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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 182-2026 TPBPF Committee Motion – Art Week Art Basel 2026 RecommendationsOFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK NO. LTC #182-2026 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission FROM: Rafael Granado, City Clerk DATE: April 282026 SUBJECT: TPBPF Committee Motion – Art Week/Art Basel 2026 Recommendations The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to provide you with correspondence received from the Transportation, Parking & Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee. WM / DM C: Eric Carpenter, City Manager David Martinez, Assistant City Manager William MacDonald, Parking Director            Transportation, Parking & Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee Peter Matos, Chair Linda Kolko, Vice-Chair Members: Patricia Henao Joe Saunders Amy Rabin Akil Lester Marc Gellman Oscar Vazquez Marcie Gregorio Edgar Garin Valerie Slone Shari Lombardi Christopher Gloede TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission FROM: Transportation, Parking & Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee DATE: April 28, 2026 SUBJECT: Art Week/Art Basel 2026 Recommendations Members Present: Peter Matos, Linda Kolko, Patricia Henao, Joe Saunders, Amy Rabin, Akil Lester, Marc Gellman, Edgar Garin, Valerie Slone, and Shari Lombardi Members Absent: Oscar Vazquez, Marcie Gregorio, and Christopher Gloede Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commission: The Transportation, Parking, and Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee (TPBPFC) held its hybrid meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026. The TPBPFC passed a motion in support of the attached report, which details feedback and recommendations for the 2026 Art Week/Art Basel event season. The report summarizes impacts of the 2025 event, recommendations made by the TPBPFC, Transportation and Parking Departments and improvements that can be implemented for 2026’s Art Week. Further, these recommendations could possibly be considered for implementation for other high-impact events. As an advisory Committee, we urge the Mayor and City Commission to carefully review this report and implement the recommendations made herein. Sincerely, Transportation, Parking & Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee            Transportation, Parking, Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee Art Week/Art Basel 2026 Recommendations Executive Summary            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 2 This report is intended to inform the Miami Beach Transportation Department and City Commission regarding transportation and mobility performance during Art Week Miami Beach 2025, and to outline priority actions required for Art Basel Miami Beach 2026. Art Week has evolved into a weeklong, citywide event, with peak impacts beginning as early as Monday. While 2025 saw measurable improvements over 2024—particularly in pedestrian safety, water taxi deployment, and targeted shuttle services—transportation demand consistently exceeded system capacity, resulting in congestion, service delays, and neighborhood impacts. The most critical recurring challenge remains access to Miami Beach, especially eastbound via the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle Causeways during peak periods. Expanded ferry and shuttle services helped mitigate private vehicle use; however, long queues, insufficient surge capacity, and limited geographic coverage—particularly in Mid and North Beach—constrained their effectiveness. This report is organized under three clear performance lenses: What Improved Since 2024, What Still Didn’t Work in 2025, and What Must Change for 2026. The recommendations focus on operational scalability, geographic equity, enforcement, construction coordination, and interdepartmental communication. While our report is focused on Art Week, it is our intention to have this feedback effect all high impact events taking place in the city. Key policy recommendations for 2026 include the need to: - Treat Art Week as a Monday-to-Monday operational event for staffing, enforcement, and transit planning - Expand park-and-ride, ferry, and shuttle capacity with real-time surge flexibility - Improve driver training, signage, and public communication - Extend transportation services and planning to Mid and North Beach - Strengthen traffic enforcement, construction moratoria, and safety audits With earlier planning, and targeted investments, Miami Beach can significantly improve mobility outcomes during Art Week while protecting resident quality of life and supporting the economic and cultural value of Art Basel Miami Beach. What Improved Since 2024            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 3 1. Water Taxi / Ferry Service What improved: - Scaling of water taxi service between Miami and Miami Beach significantly reduced private vehicle trips, particularly from Venetian and downtown corridors. - High resident and visitor satisfaction; boats frequently ran at full capacity. Impact: - Reduced congestion on Venetian Causeway - Strong public support for permanent service beyond Art Week 2. Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Engineering What improved: - Coned lane separation at Convention Center Drive & 17th Street - Four-way pedestrian crossing at 17th Street & Collins Avenue Impact: - Improved pedestrian and cyclist safety - Smoother traffic flow at historically problematic intersections 3. Targeted Shuttle Enhancements What improved: - Mid-Beach Art Shuttle (Royal Palm ļ Convention Center) effectively supplemented City Trolley service Impact: - Helped reduce short car trips within South and Mid Beach 4. Traffic Flow Near Convention Center - improved traffic management, functional crosswalks (Meridian Avenue), and overall better flow compared to prior years.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 4 Transportation and Mobility Department (“Department”) Response: During Art Week 2025, the City implemented a comprehensive, City-funded multimodal transportation program designed to reduce vehicular congestion, improve connectivity between key destinations, and enhance the overall mobility experience for residents and visitors. The program operated from Monday, December 1 through Sunday, December 7, and successfully carried over 59,000 passenger trips across all modes, representing a substantial increase compared to prior years and confirming strong demand for alternative transportation options. The service network was structured around a centralized transfer hub located adjacent to City Hall and included the following key components: x Water Taxi Service: Up to eight (8) vessels operated between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park and the Venetian Marina, providing a high-capacity, cross-bay alternative to private vehicle travel. This service accounted for a significant portion of total ridership and played a critical role in reducing congestion along the Venetian Causeway. x Water Taxi Connector Shuttle: A dedicated shuttle connection between the water taxi landing at Maruice Gibb Park and the Convention Center transfer hub ensured seamless intermodal transfers and improved accessibility. x Art Week Shuttle Network: Two (2) interconnected shuttle routes served South Beach and Mid-Beach, while an additional cross-bay route connected the Miami Beach Convention Center to the Design District via the Julia Tuttle Causeway bus lanes, effectively functioning as a park-and-ride system. x Enhanced Trolley Operations: The City extended trolley service hours until midnight from Wednesday through Saturday and deployed additional vehicles to South Beach, Middle Beach, and Collins Express routes, to increase system capacity and reduce wait times during peak periods. x Wayfinding and Customer Experience Enhancements: Temporary signage, printed materials, and on-site ambassadors were deployed at key locations to guide users, manage queues, and facilitate transfers across services. Operationally, the system demonstrated strong performance with minimal service interruptions, improved passenger distribution, and effective utilization of the centralized transfer hub, which functioned as the backbone of the network. In addition to transit and shuttle operations, the City expanded its real-time traffic management capabilities for Art Week 2025. The Transportation and Mobility Department deployed additional portable digital message signs and fully utilized            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 5 the City’s permanent digital message signs throughout the City to provide live routing guidance. For the first time, real-time parking availability technology was leveraged for multiple parking garages, allowing staff to update digital message signs once parking facilities reached capacity. This enabled the City to direct motorists as far back as the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle Causeways, reducing unnecessary circulation, improving traffic flow, and ensuring drivers received clear guidance on available parking options. From a financial perspective, the total cost of the Art Week 2025 multimodal transportation program was approximately $500,000, which included roughly $50,000 allocated toward promotion and public outreach efforts to increase awareness and utilization of the available transportation options. This investment enabled the City to provide all services free of charge to users, maximizing ridership and reducing reliance on private vehicles during peak periods. Overall, Art Week 2025 marked a significant advancement in the City’s ability to deliver a coordinated, multimodal transportation system scaled appropriately to the allocated budget. The documented ridership levels, operational performance, and user feedback confirm that the strategy of integrating waterborne, shuttle, and trolley services coupled with active traffic monitoring services providing real-time traffic, incident, and parking information is effective and should continue to serve as the foundation for further Art Week transportation enhancements and refinements, while incorporating lessons learned from prior Art Weeks.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 6 What Still Didn’t Work in 2025 1. Water Taxi / Ferry Service • Demand consistently exceeded capacity on weekends and late afternoons • Long queues (often exceeding one hour) No surge fleet or standby operators to respond in real time Department Response: While demand exceeded available capacity during peak periods, it is important to note that water taxi operations are directly tied to the approved budget. For Art Week 2026, the Administration is planning a more flexible, peak-driven operating model that will better align service levels with real-time demand. This approach will include the strategic deployment of larger-capacity vessels (up to approximately 150 passengers) during high-demand periods, such as weekends and late afternoons, to increase capacity and reduce wait times. Going forward, fleet size and service frequency will be calibrated based on available funding and observed ridership patterns from prior Art Weeks rather than continuing to provide a fixed-service plan. 2. Shuttles • Demand consistently exceeded capacity in the evenings • Once full, drivers did not stop leaving most areas north of 17th Street poorly served Department Response: For Art Week 2026, the Administration intends to implement a more demand-responsive approach during peak periods. This includes deploying additional vehicles and/or higher-capacity shuttles/buses in the evenings, subject to budget availability. In addition, a key operational improvement for Art Week 2026 will focus on queue management and passenger experience at shuttle stops. The Administration is evaluating relocating the primary transfer hub from City Hall to the 19 Street area (consistent with prior Boat Show operations) to improve circulation and staging. This will be supported by enhanced signage, clearly defined queuing areas, and structured boarding lines. Increased on-site staffing, including additional ambassadors, will be deployed to assist with passenger flow, provide real-time information, and improve overall customer service. 3. Causeway & Beach Access Congestion • Congestion on MacArthur and Julia Tuttle Causeways remained severe and unpredictable, particularly on weekends • Vehicles improperly using bus lanes on Julia Tuttle • Insufficient enforcement during daytime hours • Mid Beach corridors (any street crossing 41 Street) experienced gridlock potentially            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 7 affecting emergency access Department Response: The Administration will coordinate with FDOT and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) to strengthen enforcement of the dedicated bus lanes along the Julia Tuttle Causeway inside shoulders. In addition, the Department activated targeted signal-timing strategies in advance of the anticipated event-related traffic demand. The City’s signal timing consultants deployed both egress and ingress plans along MacArthur Causeway/5th Street and Julia Tuttle Causeway/41 Street, and adjusted signal timings at other locations throughout the City as needed. These efforts were supported by real-time traffic monitoring from the City’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) to identify bottlenecks and coordinate with Police on the potential deployment of resources. The Department will also be sharing the TPBPF Committee’s observations with the Police Department to assess opportunities for the strategic deployment of additional police officers and public safety specialists at critical intersections to help prevent blocking-the-box and ensure emergency vehicle access during Art Week 2026. 4. Congestion due to Beach Installations at Faena, Edition and Shelborne • Art Week traffic directly tied to large public beach installations, such as the elephant exhibit in 2024 and the library installation at the Faena hotel in 2025. These exhibits drew large crowds through media and social exposure, creating concentrated traffic in Mid Beach that led to backups on Collins, Indian Creek, congestion at 41st Street, curbside gridlock, and concerns with emergency access. 5. Driver Training & Route Knowledge • Shuttle drivers unfamiliar with optimal routes • Lack of onboard navigational support leading to delays and congestion Department Response: Shuttle drivers are trained on their assigned routes prior to service deployment, and dry runs are conducted in advance of each Art Week to ensure operational readiness. All vehicles are equipped with onboard tablets utilizing navigation applications (e.g., Waze) to support real-time dynamic routing. In addition, drivers are provided with route maps and informational brochures available for passengers on-board. During Art Week 2025, the Administration worked with the shuttle companies to reassign drivers and shuttles across different routes to respond to fluctuating ridership demands. For Art Week 2026, the Administration will expand training to ensure that all drivers are intimately familiar with all shuttle routes in order to increase flexibility and ensure service quality, particularly during dynamic routing conditions.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 8 6. Geographic Inequity: Mid & North Beach • Transportation maps excluded North Beach • Limited shuttle access • North Beach traffic impacts underestimated Department Response: Historically, major Art Week activations and art fairs have been concentrated in South Beach, with limited event generators in North Beach. As such, shuttle services are primarily designed around high-demand corridors and key venues, consistent with a demand-based and budget-constrained approach. In addition to shuttle services, the Administration enhances the City’s regular trolley operations during Art Week to improve geographic coverage citywide. This includes extending service hours on all trolley routes until midnight, adding four (4) additional trolleys to South Beach routes, one (1) additional trolley to the Middle Beach Loop, and two (2) additional vehicles to the Collins Express, which provides a direct connection between North Beach and South Beach. The Administration will continue to monitor activity patterns and adjust service planning accordingly to ensure adequate coverage as event distribution evolves. 7. Construction & Utility Work During Art Week • Active roadway, sewer, and/or utility construction during peak Art Week days • Lane closures on Normandy, Indian Creek, and Bay Drive exacerbated congestion Department Response: The Administration issues a construction moratorium prohibiting lane closures during each Art Week period; however, certain projects (including city projects, emergency repairs, and utility work) are granted exceptions. Throughout Art Week 2025, the City’s real-time Traffic Management Center (TMC) reported any active lane closures or accidents/incidents blocking lanes of traffic. Lane closures were identified in real-time, and City staff promptly coordinated to identify any contractor closing lanes and issue violations as necessary to clear travel lanes as intended under the City’s moratorium. The TMC also notified the traveling public of any lane closures through programming of digital message signs deployed throughout the City, and via the City’s traffic text alerts. The Administration will continue working closely with utility companies to ensure that lane closures are authorized only for legitimate emergency work. Enhanced coordination is needed to prevent non-essential closures during peak event periods and to minimize avoidable impacts to traffic flow.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 9 8. Bicycle & Pedestrian Infrastructure Gaps • Insufficient bicycle parking near major venues (Faena, Shelborne, Aqua ) • Dark/unlit sections of Beachwalk created safety risks • High pedestrian congestion on Beachwalk due to mixed-use Department Response: The Administration will work on developing a policy to provide temporary bicycle parking facilities, including bicycle valet services, near major Art Week venues, ideally at no charge to customers. It should be noted that existing bicycle parking infrastructure is available within the public right-of-way in proximity to all major venues; however, supplemental parking may be deployed to better accommodate increased bicycle parking demand during peak periods. 9. Enforcement & Operations Gaps • Insufficient police presence at: o 41st Street intersections o Faena bottleneck zone o Collins Park (23rd Street) o Venetian Causeway • Idling limousines and rideshares disrupting residential neighborhoods (Palm View) • No police presence for congestion on Monday set-up & Tuesday Faena opening and post-Basel Monday break-up • Mid Beach corridors experienced gridlock potentially affecting emergency access. Department Response: The Administration acknowledges the enforcement and operational challenges experienced during Art Week 2025 at critical congestion points, particularly during event ingress and egress periods. In an effort to reduce pressure on the City’s major arterials, the Administration is actively coordinating with event organizers to identify additional transportation solutions, including private shuttle services, designated rideshare pick-up/drop- off areas, and demand management strategies. These efforts are especially important given current funding constraints. In parallel, the Administration will continue advocating for the Miami-Dade County Transportation and Public Works Department to provide enhanced regional transit support during Art Week, including increasing service levels and innovative approaches, including potentially designating temporary transit lanes on key arterials, to increase capacity and improve regional connectivity between Miami Beach and the mainland. The Administration will continue to work with local and regional law enforcement agencies to enhance police presence at critical locations and improve traffic management to ensure safe and efficient traffic operations during future events.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 10 10. Communication & Issue Reporting • No centralized method to report transportation or traffic issues during Art Week • Unclear or inconsistent shuttle operating hours posted • Long trolley waits with no real-time arrival information Department Response: The City maintains a dedicated Art Week webpage that consolidates all transportation-related information, including water taxi, trolley, and shuttle services, along with operating hours and service details. This same information is used to produce printed brochures and on-site signage to ensure consistency across communication channels. The City’s website also includes a contact form for users to report transportation or traffic-related issues in real-time. In addition, users may submit requests or report concerns through the City’s eGov app. The Miami Beach trolley service can be tracked in real-time through the Miami Beach Gov mobile app and the Transit mobile app, providing users with live trolley arrival information for each route and stop. 11. Operational Oversight Concerns • Water taxi staff selling alcohol and soliciting tips raised governance questions. Department Response: Pursuant to the executed Agreement, the operator is permitted to sell both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on-board the vessels during service operations. Alcoholic beverages must be consumed on the vessel, and appropriate controls are in place to prevent open containers from leaving the vessel in compliance with City regulations. As an additional improvement for Art Week 2026, the Administration will work with the operator to install clear signage on-board the vessels reinforcing the prohibition of open containers off the vessel and ensuring better visibility of applicable regulations for passengers.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 11 Recommendations for 2026 1. Treat Art Week as a Full Operational Week (Mon–Mon) • Deploy traffic, transit, and police plans starting Monday to Monday to account for installation and breakdown of installations and early events. Adjust staffing, enforcement, and service frequency accordingly Department Response: This approach was already implemented during Art Week 2025. Transit and water taxi services were deployed starting Monday at 10 a.m., aligned with early installation activities, with a reduced level of service at the beginning of the week. Service levels, including frequency and fleet deployment, were then increased from Wednesday at 10 a.m. through Sunday until 10 p.m. to match peak demand periods. In addition, the City’s traffic monitors and traffic signal timing consultants were on call throughout the entire week. During the first few days, staff closely watched real-time conditions and activated ingress and egress timing plans as demand began to increase. Later in the week, once peak demand was well-defined, these timing plans were scheduled in advance to coincide with expected activity. These adjustments and plans will be carried forward into next year’s operational planning. The Administration will also coordinate with the Police Department to align staffing and enforcement needs— particularly at key intersections and corridors identified during early-week setup and breakdown activities. 2. Expand Park-and-Ride & Remote Access • Establish formal park-and-ride hubs at: o Midtown / Design District o North Beach o Terminal Island o Julia Tuttle corridor • Run higher-frequency shuttles to Convention Center, Mid Beach, and North Beach. Department Response: A park-and-ride was effectively implemented during Art Week 2025 via the Design Miami Route, which operated between the transit hub at City Hall and multiple parking facilities, including three (3) garages and two (2) surface lots, in the Miami Design District. The shuttles operating this route utilized the bus lanes on the inside shoulders of the Julia Tuttle Causeway to provide a fast and reliable transit connection to/from Miami Beach and Miami. North Beach connectivity was addressed through enhanced Collins Express Trolley service, which provides a direct link between North Beach and South Beach.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 12 The potential implementation of additional park-and-ride locations and higher-frequency shuttle service for Art Week 2026 will be evaluated based on available funding and overall demand. 3. Scale Water Taxi Operations Dynamically • Scale up water taxi service at congestion hours (4 – 7 PM) • Enable real-time surge deployment during peak demand • Add stops in: o Mid Beach (e.g. Pine Tree Park Kayak Launch) o North Beach (e.g., Shane Rowing Center and/or Parkview Kayak Launch) • Clearly define service standards (alcohol sales, tipping policy clarity) Department Response: Water taxi operations are structured based on available funding; however, the Administration is exploring a more flexible, demand-responsive model for Art Week 2026. This includes scaling service during peak event periods (e.g. late afternoons and evenings) through deployment of additional vessels and/or higher-capacity vessels (up to approximately 150 passengers), subject to budget availability. The Art Week 2025 water taxi operations already incorporated a phased approach with increased fleet deployment from Wednesday through Sunday, which will be further refined for Art Week 2026. The Administration will continue to evaluate the feasibility of real-time surge deployment in coordination with the operator, recognizing operational constraints such as vessel availability and staffing, as well as funding constraints. With respect to additional water taxi stops in Mid Beach and North Beach, these will require further feasibility analysis, including permitting and infrastructure readiness. Service standards, including alcohol sales, are already defined within the existing agreement with the operator, which permits on-board beverage sales under specific conditions. The Administration will continue to monitor operations, clarify policies, and install signage as needed, to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance. 4. Improve Shuttle Operations • Mandatory pre-event route training for drivers • Post clear shuttle hours (weekday vs weekend) at every shuttle stop including QRCode to follow trolley • Add stop on 41 Street for Art Design Shuttle • Scale-up trolley service (more trolleys) Department Response: Pre-event driver training is already standard practice, including route familiarization and dry runs prior to service deployment. As noted, for Art Week 2026, the Administration will expand training to ensure all drivers are familiar with all routes (cross- route training) to improve operational flexibility.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 13 Shuttle operating hours are published through the City’s dedicated Art Week webpage and are consistently reflected in printed materials and on-site signage. QR codes are already included on all brochures and signs, allowing riders to easily access service information and tracking tools. The Administration will continue to enhance clarity and visibility at all shuttle stops. The Administration will evaluate the feasibility of adding a stop on 41 Street for the Design Miami shuttle based on operational feasibility, traffic conditions, and overall route performance. Trolley service is already scaled-up during Art Week, including extended service hours (until midnight) and the deployment of additional vehicles across various routes (South Beach, Middle Beach, and Collins Express). Any further increases in fleet size will be contingent on available funding and system capacity. 5. Expand Trolley Coverage to Mid & North Beach • Include North Beach in official transportation maps • Add Design District Art Shuttle stop at 41st Street • Add 67 Street Parking Lot stop to North Beach Shuttle routes • Coordinate trolley connections north of Convention Center Department Response: North Beach is served through the Collins Express Trolley, which provides a direct connection between North Beach and South Beach and is enhanced during Art Week through extended hours and additional vehicles. The Administration will review opportunities to better reflect North Beach coverage in official Art Week transportation maps and other collateral material. The Administration will evaluate the potential addition of a Design District shuttle stop on 41 Street and a stop at the 67 Street Parking Lot based on operational feasibility, demand, and budget considerations. With respect to system connectivity, if the primary shuttle hub is relocated to 19 Street, there will be a direct connection to the Middle Beach Loop Trolley at Meridian Avenue and 19 Street, improving integration between shuttle and trolley services north of the Convention Center.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 14 6. Suspend Non-Emergency Construction Citywide • Freeze all non-emergency public and private construction during entire Art Week • Include North Beach corridors explicitly • Coordinate with FPL, telecoms, and private utilities Department Response: A citywide suspension of non-emergency construction during Art Week is already implemented through the City’s moratorium, which includes North Beach, with exceptions only for verified emergencies or approved City projects. The Administration will work closlely with utility companies and contractors with active right-of-way projects in advance of and during Art Week 2026 to ensure strict adherence to and compliance with the City’s construction moratorium. 7. Strengthen Traffic Enforcement • Full-week staffing at key intersections (41st Street - all cross avenues -, Venetian Causeway, Faena zone, Collins Park) • Enforce bus lane violations • Ticket illegal idling and valet overflow in residential areas Department Response: The Administration will coordinate with FDOT and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) to strengthen enforcement of the designated bus lanes along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. 8. Enhance Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety • Deploy temporary bike racks at all major venues • Conduct Beachwalk lighting audit the weekend prior to Art Week • Separate cyclists and pedestrians by deploying temporary blue-carpet pedestrian paths along dunes (the entire corridor from Faena ĺ 7th Street) Department Response: The Administration will evaluate opportunities to install additional bicycle parking in close proximity to major Art Week venues in advance of Art Week 2026, where feasible. It should be noted that existing bicycle parking is currently available within the public rights-of-way in proximity to all major venues; however, supplemental facilities may be deployed to better accommodate increased bicycle parking demand during peak event periods. City staff will conduct an assessment of the lighting along the Beachwalk prior to Art Week 2026 to identify and repair any non-functional light fixtures.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 15 9. Congestion Management • Multidisciplinary hotline for real-time coordination across departments: o Traffic o Transit o Code enforcement • Add public-facing issue reporting channels/mobility command centers; in front of City Hall there was a small tent staffed by the Transportation Dept., similar ones are needed at key locations, like Ocean Drive and mid-Beach. • Require any large installation or event, (for example the library installation at the Faena hotel) to submit and fund a transportation plan with remote parking, shuttles, and designated pickup and drop off areas away from residential streets. • Consider a dedicated lane for buses, trolleys and Emergency vehicles • Spread the exhibits throughout the city - there were some years where Satellite Fairs where as far north at 72 Street. • Require all major installations (for example the library installation at the Faena hotel) to submit and fund a clear transportation plan as a condition of approval. This should include remote parking and shuttles, managed ride-share zones, active traffic control, and coordination with the respective community associations. The City should also retain the ability to limit hours or temporarily close installations during peak congestion periods. In short, large installations must be planned as major traffic drivers, with clear measures in place to limit and manage vehicle traffic. Transportation Department Response: The Administration will continue to evaluate opportunities to enhance real-time coordination across departments. The City currently provides a centralized Art Week webpage and communication tools, and will assess the feasibility of expanding public-facing issue reporting channels. The Administration will continue to work with event organizers to coordinate transportation plans for large-scale installations, including provisions for remote parking, shuttle services, and designated ride-share pick-up and drop-off areas to minimize impacts on residential neighborhoods as well as on the City’s thoroughfares. As an operational improvement for Art Week 2026, the Administration is exploring the potential to deploy Goodwill Ambassadors at key locations to assist with responding to customer inquiries, managing transit queues, and providing real- time information to passengers, improving overall system efficiency and user experience.            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 16 Parking Department Response: x Deploy a Dedicated Traffic & Pedestrian Management Contractor for Peak Periods o Engage a qualified private traffic and pedestrian management firm to provide consistent staffing at high-impact corridors and intersections throughout Art Week, as is common for large sporting events throughout the country. o Assign the same personnel to fixed locations for the duration of the event to build route familiarity, improve decision-making speed, and reduce onboarding inefficiencies. o Supplement City staff to reduce the need for daily reassignment of internal personnel and minimize operational disruption across departments who are already stretched with other tasks. o Expected outcomes: ƒ Improved traffic flow and reduced intersection dwell times ƒ Enhanced pedestrian safety through consistent control points ƒ Increased operational efficiency through reduced daily briefing/training cycles ƒ Significant cost savings by lowering overtime            Art Week / Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 Transportation and Mobility Improvement Report 17 Conclusion Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 demonstrated that strategic investments in multimodal transportation—particularly ferries, shuttles, and pedestrian infrastructure—can materially improve the Art Week experience. However, the scale and duration of the event now require a more flexible, and enforcement-driven approach. By expanding capacity, improving coordination, and treating Art Week as a citywide, week- long operation, Miami Beach can significantly enhance mobility, safety, resident satisfaction, and the global reputation of Art Basel Miami Beach in 2026.