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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
ADOPTING THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") BICYCLE MASTER PLAN, PROVIDING
RECOMMENDATIONS TO MAKE MIAMI A BICYCLE -FRIENDLY CITY THROUGH
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERCONNECTED BICYCLE FACILITY NETWORK
PLAN, BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN STANDARDS, IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGIES AND SCHEDULE, EVALUATION TOOLS, AND EDUCATION AND
PUBLIC AWARENESS STRATEGIES; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES AMONG CITY
DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO ENSURE THE PROMPT AND
SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN, AS IT MAY
BE AMENDED AS NECESSARY.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has launched an aggressive and ambitious environmental
program to clean our streets, waterways, brownfields, storm drains, and improve our air and water
quality; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of this environmental program, on April 12, 2007, pursuant to
Resolution No. 07-0197, the City Commission unanimously adopted the Mayor's Climate Protection
Agreement, which, among other items, included the promotion of alternative modes of transportation
such as bicycles; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2008, pursuant to Resolution No. 08-01096, the City Commission
adopted MiPlan, the City's Climate Action Plan, prepared by City staff and members of the Green
Commission, which, among other goals, recommends the use of alternative transportation, including
bicycles, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City; and
WHEREAS, bicycles are a sustainable and viable mode of transportation because their use
reduces greenhouse gas emissions resulting from vehicle -miles traveled, promotes healthy lifestyles,
and provides economical transportation and recreation; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2008, pursuant to Resolution No. 08-01126, the City Commission
adopted the Bicycle Action Plan prepared by City staff, members of the Green Commission, and the
Bicycle Action Committee (a subcommittee of the Green Commission); and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Action Plan recommended, among other things, the development of a
City-wide bicycle master plan that would identify existing bicycle infrastructure needs and safety
deficiencies and develop an interconnected bicycle facility network plan to make Miami a
bicycle -friendly city; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2009, pursuant to Resolution No. 09-00274, the City Commission
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File Number: 09-01047
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
ADOPTING THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") BICYCLE MASTER PLAN, PROVIDING
RECOMMENDATIONS TO MAKE MIAMI A BICYCLE -FRIENDLY CITY THROUGH
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERCONNECTED BICYCLE FACILITY NETWORK
PLAN, BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN STANDARDS, IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGIES AND SCHEDULE, EVALUATION TOOLS, AND EDUCATION AND
PUBLIC AWARENESS STRATEGIES; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES AMONG CITY
DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO ENSURE THE PROMPT AND
SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN, AS IT MAY
BE AMENDED AS NECESSARY.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has launched an aggressive and ambitious environmental
program to clean our streets, waterways, brownfields, storm drains, and improve our air and water
quality; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of this environmental program, on April 12, 2007, pursuant to
Resolution No. 07-0197, the City Commission unanimously adopted the Mayor's Climate Protection
Agreement, which, among other items, included the promotion of alternative modes of transportation
such as bicycles; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2008, pursuant to Resolution No. 08-01096, the City Commission
adopted MiPlan, the City's Climate Action Plan, prepared by City staff and members of the Green
Commission, which, among other goals, recommends the use of alternative transportation, including
bicycles, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City; and
WHEREAS, bicycles are a sustainable and viable mode of transportation because their use
reduces greenhouse gas emissions resulting from vehicle -miles traveled, promotes healthy lifestyles,
and provides economical transportation and recreation; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2008, pursuant to Resolution No. 08-01126, the City Commission
adopted the Bicycle Action Plan prepared by City staff, members of the Green Commission, and the
Bicycle Action Committee (a subcommittee of the Green Commission); and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Action Plan recommended, among other things, the development of a
City-wide bicycle master plan that would identify existing bicycle infrastructure needs and safety
deficiencies and develop an interconnected bicycle facility network plan to make Miami a
bicycle -friendly city; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2009, pursuant to Resolution No. 09-00274, the City Commission
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adopted a Complete Streets Program which directed the City Administration to develop guidelines to
properly design and construct streets in the City that meet the mobility needs of all users, including
pedestrians and cyclists; and
WHEREAS, in furthering the goals of the Bicycle Action Plan and the Complete Streets Program,
the City Administration has completed a City-wide Bicycle Master Plan with input and assistance from
the Green Commission, Bicycle Action Committee, residents, and the cycling community; and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Master Plan fulfills the mandate of the Bicycle Action Plan through the
development and recommendation of an interconnected bicycle facility network plan, infrastructure
design standards, implementation strategies and schedule, evaluation tools, and education and public
awareness strategies to make Miami a bicycle -friendly city;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Bicycle Master Plan, providing recommendations to make Miami a
bicycle -friendly city through the development of an interconnected bicycle facility network plan, bicycle
infrastructure design standards, implementation strategies and schedule, evaluation tools, and
education and public awareness strategies, is adopted.
Section 3. The City Manager is further directed to identify appropriate resources among City
departments and agencies to ensure the prompt and successful implementation of the Bicycle Master
Plan, as it may be amended as necessary.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1 }
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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