LTC 211-2017 City of Miami Beach Safe Routes to School ProjectsMIAMIBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 211-2017 LETT R TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of th1 City Comm' sion
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 24, 2017
SUBJECT: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECTS
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to provide an update on the City of Miami
Beach Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Projects. SRTS is a federal grant targeting transportation
improvements enabling and encouraging children to walk and bike to school. By making walking
and bicycling a viable and safe transportation alternatives for school children, the program
encourages a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age. These improvements concentrate
on safety, increasing accessibility, reducing traffic congestion, and reducing fuel consumption
and air pollution in the vicinity of schools. At the state level, the funds for this program are
administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through the Local Agency
Program. FDOT awards projects for SRTS funding following a district-wide competitive
application process.
In 2012 and in 2014, the City successfully secured grant funding in the amount of $482,000 for
Biscayne Elementary School, Nautilus Middle School, North Beach Elementary, and Feinberg
Fisher K-8 Center. It is worth noting that the City also completed a SRTS safety report and
application for Miami Beach High School; however, no funding was awarded. The
recommended improvements for the aforementioned schools include replacement of existing
non-standard signage with enhanced signage, installation of new signage and pavement
markings, installation of a Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon, installation of school zone
beacons, and other safety improvements within the neighborhoods adjacent to the schools. In
order to maximize funding availability for construction, the improvements were designed by
Transportation Department staff.
On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, the City will be conducting an Open House to present the proposed
improvements and receive input from the community. The meeting will be taking place in the
Miami Beach Golf Club (2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139) at 6:00 PM.
The City anticipates completing construction of all SRTS Projects in Summer 2017. These
improvements are anticipated to cause minimum disruption to the public.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Attachment: SRTS Open House Flyer
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Attachment MIAMI BEACH SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
The Safe Routes to School program grant was awarded to the
City of Miami Beach in light of its efforts to encourage children to
walk and bicycle to school. Please join us to learn more about the
latest developments by the project team.
Tuesday, April 25, 2016
6 p.m.
Miami Beach Golf Club
2301 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Inquiries may be directed to Claudia Rodriguez at
Claudiarodriguez@miamibeachfl.gov or 305.673.7575 ext.6620
MIAMI BEACH www.miamibeachfl.gov/Transportation
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