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Resolution for Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements on West University Avenue

Original title: Resolution to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a Construction and Maintenance Agreement (CMA) for the Area of SR 26 (West University Ave) at NW 16th St and NW 19th St. (B) This item is a request to adopt a Resolution to grant FDOT a CMA related to traffic calming and improving pedestrian safety.

September 23, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes a formal partnership between the city and FDOT to modify traffic patterns and pedestrian infrastructure at two specific intersections on West University Avenue.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Florida Department of Transportation

FDOT enters into a legal agreement with the city to manage construction and maintenance at the specified intersections.

Local residents and commuters

Residents using the intersections of West University Avenue at NW 16th and 19th Streets will experience changes to traffic flow and pedestrian infrastructure.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 23, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

The city has adopted a resolution to enter into a with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This agreement facilitates and pedestrian safety improvements at the intersections of (West University Avenue) with NW 16th Street and NW 19th Street.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes a Construction and Maintenance Agreement (CMA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
  • The project focuses on traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements.
  • The project area is located at the intersections of SR 26 (West University Avenue) at NW 16th Street and NW 19th Street.
  • The resolution was introduced on August 10, 2021.
  • The resolution status is listed as 'Adopted'.
  • The City Manager is the body responsible for the item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Construction and Maintenance Agreement (CMA)?
It is a formal legal agreement between the city and the state (FDOT) that outlines who is responsible for building and maintaining specific infrastructure projects.
What specific changes are being made to the intersections?
The document specifies that the agreement is for ' and improving pedestrian safety,' but does not list the specific engineering changes.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes a formal partnership between the city and FDOT to modify traffic patterns and pedestrian infrastructure at two specific intersections on West University Avenue.

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Connected Entities

locationNW 16th St“Intersection location for the project.”Map →
organizationFlorida Department of Transportation“The state agency responsible for the construction and maintenance of the project”Map →
locationNW 19th St“Intersection location for the project.”Map →
locationSR 26 (West University Ave)“The primary road where the safety improvements will occur.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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