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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) from Gale Lemerand Drive to NW 14th 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 agreement authorizes FDOT to begin construction and maintenance work on a major corridor, which will alter traffic patterns and pedestrian infrastructure between Gale Lemerand Drive and NW 14th Street.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Florida Department of Transportation

FDOT is granted the authority and responsibility to perform construction and maintenance under the agreement.

Local residents and commuters

Individuals traveling on or near the specified segment of West University Avenue 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 on West University Avenue () between Gale Lemerand Drive and NW 14th Street.

Key Facts

The resolution to enter a Construction and Maintenance Agreement (CMA) with FDOT has been adopted.
The project area covers SR 26 (West University Avenue) from Gale Lemerand Drive to NW 14th Street.
The primary objectives of the agreement are traffic calming and the improvement of pedestrian safety.
The resolution was introduced on August 17, 2021.
The City Manager is the body responsible for the request.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Construction and Maintenance Agreement (CMA)?

It is a formal contract between the city and the Florida Department of Transportation that outlines the responsibilities for building and maintaining specific infrastructure projects.

What specific changes will happen on West University Avenue?

The document specifies that the agreement is for and pedestrian safety improvements, though it does not list specific construction details like speed bumps or crosswalks.

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Focus on Pedestrian Safety

The resolution explicitly prioritizes pedestrian safety and traffic calming on a major arterial road, reflecting a shift toward multi-modal transit priorities.

Florida Department of Transportation SR 26 (West University Ave)

Connected Entities

locationNW 14th St“The eastern boundary of the project area.”Map →

organizationFlorida Department of Transportation“The state agency responsible for the construction and maintenance of the project”Map →

other210305“The file reference number for the resolution.”Map →

locationGale Lemerand Drive“The western boundary of the project area.”Map →

locationSR 26 (West University Ave)“The specific roadway segment designated for safety improvements.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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