HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2022-3430RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S RECOMMENDATION TO IMPLEMENT EXCLUSIVE
PEDESTRIAN PHASE SIGNALIZATION AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS WITHIN THE
CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City") has always placed a priority on pedestrian
safety and continuously endeavors to work closely with the Florida Department of Transportation
("FDOT") and Miami -Dade County ("MDC") to take measures to ensure pedestrian safety in the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City has been in constant communication with FDOT making several
recommendations and requests to improve pedestrian safety; and
WHEREAS, one of the City's requests was for exclusive pedestrian phase signalization
("EPPS") at certain high capacity intersections within the City; and
WHEREAS, EPPS requires all vehicles to be at a complete stop and remain stationary while
pedestrians cross, keeping pedestrians safe from turning vehicles; and
WHEREAS, FDOT conducted a feasibility study and recommends implementation of EPPS
along Collins Avenue, at the intersections of 172nd, 174tH, 178tH, and 183rd Streets
("Intersections"); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to express its support for the implementation of
EPPS at the aforementioned Intersections by FDOT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Express Support. The City Commission hereby expresses its support for the
implementation of exclusive pedestrian phase signalization at the aforementioned Intersections
by FDOT.
Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
thing s necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 171h day of November 2022.
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Dana Robin Goldman, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Mayor Goldman
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Vice Mayor Viscarra
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Commissioner Joseph
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(No)
Commissioner Lama
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(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
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(No)
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FDOT
Florida Department of Transportation
RON DESANTIS 1000 NW 111 Avenue JARED W. PERDUE, P.E.
GOVERNOR Miami, FL 33172 SECRETARY
November 4, 2022
Ms. Susan Simpson
Deputy City Manager
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
RE: Exclusive Pedestrian Phases on Collins Avenue
Dear Ms. Simpson,
The Florida Department of Transportation has completed the City of Sunny Isles Beach's
requested study for exclusive pedestrian phases at 172, 174, 178, and 183 Streets along
Collins Avenue as well as additional analysis at the 178 Street intersection for split east and
westbound phases.
The study included traffic modeling to predict what future conditions will be like at each
intersection. As anticipated, the model shows longer delays and vehicle back-ups, but the
Department supports implementing exclusive pedestrian phases along the corridor.
We would like to present our findings at the November 17th Commission meeting with the
goal of obtaining a resolution of support. This will ensure we are making informed
decisions.
We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me
at (305) 470-5197 or email Stacy.Miller@dot.state.fl.us.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Stacy L. Miller, P.E.
District Six Secretary
cc: Rudy Garcia, Florida Department of Transportation, District Six
Omar Meitin, Florida Department of Transportation, District Six
Ramon Sierra, Florida Department of Transportation, District Six
www.fdot.gov
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Dana Robin Goldman, Mayor
DATE: November 17, 2022
RE: Support FDOT Recommendation for Pedestrian Safety Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
CThis Resolution is presented for your consideration.
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REASONS:
Since February, we have been working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) tc
improve pedestrian safety throughout Sunny Isles Beach. One of numerous requests was an exclusivE
pedestrian phase at certain, high capacity intersections. FDOT studied this suggestion and is
recommending to move forward with this improvement at the following intersections along State
Road Alk 172 Street, 174 Street, 178 Street and 183 Street.
An exclusive pedestrian phase signalization will require all vehicles to be stopped as pedestrians cross.
This keeps pedestrians safe from left and right turning vehicles.
The attached resolution for our approval is to accept their findings and support their recommendation
so as to move this project forward.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
I thank FDOT for their cooperation and generosity with their time to meet with us and work througr
the numerous initiatives we brought forward. Working with both the MAPSAC and our traffic
engineers, we have a long list of potential improvements and we look forward to continuing our
working relationship with FDOT to bring more ideas like this to fruition.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 10.A
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