2015-29083 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29083
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE MODE HIERARCHY
PRESENTED AT THE MARCH 18, 2015 CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
ON TRANSPORTATION.
WHEREAS, given the existing traffic congestion, the high number of special events, and
the limited capacity in the City of Miami Beach's transportation network, residents and visitors
have experienced an increased level of difficulty moving though the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has not completed a Transportation Master Plan since 1999; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, the City engaged Gannett Fleming to complete a new City of Miami
Beach Transportation Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Gannet Fleming evaluated existing conditions and collected data for transit,
traffic, and pedestrians throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2015, the City held a Commission Workshop on
Transportation which included an overview of the Transportation Master Plan prepared by
Gannett Fleming and a proposal for a transportation mode hierarchy; and
WHEREAS, based on analytical contrasts of vehicular throughput and people
throughput, the Administration recommended a transportation mode hierarchy consisting of: 1-
Pedestrians, 2-Transit, Bicycles, Freight (depending on the corridor), 3- Private Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Administration believes that the proposed mode hierarchy will change
the paradigm of transportation in Miami Beach and appropriately respond to growth in
population and tourism; and
WHEREAS, based on the proposed mode hierarchy, Gannett Fleming will generate projects
focusing on enhancing alternative modes of transportation and reducing traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS, City Commissioners present at the March 18, 2015 Commission Workshop
on Transportation supported the proposed mode hierarchy presented by the Administration.
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 adopt the mode hierarchy presented at the March 18, 2015 City of Miami
Beach Commission Transportation Workshop consisting of: 1- Pedestrians, 2- Transit, Bicycles,
Freight (depending on the corridor), and 3- Private Vehicles.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Adopting The
Mode Hierarchy Presented At The March 18, 2015 Commission Workshop on Transportation.
Key Intended Outcome Supported: Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout The
City/Enhance Pedestrian Safety Universally.
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The City of Miami Beach Transportation Department engaged Gannet Fleming, Inc.to complete a Transportation
Master Plan for the City.The Transportation Master Plan provides a data-driven overview of the existing conditions in
terms of transportation and mobility in the City,establishes the transportation vision for the City,provides guidelines
for future transportation systems and mobility strategies,suggests policy modifications to improve the efficiency of
our transportation network, generates a project bank based on priorities, and identifies funding sources for the
completion of the projects. To achieve this, the Transportation Master Plan consultant team has evaluated and
analyzed existing multimodal data and conditions,forecasted future conditions,and coordinated with agencies and
stakeholders.Currently,the consultant team is in the process of developing a project bank,prioritizing the projects in
the project bank, and identifying internal and external funding sources to implement the projects identified in the
project bank.
On March 18, 2015,the City held a Commission Workshop on Transportation which included an overview of the
Transportation Master Plan and the existing transportation conditions and trends in the City.At the workshop,the
master plan team presented empirical data demonstrating the positive effects of redefining public rights-of-way to
create opportunities for exclusive transit lanes along some corridors.The analysis was based on a shift in the way
capacity is viewed.As mentioned at the workshop,typically capacity is measured in terms of the number of vehicles
on the roadway;however,the master plan proposes that capacity be viewed as a function of the number of people
utilizing the roadway. Based on the change in the capacity model, the consultant proposed the following mode
prioritization:
1.Pedestrians
2.Transit, Bicycles,and Freight(depending on the corridor)
3.Private vehicles
The Commissioners present at the workshop supported the proposed Modal Hierarchy strategy presented by the
project team.Following the workshop,the project team conducted corridor analyses for all major corridors in the City.
Based on the analyses, the project team has proposed mode priorities for each of the corridors evaluated. The
corridor analysis was presented to the public for input at a Public Workshop held on June 16,2015.
In order to generate the aforementioned mode hierarchy, the consultant performed analyses based on the
repurposing of a travel lane along certain corridors for exclusive transit usage.Based on the counts collected for the
various corridors, the consultant compared the existing person throughput per lane per hour to the proposed
conditions with exclusive transit lanes.In general,transit lanes were found to improve the overall person throughput
of the corridors analyzed.Subsequently,the consultant conducted a connectivity analysis of the main corridors in the
City. Based on connectivity,traffic data,transit usage, bicycle usage, and existing typical section, corridors were
prioritized in accordance to the mode hierarchy proposed at the Commission Workshop. The adoption of the
proposed mode hierarchy will be an essential step in the development of a project bank that promotes improved
mobility and responsible growth in the City over a 20-year horizon.The mode hierarchy is critical for the consultant
to develop and refine the project bank. The Administration is in the process of organizing a second Commission
Workshop on Transportation to be held in September 2015 to present the proposed project bank. Following the
Commission workshop,the draft master plan will be presented to the public for input.The Transportation Master Plan
will be presented to the City Commission for adoption in October 2015.The Administration recommends that the City
of Miami Beach Mayor and Commission adopt the following mode hierarchy presented at the March 18, 2015
Commission Workshop on Transportation:
1. Pedestrians
2. Transit, Bicycles,and Freight(depending on the corridor)
3. Private vehicles
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS ADOPTING THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: None.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E. X6768
Department Director Assistant j' Manager City Tanager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of th City Comm sion
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, ADOPTING THE MODE HIERARCHY PRESENTED AT
THE MARCH 18, 2015 COMMISSION WORKSHOP ON TRANSPORTATION.
BACKGROUND
According to Forbes Magazine, the area of South Florida, including Miami and Miami Beach, is
the number 5 visited area in the Country in 2014, approximately seven (7) million visitors.
Furthermore, according to the Greater Miami and the Beaches 2014 Visitor Industry Overview,
nearly 50% of overnight visitors stayed in Miami Beach. Overnight visitors and other local
visitors contribute to an overwhelming average daily population of over 205,000 (more than
double resident population). The additional population in the City on a daily basis adversely
affects traffic and creates congestion throughout the City. To address transportation needs and
future growth, municipalities, counties, and transportation agencies develop master plans
identifying transportation projects to be implemented based on need and priority. The City of
Miami Beach has not completed a Transportation Master Plan since 1999.
In August 2014, the City of Miami Beach Transportation Department engaged Gannet Fleming,
Inc. to complete a Transportation Master Plan for the City. The Transportation Master Plan
provides a data-driven overview of the existing conditions in terms of transportation and mobility
in the City, establishes the transportation vision for the City, provides guidelines for future
transportation systems and mobility strategies, suggests policy modifications to improve the
efficiency of our transportation network, generates a project bank based on priorities, and
identifies funding sources for the completion of the projects. To achieve this, the Transportation
Master Plan consultant team has evaluated and analyzed existing multimodal data and
conditions, forecasted future conditions, and coordinated with agencies and stakeholders.
Currently, the consultant team is in the process of developing a project bank, prioritizing the
projects in the project bank, and identifying internal and external funding sources to implement
the projects identified in the project bank.
On March 18, 2015, the City held a Commission Workshop on Transportation which included an
overview of the Transportation Master Plan and the existing transportation conditions and trends
in the City. At the workshop, the master plan team presented empirical data demonstrating the
positive effects of redefining public rights-of-way to create opportunities for exclusive transit
lanes along some corridors. The analysis was based on a shift in the way capacity is viewed. As
mentioned at the workshop, typically capacity is measured in terms of the number of vehicles on
the roadway; however, the master plan proposes that capacity be viewed as a function of the
number of people utilizing the roadway. Based on the change in the capacity model, the
consultant proposed the following mode prioritization:
Commission Memorandum— Discussion Regarding An Update On The Transportation Master Plan
May 6,2015
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1. Pedestrians
2. Transit, Bicycles, and Freight(depending on the corridor)
3. Private vehicles
The Commissioners present at the workshop supported the proposed Modal Hierarchy strategy
presented by the project team.
Following the workshop, the project team conducted corridor analyses for all major corridors in
the City. Based on the analyses, the project team has proposed mode priorities for each of the
corridors evaluated. The corridor analysis was presented to the public for input at a Public
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Workshop held on June 16, 2015.
ANALYSIS
In order to generate the aforementioned mode hierarchy, the consultant performed analyses
based on the repurposing of a travel lane along certain corridors for exclusive transit usage.
Based on the counts collected for the various corridors, the consultant compared the existing
person throughput per lane per hour to the proposed conditions with exclusive transit lanes. In
general, transit lanes were found to improve the overall person throughput of the corridors
analyzed.
Subsequently, the consultant conducted a connectivity analysis of the main corridors in the City.
Based on connectivity, traffic data, transit usage, bicycle usage, and existing typical section,
corridors were prioritized in accordance to the mode hierarchy proposed at the Commission
Workshop. The adoption of the proposed mode hierarchy is critical for the development of a
project bank that promotes improved mobility and responsible growth in the City over a 20-year
horizon..
The mode hierarchy is critical for the consultant to develop and refine the project bank. The
Administration is in the process of organizing a second Commission Workshop on
Transportation to be held in September 2015 to present the proposed project bank. Following
the Commission workshop, the draft master plan will be presented to the public for input. The
Administration anticipates presenting the Transportation Master Plan to the City Commission for
adoption in October 2015.
RECOMMENDATION,
The Administration recommends that the City of Miami Beach Mayor and Commission adopt the
following mode hierarchy presented at the March 18, 2015 Commission Workshop on
Transportation:
1. Pedestrians;
2. Transit, Bicycle, and Freight(depending on the corridor),
3. Private Vehicles.
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