At the September 14, 2022 City Commission meeting, the Commission referred the subject item to the Public Safety and Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC).  The Administration was directed to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing cameras for the enforcement of bicycle lanes and the possible deployment of parking enforcement units on bicycles.

This item was included on the November 30, 2022 PSNQLC agenda, but was not heard. At the December 7, 2022 PSNQLC meeting, Commissioner Fernandez raised concerns about the blocking of bicycle lanes and asked the Parking Department to increase enforcement by creating a dedicated bicycle enforcement unit.  Commissioner Fernandez requested that an update be provided at the next PSNQLC meeting.

The Parking Department assigned four (4) bicycle certified enforcement officers to a bike unit to enforce bicycle lanes.  Prioritizing child safety, this resource initially concentrated on school zones. Enforcement updates were provided at the January 11, 2023 and March 22, 2023 PSNQLC meetings. The Department reported that 12 violations had been issued.