app?

No. You do not need a smartphone or a RideKel profile to ride. Walk to any stop and board, or call the rider call center from October 9 for next-bus times and trip help.

Is the app available in Spanish or Haitian Creole?

Not yet — RideKel is currently available in English only. For help in Spanish or Haitian Creole, call the rider call center, which offers support and feedback in English, Spanish and Creole.

Are there cameras on the bus?

Yes. Every vehicle has interior cameras inside the bus for rider and driver safety.

How do I reach the call center?

The rider call center opens October 9; the phone number will be announced. The team can give next-bus times, help plan a trip and answer accessibility questions, in English, Spanish or Haitian Creole.

I left something on the bus. What do I do?

Report it in the RideKel app or call the rider call center. Share your route, direction and approximate time, and the team will help locate it.

Is the Kreyòl guide a recording?

The Kreyòl guide on this site is a short synthetic audio demonstration with a transcript. A native speaker should review it before it is used as an official notice. For live help in Kreyòl, call the rider call center from October 9.

Need a person?

The rider call center opens October 9. Real people, during service hours, in English, Español and Kreyòl. The phone number will be announced; this page will not list a number until it is confirmed.

For CRA program questions

NW 79th Street CRA general office. This is not shuttle dispatch.

Call CRA office: 305-836-1071Email the CRA office

Office details are from the CRA’s official website. For an emergency, call 911.