Shelter NMB0145, NE 16th Ave & 151st Terrace

Description

Northbound NE 16th Ave & NE 151st Terrace in North Miami Beach.

This location is at northbound NE 16th Ave at NE 151st Terrace in North Miami Beach, FL 33162 (Miami-Dade County). This is a moderate-volume local arterial in a densely populated suburban residential neighborhood with light commercial uses, just west of Biscayne Blvd (US 1) and east of the Oleta River and parks. The area mixes single-family homes, apartments, and small retail/services, with easy access to major north-south corridors. The 2-sided bus shelter provides visibility to traffic in both directions (northbound and southbound) for drivers, residents, and local commuters.

Nearest businesses (within ~1–2 miles):

7-Eleven
La Parisienne Bakery
Pura Vida Miami
Family Dollar
AutoBodyLab Collision Center
Tatore
Navy Federal Credit Union
Sculpture Fitness

The area sees steady local traffic from nearby residents, shoppers at small retail spots, commuters heading to Biscayne Blvd/US 1 or I-95, and families using nearby parks and schools, with the bus stop serving local transit riders in this diverse, everyday suburban neighborhood.

Traffic counts

(NE 16th Ave is a moderate-volume local arterial/collector in North Miami Beach; data from Miami-Dade County and FDOT roadway reports):

Road / Segment	Approximate AADT (vehicles/day)	Notes / Year
NE 16th Ave (near NE 151st Terrace, North Miami Beach)	~12,000–18,000	Miami-Dade County / FDOT estimates for local arterial segments (residential + commuter traffic; recent data)

Traffic is primarily local/residential with increases during school hours, shopping periods, and daily commutes. The 2-sided shelter captures bidirectional flow with moderate peaks in mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Demographics

(North Miami Beach city level, recent 2024–2025 estimates; the bus stop is centrally located in this diverse urban/suburban area):

Population: ~43,000–44,500
Median age: 38.5–40.2 years
Median household income: $48,500–$55,000
Per capita income: ~$28,000–$31,000
Language: Approximately 25–30% speak English only at home, while ~65–70% speak a language other than English (primarily Spanish ~40% and Haitian Creole ~20–25%, reflecting the large Hispanic and Haitian communities); other languages account for smaller shares.
Other notes: Highly diverse (~40% Hispanic/Latino, ~30% Black/African American including large Haitian population, ~20% White non-Hispanic), with a strong working-class, service, and immigrant workforce. The area supports many families and multi-generational households drawn to affordable housing and proximity to Miami employment centers.