2016-29303 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29303
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC CALMING STUDY
FOR THE NAUTILUS AREA.
WHEREAS, in August 2010, the Miami Beach City Commission approved the City of
Miami Beach Traffic Calming Manual ("Manual"); and
WHEREAS, the Manual establishes the guidelines to analyze and implement traffic
calming projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach ("City") and Miami-Dade County entered into an
Interlocal Agreement for the implementation of Traffic Calming projects within the City; and
WHEREAS, in June 2015, the City's Transportation Department staff and Police
Department staff met with members of the Nautilus Neighborhood Area Homeowners
Association (NAHA)to discuss their concerns with traffic safety in the community; and
WHEREAS, at the June 2015 meeting, members of NAHA expressed specific concerns
with cut-through traffic, speeding, and non-compliance with existing traffic control devices; and
WHEREAS, NAHA passed a resolution requesting that the City Commission approve
the commencement of a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Study; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Police collected data in the Nautilus neighborhood
and documented high volumes and speeds consistently above the speed limits; and
WHEREAS, the high vehicular volumes may be attributed to cut-through traffic trying to
reach destinations such as Nautilus Middle School, 41st Street, and the Julia Tuttle Causeway
in an effort to avoid traffic congestion on main thoroughfares; and
WHEREAS, at the January 15, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee
(NCAC) meeting, the NCAC endorsed the City Administration's proposed plan to conduct a
neighborhood traffic calming study in the Nautilus area.
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 recommendation of the NCAC to conduct a traffic calming study
in the Nautilus area.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 10 day of Fehrkary , 2016.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC CALMING STUDY FOR THE NAUTILUS AREA.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout The City
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc: N/A
Item Summary:
In August 2010, the City of Miami Beach Commission approved the City of Miami Beach Traffic Calming
Manual.The manual establishes the guidelines to analyze and implement traffic calming projects.Within the
same year,the City and Miami-Dade County entered into an Interlocal Agreement for the implementation of
Traffic Calming projects within the City of Miami Beach.The Agreement allows the City to implement its own
traffic calming manual instead of the Miami-Dade County Traffic Flow Modification Procedure to address
traffic calming requests in the City. Pursuant to the manual, the City is only allowed to commence a traffic
calming study upon receiving a request signed by 50%of the affected neighborhood or by City Commission
Resolution. Once the traffic calming study is completed,and if found warranted,the proposed traffic calming
plan is presented to the neighborhood for input and ballots are mailed to property owners to determine
concurrence. The plan needs to be approved by 2/3 of the property owners in the neighborhood. Following
neighborhood approval, the traffic calming plan can be implemented.
In June 2015, Transportation Department staff and Miami Beach Police staff met with members of the
Nautilus Neighborhood Area Homeowners Association(NAHA)to discuss their concerns with traffic safety in
the community.The members of NAHA present at the meeting expressed specific concerns with cut-through
traffic,speeding,and non-compliance with existing traffic control devices.At the meeting,City staff provided
information on the City's Traffic Calming Manual and the aforementioned process to evaluate traffic calming
requests. Subsequently, NAHA passed a resolution requesting that the City Commission approve the
commencement of a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Study; however, as previously mentioned no traffic
calming study can begin prior to authorization from City Commission.
If the recommendation of the NCAC is approved by City Commission, Transportation Department staff will
coordinate with a consultant on a rotational contract immediately to commence the traffic study. Collecting
data prior to the end of the school year is critical to ensure that accurate volumes and speeds are reflected in
the study. Based on the results of the data collection, site visits, and input from the neighborhood, the
consultant will recommend contextual and attractive traffic calming devices for the Nautilus Neighborhood.
As part of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan, the consultant was tasked with developing a Street Design
Guide. The Street Design Guide was developed to provide guidance to designers on the appropriate
treatments for bicycle facilities, signage, neighborhood design,and traffic calming(Attachment A).As part of
the traffic calming study, the consultant will be asked to apply the treatments in the Street Design Guide.
Staff anticipates that the traffic study will be completed in approximately 90 days.The scope of the study will
include an evaluation of existing two-way stop controlled intersections in the neighborhood.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS APPROVING THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation: This item was referred to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee(NCAC)by Commissioner Steinberg at the December 9,2015 City Commission Meeting.At the
January 15, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee meeting (NCAC), the NCAC endorsed the
City's proposed plan to conduct a neighborhood traffic calming study.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds:
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E.
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant Ci Manager City 'anager
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
CO / ISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members •f the City lommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager --
DATE: February 10, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO- AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC
CALMING STUDY FOR THE NAUTILUS AREA.
This item was referred to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) by
Commissioner Micky Steinberg at the December 9, 2015 City Commission Meeting.
BACKGROUND
In August 2010, the City Commission approved the City of Miami Beach Traffic Calming
Manual. The manual establishes the guidelines to analyze and implement traffic calming
projects. Within the same year, the City and Miami-Dade County entered into an Interlocal
Agreement for the implementation'of Traffic Calming projects within the City of Miami Beach.
The Agreement allows the City to implement its own traffic calming manual instead of the
Miami-Dade County Traffic Flow Modification Procedure to address traffic calming requests in
the City. Pursuant to the manual, the City is only allowed to commence a traffic calming study
upon receiving a request signed by 50% of the affected neighborhood or by City Commission
Resolution. Once the traffic calming study is completed, and if found warranted, the proposed
traffic calming plan is presented to the neighborhood for input and ballots are mailed to property
owners to determine concurrence. The plan needs to be approved by 2/3 of the property owners
in the neighborhood. Following neighborhood approval, the traffic calming plan can be
implemented.
In June 2015, Transportation Department staff and Miami Beach Police staff met with members
of the Nautilus Neighborhood Area Homeowners Association (NAHA) to discuss their concerns
with traffic safety in the community. The members of NAHA present at the meeting expressed
specific concerns with cut-through traffic, speeding, and compliance with existing traffic control
devices. At the meeting, City staff provided information on the City's Traffic Calming Manual and
the aforementioned process to evaluate traffic calming requests. Subsequently, NAHA passed a
resolution requesting that the City Commission approve the commencement of a Neighborhood
Traffic Calming Study; however, as previously mentioned no traffic calming study can begin
prior to authorization from City Commission.
At the January 15, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) meeting, the
NCAC endorsed the City's proposed plan to conduct a neighborhood traffic calming study.
Commission Memorandum:Accepting the Recommendation of the NCAC to conduct a Traffic Calming Study in the Nautilus
Area.
February 10, 2016
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ANALYSIS
In response to community concerns regarding speeding in the Nautilus neighborhood, the
Police Department conducted traffic enforcement in the areas identified in NAHA's resolution.
During enforcement details, Police Officers observed and enforced violations of existing traffic
control (i.e. stop signs). The Police Department conducted a speed study along 47th Street
between Alton Road and Meridian Avenue from October 30 to November 6, 2015. Currently,
47th Street has a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour. During the speed study, a volume of
over 12,803 vehicles were recorded and the following results were obtained:
• Average speed measured was 28 mph.
• The 85th percentile speed was measured at only 33 mph.
It is worth noting that typically Police does not conduct speed enforcement details if the 85th
percentile speed is equal or less than 5 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
According to the US Department of Transportation, the maximum volume on urban local
roadways should not exceed 700 vehicles per day. While the speed study concluded that a
significant speeding problem does not exist on 47th Street, the analysis identified excessive
volumes on this local roadway (approximately 1829 vehicles per day) and on other streets in the
neighborhood. The high vehicular volumes could be attributed to cut-through traffic trying to
reach destinations such as Nautilus Middle School, 41st Street, and the Julia Tuttle Causeway in
an effort to avoid traffic congestion on main thoroughfares. The Police Department is currently
conducting sporadic speed and traffic enforcement in the Nautilus Neighborhood and will
continue to partner with the neighborhood to help enhance traffic safety and compliance.
If the recommendation of the NCAC is approved by City Commission, Transportation
Department staff will coordinate with a consultant on a rotational contract immediately to
commence the traffic study. Collecting data prior to the end of the school year is critical to
ensure that accurate volumes and speeds are reflected in the study. Based on the results of the
data collection, site visits, and input from the neighborhood, the consultant will recommend
contextual and attractive traffic calming devices for the Nautilus Neighborhood. As part of the
Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan, the consultant was tasked with developing a Street Design
Guide. The Street Design Guide was developed to provide guidance to designers on the
appropriate treatments for bicycle facilities, signage, neighborhood design, and traffic calming
(Attachment A). As part of the traffic calming study, the consultant will be asked to apply the
treatments in the Street Design Guide. Staff anticipates that the traffic study will be completed in
approximately 90 days. The scope of the study will include an evaluation of existing two-way
stop controlled intersections in the neighborhood.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept the
recommendation of the NCAC to conduct a traffic calming study for the Nautilus area.k tachment A: Sample treatments from Street Design Guide
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