Miami-Beach-Recognized-for-Innovative-Complete-Streets-Initiative
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February 9, 2018
Miami Beach Recognized for Innovative Complete Streets Initiative
— Awarded the 2018 Complete Streets Community Award for Miami-Dade County —
Miami Beach, FL – Over the past four years, the City of Miami Beach has transformed its
urban-island into a livable, walkable, and bikable community under its Transportation Master
Plan, implementing a myriad of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit initiatives dedicated to creating a
safer and more sustainable city. Recognized for its progressive ideas and pioneer programs, the
city was recently awarded the 2018 Complete Streets Community Award for Miami-Dade
County at the Safe Streets Summit.
“Building livable streets that are safe and convenient for all users takes time, diligence and a
commitment to making alternative modes of transportation practical and more easily
accessible,” shared Director of Transportation José R. González. “I’m proud to see the
extensive transportation network we’ve created, and continue to build upon, and especially
pleased to be recognized for its impact and innovation in creating a better quality of life for our
residents and visitors.”
In particular, the City of Miami Beach was recognized for hosting the first bike-sharing and rental
program in Florida, building over eight miles of dedicated green bicycle lanes throughout the
urban-island, including along the Venetian Causeway; creating vertical bicycle parking, bike
repair stations and long -term bicycle parking facilities; and implementing traffic calming and
crosswalk enhancements to help reduce roadway accidents and increase safety for motorists,
pedestrians and cyclists alike. Additionally, Miami Beach was one of the first cities in the U.S. to
adopt a progressive Modal Prioritization Strategy, which prioritizes pedestrians first; cyclists and
transit second; private automobile third, and guides future mobility improvements in the city.
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