2013-28110 Resolutioni
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28110
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOODS/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHANGING THE
MAYOR'S BLUE RIBBON BIKEWAYS COMMITTEE TO A PERMANENT
COMMITTEE, ENTITLED BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Bikeways Committee was established to promote
the use of bicycles as a viable and sustainable mode of transportation in the City and to review,
coordinate and promote better and safer bicycling and bicycle facilities throughout the City for
residents and tourists alike; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Bikeways Committee's objectives are to provide
input on the City's bicycle infrastructure plans/projects and to ensure the safety and mobility of
bicyclists traveling in the City, both for recreational and commuter purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City has recently made great strides in welcoming bicyclists by providing
safe accommodations for cycling and encouraging people to bike for transportation and
recreation; and
WHEREAS, it is important that the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Bikeways Committee build upon
the City's recent success and national recognition and continue to advocate for cycling as a
sustainable and safe mode of transportation throughout the City at a local, regional, and national
level; and
WHEREAS, this can best be achieved through the creation of a permanent and
reconstituted Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee serving in an advisory capacity to
the City Commission on all matters pertaining to bicycle and pedestrian mobility in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the
recommendation of the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee changing the Mayor's Blue
Ribbon Bikeways Committee to a permanent committee, entitled Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities
Advisory Committee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of January, 2013.
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Rafael Gr nado, City Clerk
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Accepting The
Recommendation Of The Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee Changing The Mayor's Blue Ribbon
Bikeways Committee To A Permanent Committee, Entitled Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Enhance Mobility Throughout The City
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.) In the 2012 Citywide Survey, 48% of the
respondents would be willing to use bicycles as an alternative form of transportation.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Bikeways Committee was established originally by Mayor David Dermer and
subsequently continued by Mayor Mattie Herrera-Bower to promote the use of bicycles as a viable and sustainable
mode of transportation in the City and to review, coordinate and promote better and safer bicycling and bicycle
facilities throughout the City for residents and tourists alike. Initially, the concept of a Bicycle Committee was
brought forth by residents and bicycle advocates in the City that felt that the City of Miami Beach was in dire need
of bicycle infrastructure coupled with the need to foster the well-being and quality-of-life of residents and
communities through the development of a progressive bicycle plan.
The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Bikeways Committee is comprised of neighborhood activists, business owners,and City
staff. The Committee has typically convened on the third Wednesday of every month. Its objectives are to provide
input on the City's bicycle infrastructure plans/projects and to ensure the safety and mobility of bicyclists traveling
in the City, both for recreational and commuter purposes. In,the last few years, however, there has been
diminishing interest from committee members.
It is important that the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Bikeways Committee build upon the City's recent success and
national recognition and continue to advocate for cycling as a sustainable and safe mode of transportation
throughout the City. However, this can best be achieved through the creation of a permanent and reconstituted
Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee serving in an advisory capacity to the City Commission on all
matters pertaining to bicycle and pedestrian mobility in the City.
By becoming a permanent City Committee serving in an advisory capacity to the City Commission, the Bicycle-
Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee can accomplish the goals set forth by the City Commission and make a
difference at the local level by advocating,at a regional and national level,for a more pedestrian and bike-friendly
Miami Beach.
Upon approval of this item and further direction by the Commission,the Administration will present an Ordinance
on creating a Committee entitled the Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee for City Commission
approval at the Commission meeting on February 6, 2013.
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
This item was referred to the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) by Mayor Matti Herrera-
Bower at the City Commission meeting on October 24,2012 and subsequently discussed and approved at NCAC
on November 19, 2012.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E., Transportation Manager, EXT. 6768
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant CityJAfinager City ManaRr Of FHB JGG KGB
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera-Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
Date: January 16, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOODS/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHANGING THE MAYOR'S
BLUE RIBBON BIKEWAYS COMMITTEE TO A PERMANENT COMMITTEE,
ENTITLED BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
This item was referred to the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee(NCAC)for discussion
by Mayor Matti Herrera-Bower at the City Commission meeting on October 24,2012. On November
19, 2012,the NCAC recommended to change the Blue Ribbon Committee to a permanent Bicycle-
Pedestrian Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that this item be approved.
BACKGROUND
The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Bikeways Committee was established originally by Mayor David Dermer
and subsequently continued by Mayor Mattie Herrera-Bower to promote the use of bicycles as a
viable and sustainable mode of transportation in the City and to review, coordinate and promote
better and safer bicycling and bicycle facilities throughout the City for residents and tourists alike.
Initially,the concept of a Bicycle Committee was brought forth by residents and bicycle advocates in
the City that felt that the City of Miami Beach was in dire need of bicycle infrastructure coupled with
the need to foster the well-being and quality-of-life of residents and communities through the
development of a progressive bicycle plan.
The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Bikeways Committee is comprised of neighborhood activists, business
owners, and City staff. The Committee has typically convened on the third Wednesday of every
month and its objectives are to provide input on the City's bicycle infrastructure plans/projects and to
ensure the safety and mobility of bicyclists traveling in the City, both for recreational and commuter
purposes. In the last few years, however, there has been diminishing interest from committee
members. Only two or three committee members typically attend a given meeting.
Notwithstanding, the City has recently made great strides in welcoming bicyclists by providing safe
accommodations for cycling and encouraging people to bike for transportation and recreation. For
example, the DecoBike bicycle rental program has recorded over one million bicycle trips since
inception with a majority of those trips being commuter bicycle trips by residents. The statistic is
substantiated by new census data which has revealed that the City of Miami Beach is the number
ten (10)city in the country in the percentage of people using bicycles to commute to work. The City
of Miami Beach registered an estimated 6.3% of total workers using bicycles as their mode of
transportation to reach their workplace. These are impressive statistics given the country's average
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for commuter bicycle trips is 0.56%. The City's mode split percentage is a clear indicator that Miami
Beach is well on its way to becoming a more livable, bikeable, sustainable, and healthier City.
ANALYSIS
It is important that the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Bikeways Committee build upon the City's recent
success and national recognition and continue to advocate for cycling as a sustainable and safe
mode of transportation throughout the City. However, this can best be achieved through the
creation of a permanent and reconstituted Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee serving
in an advisory capacity to the City Commission on all matters pertaining to bicycle and pedestrian
mobility in the City.
The short-term goals of a new or reconstituted Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee will
include the following:
• Interacting with schools, business entities, communities, and residents to raise bicycle-
pedestrian awareness in the City.
• Promoting annual Bicycle Day and coordinating family-friendly bicycle events throughout the
year, such as Bike Miami Beach, Bike Rides, and other events.
• Advocating for future bicycle-pedestrian improvements in the City at the regional level
through involvement in the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
transportation planning process via the MPO Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
• Becoming more engaged in the ongoing update of the Atlantic Greenway Network
(AGN)/Bicycle Master Plan to promote the use of alternative and sustainable forms of
transportation throughout the City.
Furthermore, the Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee should work closely with the
League of American Bicyclists. The League of American Bicyclists is a non-profit membership
organization which promotes cycling for fun, fitness, and transportation through advocacy and
education. The League is one of the largest membership organizations of cyclists in the United
States and provides incentives, hands-on assistance, and award recognition for communities that
actively support bicycling. It is important that the City, through the Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities
Advisory Committee, engage and foster a partnership with the League.
Upon approval of this item and further direction by the Commission, the Administration will present
an Ordinance on creating a Committee entitled the Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee
for City Commission approval at the Commission meeting on February 6, 2013.
CONCLUSION
By becoming a permanent City Committee serving in an advisory capacity to the City Commission,
the Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee can accomplish the goals set forth by the City
Commission and make a difference at the local level by advocating, at a regional and national level,
for a more pedestrian and bike-friendly Miami Beach.
KGB/J G G/FHB/J J F/RM/J R G
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