Res 62-14 RESOLUTION NO. 62-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING
THE HUMAN POWERED DELRAY (HPD) INTERIM
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN 1\/[ASTER PLAN,
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Human Powered Delray (HPD) is a local citizens' advocacy group with the
following goals:
® Promote biking and walking as alternative modes of transportation to reduce
dependence on automobiles
Improve the safety of hLUman powered transportation
Encourage healthier lifestyles
R Enhance the quality of life in Delray Beach t1irough human-powered mobility;and
WHEREAS, HPD was formed in August 2013 to advance, among other things, the above
stated goals; and
WHEREAS, several speakers at the recent Town Hall meetings sponsored by the City and
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council urged rapid action to bring about strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, HPD has worked closely with City officials, State and County government
agencies, the Lake Worth Drainage District, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA),
Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA), the Delray Beach Historical Society and
other groups regarding its mission and goals and reviewed plans of the CRA, Parking Commission,
DDA, and Green Tmplementation Advancement Board; and
WHEREAS, HPD has provided significant input to the City's efforts in revising the City's
Land. Development Regulations (LDRs), led bike and pedestrian safety awareness efforts, and
produced an interim Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (Master Plan) and an associated Phasing
Plan for consideration by the City Commission. The interim Master Plan calls for a separate bicycle
and pedestrian transportation network to and from the Central Business District (CBD), increased
bike-ped access to the beach, connections to greenways on the canals, promotes intermodal
connections such as a link to the Tri-Rail, and increased safety measures; and
WHEREAS, HPD has endeavored to draft its goals, initiatives, interim Master Plan, and
LDR revisions put forth by HPD in such manner so as to be consistent with the Transportation
Element of the City of Delray Beach's Comprehensive Plan and Palm Beach County MPO's plans;
and
WHEREAS, the continued economic development of Delray Beach is in part dependent on
developing alternative transportation anodes to the automobile; and
WHEREAS, bicycle and pedestrian enhancements will reduce automobile congestion
and/or slow the growth in congestion; and
WHEREAS, unproved bicycle and pedestrian access to greenways, multimodal
transportation hubs, and downtown entertainment and business districts will improve the quality of
life in Delray Beach;and
WHEREAS, the increased use of biking and walking is in large part dependent on
improved safety measures; and
WHEREAS, the goals and initiatives put foxth by HPD will improve safety, promote
healthier lifestyles, and have positive environmental outcomes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Delray Beach endorses die efforts of HPD and directs City Staff
to continue collaboration with HPD to advance its plans for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure
improvements with the City.
Section 2. The City of Delray Beach will direct staff to review and consider in a timely
fashion the HPD interim Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and where appropriate incorporate into
the City's LDRs.
Section 3. The City of Delray Beach agrees to review the HPD interim Master Plan and
consider its implementation subject to available funding.
Section 4. The City of Delray Beach agrees to coordinate with HPD and other community
groups via public participation reviewing recommendations to construct sidewalks where HPD and
the community have noted deficiencies impacting public safety.
Section 5. The City of Delray Beach seeks HPD input to explore and pursue grants and
handing sources for the implementation of the HPD interim Master Plan, sidewalk improvements,
and other bicycle and pedestrian safety enhancements throughout the City.
Section 6. The City of Delray Beach endorses the use of Lake Worth Drainage District
Canals as bicycle and pedestrian gieenways and will work with HPD and the Lake Worth Drainage
District to snake these gteeriways a teality.
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Res No. 62-14
ce PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 2"d day of D bet 2014.
ATTEST: A Y O R
City Cleik
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Noel Pfeffer, City Attorney
DATE: November 17, 2014
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 8.R. - REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 62-14 RECOGNIZING THE UPDATED HUMAN POWERED DELRAY
(HPD) INTERIM BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN
BACKGROUND
Human Powered Delray (HPD) has developed a proposed master plan which is being
reviewed by City staff to prepare a timetable and possible methods for implementation. In
addition, HPD has requested the City consider the adoption of a Resolution of support. The
accompanying Resolution is substantially identical to the proposed Resolution included as part
of the back-up for the November 13, 2014 City Commission Workshop. HPD has approved the
form of the Resolution.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Resolution supports the HPD master plan and requests City staff to review and
consider its implementation.
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