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RON DESAINTI4
GOVERNOR
September 16th, 2020
Jorge R. Colina, Chief of Police
400 NW 2nd Ave.
4th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
RE: F`f' 2021 Speed/Aggressive Driving Enforcement Saturation Patrol Project
SUB-2021-CityofMiam -003 01
Dear Jorge R. Colina:
KEVIN J,'rH3I3AULI
SECRETARY
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Safety Office is pleased to inforin you that your agency has been selected
to receive sub -rant funding for the 2021 Federal fiscal year, which begins October 1, 2020, The fallowing concept paper has been
accepted and included in the FDOT FY2021 Highway Safety Plan (HSP) with the following project number, title, and funding
levels below:
Original Requested rinested Amount Subgrant Funding Awarded.
$232,500.00 $232,500.00
FY2021 HSP Project Number
SC-2021-00301
FY2021 HSP Project Title
Speed/Aggressive Driving Enforcement Saturation Patrol Project
Based upon funding levels awarded to the State of Florida for the Federal fiscal year by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Adrumistration (NHTSA), grant awards may not be the same as the amount requested in your concept paper and the award does
not mean that everything listed in the concept paper, including any equipment requests, were approved and/or fi`nded.
Subgrant Application forms are now accessible in the FDOT Traffic Safety Subgrant Management System and include guidance
and program manager notes regarding anything that was unallowable or restricted. Step by Step instructions can also be found in
the system under "Training Materials".
We look forward to working with you on this project. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (850) 41.4--4009
or by email at chris.craig cr dot.state.fl.rrs. Additional infoi-mation can also be found on our website at:
http://Nvwr v.dot.state,fl,us/safety/3-grants/Grants-Home,shtni.
Sincerely,
Chris Craig, CPM, FCCM
Traffic Safety Administrator
Florida Department of Transportation
www. . dot, state. fl. Lis
Despite progress in other areas, such as increased safety belt usage and fewer drunk driving fatalities,
speeding continues Lobea contributing factor in a significant number of roadway fatalities. In 2018,
9,148 people died in speeding -related crashes—I5%ofall fata|ities(1). In additiom,the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety A|H5\has found that rising state speed limits over the past 25years have
cost nearly S7,0O0lives, including more than 1,900im2A17alone. By2D18,42states had maximum
speed limits of70mph orhigher (2).
Miami is the sixth most densely populated major city in the United States with an estimated 2018
population of47Og14'VVeare amajor cenLeramdXeaderinOnance,commnmerce,cukune,media,
entertainment, the arts, and international trade. The metro area is by far the la!rgest urban economy in
Florida and the 1Zthlargest imthe United States, with a $344.gbillion GDP as of 2017(3).Dovvntovvn
Miami isalso home tothe Port ofMiami, the largest passenger port globally, and one ofthe largest
cargo ports in the United States. Miami ranks second to New York City as popular destination for
international visitors,
Asmresult, Lthe City attracts a growingnumber ofnew residents, visitors, and a significantcomnmuting
workforce. In, an urban c�y that is densely populated and is a popular U.S. tourist destination, the
daytime population can sometimes reach almost a rmi|Uion--dgnificent|yincreaisingthe number ofcars
onthe road during peak season. With the rising demands ofa growing service population, the City of
Miami lies within the top 25% of cities in the FDOT Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Highway Safety Matrix —
Ranking of Florida Cities, In particular, it is #4 in "Speeding/Aggressive Driving" categories.
The City of Miami has experienced a total of 13,300 speed -related crashes between 2Q17 thru 2019,
with a steady increase of crash incidents year afteryear. The City of Miam:i PVlice Department (MPD) is
stretched for resources as ittries to meet the demands of major global city. Aggressive driving amd
speeding leads to car accident injury, and, sadly, even fatality. MPD must commit additional resources
and workforce throughout the City of Miami to positively affect aggressive driving behavior and moving
traffic offenses, to reduce the number of vehicular crashes and accidents due to, speed and aggressive
Sources:
(2) httus iiio istic/fncts-statbtics+a8gressive-driving
<3l https://www,bea.gov/system/files/2018-09/gdp_metroO9l8—O.pdf
According to the F[OTFY2021Highway Safety Matrix —Ranking ofFlorida Cities, Miami is ranked #4im
"Speeding or Aggressive Driving" and lies within the top 25% of cities in the State.
Toensure the public's safety, the City ofMiami Police Department proposes Louse FDUTfunding to
support a"SpeedinessiveDhvimgEnforcenment5atunadonPatro|Project'todecreasehazamdous
driving incidents attributed toSpeeding VrAggressive Driving. The project will use co�nceptsfrom the
National �ighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Countermeasure That Work Guide found in
Chapter 3^Speeding and Speed Management, 2.2High Visibility Enforcement. High visibility
enforcement campaigns have been used to deter speeding and aggressive driving through specific and
general deterrence. in the high visibility enforcement nnndd, |avv enforcement targets selected high -
crash or high -violation geographical areas using either expanded regular patrok or designated
aggressive driving patrols, The strategy isvery similar to saturation patrols directed ata|coho|-impaired
drivers.
Because speeding and aggressive driving are moving violations, officers cannot use checkpoints.Rather,
they must observe driving behavior on the road. Therefore, MPD will use FDOT funding to enhance its
enforcement efforts and deterrence capability, with the execution of citywide "Speed i ng/Agg ressive
Driving Saturation Patrols" (Saturation Potro|s). FDC)Tfunds will beo]Uocatedtoward off -duty personnel
who must work overtime to patrol the streets. This project will use a high visibility enforcement model,
where officers will focus on drivers who commit common aggressive driving actions such as:
~ Speeding and/or racing;
° Improper orerratic lane changing;
� Sudden: and erratic speed changes;
° Illegal driving omshmuUders,sidewalks, nrmedians;
� Prohibited and dangerous passingandmerging;
� Following other vehicles too closely;
� Running red lights;
� Failure to yield right ofway;
� Making improper turns
Each V[Miami's (3)three Police Districts (Nort1 Central, and South) will be assignedSetunmtk»nPatrnb.
Officers assigned' to a district operate from one of three police stations throughout the City of Miami,
and a District Commander leads every area and its officers. Officers who are laser/radar certified will be
assigned to a Saturation Patrol operation. Commanders or designated supervising officers for each
District will schedule these operations throughout the subgrant period. They will target high -accident
locations and major corridors in their respective areas. These corridors or "hot spots" will be identified
using data from resident calls to police, crash reports, and speeding ticket reports.
To ensure this project will decrease Speed/Aggressive traffic incidents citywide, each of the three (3)
Police Districts will have 3-5 Saturation Patrol operations per week, For large-scale operations,
Saturation Patrols will consist of 3-Gofficers and one Supervisor, Small-scale operations will include
individual officers targeting specific locations where aggressive driving has been determined. The
amount ofweekly operations plus the Officers who will crew each Saturation Patrol operation, may
result imanywhere from 5-25Officers working throughout the Districts onaweekly basis during the
subgrant period, FDOT funding dedicated to overtime pay for the Saturation Patrols will be divided
among the thirteen(13)NeigborhnodEnhancement Areas (NET)thnoughnut the City.
MPD is limited to 94 laser speed measurement devices divided among the North, South, and Central
Police Districts, Tocomplete this p'ect'xcity-w'idescope,theChnvviUa|souiUize FDOTfunding for the
purchase of additional laser speed measuring devices. While aggressive driving tactics will also be the
target of the Saturation Patrols, the lasers are the most accurate too] Officers have to capture speed
violators, This is especially important in hot spots where officers are deployed to reduce speeding
infractions. The devices also emit Class 1 eye -safe signal, measure speeds ranging from 2 to 200 mph,
and provide complete vehicle classification, Lasers can detect speeds from as far away as 1,000 feet,
providing Officers with enough time tosafely acquire m reading.
MPD is committed to the safety of all who live, work, and visit the City of K�iami. Pre and post
operations' briefings will beconducted 10 ensure all officers are made aware Vfand understand the
operation's policies and procedures, goals, duties, and objectives. The Saturation Patrols will have a high
visibility police presence and serve toreduce serious vehicular crashes.
Strive bodecrease speed and/or aggressive driving crashes and fatalities citywide 6w596
when compared to the previous three-year average.
Conduct at least Ispeed and/or aggressive driving high visibility overtime enforcement
operations per month.
Participate in the state Southern Shield campaign through speed and/or aggressive driving
overtime enforcement operations and educational/community activities.
Ceind-uGt arid OF PaFtiGipate iR 3 eduGatiE)RaI/GGFAFnUR4Y euticeaGh, events te iReFease speed
and/er aggressive during t�he project peried=Miami is a COVID-19 hotspot, therefore the
community outreach component is not feasible at this time.
Provide speed and/or aggressive driving information and education to the public through
the use of message boards/local media outlets/social media/press releases at least 3 times
during the project period.
Speed and/or aggressive driving -crashes and fatalities are reduced by 5% citywide,
compared to the previous three-year average.
The number of speed and/or aggressive driving high visibility overtime enforcement
operations conducted per month.
The number of speed and/or aggressive driving overtime enforcement operations
conducted, and educaition/community activities conducted/participated in during the
Southern Shield campaign.
The number ef educational/cornmuRity eutreaGh events er participated iR te
e speed and/eF aggressive dFIVORg awaFeRess during the pFejeGt period. Miami is a
COVID-19 hotspot, therefore the community outreach component is not feasible at this
time.
The number of instances that speed and/or aggressive driving information and education is
provided to the public through the use of message boards/local media outlets/social
media/press releases during the project period.
Overtime Salary and Benefits:
Narrative: Overtime Salary and Benefits for law enforcement officers, benefits to
include FICA (Social Security and Medicare), Retirement, and Workers Compensation
Amount: 200,000
Speed Measurement Devices
Narrative: Purchase of speed measurement devices for program implementation.
Amount: 32,500.
Submit request(s) for financial reimbursement.
Provide performance report(s).
Collect and analyze crash data to determine focus areas for targeted speed and aggressive
driving enforcement.
Conduct speed and aggressive driving high visibility enforcement operations.
Miami is CQV|D-