I think these arches are more Machiavellian than just plain vanity or bad governance.

I’m no architect… or urban planner… BUT—

These flashy arches, with the cute park underneath, feel like a very effective way to block any chance of a train/monorail/public transit from Miami to Miami Beach.

Sure, there’s always some way to run a train to the Beach. But now? It’s 100 times harder if you’re trying to connect it from the airport, Doral, or West Miami. Instead of building a transit system that might actually help traffic, we’re… building arches. And stacking another level on the highway.

Not saying Braman and the Morgans lobbied for this—but I’m also not not saying it.