Miami is expanding its free water taxi service and shuttle routes for Art Week 2024, which coincides with Art Basel Miami Beach. The city will increase the number of water taxis from four to seven, operating between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park and the Venetian Marina, with service running from December 1 to December 7. Shuttles will connect the convention center to the Design District, mid-beach, and South Beach, where fairs like SCOPE, Untitled Art, SATELLITE, and Aqua Art Miami are held. The Transit mobile app will track all services in real time.
This enhanced transit system matters because it aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve access to the dozens of art fairs, exhibitions, and events spread across Miami Beach and the mainland. By making it easier for collectors, gallerists, and visitors to navigate between venues—including inland destinations like NADA Miami, the Rubell Museum, and the Margulies Collection—the city supports the economic and cultural impact of Art Week, helping to sustain Miami's position as a major art market hub.