Update on Palmetto Bay Traffic Projects - and further updates will be posted as available

I am posting a photo of the Current Traffic Studies prepared by Marlin Engineering (see photo) for the following listed areas.

DISCLAIMER AS TO OTHER VILLAGE AREAS: There other areas in study, but simply not ready for rollout at this time.  The listed projects have no impact on single neighborhood/street traffic calming such as Traffic Tables and / or traffic enforcement (including CITE program).

DEFINED PROJECTS POSTED AT THIS TIME:

The project board notes the present study areas:

1.       Downtown Redevelopment

2.       A. Neighborhood access study (77^th Av canal east to Old Cutler Road, 160^th Canal north to Coral Reef Drive).

 B. Neighborhood Access Study (Malbrook)

3.       Old Cutler Road at SW 67^th Av & SW 136^th Street

4.       Old Cutler Road at 176^th Street (Turbo Lane)

5.       A. Old Cutler Road at SW 168^th Street (reversible lane)

 B. Old Cutler Road at SW 152^nd Street (reversible lane)

 C. Old Cutler Road at SW 144^th Street (reversible lane)

Malbrook:  Recommendations include:  half street closure on SW 86^th Avenue, a no right turn sign on 84^th Avenue and 168^th Street, increasing capacity of the 87^th & 168^th Traffic Circle to 2 lanes with a right lane [a dedicated (partial) third lane] from northbound 87^th to eastbound 168^th Street increasing capacity.

This is NOT a pilot program, we are currently modeling and  will implement if it works per the modeling. The modeling will be completed in approximately 6 weeks and the modifications will begin in very early 2019 (we are relying on the County and working out a construction schedule taking into account the school year).

I look forward to meeting with the members of the affected neighborhoods once the modeling is completed – before we commence any of the modifications. 

Special note at to Malbrook / 174 Street: I have made a request for Miami-Dade County (DTPW) for action to improve the safety of the 87^th Avenue / SW 174^th Street intersection. Potential fixes would include traffic circle or signal light at this intersection.  

152/77^th Area:  We are now modeling a traffic circle at 152 and Old Cutler Road with a dedicated turn lane form 152 to Old Cutler Road South and restricting cut through traffic through the neighborhood South of 152 Street. 

This is NOT a pilot program, that we are currently modeling and we will implement if it works per the modeling. The modeling will be completed in approximately 6 weeks and the modifications will begin in very early 2019 (we are relying on the County and working out a construction schedule taking into account the school year).

I look forward to meeting with the members of the affected neighborhoods once the modeling is completed – before we commence any of the modifications. 

Farmers Road/Old Cutler North: We are now modeling two traffic circles on Old Cutler Road at SW 136^th Street and at 67^th Avenue.  Traffic diverters on Old Cutler Road at Farmer’s Road and Cartee Road. 

This is NOT a pilot program, that we are currently modeling and we will implement if it works per the modeling. The modeling will be completed in approximately 6 weeks and the modifications will begin in very early 2019 (we are relying on the County and working out a construction schedule taking into account the school year).

I look forward to meeting with the members of the affected neighborhoods once the modeling is completed – before we commence any of the modifications. 

Old Cutler Road – overall:  We are looking at how we can eliminate traffic signals along that entire corridor to improve the flow of traffic along Old Cutler Road.  Improved traffic flow should reduce cut through traffic.

Downtown, we are updating the traffic study to ensure we never exceed capacity of the existing street grid and eliminate cut through traffic into the residential community

Overall remarks: This is what is being done on top of all other areas we are studying and moving forward with. 

I also pledge to continue increasing transit options like our park and ride and on demand free rides

Lastly the fight for a usable transit system is far from over………. I am the only candidate with a proven record of negotiating successfully with the county