LTC 373-2021 SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOTIONMIAM IBE CH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 373-2021 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM
DATE :
Honorable Mayor Dan Gelbe~,~bers of the City Commission
Alina T. Hudak, City ManagfrvA1)
September 8, 2021 lJI'
SUBJECT: SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOTION
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission of the
motion that was passed at the Senior Affairs Committee meeting that was held on July 26, 2021.
MOTION 1
The Senior Affairs Committee motions to pause any action or consideration of the Better Bus
Program based on the lack of senior community input. Dade County Bus System is primary source
of transportation for senior and those with disabilities. All buses are equipped with a low floor easy
access ramp and disability seating at front of bus. This Committee is very concerned that no
outreach was done to local community to find out how it would affect them to remove over 100+
bus sites across Miami Beach. Please know that across entire City there is large population of
seniors with disabilities and walking impairments that are physically unable to walk more than 2
blocks. Committee strongly urges Commission to delay and say "NO" to any decision on Better
Bus Project. This will provide additional time for further investigation and analysis and staff
presentation on the impact on our senior community and those with walking impairments and
disabilities.
Motion Made by: Magui Benitez
Motion Seconded by: Carolina Cuadros
Motion Passes Unanimously
ATH/DF