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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34261RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34261 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS MARCH 30, 2026 MEETING, APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFE AND STRATEGICALLY LOCATED BICYCLE (AND OTHER MICROMOBILITY DEVICE) PARKING SITES IN SOUTH BEACH. WHEREAS, on September 3, 2025, at the request of Commissioner Joseph Magazine, with co-sponsorship by Commissioner Tanya Bhatt, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 P) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC") to discuss the potential creation of safe and strategically located bicycle and micromobility device parking sites in South Beach; and WHEREAS, over the past decade, the City's Transportation and Mobility Department has implemented numerous initiatives to improve bicycle and micromobility infrastructure and safety, including the installation of over thirty (30) miles of dedicated bicycle lanes and shared -use paths; and WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Bicycle -Pedestrian Master Plan ("BPMP"), adopted in 2016, identified bicycle parking as a critical component in supporting multimodal transportation and advancing the City's goal of reducing reliance on single -occupancy vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City has installed over 1,000 bicycle racks citywide, expanded bicycle corrals, enhanced long-term parking in municipal garages, and implemented additional amenities such as bicycle repair stations and signage; and WHEREAS, at its March 30, 2026 meeting, the PSNQLC discussed the item and favorably recommended forwarding the item to the City Commission for approval; and WHEREAS, the PSNQLC also directed the Administration to: (1) identify striped areas that can be repurposed for micromobility parking; (2) develop a comprehensive master plan for micromobility parking; and (3) integrate micromobility parking points of interest into widely used mapping platforms; and WHEREAS, the expansion of bicycle and micromobility parking in South Beach will improve safety, enhance accessibility, support local businesses, and reduce instances of improper or illegal parking; and WHEREAS, the Administration recommends approval of the implementation of safe and strategically located bicycle and micromobility parking sites in South Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the favorable recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee at its March 30, 2026 meeting, and approve the implementation of safe and strategically located bicycle (and other micromobility device) parking sites in South Beach. PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 2026. ATTEST: 77x� MAY 2 6 2026 Steven Meiner, Mayor Rafael E. G ana o, City Clerk .;;•R ,,,. CORP10RATE Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine 'v ... Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K Bhatt APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez & FOR EXECUTION 5-11) z'pz(o City Attorney Date 2 Resolutions - C7 O MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: May 20, 2026 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS MARCH 30, 2026 MEETING, APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFE AND STRATEGICALLY LOCATED BICYCLE (AND OTHER MICROMOBILITY DEVICE) PARKING SITES IN SOUTH BEACH. RECOMMENDATION The City Administration ("Administration") recommends that the Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission") adopt the Resolution. BACKGROUND/HISTORY At the September 3, 2025 City Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Joseph Magazine and co-sponsor Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 P) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC" or "Committee") to discuss the potential creation of safe and strategically located bicycle (and other micromobility device) parking sites in South Beach. Over the past decade, the Transportation and Mobility Department has advanced numerous initiatives to improve bicycle and micromobility infrastructure and safety, including implementing over 30 miles of dedicated bicycle lanes and shared -use paths throughout the City. The Miami Beach Bicycle -Pedestrian Master Plan ("BPMP"), adopted by the City Commission in 2016, identified both short-term and long-term bicycle parking accommodations as essential to supporting mode -shift goals and helping the City achieve its strategic vision to become a less car - centric city. Bicycle racks in the public rights -of -way provide convenient short-term parking accommodations for bicycles and micromobility devices at or in close proximity to businesses, civic/cultural facilities, schools, parks, and transit nodes; while covered bicycle parking facilities - often located in parking garages or mobility hubs - provide safe, long-term parking (all day or overnight) and typically require some level of security and weather protection. Building on this framework, since the adoption of the BPMP, the Transportation and Mobility Department has completed the following initiatives: Installed over 1,000 inverted-U bicycle racks (the City's adopted standard) citywide (Attachment A), as well as three (3) on -street bicycle corrals, in South Beach at street ends approaching the Beachwalk, near commercial destinations, and in the vicinity of Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center. Implemented long-term bicycle parking facilities in seven (7) municipal garages and in Domino Pavilion in Bandshell Park, providing vertical racks, lighting, signage, and bicycle repair stations at these facilities. 357 of 1709 • Expanded access to bicycle corrals and racks near public schools (Attachment B), following a 2020 recommendation from the Quality Education Committee and direction from the City Commission, to address illegal bicycle parking and promote safe routes to schools. • Installed 15 public bicycle repair stations at key nodes throughout the City. Bicycle repair station locations in South Beach alone include the Police Station at 11 Street and Washington Avenue, Lummus Park, Flamingo Park, Beachwalk at South Pointe Park, and municipal parking garages. • Installed bicycle racks along all side streets intersecting Lincoln Road to provide designated parking areas, supporting the current bicycle restrictions on Lincoln Road Mall. • Continued promotion of micomobility through the CitiBike bicycle rental program and the implementation of dedicated green bicycle lanes and shared -use paths throughout the City. At the October 22, 2025 PSNQLC meeting, this item (Item 16) was not reached. At the March 30, 2026 PSNQLC meeting, the Administration presented the item, and the Committee discussed the potential creation of additional safe and strategically located bicycle and micromobility parking sites in South Beach, ultimately making a favorable recommendation to forward the item to the City Commission. The Committee recommended that the Administration (1) identify striped areas that can be repurposed for micromobility parking; (2) develop a citywide master plan for micromobility parking; and (3) integrate micromobility parking facilities into widely used mapping and navigation platforms. ANALYSIS The City has made significant progress in expanding bicycle parking since adoption of the BPMP in 2016. The majority of the existing inventory of bicycle racks and corrals were installed prior to 2022 as part of a citywide initiative to meet short-term bicycle parking demand. Since then, City staff has shifted to a needs -based or request -based approach, monitoring existing usage and installing new bicycle racks where demand is highest. Installations are typically triggered in three (3) ways: • Observation by City staff of high bicycle parking demand or frequent instances of illegal parking (i.e., bicycles tied to poles) • Requests from residents, schools, or businesses • Community -driven initiatives or Commission directives, such as the Quality Education Committee's request that led to installations of multiple bicycle racks near public schools On average, the City installs approximately 30 to 40 new bicycle racks (primarily inverted U-racks) each year to address localized demand. In addition, the Transportation and Mobility Department also evaluates opportunities for larger installations, such as bicycle corrals, at locations where demand is concentrated. For long-term bicycle and micromobility parking, the City has incorporated facilities in several municipal garages, outfitting them with vertical bicycle racks, enhanced lighting, directional signage, and bicycle repair stations. These facilities provide a higher level of security and weather protection, suitable for commuters and residents who leave their bicycles overnight or for extended periods. To augment its limited staffing resources, the Transportation and Mobility Department staff will work with the City's Area Managers to identify opportunities for additional bicycle and micromobility parking throughout the City, including in South Beach. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT :D Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? 358 of 1709 (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https•//www miamibeachfl gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION TBD CONCLUSION Bicycle and micromobility parking remains an important component of the City's efforts to support safe, sustainable, and accessible multimodal transportation options. Expanding bicycle parking facilities in South Beach would enhance visibility, improve safety for users, and reduce instances of illegal parking. Should the City Commission adopt this Resolution, the Administration will work to (1) identify striped areas that can be repurposed for micromobility parking; (2) develop a citywide master plan for micromobility parking; and (3) integrate micromobility parking facilities into widely used mapping and navigation platforms — all efforts to advance the implementation of safe and strategically located bicycle and micromobility parking sites in South Beach. Applicable Area South Beach Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Yes Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project? No Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Department Transportation and Mobility Sponsor(s) Commissioner Joseph Magazine Co-sponsors) Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Condensed Title Accept Rec/Create Safe Bicycle Parking Sites in South Beach. (Magazine/Bhatt) TR Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 359 of 1709 City Of Miami Beach Bike Racks t3-,,t Court: �m • • • i moo y 14 a dY vmql a�d PjE 791h St — Treasured Island 6 f it 3i.s �t.e+ F�� sf r- w • 3 4 • � r � C l� a` c v • B scayre Bay • • • SD • Biscayne Flay lia Beach • Dodge Island �vrn„« •I•� • ti • 6,Stja��w F•tsrsrr Bay Aqyerv- Island pmlwyy p* Legend Bike Racks 0 0.5 1 2 Miles 361 of 1709 Attachment B - Bike Corral near Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center 362 of 1709 C4 P REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF SAFE AND STRATEGICALLY LOCATED BICYCLE (AND OTHER MICROMOBILITY DEVICE) PARKING SITES IN SOUTH BEACH. Applicable Area: 363 of 1709 Committee Referrals - C4 P MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Commissioner Joseph Magazine DATE: September 3, 2025 TITLE: REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF SAFE AND STRATEGICALLY LOCATED BICYCLE (AND OTHER MICROMOBILITY DEVICE) PARKING SITES IN SOUTH BEACH. RECOMMENDATION Please place on the September 3, 2025 City Commission agenda a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC") meeting to discuss potentially creating safe and strategically located bicycle parking sites in South Beach to enhance security and reduce thefts. BACKGROUND/HISTORY As our City continues to encourage bicycling and the utilization of other micromobility devices as sustainable, healthy, and efficient modes of transportation that help alleviate vehicular traffic and parking issues throughout the City, we also must recognize the ongoing challenges bicyclists and micromobility device operators face regarding the security of their property. While the City should not assume responsibility for monitoring or guaranteeing the safety of parked bicycles or other micromobility devices, we can take meaningful steps to reduce theft and promote peace of mind for residents and other riders by strategically locating bicycle micromobility parking sites in highly visible and well -trafficked areas of South Beach. My proposal is to explore the placement of bicycle racks and other micromobility parking stations near areas of consistent law enforcement presence or where pedestrian and community activity is particularly high. My intent is not to assign personnel to watch the parking stations, but rather, to leverage visibility and proximity to patrolled zones as a natural deterrent to theft or tampering. This approach balances the City's commitment to supporting bicycling micromobility infrastructure with the practical need to avoid liability or responsibility for private property. By providing clearly identified, well -lit, and strategically placed parking areas, we can improve overall security conditions for bicyclists and other micromobility device operators while maintaining appropriate boundaries for the City's role. Accordingly, I would request that the City Administration be prepared at Committee to discuss their thoughts and recommendations, along with any costs or other concerns, regarding this initiative. ANALYSIS FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT :c 364 of 1709 _Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https•//www miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? No Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project? No Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Department Office of Commissioner Joseph Magazine Sponsor(s) Commissioner Joseph Magazine Co-sponsor(s) Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Condensed Title Ref: PSNQLC - Create Safe Bicycle Parking Sites in South Beach. (Magazine/Bhaft) Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 365 of 1709