The Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) meeting held on July 23, 2025, commenced with a ceremonial recognition of outstanding contributions to the community. With four members present, the meeting began despite lacking a quorum.

The highlight of the meeting was the acknowledgment of Hesham Elajani as the CITT Ambassador of the Month for June 2025. This program engages frequent transit riders as volunteers to provide feedback on their experiences, aiming to enhance transit services in Miami-Dade County. Elajani was recognized for earning 12,900 points by completing transit surveys, making him the top performer for the month. He received a certificate of recognition and 2,500 bonus points to redeem for rewards through the CITT ambassador mobile app.

Additionally, Kathleen Ahmed Vargas was honored as the CITT Ambassador for the second quarter of 2025, although she was unable to attend the meeting. She will receive her recognition at an upcoming transportation committee meeting of the county commission.

Elajani expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the program, emphasizing its importance in voicing concerns and improving transit services. The meeting concluded with an invitation for regular Miami-Dade transit riders to join the CITT ambassador program, with details available on the county's website.

As the meeting progressed, members awaited the arrival of additional participants to achieve a quorum for further discussions.