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RESOLUTION NO. 19R-07-124: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF BIKE/MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD FROM CANAL 20 TO ROCK ISLAND ROAD; FURTHER EXPRESSING THE CITY’S INTENT TO TAKE OVER MAINTENANCE OF THE BIKE/MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUEST BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).
Body
Request Action:
Approve a Resolution requesting FDOT to continue the development of bike/mobility improvements along Oakland Park Blvd. from Canal 20 to Rock Island Road and acknowledging that the City of Lauderhill has responsibility for their maintainence after the project is complete.
Need:
To request FDOT to do specific bike mobility improvements and to assume responsibility for continued maintenance.
Summary Explanation/ Background: Staff recommends approval of the Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Lauderhill, Florida, requesting the Florida Department of Transportation to continue development of bike/mobility improvements within Oakland Park Boulevard from Canal 20 to Rock Island Road Right of Way which involves constructing buffered/protected bicycle lanes, wider pedestrian zone (sidewalks), additional lighting, Pedestrian Safety Through Environmental Design (PEDSTED) features, and midblock crosswalks.
Attachments:
MPO Bike Path Master Plan Sketch
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergenc...
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