Resolution 2025-33475RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33475
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE MEASURES,
SUCH AS ENHANCED SIGNAGE AND ROAD MARKINGS, PUBLIC
AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL TO DIRECT
TRAFFIC, INCREASED TICKETING AND ENFORCEMENT
EFFORTS, AND/OR SIGNAL TIMING ADJUSTMENTS, IN AN
EFFORT TO MITIGATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND DANGEROUS
SITUATIONS IN THE ROADWAYS BY PREVENTING AND
ENFORCING "BLOCK THE BOX" VIOLATIONS AT MAJOR
INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THOSE ALONG 71ST STREET AND 41ST STREET.
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 316.2061 prohibits any driver from entering an
intersection or a marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of
the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle the driver is operating without
obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, notwithstanding any traffic
control signal indication to proceed; and
WHEREAS, Fla. Stat. 316.2061 "block -the -box" violations occur when vehicles
obstruct intersections by entering when there is insufficient space to clear the area,
causing gridlock and creating dangerous conditions for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists;
and
WHEREAS, by violating Fla. Stat. 316.2061, drivers not only create substantial,
additional traffic congestion and increase drive times around the City but, in particular,
also endanger pedestrians who often must perilously cross busy streets by weaving in
between vehicles illegally obstructing pedestrian crosswalks and roadways; and
WHEREAS, in addition to "block the box" violations substantially contributing to
traffic congestion and increasing the risk of various types of accidents, they also hinder
emergency vehicle response times; and
WHEREAS, the intersections along major corridors, such as 71st Street and 41St
Street, are particularly prone to block -the -box violations due to heavy traffic and frequent
delays; and
WHEREAS, addressing this issue through proactive measures and enforcement
will enhance public safety, improve traffic flow, and reduce congestion; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the need to prioritize the mitigation
of block -the -box violations as part of its broader commitment to ensuring public safety,
along with improving the efficiency of transportation within the City of Miami Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, hereby direct the City Administration to
implement appropriate measures, such as enhanced signage and road markings, public
awareness campaigns, additional personnel to direct traffic, increased ticketing and
enforcement efforts, and/or signal timing adjustments, in an effort to mitigate traffic
congestion and dangerous situations in the roadways by preventing and enforcing "block
the box" violations at major intersections in the City including, but not limited to, those
along 71 st Street and 41 st Street.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3
2025.
ATTEST:
71 FEB 0 5 2025
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Vice -Mayor Tanya K. Bhatt)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: February 3, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE MEASURES, SUCH AS ENHANCED SIGNAGE AND
ROAD MARKINGS, PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, ADDITIONAL
PERSONNEL TO DIRECT TRAFFIC, INCREASED TICKETING AND
ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS, AND/OR SIGNAL TIMING ADJUSTMENTS, IN AN
EFFORT TO MITIGATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
IN THE ROADWAYS BY PREVENTING AND ENFORCING "BLOCK THE BOX"
VIOLATIONS AT MAJOR INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THOSE ALONG 71ST STREET AND 41ST STREET.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Vice Mayor Tanya K. Bhatt.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Administration is requested to be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure,
if any, at the City Commission meeting.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.govicity-hall/city-clerklmeeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Proiect?
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Measures to Prevent and Enforce Block the Box Violations. (Bhatt) CA
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