HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 209-2026 Launch of Technology-Enabled Freight Loading Zone Enforcement via AutomotusMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC#209-2026 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Eric Carpenter, City Manager �� �
May 14, 2026
Launch of Technology-Enabled Freight Loading Zone Enforcement via Automotus
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to advise the Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission") that the City of Miami Beach ("City") Parking Department has procured
Automotus, an industry-leading curb management technology platform specializing in automated
curbside and freight loading zone enforcement, and will be launching technology-enabled freight
loading zone enforcement citywide.
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve curbside management, enhance traffic flow, and support local businesses, the City is implementing an automated enforcement system for
designated freight loading zones (FLZ). This initiative leverages camera-based technology
provided by Automotus to monitor compliance in real time, in addition to serving as part of a
holistic curb management approach that includes improved visibility, clearer signage, and color-coded curb designations.
Freight loading zones are critical to maintaining efficient goods movement, particularly in
high-demand commercial corridors. However, these zones are frequently occupied by
unauthorized vehicles, reducing availability for delivery drivers and contributing to congestion, unsafe loading practices, and delivery delays. Traditional enforcement methods have proven to be resource-intensive and limited in coverage.
The Automotus system utilizes fixed camera sensors to detect vehicles occupying loading zones
and assess compliance based on time limits and authorization rules. When violations are
identified, enforcement actions are initiated in accordance with applicable regulations.
Key objectives of this program include:
•Increasing turnover and availability of freight loading spaces•Reducing double-parking and associated traffic disruptions
•Supporting efficient last-mile delivery operations•Enhancing safety for all roadway users•Improving overall curb utilization through data-driven management
The City has already begun deployment in select high-demand areas, allowing staff to evaluate
system performance, compliance trends, and operational impacts. As part of this rollout, the
Parking Department also implemented enhanced curb-visibility measures, including updated
signage and color-coded freight-loading curbs.
During the initial pilot deployment phases, the City observed substantial reductions in freight
loading-zone-related towing activity following the implementation of enhanced curb management
measures, including updated signage, color-coded curb designations, and camera-based monitoring technology.