Resolution 139-2017Resolution No. 139 -2017
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY TO IDENTIFY THE DISTINCT TRANSPORTATION USER
GROUPS, INCLUDING THE PROPOSED DESTINATIONS,
UTILIZING US 1 IN MONROE COUNTY AND EVALUATE
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ALLEVIATE THEIR DIFFERING
NEEDS TO CONTINUE TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND
ENSURE THE SAFETY OF COUNTY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys, within Monroe County, are a chain of islands connected by 112
miles of US Highway 1 (U.S. 1), extending from Key Largo to Key West, representing the most
southerly point of the continental United States; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County and its municipalities have adopted policies and regulations in
their Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to maintain public health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of the Florida Keys and to strengthen our local government capability of managing land use
and development; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County and its municipalities are totally dependent on U.S. 1 for
intracommunity movement; and
WHEREAS, U.S. 1 serves as the main conduit for movement of both residents, visitors, and the
workforce; and
WHEREAS, automobile traffic constitutes the majority of traffic on U.S. 1; and
WHEREAS, ideas to reduce traffic on U.S. 1 have been proposed in the past; however there has
been no comprehensive study performed that identifies the distinct transportation user groups, including
the proposed destinations, in Monroe County and evaluates potential solutions to alleviate their differing
needs; and
WHEREAS, the incidence of significant traffic delays has been increasing annually; and
WHEREAS, the County and its residents are concerned that delays are reaching the point at
which the workforce, including the tourism industry, will be seriously affected; and
WHEREAS, the delays are seriously compromising the quality of both residents' lives and the
tourist experience; and
WHEREAS, protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Florida Keys
and maintaining the level of service of U. S. 1 is essential to the County and its municipalities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY THAT:
Section 1. The Florida Department of Transportation is respectfully requested to undertake the
following:
solutions to address each group's particular needs.
Section 3. The Monroe County Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this resolution to:
Ms. Rachel Cone, Secretary
Florida Department of Transportation
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0450
1. Identify and quantify the user distinct groups, including the proposed destinations, on US -1
including their distribution in different parts of the County;
2. Determine the proportion of traffic /trips that are long -haul transportation of visitors from outside
of Monroe County, internal visitor circulation, worker commuters and commercial traffic, both
from outside of the county and within, and normal resident circulation;
3. Utilize transportation user group information to evaluate potential transportation alternative
Mr. Jim Wolfe, Secretary
District 6
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 N.W. 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a
regular meeting of the Board held on the 17 day of _2017.
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Mayor Pro Tern David Rice Yes
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Commissioner Sylvia J. Murphy Yes
Commissioner Heather Carruthers Yes
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Mayor George Neugent
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PPROV E AS TO FORM:
Deputy Clerk
CHRISTI E M. LIMBERT- BARROWS
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Kevin Madok CPA
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
June 8, 2017
Racliel Cone, Secretary
Florida Department of'1'ransportation
605 Suwannee Street
'1'allaliassee FL 32399 -0450
Dear Ms. Cone,
Attached is a certified copy of' Resolution No. 139 -2017 requesting the Florida Department
of 'Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to idcntily the distinct transportation user
groups, including the proposed destinations, utilizing I J.S. 1 in Monroe County and evaluate
potential solutions to alleviate their differing needs to continue to enliance the quality of life and
ensure the saltily of count) residents and visitors.
'Phis Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County 13oard of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on May 17, 2017. Should you liavc any questions, please
feel free to contact me at (305) 295 -3130.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
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By: Pamcla G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305- 294 -4641 305- 289 - 6027 305- 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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Kevin Madok, CPA
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Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
June 8, 2017
Jim Wolfe, Secretary, District 6
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 NW I I V Avcnuc
Miami FL 33172
Dear Mr. Wolfe,
Attaclied is a certified copy of Resolution No. 139 -2017 requesting the Florida Departineut
of "hrausportation to conduct a comprehensive study to identify the distinct transportation user
groups, including the proposed destinations, utilizing IJ.S. 1 in Monroe County and evaluate
potential solutions to alleviate their dillering needs to continue to enliauce the quality of life and
ensure the s lety of county residents and visitors.
"Phis Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board ol' County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, ou May 17, 2017. Should you have any questions, please
feel free to contact me at (305) 295 -3130.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex- oflicio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Conmiissioners
By: Panuela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305- 294 - 4641 305- 289 - 6027 305- 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145