Item Coversheet

New Business and Commission Requests - R9  A




COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Alina T. Hudak, City Manager 
DATE:May  24, 2021
 



SUBJECT:COMMISSION WORKSHOP ON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

ANALYSIS

Attached please find documents pertaining to the City Commission Workshop on Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety.  

 

In addition, below are links to the adopted 2016 Miami Beach Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan, Transportation Master Plan and Street Design Guidelines:

 

  1. City of Miami Beach Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan
  2. City of Miami Beach Transportation Master Plan
  3. City of Miami Beach Street Design Guidelines

 

 

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

Based on the 2019 Resident Survey, 74% of residents are concerned or dissatisfied with pedestrian safety (vehicle yielding to pedestrians) when crossing the street at an intersection. Based on the same survey, while 64% of residents feel somewhat safe when riding their bicycle in the City, 37% of residents feel unsafe.  47% of residents responded that at least one person in their household regularly rides a bike. 33% of residents consider bicycling the most viable alternative to using cars for trips within Miami Beach.

Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No No 

Strategic Connection

Mobility - Improve the walking and biking experience.
Legislative Tracking
Transportation and Mobility
Sponsor
Commissioner Ricky Arriola

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Attachment A - Resolution 2021-31675
Attachment B - Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan Guided Tour
Attachment C - Commission Workshop Agenda