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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 2013 JAN 23 Pra 2. 02
NO. LTC # 020-2013 CITY CLEkK'S OF"- 1 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera-Bower and Members of the Cily Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Managers-�`�
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DATE: January 23, 2013
SUBJECT: FDOT STATE ROAD (SR) 112/JULIA TUTTLE CAUSEWAY BIKE PATH/TRAIL
PROJECT
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to inform you that the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) began construction of the State Road (SR) 112/Julia Tuttle Causeway Bike Path/Trail Project
on Monday, January 21, 2013. The project is scheduled to be completed in March 2013. The project
extends from SR 5/Biscayne Boulevard in the City of Miami to SR 907/Alton Road in the City of Miami
Beach. The estimated construction cost of the project is $132,000.
The goal of the project is to construct a bicycle path/trail in each direction along the Julia Tuttle
Causeway, in order to create a connection for bicycles between the City of Miami and the City of Miami
Beach. The proposed bicycle facilities will be added by utilizing the existing shoulders on SR 112/Julia
Tuttle Causeway. The proposed connection serves to promote bicycling as an alternative mode of
transportation, complement the existing bicycle lanes on the MacArthur Causeway, and provide an
alternative route for bicyclists between the cities of Miami Beach and Miami.
FDOT has advised that no lane closures are anticipated to occur during the first week of construction.
In addition, the City will request that no lane closures occur during the Boat Show scheduled from
February 14—18. During other major events, such as Winter Music Conference and spring break, the
City will monitor and coordinate with FDOT the suspension of any lane closures if warranted. All lane
closures will be coordinated with the City of Miami Beach, and FDOT will notify the City in advance of
any anticipated lane closures. Information regarding lane closures will be disseminated to residents on
a timely basis.
As part of its public information program, FDOT has designated a Public Information Officer(PIO)for
the project who will be the point of contact on community issues and be available on a 24/7 basis
throughout the duration of the project. The PIO will be responsible for disseminating any updates via e-
mail to affected area stakeholders regarding construction activities, lane closures, and traffic impacts.
Lastly, FDOT has created a project website and placed information regarding lane closures and project
details on the following website: www.fdotmiamidade.com.
Enclosed please find a project fact sheet. The fact sheet includes project information, construction
schedule, and contact information for the Public Information Officer for the project.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Attachment:
FDOT Project Fact Sheet
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FACT SHEET
A NEW WAY PROJECT WILL BEGIN IN YOUR AREA
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Begins:January 2013
OVERVIEW
On Monday January 21, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to begin a bicycle path
construction project along the SR 112/Julia Tuttle Causeway from SR 5/131scayne Blvd to SR 907/Alton Road Avenue in
the Cities of Miami and Miami Beach.
WORK TO BE PERFORMED AFFECTED MUNICIPALITIES
• Adding bicycle lanes along the eastbound and Cities of Miami and Miami Beach
westbound shoulders of the SR 112/Julia Tuttle
Causeway ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST
• Restriping the shoulders as a bicycle path $132,000
• Installing new signage
LANE CLOSURE &DETOUR INFORMATION
PROJECT SCHEDULE Traffic lanes may be closed at times for safety reasons.
January 21, 2013—March 2013 Lane closures will occur from:
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Weekdays and weekends
9:00 p.m.to 5:30 a.m.Sunday through Thursday nights
11:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights
HELPFUL TIPS
Allow extra time to reach your destination
Obey all posted signs and speed limits
Watch for signs with information about upcoming work and traffic conditions
ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST
For your safety and the safety of others, please use caution when driving, walking or biking around any construction
zone. Wearing a safety belt is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle
crashes. The department takes steps to reduce construction effects, but you might experience the following around
the work site. Please note that this schedule could change due to bad weather or other unexpected conditions.
• Side street, traffic lane and sidewalk closures
• Increased dust and noise
• Workers and equipment moving around the area.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Project Administrator Leah DeRiel, P.E. at (305) 219-4035 , or Public
Information Specialist Cynthia Vazquez at (305) 640-7441 or Cynthia.Vazquez @dot.state.fl.us.
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