HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2010-150 Support of FDOT SFEC Corridor RESOLUTION NO. 2010-150
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S SFEC CORRIDOR PROJECT
(FROM JUPITER TO MIAMI) AND ITS AFFILIATED REGIONAL AND
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES; ACKNOWLEDGING
POTENTIAL STATION LOCATIONS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY'S
COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT TO ENHANCE MOBILITY IN THE
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the FEC Railway corridor was historically operated as a passenger rail line
along Florida's east coast, traversing the Southeast Florida Region; and
WHEREAS, cities along Florida's east coast historically developed around train stations
along the FEC railroad: and
WHEREAS, modern cities along Florida's east coast are currently implementing
programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations; and
WHEREAS, the public policy Eastward Ho!, developed by the Governor's Commission
for a sustainable South Florida, provides guidance for improving quality of life and managing
growth including the redevelopment of eastern Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach
Counties; and
WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in the Southeast Florida Region and
throughout the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility,
especially between cities and throughout the Southeast Florida Region; and
WHEREAS, the reintroduction of passenger service along Florida's east coast would
provide near-term jobs and economic stimulus for Florida's residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and changes to the
distribution of trips by transportation mode would reduce fuel consumption and the amounts of
pollutants emitted in the Southeast Florida Region; and
WHEREAS, an integrated system of transit services is needed for existing and future
travel markets including long-distance travel served by the SFRC/Tri-Rail Commuter Rail
System, moderate-distance travel served by transit in the eastern FEC Railway Corridor, and
local travel in the urban centers by local circulator services; and
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WHEREAS, the FEC Railway Corridor right-of-way represents a unique and strategic
transportation corridor that provides vital freight and transportation rail services to and from
South Florida; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC
Railway corridor as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in the State of
Florida; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 SFRTA Strategic Regional Transit Plan, outlined transit corridor
expansion alternatives including the FEC Railway Corridor;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation, local
governments, and other appropriate public agencies, a locally preferred alternative will be
recommended to the Boards of the southeast Florida Metropolitan Planning Organizations
(MPO), the South East Florida Transportation Council (SEFTC), and the Governing Board of the
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority(SFRTA) for endorsement and adoption.
Section 2. The City of Dania Beach agrees with the proposed transit station locations,
as identified through a collaborative, public process in Phase 2 of this Study, particularly as they
pertain to this jurisdiction, as appropriate.
Section 3. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation and other
appropriate agencies, the City of Dania Beach agrees to support complementary land use
policies, land development regulations, and economic development activities consistent with the
Federal Transit Administration New Starts Development Process.
Section 4. The FDOT, on behalf of all state stakeholders is encouraged to actively
pursue obtaining shared access to the current FEC Railway Corridor with the purposes of
reintroducing passenger transit services within the FEC Railway Corridor.
Section 5. The City Clerk is authorized to forward a copy of this Resolution to all
appropriate public agencies, including County Commissions and officials involved in regional
transit planning, the SFRTA and its membership, the Florida League of Cities, the Florida
Association of Counties, local governments, and Chambers of Commerce within the South
Florida area, CSX Transportation, Flagler Development Group, Florida East Coast Railway,
LLC, and aviation and seaport agency officials.
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Section 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 7. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 14, 2010.
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Q�PA®rs F, s� MAYOR—COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FO AND CORRECTNESS:
THOMAS J. A BRO
CITY ATT RNEY
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