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Home My WebLink About520-2005 RDA Reso RESOLUTION NO. 520-2005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA) APPROPRIATING $50,000 IN AVAILABLE FY 2005-06 CITY CENTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TRUST FUND REVENUES TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BEING PLANNED FOR THE CITY CENTER AREA; SUCH EVALUATION TO BE CONDUCTED BY DMJM + HARRIS, INC., A CITY ROTATIONAL CONSULTANT. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2004-25678, dated September 8, 2004, awarded a professional services contract for Right of Way (ROW) Improvements in the City Center Redevelopment Area (City Center) to Chen and Associates (the Project); and WHEREAS, the Project strongly advocates pedestrian safety and landscaping improvements, but gives minimal consideration to the abatement of traffic impacts and associated mobility hindrances from the anticipated commercial and economic growth within City Center; and . WHEREAS, one of the City's key intended outcomes is to maintain and improve traffic flow conditions; this being a measurable outcome that takes into account transportation as well as traffic initiatives to improve the flow adequacy within the public right-of-way City-wide, particularly in high-volume traffic areas such as City Center; and WHEREAS, the herein proposed City Center Traffic Impact Study will assess the utilitarian impacts associated to traffic increase pertinent to regional economic and population growth, and recommend what type of specific improvements are needed to improve and/or maintain mobility in the region (the Study); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2005-25962, dated July 27, 2005, for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services on an as needed basis, the firm of DMJM + Harris, Inc. has been chosen from the selected consultant list to perform the Study; and WHEREAS, the Study will be managed by the Public Works Department, Engineering Division; and WHEREAS, all findings and recommendations derived from this Study will be instrumental in the review of and subsequent input to the Project; and WHEREAS, funds for the $50,000 Study are available in FY 2005-06 City Center Redevelopment Agency Trust Fund Revenues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, that the Chairman and Members herein authorize the appropriation of $50,000 in available FY 2005-06 City Center Redevelopment Agency Trust Fund Revenues to conduct an evaluation of potential traffic impacts from private and public development projects being planned for the City Center area; such evaluation to be conducted by DMJM + Harris, Inc, a City Rotational Consultant. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of October , 2005. ATTEST: ~l:r~\ David Dermer SECRETARY , Rob~rt Parch~r APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION T:\AGENDA\2005\Oct1905\RDA\City CenterTraffic Study-Reso.doc MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY , AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY lQ - Condensed Title: A Resolution appropriating $50,000 from available FY 05/06 City Center Redevelopment Area Trust Fund Revenues to evaluate potential traffic impacts as a result of projected growth in the City Center; such evaluation to be conducted by DMJM + Harris, Inc. Issue: Shall the RDA appropriate funds for a City Center Traffic Impact and Mobility Study? Item Summary/Recommendation: The City Center is the location for several planned and projected projects that may impact traffic flows. While each development project will undertake a site specific traffic analysis for their respective project, no one study provides an overview and evaluation of the cumulative impacts of all projects. The City Center Right of Way (ROW) Improvement Project, presently under design by CIP consultant, only provides analysis for a limited scope of traffic issues that are directly related to the planned improvements. The proposed Traffic Impact and Mobility Study will collect current traffic data and perform operational analysis, project traffic growth, perform future analysis, and make recommendations. It will conduct a comprehensive traffic impact analysis of the City Center ROW similar to the methodology applied for larger development projects and incorporate the projected traffic impacts of both the private and City-planned construction projects. It will also provide short-term (2007) and long-term (2015) solutions along the transportation network of the City Center. One of the City's Key Intended Outcomes is to "maintain or improve traffic flow citywide," particularly in high volume traffic areas such as the City Center. One of the City's rotational consultants, DMJM + Harris, Inc. has been chosen to perform this study which will be managed by the Public Works Department. All findings and recommendations derived from this study will be instrumental in the review of, and subsequent input to the City Center ROW Improvement Project. Funds for the $50,000 study are available in FY 2005-06 City Center Redevelopment Area Trust Fund Revenues. The Administration recommends approval. Advisory Board Recommendation: IN/A Financial Information: Source of Funds: FY 05/06 City Ctr RDA Trust Funds Finance Dept. Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin Robert Halfhill Extension 6833 T:\AGENDA\2005\Oct1905\RDACity Center ra IC udy-Summary.doc AGENDA ITEM 3 B DATE /tJ{?-6 CITY OF' MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 www.miamibeachfl.gov MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM From: Chairman and Members of the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency Jorge M. Gonzalez \ -'" /' Executive Director 0 #"'(5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 IN AVAILABLE FY 2005/06 CITY CENTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TRUST FUND REVENUES TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BEING PLANNED FOR THE CITY CENTER AREA; SUCH EVALUATION TO BE CONDUCTED BY DMJM + HARRIS, INC., A CITY ROTATIONAL CONSULTANT. Date: October 19, 2005 To: Subject: ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANAL YSIS On September 8, 2004, the City Commission awarded a professional services contract for Right of Way (ROW) Improvements at City Center to Chen and Associates, under Resolution 2004-25678. The scope of services included planning, design and construction services for comprehensive streetscape and infrastructure improvements within City Center. Primary improvements include pedestrian linkages through the installation of new sidewalks and crosswalks, pedestrian safety features through the installation of new bump outs, enhanced landscaping within new median, swale and bump out areas, and enhanced pedestrian lighting through the installation of new pedestrian level lighting at crosswalks. The City Center is the location for several planned and projected projects that may impact traffic flow. While each development projects will undertake a site specific traffic analysis for their respective project, no one study provides an overview and evaluation of the cumulative impacts of all projects. The proposed Traffic Impact and Mobility Study will collect current traffic data and perform operational analysis, project traffic growth, perform future analysis, and make recommendations. The study approach will be to conduct a comprehensive traffic impact analysis of the City Center ROW similar to the methodology applied for larger development projects and incorporate the projected traffic impacts of both the private and City-planned construction projects. The study objective will be to provide short-term (2007) and long-term (2015) solutions along the transportation network of the City Center. One of the City's Key Intended Outcomes is to "maintain or improve traffic flow citywide," particularly in high volume traffic areas such as the City Center. The following main tasks are included in the scope of services for the Traffic Impact Analysis: . Examine the existing transportation conditions within the study area. . Examine the potential transportation impacts associated with the new developments along 17th Street (between Alton Road and Collins Avenue); Washington Avenue (between Lincoln Road and Dade Boulevard); Dade Boulevard (between Alton Road and Washington Avenue); and Meridian Avenue (between Dade Boulevard and 17th Street). These developments include, but are not limited to, the New World Symphony Soundspace Project, the construction of a 540-space parking garage on the west side of City Hall, planned and forecasted commercial development in the City Center area, the future growth of the Convention Center including the Cirque du Soleil development in the Jackie Gleason Theatre. . Evaluate impacts of proposed medians on 17th Street and Lincoln Road. . Evaluate impacts of proposed traffic circle at the intersection of 17th Street and Washington Avenue. . Provide recommendations to improve mobility within the study area. Considered improvements include but are not limited to: I. Signal timing/phasing changes II. Capacity Improvements III. Transit Infrastructure or route/schedule modifications IV. Pedestrian/Bicycle Infrastructure V. Street Parking Modifications VI. Flow Modifications such as one-way streets or turn restrictions VII. Access Management Pursuant to Resolution No. 2005-25962, dated July 27, 2005, for Professional Architectural and Engineering on an as needed basis, DMJM + Harris, Inc. has been chosen from the selected consultant list to perform this study. The study will be managed by the Public Works Department; Engineering Division. All findings and recommendations derived from this study will be instrumental in the review of and subsequent input to the City Center ROW I mprovement Project. Funds to cover the proposed $50,000 study cost are available in FY 2005-06 City Center RedfiPment Agency Trust Fund Revenues. ~/FB/RH/FV/aj Attachments: . Scope of Services/Cost Proposal/Timeline. T:\AGENDA\2005\Oct1905\Regular\City Center Traffic Study-Memo. doc SCOPE OF SERVICES CITY CENTER TRAFFIC IMPACT AND MOBILITY STUDY As it relates to the CI P-managed City Center Right of Way Improvement Project Introduction: The purpose of this analysis is to assess the need for improvements within the study area to improve and/or maintain mobility for a ten-year design period. The analysis shall include existing data collection activities to establish a baseline condition (existing) for LOS for key segments and intersections within the study area. The analysis shall not be limited to assessing conditions for vehicular traffic alone, but shall include assessment of pedestrian and transit infrastructure deficiencies. Study Area: The study area, as seen in Figure 1, (subject to refinement) is defined as follows: . Dade Blvd to the North . Collins Avenue to the East . Lincoln Lane South to the South . Alton Road to the West Objectives: a. Consultant shall examine the existing transportation conditions within the study area b. Consultant shall examine the potential transportation impact, associated with the new developments, along Dade Boulevard (between Alton Road and Washington Avenue), 17th Street (between Alton Road and Collins Avenue), Meridian Avenue (between 17th Street and Dade Boulevard), and Washington (between Lincoln Road and Dade Boulevard). c. Consultant shall provide recommendations to improve mobility within the study area. Improvements include, but are not limited to: i. Signal timing/phasing changes ii. Capacity improvements iii. Transit infrastructure or route/schedule modifications iv. Pedestrian/Bicycle infrastructure v. Parking modifications vi. Flow modifications such as One-way streets or turn restrictions vii. Access Management The following tasks are anticipated: 1. Existing Condition Data Collection: This includes the collection of four (4) 1-week tube counts along the study streets to determine the potential peak(s) for analysis and three (3) 2-hour Turning Movement counts for the identified peak(s) at up to ten (10) signalized intersections along the study streets. The pedestrian crossing volumes at all crosswalks should also be counted. Conduct an inventory within the study area of the adjacent land uses, roadway geometry, pedestrian and bicycle features, and transit services along 17th Street, Meridian Ave, Dade Blvd, and Washington Ave within the limits mentioned above. Observe intersection operations during the peak periods to identify operation and/or safety deficiencies such as left-turn queue lengths and the potential queue spillback into the upstream intersections. (Cost = $23,000, 7 weeks) 2. Perform existing operational analysis using the turning movement volumes collected for up to three (3) peaks for all the signalized intersections to better understand the operational characteristics. (Cost = $3,600, 2 weeks) 3. Develop Future Traffic: For the 2015 horizon year, provide for traffic growth and investigate the additional transportation impacts associated with: . The construction of a 540-space parking garage to be located west of City Hall . The completion and occupancy of the New World Symphony Sound space, to be located on the existing municipal parking lot south of 17th Street, between Pennsylvania and Drexel Avenues . The possibility of the Jackie Gleason Theater being replaced by Cirque du Solei! The City will provide specific land-use information for these new developments, including land-use quantities and opening year as available. Also, investigate traffic impact of. the distribution of this new traffic on the existing roadway network, especially on the four study streets. The City will assist with the development of the distribution of the existing and anticipated traffic patterns. (Cost = $5,000, 4 weeks) 4. Future operational analysis: Perform signalized intersection operational analyses using the turning movement volumes collected for up to three (3) peaks under the 2015 condition. Document the 90th percentile queue and Level of service (LOS) at all signalized intersections. Compare the queue lengths against block lengths and the left-turn storage length. (Cost = $3,400, 3 weeks) 5. Develop recommendations to improve mobility within the study area. Improvements should include, but are not limited to: . Signal timing/phasing changes . Capacity improvements . Transit infrastructure or route/schedule modifications . Pedestrian/Bicycle features . Parking modifications . Flow modifications such as One-way streets or turn restrictions Present the preliminary results to the City of Miami Beach staff. Prepare and submit to the City staff a report documenting the study's findings. Revise and finalize report based on City staff's recommendations. Attend one meeting with the City staff and other interested parties. (Cost = $15,000, 7 weeks) Total Consultant Compensation: $50,000 Study Schedule: The City Center Traffic Impact and Mobility Study shall be completed in six (6) months from a Notice to Proceed. All findings and recommendations of this study are to be instrumental in the design of the City Center Right-of-Way Improvement Project. This CIP project is schedule to enter design phase in January 2006. The consultant is Chen and Associates, Inc. Respo.nsibilities of the City: . The City shall assist Consultant in developing a growth rate anticipated for the 2015 analysis . The City shall provide guidance to Consultant on the projected trip generation and distribution of the three new facilities listed above. . The City shall provide all traffic counts and traffic related studies currently undertaken as part of the City Center Right-of-Way Improvement Project. T:\AGENDA\2005\Oct1905\Regular\City Center Traffic Study-SOS.doc