Miami Beach Kicks Off Ocean Drive Pilot Program
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OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2017
Miami Beach Kicks Off Ocean Drive Pilot Program
— Starting this Friday to improve the weekend pedestrian experience —
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach, in collaboration with Ocean Drive stakeholders, is
launching a four-week pilot program to create a more friendly pedestrian experience along
Ocean Drive. This iconic corridor will turn into a one-way street from Fifth to 11 streets on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings starting at 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. the following morning.
For this upcoming weekend, the pilot will remain in effect through Tuesday, September 5 at 5
a.m. due to the holiday.
“This pilot aims to add an additional five feet of extended walkway for pedestrians to enjoy, and
provides a safer experience along this portion,” said Ocean Drive Redevelopment Specialist
Amy Mehu, City of Miami Beach. “This was one of the many recommendations of the Mayor’s
Ocean Drive Taskforce.”
During these weekend evening hours, all traffic will be southbound only. Cars are expected to
naturally travel slowly and continually due to these restrictions. The success of the pilot will be
evaluated on a weekly basis and modified as necessary.
Parking along Ocean Drive will be reduced on the eastbound side from Fifth to 11 streets, and
visitors are encouraged to park at the 7 Street, 13 Street or 16 Street parking garages on Collins
Avenue. To view available parking spots in real time, download the Miami Beach ParkMe mobile
application.
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