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Legislation
Resolution
File Number: 10-01258
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3500 Pan American
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Miami. FL3D133
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FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S SOUTH FLORIDA :-.
EAST COAST CORRIDOR STUDY FOR TRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN K8|AK4|
AND JUP/TER.TOENHANCE MOBILITY |NTHE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
REGION: ENDORSING REGIONAL RAIL AS THE BASIS FOR A LOCALLY — U U U
PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE; AND ACKNOWLEDGING POTENTIAL STATION LU
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LOCATIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT ACOPY OF THIS x
RESOLUTION TO THE AGENCIES AS STATED HEREIN.
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VVHE0EAS the Florida East Coast ("FEC") Railway corridor was historically operated as - -
passenger [mi| line along Florida's east coast, traversing the Southeast Florida Region; and
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WHEREAS, cities on Florida's east coast developed around train stations along the FEC railroad;
VVHEREA8, the public policy, "Eastward Ho!", developed by the Governor's Commission fora
Sustainable South Florida, provides guidance for iDlp[OViOg the quality of life and managing growth
including the redevelopment of eastern yWionni-Qede. Brovvord. and Palm Beach Count/es; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC Railway corridor
as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in Florida; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Strategic Regional Transit
P|an, outlined transit corridor expansion alternatives including the FEC Railway Corhdor� and
WHEREAS, modern cities along Florida's east coast are currently implementing programs to
redevelop historic downtowns with land use changes that encourage Transit Oriented Development
centered around train stations; and
VVMENEA8. South Florida's highway capacity, especially its north -south mrteheo, one already
operating beyond their capacity, while the population is expected hoincrease 5OY6bythe year 2O3O;
and
WHEREAS, the reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled would reduce fuel consumption and the
amounts ofpollutants emitted inthe Southeast Florida Region; and
VVHEREAG, there is a critical need for adequate transit service to provide for the mobility needs of
residents of Miami; and
WHEREAS, an integrated system of transit services is needed for existing and future travel
markets including long-distance travel oen/8d by the South Florida Rail CorridonfT[i-Rail Commuter
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Rail 8vaham, moderate -distance travel served by transit inthe eastern FEC Railway Corridor, and local
travel in the urban centers by |000| circulator services; and
VVHEREAS, the reintroduction of passenger service along Florida's ooat coast would stimulate the
eoononny, increase access to job opportunities, and assist the transit -dependent population between
Miami and cities throughout the Southeast Florida Region;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE|TRESOLVED BYTHE COMMISSION 0FTHE CITY OFM|AM[
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Miami City Commissim supports the Florida Department of Transportation's South
Florida East Coast Corridor study for transit service between Miami and Jupiter to enhance mobility in
the Southeast Florida Region.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission endorses the Regional Rail operating in the FEC Railway
corridor as the Locally Preferred Alternative for future South Florida East Coast Corridor transit, and
agrees with the proposed transit station |ocaUona, as identified through a coUabonybve, public process
in Phase 2 of the 8tudy, particularly as they pertain to this juriediction, as appropriate.
8eodnn 3. The Miami City Conlnniaaion, working with the Florida Department of Transportation
and other appropriate agenciea, agrees to support complementary land use policies, land development
Ragu|atioOs, and economic development activities consistent with the Federal Transit Administration
New Starts Development Process.
Section 4. The Miami City Commission further encourages the Florida Department of
Tnansportation, on behalf ofall state stakeho|dors, to actively pursue obtaining shared access to the
current FEC Railway Corridor with the purpose of reintroducing passenger transit services within the
FEC Roi|vvoy Corridor.
Section 5. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to all appropriate public
agencies including the Miami -Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Miami -Dade County
Connnniaa/on. the Miami -Dade County officials involved in regional transit planning, the South Florida
Regional Transportation Authority and 'its membership, the Florida League of Cities, the Florida
Association of Counties, local governments, the Chambers of Commerce within the South Florida
area, C8XTnansportation' the F|ag|erDevelopment Group, the FEC. LLC, and the aviation and sea
port agency officials.
SeotionG. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the MaynrMl
APPROVED A8TDFORM AND C[)RRECTNE88:e ll
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ill |fthe Mayor does not sign thioReno|uhon.bahaUbecorneeffachveattheendofhanca|andardays
from the data it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Reso|uUon, it ohoU become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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