Resolution 2014-28585 RESOLUTION NO. LO 1 4 ' 2 8 5 8 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISISON OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO REINSTATE THE ORIGINAL
HOURS OF OPERATION OF THE ROUTE A BUS. SERVICE, FROM 7:00 AM TO
MIDNIGHT; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXTEND
THE EXISTING ALTON-WEST LOOP TROLLEY ROUTE, OR START A NEW
TROLLEY ROUTE TO INCLUDE BELLE ISLE, ENABLING RESIDENTS ACCESS TO
SOUTH BEACH DURING THE WEST VENETIAN BASCULE BRIDGE CLOSURE.
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2014, there was a localized bridge deck failure involving a Miami-Dade
Transit passenger bus travelling eastbound across the West Venetian Bascule Bridge: and
WHEREAS,the bus met the weight restrictions in place at the time of the incident; and
WHEREAS, on Thursday, April 10, 2014, new signage was installed on the Venetian bridges
lowering the weight limit from 15 tons to 11 tons on all of the bridges except the West Venetian Bascule
Bridge, which has a 5-ton limit; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the affected West Venetian Bascule Bridge section is required and
will commence in mid-2015, resulting in full closure of the bridge for vehicular, pedestrian, and cycling
traffic for nine (9) months; and
WHEREAS, as a result of weight limitations, the Route A service provided by the County was
modified to operate between Omni and Sunset Harbour, using smaller vehicles at longer headways and
only during morning and afternoon peak hours; and
WHEREAS, on April 30, 2014, the City Commission after a discussion on Belle Isle bus service in
reference to current weight restrictions and upcoming West Venetian Bascule Bridge construction,
directed the City Administration to urge Miami-Dade County to reinstate the original hours of operation of
the Route A from 7:00 AM to midnight; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the City Commission directed the Administration to extend the existing
Alton-West Loop trolley route, or start a new trolley route to Include Belle Isle, enabling residents access
to South Beach during the bridge closure.
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 Miami-Dade
County to reinstate the original hours of operation of the Route A bus service from 7:00 AM to midnight,
and additionally direct the City Administration to extend the existing Alton-West Loop trolley route, or start
a new trolley route to include Belle Isle, enabling residents access to South Beach during the West
Venetian Bascule Bridge closure.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 30`h day of April, 2014.
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CA MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
FROM: Michael Grieco, Commissioner
DATE: April 29th, 2014
SUBJECT: Belle Isle Bus Service
Please place on the April 30th City Commission Meeting Agenda as a discussion item
ensuring Belle IsleNenetian Islands maintain continuous bus service and emergency
service.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Danila Bonini at extension 6457.
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