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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor and City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Accepting The Recommendation
Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee To lmplement A Pilot Program To Evaluate The Use Of LED
llluminated At Key Crosswalks.
ltem Su mmary/Recommendation :
At the NCAC meeting on March 20,2015, the Committee made a motion supporting the use of LED-illuminated lights at
key crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety. The Committee endorsed the Administration's recommendation to select
up to four (4) locations from the list of potential locations provided, test the two (2) available products from the Florida
Department of Transportation Approved Products List, and provide updates to the City Commission on the progress of
the pilot project. Pursuant to the direction provided by the City Commission, Transportation Department staff has
completed an analysis in regards to the potential implementation of illuminated crosswalks (i.e., ln-Roadway Light
Assembly (IRLA)) at key unsignalized crosswalk locations. IRLA's are used to enhance the safety of pedestrians
crossing at unsignalized crosswalks. The IRLA includes in-roadway lights, signs, sign support structures, cabinet,
electronics, wiring, and pedestrian detectors for a complete crossing. When a pedestrian enters the crosswalk, the LED
strobe lights embedded in the roadway pavement are activated. Pedestrian detection/activation occurs by one of four
ways: pedestrian push button, microwave detection, laser bollards, and pedestrian pad. The flashing amber LED strobe
lights alert oncoming motorists that they are approaching an occupied crosswalk and should immediately reduce speed.
The flash of the amber LED strobe lights is easily seen by the approaching motorists at a sufficient distance to permit
vehicles to slow down and come to a safe stop.
Transportation Department staff has reached out to the Florida Department of Transpo(ation (FDOT) and Miami-Dade
County in regards to IRLA's. Currently, two (2) devices are listed on the FDOT Approved Product List and approved for
installation on FDOT roadways. Two (2) companies (Traffic Safety Corp. and Temple, lnc.) currently manufacture the
two (2) proprietary devices on FDOT's Approved Product List. lt is important to note that the only type of activation
currently approved by FDOT is a pedestrian push button. Thus, infrared detection, laser bollards, and pedestrian pads
have not been approved for use on state roads.
The City's Transportation Department works closely with the Miami-Dade County and FDOT on improving safety and
operational conditions of the City's transportation network. Considering Miami-Dade County currently does not have any
device on its Qualified Product List and that FDOT approval might take some time, the Administration recommends
moving fonryard with a pilot project in the immediate lerm from the list of feasible locations identified in Attachment A.
The locations to be selected will not be affected by ongoing or imminent construction projects and preferably on streets
under the City's jurisdiction. For implementation on a state road under FDOT jurisdiction, a permit from the state would
be required. lt is recommended that the duration of the pilot project be a minimum of six (6) months. Prior to the
implementation of the devices at the selected pilot locations, staff would conduct a "pre" study consisting of observations
in regards to the level of motorists' compliance at unsignalized crosswalks. After the initial 6-month trial period, staff will
conduct a "post" analysis to determine the effectiveness of the devices for each pilot location (i.e., motorists' compliance
at illuminated crosswalks in comparison to unsignalized crosswalks).
Additionally, the Administration recommends testing the two (2) FDOT-approved IRLA devices in order to obtain a better
understanding in terms of capital cost, maintenance, and reliability of the devices. While the Administration initially
recommended a pilot project consisting of up to four (4) locations, based on additional research of installation costs, the
Administration is recommending that the pilot prolect consist of two (2) locations at this time. Funding for a pilot project
can be provided from the existing Crosswalks capital project. Transportation staff will work with FDOT and the County to
identify the two (2) most appropriate locations for implementation of the pilot project and provide an update to the
Commission via a forthcoming Letter to Commission.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS ADOPTING THE RESOLUTION.
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Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc
Financial lnformation:
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
To: Honorable Mayor Philip Levine and
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 1 5,2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
SSION MEMORANDUM
City Commission
D CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, AcCEpTtNG THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM TO
EVALUATE THE USE OF LED ILLUMINATED LIGHTS AT KEY CROSSWALKS.
This item was referred to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee by Commissioner
Michael Grieco at the March, 11 , 2015 City Commission meeting.
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNIW AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (NCAC) RECOMMENDATION
At the NCAC meeting on March 20,2015, the Committee made a motion supporting the use of LED-
illuminated lights at key crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety. The Committee endorsed the
Administration's recommendation to select up to four (4) locations from the list of potential locations
provided, test the two (2) available products from the Florida Department of Transportation
Approved Products List, and provide updates to the City Commission on the progress of the pilot
project.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the direction provided by the City Commission, Transportation Department staff has
completed an analysis in regards to the potential implementation of illuminated crosswalks (i.e., ln-
Roadway Light Assembly (IRLA)) at key unsignalized crosswalk locations. IRLA's are used to
enhance the safety of pedestrians crossing at unsignalized crosswalks. The IRLA includes in-
roadway lights, signs, sign support structures, cabinet, electronics, wiring, and pedestrian detectors
for a complete crossing. When a pedestrian enters the crosswalk, the LED strobe lights embedded
in the roadway pavement are activated. Pedestrian detection/activation occurs by one of four ways:
pedestrian push button, microwave detection, laser bollards, and pedestrian pad. The flashing
amber LED strobe lights alert oncoming motorists that they are approaching an occupied crosswalk
and should immediately reduce speed. The flash of the amber LED strobe lights is easily seen by
the approaching motorists at a sufficient distance to permit vehicles to slow down and come to a
safe stop.
ANALYSIS
Transportation Department staff has reached out to the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) and Miami-Dade County in regards to IRLA's. Currently, two (2) devices are listed on the
FDOT Approved Product List and approved for installation on FDOT roadways. Two (2) companies
(Traffic Safety Corp. and Temple, lnc.) currently manufacture the two (2) proprietary devices on
FDOT's Approved Product List. lt is important to note that the only type of activation currently
approved by FDOT is a pedestrian push button. Thus, infrared detection, laser bollards, and
pedestrian pads have not been approved for use on state roads. Miami-Dade County has accepted
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Commission Memorandum Accepting the Recommendation of the NCAC Regarding the Future use of LED
llluminated Lights at Key Crosswalks
April 15, 2015
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a request for consideration of IRLA with pedestrian push button activation manufactured by Traffic
Safety Corp. and certified by FDOT. While approved by FDOT, the product has not yet been
approved by Miami-Dade County due to some concerns with product design and longterm
maintenance.
Currently, more than 10 agencies in Florida have installed IRLA's. Allimplementations in Florida are
using a Traffic Safety Corp. product. The most recent installations completed in2014 include Palm
City and Fort Lauderdale. Other cities in Florida have installed IRLA's which have not been certified
by any agency. lt is important to note that the only location in Miami-Dade County where these
devices have been installed is Miami lnternationalAirport (MlA). Staff research has indicated that
the devices installed at MIA have not been approved by FDOT or Miami-Dade Countyand have had
some longstanding operational and maintenance issues.
Please refer to Attachment A for a list of unsignalized crosswalk locations in the City where
implementation of IRLA's has been found to be feasible. Approximatelyfifteen locations have been
identified and are listed in Attachment A. The locations were identified based on the potential to
enhance pedestrian safety and implementation timeline. Attachment B depicts the various devices,
types of activation, and associated capital costs.
CONCLUSION
The City's Transportation Department works closely with the Miami-Dade County and FDOT on
improving vehicular and pedestrian safety and operational conditions of the City's transportation
network. Considering Miami-Dade County currently does not have any device on its Qualified
Product List and that FDOT approval might take some time, the Administration recommends moving
forward with a pilot project in the immediate term consisting of up to four (4) locations from the list of
feasible locations identified in Attachment A. The locations to be selected will not be affected by
ongoing or imminent construction projects and preferablyon streets underthe City's jurisdiction. For
implementation on a state road under FDOT jurisdiction, a permit from the state would be required.
It is recommended that the duration of the pilot project be a minimum of six (6) months. Prior to the
implementation of the devices at the selected pilot locations, staff would conduct a "pre" study
consisting of observations in regards to the level of motorists' compliance at unsignalized
crosswalks. Aftertheinitial6-monthtrialperiod,staffwillconducta"post"analysistodeterminethe
effectiveness of the devices for each pilot location (i.e., motorists' compliance at illuminated
crosswalks in comparison to unsignalized crosswalks).
Additionally, the Administration recommends testing the two (2) FDOT-approved IRLA devices in
order to obtain a better understanding in terms of capital cost, maintenance, and reliability of the
devices. While the Administration initially recommended a pilot project consisting of up to four (4)
locations, based on additional research of installation costs, the Administration is recommending
that the pilot project consist of two (2) locations at this time. Funding for a pilot project can be
provided from the existing Crosswalks capital project.
Transportation staff will work with FDOT and the County to identify the most feasible locations for
implementation of the pilot project and provide an update to the Commission via a forthcoming
Letter to Commission.
Attachments:
A: llluminated Crosswalk Locations
B: llluminated Crosswalk Devices and Cost
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