Miami Beach Pedals On With its Bike-Friendly Initiatives
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2017
Miami Beach Pedals on with its Bike-Friendly Initiatives
– Installing Additional Repair Stations and Expanding Dedicated Bicycle Parking –
WHO/WHAT: Join the City of Miami Beach on Wednesday, January 10 at 10 a.m. as
they unveil a long-term bicycle parking facility featuring 65 dedicated
parking spaces and two new bicycle repair stations in an effort to
accommodate the high — and growing — number of cyclists on the
urban-island.
“As Miami Beach continues to move towards using more sustainable
modes of transportation in our day-to-day lives, the integration of bicycle
repair stations and easily accessible parking throughout the city will
undoubtedly create a stronger and safer community for all,” expressed
City Manager Jimmy L. Morales.
Dubbed the most bicycle-friendly municipality in Miami-Dade County in
2017, the City of Miami Beach launched a bicycle repair station pilot
program last fall with the introduction of two stations at 11 Street and
Washington Avenue near the Miami Beach Police Station and at Ocean
Terrace and 73 Street in North Beach. From changing a flat tire to
adjusting brakes, the quick fix sites are complete with all the tools
necessary for cyclists to perform basic bicycle repairs and maintenance
along their ride.
The bicycle parking facility is located inside the 17 Street Parking Garage
– with one station on the northeast corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and
17 Street and the other at the southwest corner by the alleyway. As part
of the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP), each station features a
combination of long and short-term parking — allowing for cyclists to run
a quick errand at the store or leave their wheels overnight if need be.
Twenty-nine vertical bicycle parking slots were installed in the southwest
corner of the garage, and 24 spaces in the northeast corner. Additionally,
each location features three inverted bicycle racks for residents and
visitors to safely secure their bikes.
In 2017, 275 bike racks were installed in the public right-of-way and over
700 bike racks have been installed since 2015. Beyond providing a
designated space for cyclists and their wheels, the metal racks beautify
the overall streetscape of the surrounding area and increase foot traffic to
local businesses.
Enhanced lightening and directional signage were also installed at the
new bicycle parking facility in an effort to improve safety and security.
The city is focusing on city-owned parking garages for prospective
locations in regards to long-term bicycle parking. Bicycle enthusiasts can
also expect u-racks in the South Beach areas east of Washington Avenue
and South of Fifth Street in the upcoming months.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 10 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: NE corner of 17 St Parking Garage, across from Miami Beach City Hall
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