Resolution 2019-31097 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-31097
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 OCTOBER 23, 2019 MEETING,
DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND
PUBLIC WORKS, REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY CONDUCT A
STUDY TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF A TRAFFIC CIRCLE AT
THE SECTION OF PINE TREE DRIVE, BETWEEN 26TH STREET AND
28TH STREET.
WHEREAS, Pine Tree Drive is under the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, City staff has noted various safety deficiencies along Pine Tree
Drive, between 26th and 28th Streets, including the lack of adequate pedestrian
crosswalks to and from the Scott Rakow Youth Center; and
WHEREAS, previous requests by the City for a crosswalk at 28th Street and Pine
Tree Drive have been denied by the County due to the curvature of the road; and
WHEREAS, this item was referred by the City Commission, at its September 11,
2019 meeting, to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, this item was discussed at the October 23, 2019
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee meeting, where the committee members
also expressed concerns with access to the Scott Rakow Youth Center parking lot; and
WHEREAS, in order to properly evaluate the geometry and operation of the
intersection, develop concepts to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety, and address
deficiencies, City staff recommends engaging the Miami-Dade County Department of
Transportation and Public Works to perform a traffic study focused specifically on the
feasibility of implementing a traffic circle in the section of Pine Tree Drive, between 26th
Street and 28th Street; and
WHEREAS, any study performed in this intersection should include short term
solutions to improve access management and pedestrian safety at the intersection.
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 Neighborhood/Community
Affairs Committee and direct the Administration to submit a letter to the Miami-Dade
County Department of Transportation and Public Works, requesting that the County
conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of a traffic circle at the section of Pine Tree
Drive, between 26th Street and 28th Street.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 11th day December, 2019
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: December 11, 2019
SUBJECT: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
OCTOBER 23, 2019 MEETING, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS (COUNTY) REQUESTING THAT
THE COUNTY CONDUCTA STUDY TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OFA
TRAFFIC CIRCLE AT THE SECTION OF PINE TREE DRIVE BETWEEN
26TH STREET AND 28TH STREET.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept the recommendation of
the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) directing the Administration to submit a
letter to the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (County)
requesting that the County conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of a traffic circle at the section
of Pine Tree Drive between 26th Street and 28th Street.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
This item was referred by the City Commission at its September 11, 2019 meeting to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee and is sponsored by Commissioner Michael
Gongora.
According to the 2019 City of Miami Beach Resident Survey, 67% of residents feel either
unsafe or concerned when crossing intersections in Miami Beach. Specifically, 74% of
residents feel that drivers do not yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Pine Tree Drive is a collector roadway under the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County currently
carrying approximately 15,000 vehicles per day. The intersection of Pine Tree Drive/Sheridan
Avenue and 26th Street (attachment) is controlled by a traffic signal and has crosswalks on the
east and north legs. There is no crosswalk on the south leg. The intersection is located at the
southern end of a horizontal curve and has significant pedestrian activity due to its proximity to
the Scott Rakow Youth Center and a park/playground.
In 2015, the City explored the feasibility of closing Sheridan Avenue between 28th Street and
Pine Tree Drive to create additional parking for the Scott Rakow Youth Center; however, this
initiative was deemed not feasible and additional parking was created south of the center. In
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addition, over the past years, the City has submitted various requests to the County for a
crosswalk at 28th Street; however, these requests have been denied by the County due to the
curvature of the road.
This item was discussed at the October 23, 2019 NCAC meeting. At the meeting, members of
the committee also expressed concerns with access to the Scott Rakow parking lot.
ANALYSIS
City staff visited the intersection and identified the following safety deficiencies:
• intersection alignment and horizontal curve to the north reduces visibility for
pedestrians and vehicles in both directions and contributes to driver confusion and
accidents
• the east-west pedestrian crosswalk on Pine Tree Drive/Sheridan Avenue is long and
does not align with the Scott Rakow Youth Center
• no pedestrian crossing from the Scott Rakow Youth Center to the playground/park
• no crosswalk on 28th Street to cross Pine Tree Drive
• no east-west crosswalk on the southern leg of the 26th Street intersection
• during the afternoon peak hours, many northbound drivers perform illegal u-turns at
the intersection to access the Scott Rakow Youth Center parking lot
• speeding occurs on Pine Tree Drive during the off-peak hours
In order to properly evaluate the geometry and operation of the intersection, develop concepts to
improve pedestrian and vehicular safety, and address deficiencies identified during the site visit, staff
recommends engaging the County to perform a traffic study. In reviewing the geometry of this section
of Pine Tree Drive, staff recommends that the study focus specifically on the feasibility of
implementing a traffic circle in the section between 26th Street and 28th Street. In addition, any study
performed in this intersection should include short term improvements to improve access
management and pedestrian safety at the intersection.
CONCLUSION
I n order to address the known safety deficiencies along Pine Tree Drive between 26th Street
and 28th Street, it is recommended that the County conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of
a traffic circle at this location.
Should the City Commission accept the recommendation of the NCAC, the Transportation and
Mobility Department will work with County staff to identify alternatives to enhance pedestrian and
vehicular safety at the intersection and periodically report on the progress of the study via Letter
to Commission.
Applicable Area
Middle Beach
Is this a Resident Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know item? Bond Funds?
No No
Strategic Connection
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Mobility- Improve the walking and biking experience.
Legislative Tracking
Transportation and Mobility
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Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2019 3:40 PM
To: Majstorovic, Milos; Gonzalez,Jose R.; Saenz, Pilar
Cr Hernandez, Layda; Ferrer,Josiel;Westin, Lynda; Rafael Granado
Subject: Resolution 2019-31097
Attachments: Resolution 2019-31O97.pdf
Please see attached a resolution, which needs to be transmitted (by Administration)to the M-DC Dept. of
Transportation and Public Works. Please forward us the copy of your transmittal letter.
Thank you,
MIAMI BEACH
Lilia Cardillo,Agenda Coordinator
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
Tel:305-673-7411/Fax:786-394-4139/www.miamibeachfl.qov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community
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