2017-29927 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29927
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE AT ITS MEETING ON MAY 19, 2017 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPLORE
PARTICIPATING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S SELF-
DRIVING VEHICLE PILOT PROGRAM EFFORTS FOR
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.
WHEREAS, a Key Intended Outcome for the Transportation Department is,
"Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2015, the City of Miami Beach adopted Resolution 2015-
29083 approving the following modal hierarchy presented at the March 18, 2015
Commission Workshop on Transportation in order to move toward this Key Intended
Outcome and guide development of its Transportation Master Plan:
1. Pedestrians;
2. Transit, Bicycle, and Freight (depending on the corridor),
3. Private Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2016, the City of Miami Beach adopted its
Transportation Master Plan, which was developed to achieve this modal hierarchy, and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on January 11, 2017, the Miami Beach City
Commission suggested exploring pilot programs for self-driving vehicles, and referred
this item to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC); and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2017, the NCAC heard this item and supported
exploring the City's participation in Miami-Dade County's pilot program efforts to test
self-driving vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County is considering launching a pilot program for
autonomous vehicles in order to improve the "first/last mile" connections between transit
stops, and homes, offices, and other destinations; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County is evaluating technology developers for the
local testing of autonomous vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County is receptive to the City of Miami Beach joining
the test program at a testing location yet to be determined; and
WHEREAS, self-driving vehicles would be consistent with a City Key Intended
Outcome for the Transportation Department, the City's adopted modal hierarchy goals,
and the intent of the City's Transportation Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and
City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the NCAC at its meeting on
May 19, 2017 and authorize the City Manager to explore participating in Miami-Dade
County's self-driving vehicle pilot program efforts for autonomous vehicles.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 26, 2017
SUBJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO JOIN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY'S PROGRAM FOR SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES.
RECOMMENDATION
At its January 11, 2017 meeting the Miami Beach Commission referred this item to the
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee. The Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee
heard this item at its May 19, 2017 meeting, and was receptive to exploring Miami Beach
participation in Miami-Dade County's efforts to test self-driving cars.
ANALYSIS
City Administration is now requesting approval of a Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of
Miami Beach accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee to explore joining
with Miami-Dade County in its self-driving vehicle test efforts.
Miami-Dade County is considering launching a pilot for autonomous shuttles. The goal of the effort is to improve the
"first/last mile"connections between transit stops,and homes,offices,and other destinations.
Prior to the launch,the County is evaluating several technology developers such as Uber, Ford and Google(Waymo).
The next step for the County is partnering with a technology developer for local testing. The target launch date for this
program is the summer of 2017. Potential locations for testing are Downtown Miami, the FIU Campus, and Key
Biscayne. The County is open to City of Miami Beach joining the test program as a partner.
The attached Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee Memo provides additional information on national and
statewide initiatives to accommodate and test autonomous vehicles. No additional test sites are being evaluated by
the firms developing autonomous vehicle technologies.
CONCLUSION
City Administration is requesting approval of a Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee to explore joining with Miami-Dade County in its self-driving vehicle test efforts.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout The City
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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❑ NCAC Agenda Item- Self-Driving Vehicles
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
THE
❑ AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO JOIN MIAMI-DADEIONS COUNOTY S PROGRAM ORO /COMMUNITY SEELF-DRIVING
VEHICLES
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
To: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 17, 2017
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION ON OFFERING MIAMI BEACH AS A PILOT CITY FOR UBER
SELF-DRIVING CARS
BACKGROUND
An Autonomous Vehicle (AV) is any vehicle equipped with advanced sensors (radar, LIDAR,
cameras, etc.) and computing abilities to perceive its surroundings and activate steering,
braking, and acceleration without operator input. U.S. Department of Transportation's National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has defined vehicle automation into five levels;
the highest automation level is Full Self-Driving Automation. The vehicle is designed to perform
all safety-critical driving functions and monitor roadway conditions for an entire trip. Such a
design anticipates that the driver will provide destination or navigation input, but is not expected
to be available for control at any time during the trip. This includes both occupied and
unoccupied vehicles.
Google And Uber Initiatives
Google and Uber self-driving pilot programs are examples of fully autonomous vehicles. Google
self-driving initiatives were launched first in Mountain View, CA; Austin, TX; Kirkland, WA; and
Phoenix, AZ. Uber later started pilot testing of self-driving cars in Pittsburg and San Francisco.
Autonomous Vehicles are at research level, refining technology and not yet operational in the
industry. However, some new model vehicles have been equipped with semi-autonomous
technologies.
FDOT Initiatives
Florida's legislation, passed in 2012, encouraged the safe development, testing and operation of
motor vehicles with autonomous technology on public roads of the State. In addition to this
legislation, no other state regulations prohibit nor specifically regulate the testing or operation of
autonomous technology in motor vehicles on public roads.
Miami-Dade County Initiatives
Miami-Dade County is considering launching a pilot for autonomous shuttles. The goal of the
effort is to improve the "first/last mile" connections between transit stops, and homes, offices,
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March 17, 2017
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and other destinations.
Prior to the launch, the County is evaluating several technology developers such as Uber, Ford
and Google (Waymo). The next step for the County is partnering with a technology developer
for local testing. The target launch date for this program is the summer of 2017. Potential
locations for testing are Downtown Miami, the FIU Campus, and Key Biscayne. The County is
open to City of Miami Beach joining the test program as a partner.
CONCLUSION
The Transportation Department is seeking input from the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee on whether to explore joining with Miami- Dade County in its test efforts or to pursue
a solicitation to bid from all of the technology providers to launch a brief test program of their
technology on Miami Beach.
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