2016-29467 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29467
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") TO (1) REPOSITION THE BICYCLE LANE
ON THE JULIA TUTTLE CAUSEWAY (1-195) TO THE OTHER SIDE OF
THE PROTECTIVE BARRIER, IN ORDER TO SEPARATE VEHICULAR
TRAVEL LANES FROM THE BICYCLE LANE, AND (2) STRIPE GREEN
BICYCLE LANES ON THOSE PORTIONS OF 1-395 AND A1A KNOWN AS
THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO PROTECT
THE SAFETY OF CYCLISTS DURING THE NEXT PHASE OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY'S VENETIAN CAUSEWAY PROJECT.
WHEREAS, in April 2016, Miami-Dade County ("County") advertised a Request for Price
Quotation (RPQ) for the rehabilitation of the East Venetian Bascule Bridge (Bridge No. 874474)
connecting Rivo Alto Island and Belle Isle and the East Venetian Bridge (Bridge No.874481)
connecting Belle Isle and Purdy Avenue, (collectively, the "Venetian Causeway Project" or
"Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Venetian Causeway Project includes, but it is not limited to, mechanical
repairs to the East Venetian Bascule Bridge (874474), such as replacing motors, brakes,
switches, wiring, tread plates, and other mechanical elements; and
WHEREAS, the Project also includes repairs to the bridge deck for the East Venetian
Bridge (874481); and
WHEREAS, the County and its contractor will be hosting a Pre-Construction meeting on
July 20, 2016 regarding the scope of work for the Venetian Causeway Project; and
WHEREAS, at the meeting, County staff anticipates finalizing the Project schedule and
the construction approach; and
WHEREAS, the existing lane configuration of the Venetian Causeway includes bicycle
lanes, and the operational characteristics of the corridor (low operational speed and low
vehicular volumes) promote safe and comfortable bicycling and walking; and
WHEREAS, the Venetian Causeway Project will affect pedestrian and bicyclist routes
between Miami Beach and the mainland; and
WHEREAS, currently, the Julia Tuttle Causeway (1-195) and those portions of 1-395 and
AlA known as the MacArthur Causeway have striped bicycle lanes; however, given the existing
operational conditions of the corridors (high speed and high vehicular volume, bicycle facilities
adjacent to the travel lanes), bicyclists are not likely to use these corridors; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2016, the City met with FDOT to discuss mitigation efforts to
enhance bicycle facilities during the closure of the Venetian Causeway during the Project; and
WHEREAS, FDOT advised that enhancements to the existing striping and wayfinding
signage to mitigate the adverse effects for bicyclists and pedestrians as a result of the Project
are proposed for the MacArthur Causeway only; and
WHEREAS, at the meeting, the City requested the striping of green bicycle lanes for the
MacArthur Causeway; however, FDOT advised that, as a matter of policy, green bicycle lanes
are typically only painted at conflict points with other road users; and
WHEREAS, FDOT advised that it is in the planning stages of a long-term project for a
protected pathway along the Julia Tuttle Causeway that would accommodate pedestrians and
bicycles; and
WHEREAS, currently, the long-term implementation of a protected pathway along the
Julia Tuttle Causeway is under review by the District VI Design Office; however, no exact time
for implementation has been provided; and
WHEREAS, the Julia Tuttle Causeway (1-195) is part of the Interstate System; therefore,
further coordination with the Federal Highway Administration is required for implementation of a
protected pathway; and
WHEREAS, nonetheless, the Mayor and City Commission urge FDOT to (1) reposition
the bicycle lane on 1-195 to the other side of the protective barrier, and (2) stripe green bicycle
lanes on the MacArthur Causeway as soon as possible, to protect the safety of cyclists traveling
to and from the City.
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 urge the Florida Department of Transportation to (1) reposition the bicycle
lane on the Julia Tuttle Causeway (1-195) to the other side of the protective barrier, in order to
separate vehicular travel lanes from the bicycle lane, and (2) stripe green bicycle lanes on those
portions of 1-395 and A1A known as the MacArthur Causeway as soon as possible, to protect
the safety of cyclists during the next phase of Miami-Dade County's Venetian Causeway
Project.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of July, 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,URGING
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION("FDOT")TO STRIPE DEDICATED BICYCLE LANES ON
THE JULIA TUTTLE CAUSEWAY(1-195)AND TO STRIPE GREEN BICYCLE LANES ON THE THOSE PORTIONS
OF 1-395 AND A1A KNOWN AS THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO PROTECT THE
SAFETY OF CYCLISTS DURING THE NEXT PHASE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S VENETIAN CAUSEWAY
PROJECT.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout The City
Item Summary/Recommendation:
In April 2016, Miami-Dade County(County)advertised a Request for Price Quotation(RPQ)for the rehabilitation of the
East Venetian bascule bridge (Bridge # 874474) connecting Rivo Alto Island and Belle Isle and the East Venetian
Bridge connecting Belle Isle and Purdy Avenue(874481),collectively,the Venetian Causeway Project or Project.The
rehabilitation project is proposed as a result of operational conditions that were determined to affect the bascule
bridge's mechanical operation as well as the bridge decking for the easternmost bridge.
On May 25, 2016,the Office of the City Manager of the City of Miami Beach submitted Letter to Commission No. 231-
2016 providing notice of the upcoming construction. According to the letter, construction was anticipated to begin in
August 2016 and last 120 days; however, in recent coordination, County staff has not being able to commit to an
August beginning of construction date. The County and its chosen contractor will be hosting a Pre-Construction
meeting on July 20,2016 regarding the scope of work of the Venetian Causeway Project.At the meeting, County staff
anticipates finalizing the project schedule and the construction approach. The results of the meeting and the final
schedule and construction approach determined will be communicated via Letter to Commission.
The existing lane configuration of the Venetian Causeway includes bicycle lanes and the operational characteristics of
the corridor(low operational speed and low vehicular volumes) promote safe and comfortable bicycling and walking.
With the previously described construction, pedestrians and bicyclist will be affected and would have to alter their route
between Miami Beach and the mainland. Currently, the Julia Tuttle Causeway(1-195)and portions of 1-395 and AlA
(the MacArthur Causeway) have striped bicycle lanes; however, given the existing operational conditions of the
corridors(high speed and high vehicular volume, bicycle facilities adjacent to the travel lanes),bicyclists are not likely to
use these corridors.
On July 8,2016, the City met with FDOT to discuss mitigation efforts to enhance bicycle facilities during the closure of
the Venetian Causeway during the Project.At the meeting, FDOT advised that enhancements to mitigate the adverse
effects for bicyclists and pedestrians as a results of the Project are only planned for the MacArthur Causeway. The
enhancements include additional sections of green bicycle striping at conflict points and wayfinding signage to assist
bicyclists through the corridor.At the meeting, the City requested the striping of green bicycle lanes for the MacArthur
Causeway; however, FDOT advised that current guidelines for green bicycle lanes on state highways and roadways
only allows the use of green bicycle lanes at conflict points with other road users. FDOT advised that it is in the
planning stages of a long term project for a protected pathway along the Julia Tuttle Causeway that would
accommodate pedestrians and bicycles. Currently, the long-term implementation of a pathway along the Julia Tuttle
Causeway is under review by the District VI Design Office; however, no exact time for implementation has been
provided. The Julia Tuttle Causeway (1-195) is part of the Interstate System; therefore further coordination with the
Federal Highway Administration is required for implementation of the pathway.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
n/a
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E.
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager Cit Mager
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MIAMI BEACH Date 7-13-10
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COM ION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of he City Co( fission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager -.
DATE: July 13, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") TO STRIPE DEDICATED BICYCLE LANES
ON THE JULIA TUTTLE CAUSEWAY (1-195) AND TO STRIPE GREEN
BICYCLE LANES ON THE THOSE PORTIONS OF 1-395 AND A1A KNOWN
AS THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO PROTECT
THE SAFETY OF CYCLISTS DURING THE NEXT PHASE OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY'S VENETIAN CAUSEWAY PROJECT.
Sponsored by Commissioner Ricky Arriola
BACKGROUND
In April 2016, Miami-Dade County (County) advertised a Request for Price Quotation (RPQ) for
the rehabilitation of the East Venetian bascule bridge (Bridge # 874474) connecting Rivo Alto
Island and Belle Isle and the East Venetian Bridge connecting Belle Isle and Purdy Avenue
(874481), collectively, the Venetian Causeway Project or Project. The rehabilitation project is
proposed as a result of operational conditions that were determined to affect the bascule
bridge's mechanical operation as well as the bridge decking for the easternmost bridge.
The Venetian Causeway Project includes but it is not limited to mechanical repairs to the East
Bascule Bridge (874474), such as replacing motors, brakes, switches, wiring, tread plates, and
other mechanical elements. In addition, the Venetian Causeway Project includes repairs to the
bridge deck for the East Venetian Bridge (874481).
On May 25, 2016, the Office of the City Manager of the City of Miami Beach submitted Letter to
Commission No. 231-2016 providing notice of the upcoming construction. According to the
letter, construction was anticipated to begin in August 2016 and last 120 days; however, in
recent coordination, County staff has not being able to commit to an August beginning of
construction date. The County and its chosen contractor will be hosting a Pre-Construction
meeting on July 20, 2016 regarding the scope of work of the Venetian Causeway Project. At the
meeting, County staff anticipates finalizing the project schedule and theconstruction approach.
The results of the meeting and the final schedule and construction approach determined will be
communicated via Letter to Commission.
Commission Memorandum
Accepting NCAC Recommendation to Adopt a Policy Requiring That All New Events Requiring Lane Closures Along Main
Thoroughfares Appear In Front of City Commission for Approval
July 13,2016
Page 2 of 2
ANALYSIS
Currently, the Venetian Causeway is the prime connector for pedestrian and bicyclists
• between Miami Beach and the mainland. The existing lane configuration of the Venetian
Causeway includes bicycle lanes and the operational characteristics of the corridor (low
operational speed and low vehicular volumes) promote safe and comfortable bicycling
and walking. With the previously described construction, pedestrians and bicyclist will
be affected and would have to alter their route between Miami Beach and the mainland.
Currently, the Julia Tuttle Causeway (1-195) and portions of 1-395 and A1A (the
MacArthur Causeway) have striped bicycle lanes; however, given the existing
operational conditions of the corridors (high speed and high vehicular volume, bicycle
facilities adjacent to the travel lanes), bicyclists are not likely to use these corridors.
On July 8, 2016, the City met with FDOT to discuss mitigation efforts to enhance bicycle
facilities during the closure of the Venetian Causeway during the Project. At the
meeting, FDOT advised that enhancements to mitigate the adverse effects for bicyclists
and pedestrians as a results of the Project are only planned for the MacArthur
Causeway. The enhancements include additional sections of green bicycle striping at
conflict points and wayfinding signage to assist bicyclists through the corridor. At the
meeting, the City requested the striping of green bicycle lanes for the MacArthur
Causeway; however, FDOT advised that current guidelines for green bicycle lanes on
state highways and roadways only allows the use of green bicycle lanes at conflict
points with other road users. FDOT advised that it is in the planning stages of a long
term project for a protected pathway along the Julia Tuttle Causeway that would
accommodate pedestrians and bicycles. Currently, the long-term implementation of a
pathway along the Julia Tuttle Causeway is under review by the District VI Design
Office; however, no exact time for implementation has been provided. The Julia Tuttle
Causeway (I-195) is part of the Interstate System; therefore further coordination with the
Federal Highway Administration is required for implementation of the pathway.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission approve the resolution urging
FDOT to stripe dedicated bicycle lanes on the Julia Tuttle causeway (1-195) and to
stripe green bicycle lanes on the those portions of 1-395 and the Al A, known as the
MacArthur Causeway, as soon as possible to protect the safety of cyclists during the
next phase of Miami-Dade County's Venetian Causeway Project.
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel: 305-673-7411
August 3, 2016
Mr. Jim Wolfe, P.E.
District Six Secretary
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 N.W. 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29467:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach,
Florida, Urging The Florida Department Of Transportation ("FDOT") To (1)
Reposition The Bicycle Lane On The Julia Tuttle Causeway (1-195) To The Other
Side Of The Protective Barrier, In Order To Separate Vehicular Travel Lanes
From The Bicycle Lane, And (2) Stripe Green Bicycle Lanes On Those Portions
Of 1-395 And A1A Known As The MacArthur Causeway As Soon As Possible To
Protect The Safety Of Cyclists During The Next Phase Of Miami-Dade County's
Venetian Causeway Project.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of
the City of Miami Beach on July 13, 2016.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 305.673.7411.
Respectfully,
R fael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola
City Manager Jimmy L. Morales
Assistant City Manager Kathie G. Brooks
Assistant City Manager Eric Carpenter
Director Transportation Department Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E.
City Manager's Chief of Staff Marcia Monserrat
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Granado, Rafael
From: Bocio, Patricia • •
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:23 PM
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To: Granado, Rafael
Subject: FDOT Reso
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Hi Rafael,
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See below District 6 info.Jose said it was okay just sending it to Jim Wolfe. Jose would like for you to copy the
CM., Kathie, Eric Carpenter, Marcia and Jose as well. Let me know if you need anything else.
Thank you. - •
District Six Secretary •
Jim Wolfe
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1000 N.W. 111 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172
(305) 470-5197
James.WolfePdot.state.fl.us
Respectfully,
MIAMIBEACH
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Batricia Bocio, A siiista.nt to'the.Director
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 •
Tel: (305)673-7000 ext. 2553/Fax: (786) 394-5473/ www.miamibeachfl.gov •
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Granado, Rafael
From: 'Granado, Rafael
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:38 AM
To: Chiroles, Erick; Morales,Jimmy; Brooks, Kathie; Carpenter, Eric; Gonzalez,Jose R.;
Monserrat, Marcia
Cc: Bocio, Patricia; Cardillo, Lilia;Granado, Rafael
Subject: Transmitted Copy of Resolution 2016-29467 - To Mr.Wolfe - FDOT District Six Secretary
Attachments: LTR WOLFE FDOT 2016-29467.pdf
Good morning,
Resolution No. 2016-29467 has been transmitted to Mr. Jim Wolfe, District Six Secretary, FDOT.
Said Resolution Urges The Florida Department Of Transportation ("FDOT")To (1) Reposition The Bicycle Lane
On The Julia Tuttle Causeway (1-195) To The Other Side Of The Protective Barrier, In Order To Separate Vehicular
Travel Lanes From The Bicycle Lane, And (2) Stripe Green Bicycle Lanes On Those Portions Of 1-395 And A1A
Known As The MacArthur Causeway As Soon As Possible To Protect The Safety Of Cyclists During The Next
Phase Of Miami-Dade County's Venetian Causeway Project.
Thank you.
MIAMI B EAC H
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411 rafaelgranado a@.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical,
historic community.
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