2015-29082 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29082
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT TO PERFORM
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAINTING GREEN ALL EXISTING BIKE LANES UNDER COUNTY
JURISDICTION WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, a number of experiments have been conducted in the United States and in
other countries around the world to determine the value of designating a particular pavement
color to communicate to road users that a portion of the roadway has been set aside for
exclusive or preferential use by bicyclists and to enhance the conspicuity of a bicycle lane or a
bicycle lane extension; and
WHEREAS, for the past 10 years in the United States, green has been the only color
that has received official FHWA approval for colored pavement experiments on bicycle lanes;
and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2011, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a
memorandum regarding the Interim Approval for Optional Use of Green Colored Pavement for
Bike Lanes;.and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is seeking approval to paint green all existing bike
lanes within Miami-Dade County jurisdiction and City boundaries; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County requires the City to submit an Intergovernmental
Agency Agreement to Perform Traffic Engineering Functions in order to authorize the City to
proceed with painting green all existing bike lanes within Miami-Dade County jurisdiction.
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 authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Intergovernmental .
Agency Agreement to perform traffic engineering functions with Miami-Dade County for the
purpose of painting green all existing bike lanes under County jurisdiction within the City of
Miami Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 9 day of , 2015.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida,Authorizing The
City Manager To Negotiate And Execute An Intergovernmental Agency Agreement To Perform Traffic
Engineering Functions With Miami-Dade County For The Purpose Of Painting Green All Existing Bike
Lanes Under County Jurisdiction Within The City Of Miami Beach.
Key Intended Outcome Supported: Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout The
City/Enhance Pedestrian Safety Universally.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the 2014 Miami Beach Community
Satisfaction Survey Final Report, about 4 out of 10 residents (39%) claimed they would ride bicycles; this is
considerably lower than the percentage in 2012(48%).
Item Summary/Recommendation:
On April 15, 2011, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued at memorandum regarding the
Interim Approval for Optional Use of Green Colored Pavement for Bike Lanes. The purpose of the
memorandum was to issue an interim approval for the optional use of green colored pavement in marked
bicycle lanes and in extensions of bicycle lanes through intersections and other traffic conflict areas.
Interim approval allows interim use, pending official rulemaking,of a new traffic control device,a revision
to the application or manner of use of an existing traffic control device, or a provision not specifically
described in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
A number of experiments have been conducted in the United States and in other countries around the
world to determine the value of designating a particular pavement color to communicate to road users that
a portion of the roadway has been set aside for exclusive or preferential use by bicyclists and to enhance
the conspicuity of a bicycle lane or a bicycle lane extension. Green, blue, and red are among the colors
that have been tested for this purpose. Because these colored pavements are intended to regulate,warn,
or guide traffic(motorists and bicyclists)and consequently serving more than just an aesthetic treatment,
they are considered to be traffic control devices.
For the past ten years in the United States,green has been the only color that has received official FHWA
approval for colored pavement experiments on bicycle facilities. Colored pavement within a bicycle lane
increases the visibility of the facility, identifies potential areas of conflict,and reinforces priority to bicyclists
in conflict areas as well as in areas with pressure for illegal parking. Colored pavement can be utilized
either as a corridor treatment along the length of a bike lane or protected bike lane,or as a spot treatment,
such as a bike box, conflict area, or intersection crossing marking. Color can be applied along the entire
length of a bike lane or a protected bike lane to increase the overall visibility of the facility. Consistent
application of color across a bikeway corridor is important to promote clear understanding for all road
users.
As part of the approval process to be able to paint green all the existing bike lanes within City boundaries
and under County jurisdiction, Miami Dade County Public Works and Waste Management Department
requires the City of Miami Beach to submit an Intergovernmental Agency Agreement. As part of the
process of obtaining approval to proceed with this work, Miami Dade County also requires the City to
submit plans showing the location where the existing bike lanes will be painted green.City staff is currently
working in coordination with the County to complete this submittal.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: None.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
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COMMISSI n N MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members,of the City Col mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager .
DATE: July 8, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
AGREEMENT TO PERFORM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAINTING GREEN ALL
EXISTING BIKE LANES UNDER COUNTY JURISDICTION WITHIN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.- ..
BACKGROUND
On April 15, 2011, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued at memorandum
regarding the Interim Approval for Optional Use of Green Colored Pavement for Bike Lanes.
The purpose of the memorandum was to issue an interim approval for the optional use of green
colored pavement in marked bicycle lanes and in extensions of bicycle lanes through
intersections and other traffic conflict areas. Interim approval allows interim use, pending official
rulemaking, of a new traffic control device, a revision to the application or manner of use of an
existing traffic control device, or a provision not specifically described in the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
A number of experiments have been conducted in the United States and in other countries
around the world to determine the value of designating a particular pavement color to
communicate to road users that a portion of the roadway has been set aside for exclusive or
preferential use by bicyclists and to enhance the conspicuity of a bicycle lane or a bicycle lane
extension. Green, blue, and red are among the colors that have been tested for this purpose.
Because colored pavements are intended to regulate, warn, or guide traffic (motorists and
bicyclists) and consequently serving as more than just an aesthetic treatment, they are
considered to be traffic control devices.
For the past ten years, green has been the only color that has received official FHWA approval
for colored pavement experiments on bicycle facilities. Colored pavement within a bicycle lane
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement to perform traffic
engineering functions with Miami Dade County
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increases the visibility of the facility, identifies potential areas of conflict, and reinforces priority
to bicyclists in conflict areas as well as in areas with pressure for illegal parking. Colored
pavement can be utilized either as a corridor treatment along the length of a bike lane or
protected bike lane, or as a spot treatment, such as a bike box, conflict area, or intersection
crossing marking. Color can be applied along the entire length of a bike lane or a protected bike
lane to increase the overall visibility of the facility. Consistent application of color across a
bikeway corridor is important to promote clear understanding for all road users.
ANALYSIS
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan Update currently under way, has also included the
recommendation for painting green all existing bike lanes within City boundaries. The following
is a list of projects that are recommended for implementation next year for painting green:
• Alton Road, from South Pointe Drive to 5th Street, including South Pointe Drive from
Alton Road to Ocean Drive
• 16th Street from Washington Avenue to Bay Road
• Prairie Avenue from 28th Street to 44th Street
• Royal Palm Avenue from 42nd Street to 47th Street
• 47th Street from Pine Tree Drive to Alton Road
Funding for the Alton Road and 16th Street projects is available from previously appropriated
funds for Bicycle Pedestrian Projects Citywide. The remaining projects have been proposed for
inclusion in the FY 2015/16 capital budget.
Green bike lanes on state roads are more challenging because FDOT has not authorized the
City to proceed with this work. Over the next year, the Transportation Department will be
working with FDOT to address this issue and we hope to submit additional requests on state
roads as part of the FY 2016/17 capital budget.
As part of the approval process to be able to paint green all the existing bike lanes within City
boundaries and under County jurisdiction, Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste
Management Department requires that the City of Miami Beach execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement. As part of the process of obtaining approval to proceed with this work, Miami-Dade
County also requires the City to submit plans showing the location where the existing bike lanes
will be painted green. City staff is currently working in coordination with the County to complete
design plans for green bike lanes.
RECOMMENDATION
it- Administration recommends approval of this item.
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