2016-29327 Resoi
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29327
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND
APPROVING THE PROPOSED TRAFFIC FLOW MODIFICATION TO 42ND
STREET BETWEEN SHERIDAN AVENUE AND PINE TREE DRIVE.
WHEREAS, in 2014, the City Commission directed the Administration to conduct a
traffic study to identify ways to improve access to the Jewish Community Center (JCC) located
at Pine Tree Drive and 42nd Street; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the directive of the City Commission, the City's Transportation
Department engaged. Florida Transportation Engineers, Inc. (FTE) to evaluate traffic circulation
and access management and develop a concept for improved operations at Pine Tree Drive
and 42nd Street; and
WHEREAS, the concept developed by FTE consisted of modifying traffic flow along
42nd Street between Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive from its current one-way
configuration to a two-way configuration; and
WHEREAS, the proposed configuration, which would allow southbound drivers to
access the JCC via 42nd Street, was approved by Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, City staff received a request from the City's Committee for Quality of
Education (QEC) to review morning traffic conditions at 41st Street and Prairie Avenue; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the QEC's request, City staff conducted a site visit with Miami-
Dade County Traffic Signals staff and significant congestion was observed; and
WHEREAS, as a result of traffic congestion at various intersections in the vicinity of
North Beach Elementary School, the scope of the traffic study was subsequently expanded to
include an evaluation of traffic flow modifications along the entirety of 42nd Street; and
WHEREAS, the results of the traffic study and typical section alternatives were
discussed at the January 15, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC)
meeting; and
WHEREAS, the NCAC recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt
Alternative I, as described in the analysis, consisting of a two-way conversion and re-orientation
of on-street parking in the eastbound direction between Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission accept the
recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, and approve the
proposed traffic flow modification +0.:41,Yoh,. -et from Sheridan Avenue to Pine Tree Drive.
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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 NEIGHBORHOOD AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED TRAFFIC FLOW
MODIFICATION TO 42ND STREET BETWEEN SHERIDAN AVENUE AND PINE TREE DRIVE.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout The City
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc: N/A
Item Summary:
In 2014, the City Commission directed the Administration to conduct a traffic study to identify ways to
improve access to the Jewish Community Center(JCC)located at Pine Tree Drive and 42nd Street. Pursuant
to Commission directive, the City's Transportation Department engaged Florida Transportation Engineers,
Inc. (FTE)to evaluate traffic circulation and access management at Pine Tree Drive and 42nd Street. As a
result of the evaluation,the consultant developed a concept for improved access into the JCC.The concept
consisted of modifying traffic flow along 42nd Street between Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive from its
current one-way configuration to a two-way configuration. The proposed configuration would allow
southbound drivers to access the JCC via 42nd Street. The concept was approved by Miami-Dade County.
During the initial traffic study process, staff received a request from the Committee for Quality of Education
(QEC)to review morning traffic conditions at 41st Street and Prairie Avenue. Pursuant to the QEC's request,
staff conducted a site visit with Miami-Dade County Traffic Signals staff and significant congestion was
observed. Most southbound traffic was observed to make a right turn to go westbound on 41st Street;
however,whenever a driver attempts to make a left turn at the intersection, all southbound traffic has to stop
until the driver has completed the maneuver. This situation occurs at a frequency of approximately one(1)
left turning vehicle every two(2)minutes; however,as observed,when this situation is compounded over the
entire morning peak period,southbound traffic queues extended for up to four(4)blocks.As a result of traffic
congestion at various intersections in the vicinity of North Beach Elementary, the scope of the traffic study
was subsequently expanded to include an evaluation of traffic flow modifications along the entirety of 42nd
Street.As part of the analysis,the consultant developed various concepts to improve traffic flow and access
management in the area. The results of the traffic study and typical section alternatives were discussed at
the January 15, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee. Some members of the committee
expressed concerns with the anticipated loss of parking for some of the alternatives while other members
recognized the importance of protected facilities leading to a school.The NCAC made two separate motions
on this project The NCAC approved Alternative I, as described in the analysis, consisting of a two-way
conversion and re-orienting of on-street parking in the eastbound direction between Sheridan Avenue and
Pine Tree Drive.Transportation Staff received input from the North Beach Elementary PTA and members of
the Orchard Park Homeowners Association with regards to the proposed two-way conversion.The Orchard
Park residents expressed concerns with the effects of the two-way conversion of the entirety of 42nd Street
on the neighborhood; however, they supported the two-way conversion of the section between Sheridan
Avenue and Pine Tree Drive.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the resolution accepting the
recommendation of the NCAC to approve the two-way configuration of 42nd Street from Sheridan Avenue to
Pine Tree Drive, including the re-orientation of the eastbound angled parking spaces.
Advisory Board Recommendation: N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds:
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E.
Sign-Offs:
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MAMIBEACH Date 3-9-11,
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COM ISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City C mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ' _
DATE: March 9, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR A. D CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO APPROVE
THE PROPOSED TRAFFIC FLOW MODIFICATION TO 42ND STREET
BETWEEN SHERIDAN AVENUE AND PINE TREE DRIVE.
BACKGROUND
In 2014, the City Commission directed the Administration to conduct a traffic study to identify ways
to improve access to the Jewish Community Center (JCC) located at Pine Tree Drive and 42nd
Street. Pursuant to Commission directive, the City's Transportation Department engaged Florida
Transportation Engineers, Inc. (FTE) to evaluate traffic circulation and access management at Pine
Tree Drive and 42nd Street. As a result of the evaluation, the consultant developed a concept for
improved access into the JCC. The concept consisted of modifying traffic flow along 42nd Street
between Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive from its current one-way configuration to a two-way
configuration. The proposed configuration would allow southbound drivers to access the JCC via
42nd Street. The concept was approved by Miami-Dade County.
During the initial traffic study process, staff received a request from the Committee for Quality of
Education (QEC) to review morning traffic conditions at 41st Street and Prairie Avenue. Pursuant to
the QEC's request, staff conducted a site visit with Miami-Dade County Traffic Signals staff and
significant congestion was observed. Most southbound traffic was observed to make a right turn to
go westbound on 41st Street; however, whenever a driver attempts to make a left turn at the
intersection, all southbound traffic has to stop until the driver has completed the maneuver. This
situation occurs at a frequency of approximately one (1) left turning vehicle every two (2) minutes;
however, as observed, when this situation is compounded over the entire morning peak period,
southbound traffic queues extended for up to four(4) blocks.
As a result of traffic congestion at various intersections in the vicinity of North Beach Elementary,
the scope of the traffic study was subsequently expanded to include an evaluation of traffic flow
modifications along the entirety of 42nd Street. As part of the analysis, the consultant developed
various concepts to improve traffic flow and access management in the area.
ANALYSIS
As part of the Traffic Circulation and Conceptual Alternative Study for W. 42nd Street from Prairie to
Pine Tree Drive, field observations were conducted during the morning peak and afternoon peak
periods. The Traffic Analysis did not reveal any adverse effects from the two-waying of the section
A Resolution Accepting Recommendation of the NCAC to Approve Traffic Flow Modifications Along 42"d Street between
Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive
March 9, 2016
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between Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive. Pedestrian safety was also addressed in the
proposed configuration with the addition of a crosswalk to the north side of the intersection of Alton
Road and 42nd Street.
In reviewing the feasibility of the two-way configuration along 42nd Street, the traffic engineering
consultant explored two (2) options for the corridor. The study alternatives are described below:
42nd Street between Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive
• Alternative 1: Considered modifying the roadway from its existing one-way configuration to
a two-way configuration without altering the typical section of the roadway. The only
modification identified was the re-orientation of the eastbound angled parking spaces to
match the two-way configuration. (See Attachment)
• Alternative 2: Considered modifying the roadway from its existing one-way configuration to
a two-way configuration while extending bicycle lanes in each direction. This alternative
would reduce on-street parking by 50% (eliminating 7 out of a total of 14 parking spaces)
along this section of roadway. During the analysis period, various site visits were conducted
and high usage of the parking was observed, particularly by the multi-family residences
along Sheridan Avenue. As a result, this alternative was determined to not be feasible and
thus discarded from any further evaluation.
The County has approved the traffic study for the section 42nd Street between Sheridan Avenue
and Pine Tree Drive.
The results of the traffic study and typical section alternatives were discussed at the January 15,
2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee. Some members of the committee expressed
concerns with the anticipated loss of parking for some of the alternatives while other members
recognized the importance of protected facilities leading to a school. The NCAC approved
Alternative I, as described in the analysis, consisting of a two-way conversion and re-orienting of
on-street parking in the eastbound direction between Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive.
Transportation Staff received input from the North Beach Elementary PTA and members of the
Orchard Park Homeowners Association with regards to the proposed two-way conversion. The
Orchard Park residents expressed concerns with the effects of the two-way conversion of the
entirety of 42nd Street on the neighborhood; however, they supported the two-way conversion of
the section between Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept the recommendation
of the NCAC to approve the two-way configuration of 42nd Street from Sheridan Avenue to Pine
Tree Drive, including the re-orientation of the eastbound angled parking spaces.
Attachment: 42nd Street between Sheridan Avenue and Pine Tree Drive- Proposed Alternative
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