Commissioner Frank Carollo, District 3
At this week’s Bicycle Action Committee meeting, the regular updates given on the status of the Bicycle Master Plan were missing a few crucial projects, all of which are in Commissioner Frank Carollo’s district. I asked the Bicycle Coordinator, Collin Worth, what happened? Ever the diplomat, he informed us [...]
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Commissioner Carollo Not (Yet) Supporting the Bicycle Master Plan?
Editorial: The Tragic Catalyst
I don’t think anyone will argue with me when I say that Christopher Lecanne’s death last Sunday could have been avoided. There are a number of factors that contributed to that tragic event, starting with Carlos Bertonatti’s decision to inebriate himself and then drive back home under the influence. This was not an accident. Bertonatti [...]
Miami 21 Returns This Friday
South Florida livable city advocates, don’t forget that Miami 21 makes its way back to the City Commission on Friday, September 4th at 10am. Apparently, there will be opportunity for the public to comment so it’s really important that you come out to support the effort. Below is a message sent from Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk to [...]
Two Steps Backwards
Miami 21 has come to an abrupt end as the city commission stalemated in a 2-2 tie. We cannot stress how big of a setback this is for the City of Miami – one can only wonder what the future of this city will look like.
Miami’s Future, Miami 21
Elected Officials of the City of Miami:
The City of Miami is at a crossroads, poised with an opportunity to transpose the status quo from municipal mediocrity into a vibrant, livable community for generations to come. At a time when cities have reemerged at the forefront of urban innovation, Miami’s indolent city commission is struggling with [...]
Pic O’ The Day
Bicycling along NE 61st Street this morning, I came across a rare site.
Complexity Visualized
The Rickenbacker is the heart of South Florida’s recreational bicycle scene. Indeed, a recent Saturday morning count found 950 bicyclists entering the Causeway from the hours of 6:30am – 9:00am.
And while recent bicycle lane improvements have done much to improve safety along the Causeway, it’s entrance/exit at the Miami Avenue-Brickell-Avenue-South Dixie Highway-Southeast 26th Road intersections [...]
Hold The Line!
Miami transit/livable city advocates may be interested in attending The Miami-Dade Urban Environment League’s “Hold the Line” (as in Urban Growth Boundary line) picnic Sunday at Crandon Park.
Sarnoff Ushers In Car-Free Commodore Plaza
Hats off to Commissioner Marc Sarnoff for working with Coconut Grove residents, business leaders, and advocates for pushing the livable streets agenda forward. Starting on July 4th, Commodore Plaza will be closed to cars and opened to pedestrians, cafes seating, and live music. Each closure will take place for five consecutive weekend from Saturday at [...]
Florida’s Traffic Map, 2005-2007
Using data collected from 2005-2007, Floridaroads.org is a new website that visually displays whether traffic congestion is increasing or diminishing along major thoroughfares. Click the hyperlink to see how a street near you is performing. For livable streets advocates, those roadways experiencing a decrease in congestion may be candidates for future “road diets.” Similarly, the [...]
Bicycle Summit Exceeds Expectations
A large standing room only crowd of 80 100 people gathered tonight at Jose Marti Park for the city’s first Bicycle Summit. While it certainly was great to see so many familiar faces in the crowd — many of who have had a critical role in pushing Miami to become more bicycle friendly – it [...]
Join Us At The Bike Summit
This is just a friendly reminder that Miami’s first public Bicycle Summit, an event tied to the city’s first Bicycle Master Plan, will take place today at Jose Marti Park. Click here for all the details and here (if you have not already) to fill out a brief 11 question Miami bicycle survey. Many thanks [...]
City of Miami Trolley #238
@ NW 2nd St. and 16th Ave, 1940 Courtesy of Florida Memory, State of Florida Archives
Parking Allowances Go All To Hell In Civic Center District
A faithful Transit Miami reader recently attended a zoning change hearing for a proposed mixed-use tower called Civica Tower, located at 1050 NW 14th Street in the Civic Center district. According to the reader, Miami’s Planning Advisory Board didn’t event question the developers new proposal, allowing an additional 650 parking spaces beyond the 800 gratuitous [...]
Bicycle Master Plan Survey Goes Live Again; Join Us For The 1st Public Bicycle Summit
Thanks to all who have filled out the Miami Bicycle Master Plan survey. We received 100 responses very quickly!
Unfortunately, the free Survey Monkey service capped us at 100 responses. Thus, I have upgraded the service to allow up to 1,000 responses over the course of the next month. If you have not already, please follow [...]
