HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Commissioner Sarnoff-BPAC Resolution 01-2014BPAC RESOLUTION #01-2014
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A PAVED WALKING AND BICYCLING PATH ALONG THE
FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILROAD CORRIDOR AND STATION AS PART OF THE ALL
ABOARD FLORIDA PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Miarni-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization. Governing Board has established
the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to advise it on non -motorized transportation issues;
WHEREAS, walking and bicycling are practical means of travel to work, school, for personal business
and for recreation for Miami -Dade County residents and visitors;
WHEREAS, increasing opportunities for safe walking and bicycling will increase health, reduce
obesity, and reduce the risk of many chronic diseases;
WHEREAS, Florida East Coast Industries is developing the "All Aboard Florida" passenger rail
service between Miami and Orlando;
WHEREAS, there are over 100 active "rail with trail" projects in the United States; and
WHEREAS, including a paved path along the FEC rail corridor will improve rail safety, connect
neighborhoods and improve the health of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR 11-1E MIAMI
URBANIZED AREA:
THAT the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee supports a paved path along the Florida East Coast
Railroad corridor and station as part of the All Aboard Florida project.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Collin Worth who moved its adoption. The motion was
seconded by Ken Groce, and being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Brett Bibeau — absent
Xavier Falconi, Vice Chair — aye
Pedro Gonzalez — absent
Ken Groce — aye
Dr. Carolina Gutierrez — aye
Susan Marie Kairalla— absent
Delia Rose Kennedy — absent
Reggie Leon — aye
Lee Marks — absent
Valerie Neilson — aye
Larry Thorson — absent
Matthew Toro — absent
Eric Tullberg, Chair — aye
Enda Walsh — aye
Pam Weiss — absent
Collin Worth — aye
The Chair thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 22day of July, 201 .
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC)
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David Henderson, BPAC Administrator
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