North: N.W. 170^th Street

South: Okeechobee Rd. to NW 36^th Street

East:     N.W. 37 Avenue

West    N.W. 36^th Street

The city of Hialeah was incorporated in 1925 with a population of 1,5000. Seventy-nine years later the population of Hialeah has grown to over 240,000. The name Hialeah is derived from the Seminole Indian language meaning “High Prairies”. Hialeah is home to the famous Hialeah Park were many thoroughbred racehorses have raced into the history books. Hialeah was the starting point for the ill-fated final trip of America’s greatest female aviator Amelia Earhart.  Hialeah has been graced with the presence of such famous individuals as Winston Churchill, Harry Truman, J.P. Morgan and members of the Kennedy family. Hialeah has produced such notable individuals as entertainer John Secada, pitchers Alex Fernandez and Charlie Hough, and footballer Vince Kendrick.

Ninety percent of Hialeah’s population is Hispanic; Hialeah residents have assimilated their cultural heritage and traditions into a hard-working community. The community is committed to preserving a quality atmosphere for working families.

A drastic increased in population growth has created a need to improve transportation initiatives. In 1998, Mayor Martinez greeted the City of Hialeah’s Circulator Study with great enthusiasm. The aim of the study was to explore the feasibility of implementing a local bus service for the city of Hialeah. Since its implementation after being demonstrated to be feasible, it has advanced bus service for the city of Hialeah. The most recent study in regards to transportation has been the Hialeah Transit System Services and Opportunities Study conducted in 2003, this study looked into improving the city’s transit service (Hialeah Transit System).

Hialeah’s location in the heart of northwest Miami-Dade is an important link in the transportation chain. The following highways can be accessed from Hialeah either directly or indirectly: I-95, I-75, the Palmetto, the Dolphin and the Turnpike. Hialeah also provides direct economical access to both Opa-Locka Airport, Miami International Airport and the port of Miami. Tri-Rail and Metro-Rail stations are conveniently located within the city.

http://www.miamidade.gov/mpo/mpo6-studies-completed.htm

http://www.ci.hialeah.fl.us/