2007-26695 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2007-26695
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MIAMI
BEACH ATLANTIC GREENWAY NETWORK (AGN) MASTER PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City is developing a series of bicycle/pedestrian/greenway projects
to be known as the Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN); and
WHEREAS, the AGN is made up of two main trail systems: the Beach Corridors,
which extend in a general northbound/southbound direction, running between the Erosion
Control Line and the dune system; and the Neighborhood Trails, which extend in a general
east -west, as well as north -south, direction through the South, Middle, and North Beach
Neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Request For Qualifications No. 19-04/05 for the Programming, Design,
Construction Documents, Permitting, Bid and Award and Construction Administration
Services for Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenway Projects (to be known as the AGN) (the
RFQ) was issued on May 3, 2005, with an opening date of June 7, 2005; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2006, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2006-26399, approving a Professional Services Agreement with the RMPK
Group, which is now the IBI Group (Consultant), for programming, design, construction
documents, permitting, bid and award and construction administration services for the AGN
Project; and
WHEREAS, the IBI Group and City staff have undertaken a professional and
comprehensive planning effort to develop the AGN Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the AGN Master Plan was presented to residents and stakeholders in a
community workshop on August 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the AGN Master Plan has also been presented to, respectively, the
Bikeways Committee, Transportation and Parking Committee, Neighborhoods and
Community Affairs Committee, and Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, the AGN Master Plan will encourage and promote pedestrian and
bicycle rider safety, and improve mobility throughout the City of Miami Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, F ORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve the Miami Beach Atla nway Network Master Plan
ATTEST:
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th r, 2007.
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APPROVED AS TO
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution approving and officially adopting the Miami Beach Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan
and its Implementation Plan/Program of Interrelated Projects.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Improve or maintain traffic flow.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Traffic appears as one of the most important
areas affecting residents quality of life; 35% of residents rated the availability of pedestrian trails and
bicycle paths/lanes as excellent or good and 30% poor; traffic is ranked #2 by residents as one of the
changes that will make Miami Beach a better place to live; and, traffic flow where you drive in Miami
Beach is a key driver for recommending Miami Beach as a place to live.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission approve and adopt the Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Public Works Department initiated the planning and development of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Master
Plan, otherwise known as the Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN), in 2005. The Draft Bicycle/Pedestrian
Master Plan developed by City staff warranted additional revisions in order to determine the safest
alternatives to diminish gaps within the network, particularly in areas that have high traffic volumes and
narrow roadway widths. The City hired the RMPK Group, which is now the IBI Group, to achieve a more
in-depth analysis to provide implementable solutions for these gaps. IBI has established a list of
opportunities and constraints for the project; developed conclusions and recommendations based on those
findings; and conducted interviews with various city, county, and state stakeholders. IBI developed the
AGN Master Pian, which has been reviewed by City staff and was presented at a Community Workshop on
August 30, 2007. It has been presented to the Transportation and Parking Committee (TPC) on
September 10, 2007, to the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee on September 19, 2007,
and to the Planning Board on September 25, 2007. All presentations received the full support of each
respective committee. The AGN Master Plan also includes an Implementation Pian, which contains a set
of strategies and actions that will allow the City to move forward with the development of the proposed
bikeways within the AGN. The planning, design and construction of the majority of the proposed bikeways
will be funded by the Miami Beach share of the Miami -Dade County People's Transportation Plan (PTP)
Fund, Transportation Enhancement Program Funding, and Federal High Priority Project Funding.
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
This item was recommended for approval by the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee at their
September 19, 2007 meeting.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Fernando Vazquez, City Engineer, x.6399
Sign -Offs:
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TO:
FROM: City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
DATE: October 17, 2007
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MIAMI
BEACH ATLANTIC GREENWAY NETWORK (AGN) MASTER PLAN AND
ITS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN/PROGRAM OF INTERRELATED PROJECTS,
DEVELOPED BY THE IBI GROUP, WITH INPUT FROM THE CITY, ITS
BIKEWAYS COMMITTEE, TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
COMMITTEE, AND THE RESIDENTS OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department initiated the planning and development of the Bicycle/Pedestrian
Master Plan, otherwise known as the AGN, in 2005. The planning process conducted by City
staff included the following:
• Inventory of existing bicycle facilities.
• Inventory of the roadway system, including roadway width, travel speeds, traffic
volumes, and existence of on -street parking.
• Identification of roadways that may accommodate bicycle travel, based on safety,
directness, continuity, route attractiveness, and ease of implementation.
• Selection of a continuous network of bicycle routes.
• Identification of alternative routes on an as -needed basis.
The Draft Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan consisted of two main trail systems; the Beach
Corridors, which extend in a general northbound/southbound direction, running between the
erosion control line and the dune system; and the Neighborhood Trails, which extend in a
general east -west as well as north -south directions through the south, middle, and north beach
neighborhoods. The purpose of the AGN was to create a continuous trail network allowing for
alternative transportation and community enhancement.
The objectives of the improvements have been to support multimodal transportation, link bicycle
and pedestrian destinations, increase pedestrian and bicycle safety, improve trail network
connectivity, eliminate barriers that prevent bicycle trips, and develop future bikeway corridors.
The Draft Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan was endorsed by the Transportation and Parking
Committee and the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Bikeways Committee. The approved Plan was
distributed to the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Department, where proposed
neighborhood trails were incorporated into existing Neighborhood Right -of -Way Improvement
Projects.
The Draft Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan developed by City staff warranted additional revisions
in order to determine the safest alternatives to diminish connection gaps within the network,
particularly in areas that have high traffic volumes and narrow roadway widths. The City hired
the RMPK Group, which is now the IBI Group (IBI), to achieve a more in-depth analysis to
provide implementable solutions for these gaps.
On December 6, 2006 the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2006-26399
approving a professional services agreement with The IBI Group pursuant to RFQ 19-04/05, for
the Programming, Design, Construction Documents, Permitting, Bid and Award and
Construction Management Services for the Bicycle/Pedestrian/Greenway Projects to be known
as the AGN.
The scope of services addresses two main items. Item one includes an assessment of the
existing Draft Bicycle Master Plan for functionality, mobility, and safety. It also provides an
action plan for implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan, which will be renamed as the AGN
Master Plan. Item two consists of the design and engineering of the Dade Boulevard Bike Path
and the development of its construction documents.
ANALYSIS
IBI has conducted an in-depth analysis that included establishing a list of opportunities and
constraints for the project; developing conclusions and recommendations based on those
findings; and conducting interviews with various city, county, and state stakeholders to review
the base information of the system. IBI developed a draft AGN Master Plan, which has been
reviewed by City staff and was presented to the stakeholders listed below. The results of the
meetings have been incorporated into the AGN Master Plan.
STAKEHOLDERS
The following meetings identify the public involvement process taken, with various stakeholders
and their respective comments to the project. ++
Bikeways Committee — June 27, 2007.
Representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Miami -Dade
County (MDC) attended this meeting. Both FDOT and MDC representatives and the Bikeways
Committee endorsed the project.
Internal Staff Meeting — June 27, 2007.
Staff from the Planning Department, CIP, and Neighborhood Services attended the meeting.
Staff provided input regarding safety, improvements to the proposed routes, and coordination
with other City projects.
Community Workshop- August 30, 2007.
Twenty-two (22) members of the community and eight (8) representatives from City, County and
State departments attended the meeting. There was general support for the project, and
suggestions were provided for improving the proposed facilities. Several residents expressed
concerns regarding the timeline and funding of the proposed projects.
Transportation and Parking Committee (TPC) — September 10, 2007.
The TPC passed a motion endorsing the project, with the requirement that bike paths are to be
demarcated for separate bicycle and pedestrian travel and that bicyclists are not allowed on the
Boardwalk from 21st Street to 46th Street.
Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee - September 19, 2007.
The Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee endorsed the project.
Planning Board - September 25, 2007.
The Planning Board endorsed the project, and stressed to include signage and consider safety
in all bicycle projects
The AGN Master Plan Implementation Plan contains a set of strategies and actions that will
allow the City to move forward with the development of the proposed bikeways within the AGN.
The main items addressed in the Implementation Plan are as follows:
• Formal adoption of the AGN by the City Commission, including adoption of the AGN into
the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Long Range Transportation Plan
• Establish polices and/or guidelines, or modify, amend, or adjust current City policies for
the implementation of the AGN;
• Proposed bicycle facility designs for gaps within the AGN, including project costs and
timelines;
• Potential funding sources and opportunities for unfunded projects within the AGN.
The planning, design and construction of the majority of the proposed bikeways will be funded
by the Miami Beach share of the Miami -Dade County People's Transportation Plan (PTP) Fund,
Transportation Enhancement Program Funding, and Federal High Priority Project Funding.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The AGN will improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, improve mobility, and enhance the
quality of life for local residents and visitors, throughout Miami Beach. The Administration
recommends the Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan for approval and adoption by the City
Commission.
Attachments:
1. Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan Map
2. Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan Document
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MASTER PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Project Overview
. • The City of Miami Beach is in the process
4. • , t of integrating its bicycle, pedestrian and
greenway facilities into the Atlantic Greenway
Network (hereafter referred to as the AGN).
The network will knit together elements
of the Miami Beach bicycle/pedestrian
transportation system: the north -south Beach
Corridors running parallel to the dunes,
and the Neighborhood Trails that provide
access to the beach, parks, schools, and the
commercial, cultural and civic destinations.
The AGN shall be integrated with the City's
policies on encouraging and fostering the
development of multi -modal transportation
systems throughout the city including
integration and connection to the existing and
proposed transit systems; linkages to existing and proposed multi -modal transportation centers;
and the creation of a network of safe transportation alternatives. The overall goal of the AGN is
to provide seamless multi -modal connectivity along Miami Beach's streets and greenways.
The overall objectives of the Atlantic Greenway Network include:
• Supporting the multi -modal transportation network
• Creating links to common bicycle and pedestrian destinations
• Increasing safety and visibility for bicycles and pedestrians
• Improving connectivity in the local and regional trails network
• Eliminating barriers for cyclists and pedestrians
• Establishing future bikeway corridors
Project Methodology
This Master Plan report was commissioned in 2007 to specifically address the following goals:
• Determine the best routes for bicycle facilities;
• Determine the safest alternative to fill in gaps in the existing network and existing City
Bicycle Master Plan;
• Determine where and how to upgrade proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the
proposed City CIP Projects, the County's plans, and State proposed projects;
• Formulation of an action plan designed to provide steps toward implementation of the
system.
To that end, a methodology was created to address the project's objectives. This methodology
was tailored specifically to the needs of the City of Miami Beach, and includes the following
general steps:
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1. Data Collection and Inventory — A single base map was created for the project. This base
map was a combination of working with GIS data and CAD files from City, County and State
sources augmented with field observations made over many days of site visits. Documents
such as the City's Comprehensive Plan, CIP and GO Bond projects, transportation plans
and other documents were reviewed for their pertinence to this project.
2. Analyze Existing Conditions —Working with the base data, background documents and site
visit information, the existing Bicycle Plan was reviewed and analyzed for appropriateness
of proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and to identify potential `gaps' in the system.
Considering the background information and inventory, an analysis was developed for the
project. This analysis requires sifting through the details of the inventory — supplemented with
field reviews — to create a generalized assessment of the existing conditions. The opportunities
and constraints listed describe general issues but do not attempt to list every possible specific
opportunity and constraint.
The following analysis considers opportunities and constraints which may include but are not
limited to the following:
Opportunities:
• Access to important nodes (destinations and origins)
• High demand routes for public access and travel
• Continuity of land uses
• Parallel facilities
• Properties in governmental ownership
Constraints:
• Continuity blocks, such as gaps in the existing and proposed network
• Safety issues
• Construction costs
• Right of way widths
• Utility and infrastructure regulations
3. Meetings with Stakeholders — Meetings were held with specific stakeholders and with staff
at intervals throughout the project to test the data, observations and analysis. Adjustments
were made in the plan in response to stakeholder concerns.
4. Public Workshop and Presentations — The public was invited to comment on the Master
Plan at a public workshop held on August 30, 2007.
5. Final Master Plan and Implementation Plan — The culmination of the analysis, meetings,
workshops and field observations is summarized in the Atlantic Greenway Network Map.
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WHAT IS A GREENWAY?
The definition of a traditional Greenway is a network
of safe, clean, walking & bicycle paths, nature trails
and waterways.
In the general sense, a greenway network is com-
prised of a system of physical places and spaces,
each contributing to an overall greenway experience.
Destinations for greenway users are also important
in that they provide a place to park their car, have
access to drinking water, information, restrooms and
bike racks.
A greenway networkcan be the uniting factorfor"Places
of Meaning", such as downtown areas, schools, cultur-
al destinations, bus stops, prominent public buildings,
libraries, city halls and civic centers. These make
excellent destinations for greenways and can primarily emphasize them. It can also establish
the importance of these places to the community and add to the overall sense of place that a
greenway can provide to residents and visitors alike.
Travelways within a Greenway System are generally comprised of a combination of dedicated
paths, bike lanes, bike routes and/or sidewalks.
The Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan
Overview
The Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan knits
together elements of the Miami Beach bicycle/
pedestrian transportation system: the north -south
Beach Corridors running parallel to the dunes, and
the Neighborhood Trails that provide access to the
beach, parks, schools, and the commercial, cultural
and civic destinations. The Atlantic Greenway Network
will provide seamless multi -modal connectivity along
Miami Beach's streets and greenways.
The first component of the Atlantic Greenway Network
Master Plan is the creation of a long-range physical
plan that details a neighborhood -based approach for
upgrades of existing greenway areas and locations for new greenway development.
The Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan is created to summarize the vision of a system of
interconnected bike paths, greenways and pedestrian facilities within the City of Miami Beach.
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Components of the Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan
The sub -areas within the overall Master Plan include:
North Beach Neighborhood:
The North Beach neighborhood system consists of a
network of on -street routes and bike lanes featuring
roadway striping, signage and street crossing at
protected points. The North Beach neighborhoods
are densely populated, predominantly multi -family
residential areas on the main island, with single-family
residential areas found on Normandy Isle.
The proposed greenway system will meander westward from the North Beach Recreation
Corridor to the neighborhoods surrounding Surfside Park, Tatum Waterway, Normandy
Waterway and Normandy Shores Golf Course, as well as the commercial area of Normandy
Street/71 st Street.
Middle Beach Neighborhood:
The Middle Beach neighborhood system consists of a network of on -street bike lanes and
routes which feature roadway striping, signage and street crossing at protected points.
Middle Beach is largely a single-family dwelling area and is split by three waterways
— Collins Canal, Indian Creek, and the Biscayne Waterway.
Although few options exist for an east -west interconnection at 63rd Street, 41st Street
and 23rd Street bridges (the first two being heavily traveled by vehicular traffic and makes
these roads poor routes for bicycle/pedestrian trails), the residential nature of this area
offers viable trail opportunities in the north -south direction at the Pine Tree/La Gorce Drives
and North Bay Road corridors. East -west connections will be made on alternative parallel
corridors, such as 41st Street, 34th Street and 47th Street.
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South Beach Neighborhood:
The South Beach neighborhood system consists of a network of on -street bike lanes
and paths which feature roadway striping, signage, and a multi-purpose path along the
beach and street crossings at protected points. South beach is a densely populated area
comprised of multi -family dwellings. The South Beach area also includes the proposed
Dade Boulevard Bike Path.
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The Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan is comprised of a hierarchy of facility types.
They include:
1. Multipurpose Paths and Trails — These trails are paved segments of roadway corridors
that safely separate cyclists and pedestrians from traffic. Users can include cyclists, walkers,
joggers, rollerbladers, skateboarders and other methods of non -motorized transport.
2. Bike Lanes — On -street facilities that are marked and signed for bicycle use.
3. Bike Routes — Signed routes that indicated users share the roadway with automobiles.
4. Sidewalks — Paved spaces for pedestrian traffic only.
5. Parks and Open Spaces — The city's existing parks and open space network — including the
beaches — should be considered part of the Greenway network. These lands are suitable as
rest stops and destinations along a greenway, and have the facilities necessary to support
greenway travel.
6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Support Facilities — These facilities include Parking Areas,
Restrooms and Concession Areas, Benches, Bike Racks, Urban Greenspace, Landscaping
and Wayfinding.
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(if on -street bike lane not available)
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Gaps in the Proposed Bikeways System
Potential solutions were developed to depict design options to fill in the gaps identified in the
Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan. The following gaps are addressed in detailed sketches
within that plan, and include:
1. North Beach Connector — filling these gaps link the neighborhoods to the west with the
beach;
2. 69th Street Beach Connector — makes an east -west link from the commercial corridor
along 71st down to 69th Street an the beach;
3. Alton Road and 51st Street — a half -block gap exists due to an irregular intersection of
these roadways;
4. Alton Road and Arthur Godfrey Road — links the neighborhoods to the north and south to
the Godfrey Road corridor;
5. Alton Road bridge at North Bay Road — bike lanes, paths and routes not clearly resolved
at bridge do to confusing signs and direct connections between facilities;
6. Michigan Avenue between Alton Road and Dade Boulevard — this proposed bike route
is not an ideal solution for the connection between the Alton Road bike lane and the Dade
Boulevard Bike Path;
7. West Avenue between Dade Boulevard / 17th Street and Lincoln Road — this proposed
bike route is not an ideal solution for this connection;
8. Alton Road and 5th Street — connects the Alton Road/West Ave neighborhood with the
improvements planned for 5th Street;
9. 5th Street between Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive — this is a one block gap between
existing and proposed facilities.
10. 73rd Street Beach Connection — the construction of a proposed bike path along the south
side of 73rd St. on City property north of the band shell facility between Collins Ave. and
Ocean Terrace;
11. Normandy Drive/71St Street Bike Lanes — proposed bike lanes along these roadways
making a critical east -west connection through the North Beach commercial area;
12. Indian Creek Drive Bike Lanes — potential for southbound bike lanes along Indian
Creek Drive;
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13. 63rd Street Bridge — creation of a bike route along 63rd Street connecting LaGorce with the
beach;
14. Pine Tree/LaGorce Drive — proposed restriping to allow for bike lanes on each road making
a critical north -south connection through LaGorce;
15. Indian Creek Greenway — the potential for a dedicated path along the east bank of the
Indian Creek. Potential connections — both directly and through potential pedestrian bridges
— can be made at City parks along the path's alignment;
16. 44th Street Bike Lanes — a small several block connector using bike lanes;
17. 40th Street Bike Lanes — a several block connector running parallel to Arthur Godfrey
Road;
18. Pine Tree Drive — a several block connection between 28th Street to the north and Dade
Blvd. to the south;
Implementation Plan
Overview
This Section presents the Implementation Plan for the City of Miami Beach's Atlantic Greenway
Network Master Plan. This section contains a set of strategies and actions that will allow the
City of Miami Beach to realize the development of the Atlantic Greenway Network. They include
the following:
1. General Actions and Steps for Atlantic Greenway Network Adoption — These include
the general actions and steps that need to be taken in the near-term;
2. City Policy Adjustments — These include modifications, amendments or adjustments to
City policies for the implementation of the Atlantic Greenway Network;
3. Atlantic Greenway Network Projects and Costs — This section includes the 'gap' projects
listed in detail with appropriate actions needed to complete each priority corridor;
4. Funding Sources and Funding Opportunities — Both specific and general, this section
lists the current funding sources for potential projects, as well as a discussion of other
funding and revenue opportunities;
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General Action Plan
The implementation of the Atlantic Greenway Network will happen in many ways and in many
incremental phases. Current projects already planned as a part of CIP projects will move for-
ward based on their own individual schedules of completion. Other projects already listed as
a state or county project will also proceed forward on their predetermined timelines. The Dade
Boulevard Bikeway is a separate Public Works project that is currently in the design phase and
will move toward completion. Projects within the RDA— including the addition of bike racks — will
continue. However, a general outline of actions to taken to implement the Atlantic Greenway
Network Master Plan other than the items already discussed includes the following:
• Formally Adopt the Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan
• Adopt the Atlantic Greenway Network Design Standards (prepared by others) for
implementation into City projects
• Adjust CIP/GO Bond project implementation where possible within existing budgets to include
the Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan
• Secure funding sources for future projects not currently funded within the existing
CIP/GO Bond projects
• Establish funding sources for unfunded projects listed in the Atlantic Greenway Network
• Promote the Atlantic Greenway Network Master Plan within the City
• Establish policies/guidelines for Greenway operations, maintenance and management
• Construct portions of the Atlantic Greenway Network already under design
• Establish policies regarding risk management and user education
• Actively plan to celebrate and publicize Atlantic Greenway Network implementation
progress and corridor `openings'
Conclusion
As a built -out urban area, the City of Miami Beach fac-
es challenges in providing a sufficient and safe green -
way network for its residents. This Atlantic Greenway
Network Master Plan will be a valuable resource to
City leaders and staff as they strive to provide a multi-
modal infrastructure for their population.
The plan is intended for immediate action: rectifying
current deficiencies and addressing the needs of the
future. The implementation section describes an ap-
proach for the future involving infrastructure improve-
ments. As projects are completed, the system will be
reassessed and the plan will be adjusted accordingly.
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