Miami-Beach-Implements-Additional-Spring-Break-Measures-Final
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DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 21, 2019
Miami Beach Implements Additional Spring Break Measures
— In Anticipation of Second, High-Impact Weekend —
Miami Beach, FL – Starting this Friday, the Miami Beach Police Department is
increasing staffing to the highest possible levels, known as “Alpha Bravo.” An additional
80 officers from the department will be deployed, along with bringing in outside
agencies to assist, expecting approximately 70 more officers from this pool.
“It is vital that our residents feel safe in our city — nothing is more important than
preserving quality of life,” said Mayor Dan Gelber. “We also welcome all visitors as long
as they follow our laws and respect our community. This is not a place where anything
goes, and if that is their reason for coming here, they should go elsewhere.”
The city is also taking new steps to protect the residents in the Flamingo Park and
South of Fifth neighborhoods, the two residential zones immediately abutting the
entertainment district. They will be establishing a residential boundary around the entire
Flamingo Park area, which will take effect both Friday and Saturday evenings. Flamingo
Park residents should carry a photo ID with them to access the area.
The MacArthur Causeway License Plate Reader (LPR) detail that was previously on the
causeway will be moved onto 5th Street, and the Julia Tuttle Causeway LPR detail will
commence later in the evenings. This change aims to balance public safety without
compounding traffic woes. The Julia Tuttle will have two lanes open at all times and one
lane closed this weekend during the following times: Friday, March 22, 10 p.m. to 3
a.m.; Saturday, March 23, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
In addition to maintaining Ocean Drive as pedestrian only, the city will also remove
parking on Collins Avenue between 5-15 streets this weekend to enhance the flow of
traffic.
“I thank all of our law enforcement and first responders for working long, difficult days
and nights to keep us safe and for exercising their best judgment under trying
circumstances. We appreciate their service,” added Gelber.
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