2016-29324 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29324
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND REQUESTING
THAT THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EVALUATE
THE INSTALLATION OF A PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK ON ALTON ROAD
AT 57TH STREET, TO CONNECT EXISTING BUS STOPS ON OPPOSITE
SIDES OF THE STREET.
WHEREAS, at the February 12, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee ("the
Committee") meeting, the Committee discussed the potential installation of a crosswalk at the
intersection of Alton Road and 57th Street; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman moved to initiate a study in
collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to evaluate the feasibility of
a crosswalk at this location; and
WHEREAS, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez; and
WHEREAS, FDOT previously studied whether to install a pedestrian crosswalk at this
location, and FDOT determined that there was no need for such a crosswalk; and
WHEREAS, nonetheless, the Mayor and City Commission hereby determine that it
would serve the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and visitors of Miami Beach to install
a crosswalk at this location; and
WHEREAS, the City has received requests from residents for a crosswalk at this
location.
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 Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee, and request that FDOT evaluate the installation of a pedestrian crosswalk on Alton
Road at 57th Street to connect existing bus stops on opposite sides of the street.
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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/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO REQUEST THAT THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION EVALUATE THE INSTALLATION OF A PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK ON
ALTON ROAD AT 57TH STREET TO CONNECT EXISTING BUS STOPS ON OPPOSITE SIDES
OF THE STREET.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout The City
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc: N/A
Item Summary:
At the February 12, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, the Committee
discussed the potential installation of a crosswalk at the intersection of Alton Road and
57th Street. At the meeting Commissioner Aleman motioned to initiate a study with the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez.
It is worth noting that this location was studied by the FDOT for a crosswalk and it was
found unwarranted. Current federal and state standards establish thresholds referencing
the number of pedestrians crossing at the location when no crosswalk" exists. If the
resolution is approved, Staff will send a letter to FDOT requesting that this location be
reconsidered for a pedestrian crosswalk.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE RESOLUTION . .
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds:
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
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MIAMIBEACH Date 3-9-L6
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMA. ISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members •■ the City C• mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 9, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR •1 ND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPT! G THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO REQUEST THAT THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EVALUATE THE INSTALLATION OF
A PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK ON ALTON ROAD AT 57TH STREET TO CONNECT
EXISTING BUS STOPS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE STREET.
BACKGROUND
At the February 12, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, the Committee discussed
the potential installation of a crosswalk at the intersection of Alton Road and 57th Street. At the
meeting Commissioner Aleman motioned to initiate a study with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez.
It is worth noting that this location was studied by the FDOT for a crosswalk and it was found
unwarranted. Current federal and state standards establish thresholds referencing the number of
pedestrians crossing at the location when no crosswalk exists.
ANALYSIS
If the resolution is approved, Staff will send a letter to FDOT requesting that this location be
reconsidered for a pedestrian crosswalk.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept the recommendation
of the NCAC.
JLM/ B/JRG/MM
T:AGENDA120161MarchlTransportationlRequest FDOT evaluate installation of pedestrian corosswalk on Alton Road at 57th Street to
connect existing bus stops on opposite sides of the street-MEMO.doc
Granado, Rafael
From: Aleman,John
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2016 3:46 PM
To: Morales,Jimmy; Granado, Rafael
Subject: Fwd: Crosswalk Petitions for Alton and 57
Attachments: Crosswalk Support.zip;ATT00001.htm
Please add these materials to the supplemental for item R7J as the initiative was triggered by resident requests.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Lin Lougheed <lougheed @lougheed.com>
Date: February 23, 2016 at 7:29:13 PM EST
To: Aleman John<johnaleman @miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject: Crosswalk Petitions for Alton and 57
Dear Commissioner Aleman,
I have asked neighbors to support establishing a zebra crosswalk with yellow hazard lights at
Alton and 57th. Eleven of my neighbors so far have added their support. Their letters of
agreement plus my request are attached.
I will forward any additional support I receive.
Many thanks for your help on my request.
Sincerely
Lin
Lin Lougheed
5646 North Bay Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140-2042
cell: 305-968-6888
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From: Lin Lougheed lougheed @lougheed.com
Subject: Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Date: February 21,2016 at 6:33 PM
To: Lougheed Lin lougheed @lougheed.com
Dear Neighbors, (My apologies if you received more than one request.)
A few months ago I waited for ten minutes with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road at 57th ST from the east side bus stop to the
west side. The traffic was non-stop and fast. Finally,I took my life and theirs at risk and barged into traffic,waving my arms hoping traffic
would at least slow down if not stop.
This has now become a daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early morning and evening rush hours when speeding cars
make it impossible for bus riders to get to a bus stop or for any pedestrian to cross Alton.
I would like our City Commissioners to ask the State to install on the state road,Alton at 57th,a zebra crossing and a yellow hazard light that
pedestrians could activate when they need to cross.The system would operate like the lights in Coconut Grove and would only inconvenience
drivers for the time people are actually in the crosswalk--unlike the pedestrian-controleld traffic light at Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at Alton and 57th,please reply"I
AGREE"to this e-mail. I will forward the petitions to the City Commission.
Many thanks,
Lin
Lin Lougheed
5646 North Bay Road
Miami Beach,FL 33140
•
From: Tansey,Darin Darin.Tansey @elliman.com 8
Subject: Re:Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST TD
Date: February 22,2016 at 9:45 AM
To: Lin Lougheed Iougheed @lougheed.com
I AGREE
Best,
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DIRECTOR OF LUXURY SALES
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From: Lin Lougheed<Iougheedc lougheed.com>
Date: Monday, February 22, 2016 at 9:36 AM •
To: Lougheed Lin <lougheed @lougheed.com>
Subject: Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Dear Neighbors,
• A few months ago I waited for ten minutes with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road at 57th ST from
the east side bus stop to the west side. The traffic was non-stop and fast. Finally, I took my life and theirs at
risk and barged into traffic,waving my arms hoping traffic would at least slow down if not stop.
This has now become a daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early morning and evening
rush hours when speeding cars make it impossible for bus riders to get to a bus stop or for any pedestrian to
cross Alton.
I would like our City Commissioners to ask the State to install on the state road,Alton at 57th, a zebra crossing
and a yellow hazard light that pedestrians could activate when they need to cross.The system would operate
like the crossing safety-lights in Coconut Grove and would only inconvenience drivers for the time nennle are
•
actually in the crosswalk--unlike the pedestrian-controlled traffic light at Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at Alton and
57th,please reply"I AGREE"to this e-mail. I will forward the petitions to the City Commission.
Many thanks,
Lin
Lin Lougheed
5646 North Bay Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140
From: Sid Feltenstein sidfeltenstein @aol.com
Subject: Re:Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Date: February 21,2016 at 9:02 PM
To: Lin Lougheed lougheed @lougheed.com
I agree.
On Feb 21,2016,at 6:32 PM,Lin Lougheed lougheed @lougheed.corry wrote:
Dear Neighbors, (My apologies if you received more than one request.)
A few months ago I waited for ten minutes with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road at 57th ST from the east side bus stop to the
west side. The traffic was non-stop and fast. Finally,I took my life and theirs at risk and barged into traffic,waving my arms hoping traffic
would at least slow down if not stop.
This has now become a daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early morning and evening rush hours when speeding cars
make it impossible for bus riders to get to a bus stop or for any pedestrian to cross Alton.
I would like our City Commissioners to ask the State to install on the state road,Alton at 57th,a zebra crossing and a yellow hazard light that
pedestrians could activate when they need to cross.The system would operate like the lights in Coconut Grove and would only inconvenience
drivers for the time people are actually in the crosswalk--unlike the pedestrian-controleld traffic light at Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at Alton and 57th,please reply"I
AGREE"to this e-mail. I will forward the petitions to the City Commission.
Many thanks,
Lin
Lin Lougheed
5646 North Bay Road
Miami Beach,FL 33140
From: gisaguate @aol.com
Subject: Re:Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Date: February 22,2016 at 12:34 PM
To: lougheed@lougheed.com
I agree.
Sara Arbel
5060 north bay road
miami beach,fl 33140
Original Message
From: Lin Lougheed<lougheed @lougheed.com>
To: Lougheed Lin<lougheed @lougheed.com>
Sent: Sun, Feb 21, 2016 5:33 pm
Subject: Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Dear Neighbors, (My apologies if you received more than one request.)
A few months ago I waited for ten minutes with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road at 57th ST
from the east side bus stop to the west side. The traffic was non-stop and fast. Finally, I took my life and
theirs at risk and barged into traffic, waving my arms hoping traffic would at least slow down if not stop.
This has now become a daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early morning and evening
rush hours when speeding cars make it impossible for bus riders to get to a bus stop or for any pedestrian to
cross Alton.
I would like our City Commissioners to ask the State to install on the state road, Alton at 57th, a zebra
crossing and a yellow hazard light that pedestrians could activate when they need to cross. The system
would operate like the lights in Coconut Grove and would only inconvenience drivers for the time people are
actually in the crosswalk-- unlike the pedestrian-controleld traffic light at Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at Alton
and 57th, please reply"I AGREE"to this e-mail. I will forward the petitions to the City Commission.
Many thanks,
Lin
Lin Lougheed
5646 North Bay Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140
•
From: robertturchin robertturchin @yahoo.com
Subject: RE:Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Date: February 22,2016 at 8:35 AM
To: Lin Lougheed lougheed @lougheed.com
I agree
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
Original message
From:Lin Lougheed dougheed@louoheed.com>
Date:02/21/2016 6:32 PM(GMT-05:00)
To:Lougheed Lin<lougheed @lougheed.com>
Subject:Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Dear Neighbors, (My apologies if you received more than one request.)
A few months ago I waited for ten minutes with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road at 57th ST from the east side bus stop to the
west side. The traffic was non-stop and fast. Finally,I took my life and theirs at risk and barged into traffic,waving my arms hoping traffic
would at least slow down if not stop.
This has now become a daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early morning and evening rush hours when speeding cars
make it impossible for bus riders to get to a bus stop or for any pedestrian to cross Alton.
I would like our City Commissioners to ask the State to install on the state road,Alton at 57th,a zebra crossing and a yellow hazard light that
pedestrians could activate when they need to cross.The system would operate like the lights in Coconut Grove and would only inconvenience
drivers for the time people are actually in the crosswalk--unlike the pedestrian-controleld traffic light at Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at Alton and 57th,please reply"I
AGREE"to this e-mail. I will forward the petitions to the City Commission.
Many thanks,
Lin
Lin Lougheed
5646 North Bay Road
Miami Beach,FL 33140
From Maria Srebnick maria @scottnotions.com .
Subject: Re:Petition for.Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST •
Date: February 21,2016 at;6:53 PM
To: Lin Lougheedlougheed @lougheed.com _
AGREE!!
•Feldenkreis
5700 North Bay Road < ,
On Feb 21,2016,at 6:33 PM,Lin Lougheed<lougheed @lougheed.conv wrote:
Dear Neighbors, (My apologies if you received more than one request.) - ,
A few months ago I waited for ten minutes with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road at 57th ST from the east side bus stop to the
west side. The traffic was non-stop and fast. Finally,I took my life and theirs at risk and barged into traffic,waving my arms hoping traffic
would at least slow down if,not stop.,
This has now become a daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early morning,and evening rush hours when speeding cars
make it impossible for bus riders to-get-to a bus stop or for any pedestrian to cross Alton. v •
I would like our City Commissioners to ask the State to install on the state road,Alton at 57th,a zebra crossing and a yellow hazard light
that pedestrians could activate when they need to cross.The system would operate like the lights in Coconut Grove and would only
inconvenience drivers for the time people are actually in the crosswalk--unlike the pedestrian-controleld traffic light at Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at Alto nand 57th,please reply"I
AGREE"to this e-mail. I will forward the petitions to the City Commission..
Many thanks, I-
Lin •
Lin Lougheed .
5646 North Bay Road --
Miami Beach,FL 33140
•
•
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From: Karen Miller m_karenl @bellsouth.net
Subject: Re:Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Date: February 22,2016 at 12:50 PM
To: Lin Lougheed lougheed @lougheed.com
I AGREE.
On Feb 21,2016,at 6:32 PM,Lin Lougheed dougheed@lougheed.corry wrote:
Dear Neighbors, (My apologies if you received more than one request.)
A few months ago I waited for ten minutes with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road at 57th ST from the east side bus stop to the
west side. The traffic was non-stop and fast. Finally,I took my life and theirs at risk and barged into traffic,waving my arms hoping traffic
would at least slow down if not stop.
This has now become a daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early morning and evening rush hours when speeding cars
make it impossible for bus riders to get to a bus stop or for any pedestrian to cross Alton.
I would like our City Commissioners to ask the State to install on the state road,Alton at 57th,a zebra crossing and a yellow hazard light
that pedestrians could activate when they need to cross.The system would operate like the lights in Coconut Grove and would only
inconvenience drivers for the time people are actually in the crosswalk--unlike the pedestrian-controleld traffic light at Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at Alton and 57th,please reply"I
AGREE"to this e-mail. I will forward the petitions to the City Commission.
Many thanks,
Lin
Lin Lougheed
5646 North Bay Road
Miami Beach,FL 33140
From: jerrold goodman jer.jan @hotmail.com
Subject: Re:Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Date: February 22,2016 at 10:05 AM
To: Lin Lougheed Iougheed @lougheed.com
I agree
From: Lin Lougheed<IougheedPlougheed.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 6:32 PM
To: Lougheed Lin
Subject: Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Dear Neighbors, (My apologies if you received more than one request.)
A few months ago I waited for ten minutes with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road
at 57th ST from the east side bus stop to the west side. The traffic was non-stop and fast.
Finally, I took my life and theirs at risk and barged into traffic, waving my arms hoping traffic
would at least slow down if not stop.
This has now become a daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early morning
and evening rush hours when speeding cars make it impossible for bus riders to get to a bus stop
or for any pedestrian to cross Alton.
I would like our City Commissioners to ask the State to install on the state road, Alton at 57th, a
zebra crossing and a yellow hazard light that pedestrians could activate when they need to cross.
The system would operate like the lights in Coconut Grove and would only inconvenience drivers
for the time people are actually in the crosswalk-- unlike the pedestrian-controleld traffic light at
Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at
Alton and 57th, please reply"I AGREE"to this e-mail. I will forward the petitions to the City
Commission.
Many thanks,
Lin
Lin Lougheed
5646 North Bay Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140
•
From .carolinatardy @gmail com.
Subject:` Re:Petition for Pedestrian Crossing,at Alton and 57thrST
•
Date. February 21,201.6 at 10:22 PM
To Lin LougheedilougFeed @lougheed:com'
agree
Sent from myiPhone
=On 21 Feb 2016,at 18:3g,Lin Lougheed`<lougheed @lougheed`cor >wrote:
Dear~Neighbors;•(My;apologies if you received more than one request.).
A few months ago I,waited for ten minutes,with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road at 57th;ST from the east side bus stop to the
west side: The traffic was non stop-and fast: Finally,I took':my:life and theirs at risk and:barged into;traffic,waving my arms hoping traffic
would at least slowdown if:not:stop:
This has now become a-daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early:morning and.evening`rush hours when speeding cars
make it impossible for bus riders_to get'to a=bus stop or for any pedestrian to cross Alton - ,
I would like our City Commissioners to-ask the State to install On the state road,Alton at 57th,a zebra crossing and a yellow hazard light
that pedestrians could activate when they need to cross.The system would operate like the lights-in Coconut Grove and would only
inconvenience drivers for the time people are actually in the crosswalk=unlike the pedestrian-controleld traffic light at Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at Alton.and 57th,,please reply"I
AGREE' to this a-mail:I will'forward the petitions to the:City Commission..
Many thanks,'
•
Lin
Lin Lougheed :
5646 North Bay Road, -
Miami Beach;,FL 33140
•
•
•
From: Ed Harris ed5203 @afc-ais.com
Subject: Re:Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th STOL
Date: February 22,2016 at 9:18 AM
To: Lin Lougheed lougheed @lougheed.com
I agree-5725 NBay Roadii
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 21,2016,at 6:33 PM,Lin Lougheed<lougheed @lougheed.com>wrote:
Dear Neighbors, (My apologies if you received more than one request.)
A few months ago I waited for ten minutes with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road at 57th ST from the east side bus stop to the
west side. The traffic was non-stop and fast. Finally,I took my life and theirs at risk and barged into traffic,waving my arms hoping traffic
would at least slow down if not stop.
This has now become a daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early morning and evening rush hours when speeding cars
make it impossible for bus riders to get to a bus stop or for any pedestrian to cross Alton.
I would like our City Commissioners to ask the State to install on the state road,Alton at 57th,a zebra crossing and a yellow hazard light
that pedestrians could activate when they need to cross.The system would operate like the lights in Coconut Grove and would only
inconvenience drivers for the time people are actually in the crosswalk--unlike the pedestrian-controleld traffic light at Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at Alton and 57th,please reply"I
AGREE"to this e-mail. I will forward the petitions to the City Commission.
Many thanks,
Lin
Lin Lougheed
5646 North Bay Road
Miami Beach,FL 33140
From: ALBERTO EIBER a.eiber @icloud.com
Subject: Re:Petition for Pedestrian Crossing at Alton and 57th ST
Date: February 21,2016 at 9:02 PM
To: Lin Lougheed lougheed @lougheed.com
I agree with this e mail.
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 21,2016,at 6:32 PM,Lin Lougheed douoheed @loupheed.corry wrote:
Dear Neighbors, (My apologies if you received more than one request.)
A few months ago I waited for ten minutes with a woman and two children to cross Alton Road at 57th ST from the east side bus stop to the
west side. The traffic was non-stop and fast. Finally,I took my life and theirs at risk and barged into traffic,waving my arms hoping traffic
would at least slow down if not stop.
This has now become a daily occurrence and is especially dangerous during the early morning and evening rush hours when speeding cars
make it impossible for bus riders to get to a bus stop or for any pedestrian to cross Alton.
I would like our City Commissioners to ask the State to install on the state road,Alton at 57th,a zebra crossing and a yellow hazard light
that pedestrians could activate when they need to cross.The system would operate like the lights in Coconut Grove and would only
inconvenience drivers for the time people are actually in the crosswalk--unlike the pedestrian-controleld traffic light at Alton and 51st.
If you would like to see something done to protect pedestrians crossing between bus stops at Alton and 57th,please reply"I
AGREE"to this e-mail. I will forward the petitions to the City Commission.
Many thanks,
Lin
Lin Lougheed
5646 North Bay Road
Miami Beach,FL 33140