Resolution No. 2024-51 Designating the City as a Vision Zero City and Authorizing a Vision Zero Action Plan - September 3, 2024 CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE CITY AS A "VISION ZERO CITY" AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CREATE A VISION ZERO ACTION
PLAN TO ESTABLISH A GOAL OF NO SEVERE TRAFFIC INJURIES OR
FATALITIES BY 2030; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT A
WORKING GROUP TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND
MONITORING THE ACTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the life and health of all persons living and traveling within the City of
Aventura are our utmost priority, and no one should die or be seriously injured while
traveling on our city streets; and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is the concept that traffic deaths and serious injuries on
our roadways are unacceptable; and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is a holistic strategy aimed at eliminating all traffic
fatalities and severe injuries suffered by all road users while increasing safe, healthy,
equitable mobility for all; and
WHEREAS, streets and transportation systems have traditionally been designed
primarily to move cars efficiently, and Vision Zero supports a paradigm shift by designing
streets and transportation systems to move all people safely, including people of all ages
and abilities, pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, scooter riders, and motorcyclists,
as well as drivers and passengers of motor vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero recognizes that people will sometimes make mistakes, so
the road system and related policies should be designed to ensure that those inevitable
mistakes do not result in severe injuries or fatalities; therefore, transportation planners
and engineers and policymakers are expected to improve the roadway environment,
policies, and other related systems to lessen the severity of crashes; and
WHEREAS, making streets safer for all people using all modes of transportation
will encourage people to travel on foot, by bicycle, and by public transit, which supports
a healthier, more active lifestyle and reduces environmental pollution; and
WHEREAS, successful Vision Zero programs are a result of both a complete
government approach (i.e., interdepartmental, coordinated initiatives) and community
support of Vision Zero objectives and action plans; and
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WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation ("DOT") through the
Federal Highway Administration ("FHWA") has published a Vision Zero Toolkit to provide
communities with the tools and resources to advance Vision Zero; and
WHEREAS, in demonstration of the City's commitment to include meaningful
community engagement throughout the various stages of the Vision Zero Plan, the City
Manager will form a working group of individuals with diverse backgrounds and
professional experiences ("Working Group") to assist with the development,
implementation and monitoring of the Vision Zero Plan for the City of Aventura; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interest
and welfare of the residents of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That each of the above-stated recitals are hereby adopted,
confirmed, and incorporated herein.
Section 2. That the City Commission hereby adopts Vision Zero as the policy
for road and traffic safety in the City of Aventura and directs near and long-term traffic
planning to be based on Vision Zero principles.
Section 3. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to
create a Vision Zero Action Plan to accomplish the goals to eliminate traffic fatalities and
reduce serious injuries due to traffic crashes by adopting a safe system approach for
pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, scooter riders, and motorcyclists, as well as
drivers and passengers of motor vehicles.
Section 4. That the City Commission authorizes the City Manager to form a
Working Group (reporting to the City Manager) to assist with the development,
implementation and monitoring of the Action Plan.
Section 5. That the City Commission adopts the goal of eliminating traffic
deaths and serious injuries by 2030 and endorses Vision Zero as a comprehensive and
holistic approach to achieving this goal.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-51
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Friedland, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bloom, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Billy Joel Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Yes
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this V day of September, 2024.
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WARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVAT , MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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