MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 30, 2010
TO: Mark Antonio, City Manager
FROM: Richard D. Cannone, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO), the City of Hallandale Beach, and the City of Hollywood to Participate in Joint Collaborative Planning Efforts Related to the Designation of Mobility Hubs in the BMPO’s 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan; and Providing an Effective Date.
CAD #008/10
PURPOSE:
To adopt a Resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO), the City of Hallandale Beach and the City of Hollywood to participate in joint collaborative planning efforts related to the designation of mobility hubs as identified in the BMPO’s 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan. A copy of the agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
BACKGROUND:
In December 2009, the BMPO adopted the Broward 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) which sets a framework for increasing and enhancing alternative transportation options throughout Broward County. A major component to this plan is the proper designation of mobility hubs to facilitate public transit options. The LRTP has identified mobility hubs within the cities of Hallandale Beach and Hollywood. A mobility hub is defined as a transit access point with frequent transit service, high development potential, and a critical point for trip generation or transfers within the transit system. Further, they are places of connection for walking, biking, park-n-ride, transit, and carpooling. The LRTP has identified three types of mobility hubs:
- A Gateway Hub is the largest and includes a building with restrooms, car and bike share facility, WiFi, and ticket vending machines;
- An Anchor Hub which provides a shelter with bus and taxi bays, surface parking, and a bike share facility; and
- A Community Hub which provides real-time passenger info, transit maps and schedules. This hub is used more for short, local trips versus the larger hubs that are designed to be served by bus rapid transit or light rail.
DISCUSSION:
The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) has tentatively identified a Gateway Hub near Hallandale Beach Blvd and US1, 2 Community Hubs along East Hallandale Beach Blvd., and a Community Hub near Pembroke Road and US1 (see map attached as Exhibit “B”.
Further study is needed to identify appropriate locations and specific transportation needs and land use impacts of the future hub locations. BMPO has partnered with the Broward Community Design Collaborative (BCDC) at the FAU College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs to fund and prepare a Livability Study. The BMPO has divided the County into several Livability Planning Areas, each including multiple municipalities. The Hallandale Beach/East Hollywood Study Area covers approximately 16.4 square miles with the boundaries at the Atlantic Ocean to the east, approximately ˝ mile north of Sheridan Street to the north, I-95 to the west, and the Miami-Dade/Broward County line.
By approving this Memorandum of Understanding, the City is expressing support for the collaborative planning initiative, and will allow staff to participate in a technical Working Group. Staff participation is intended to provide a local perspective in the Working Group, which has representatives from the City of Hollywood, Broward County and Florida Department of Transportation. There will be no costs to the City to participate in this study, with the exception of staff participation.
The Broward 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) provides a Cost Feasible Plan for the projects outlined and there is currently $8.5 billion in revenues available. Depending on the services and projects chosen, additional funding could be required. Some possible funding sources identified in the LRTP may include: a countywide sales tax, a Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax, use of a Tax Increment Financing District, or a combination of all three.
At this time, municipalities in the Northern Broward and Plantation/Mid-Town/Sunrise Livability Planning Areas have already executed MOUs for their Study Areas. In addition, the City of Hollywood is approved this Memorandum of Understanding to their City Commission on July 7, 2010.
RECOMENDATION:
City Commission adopt the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding with the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, the City of Hollywood and the City of Hallandale Beach.
Prepared by: ____________________________ Concur: _______________________
Sarah Suarez , Christy Dominguez,
Senior Planner Director of Planning and Zoning
Reviewed:
_______________________________ __________
Mark Antonio, City Manager Date
_____Approved _____Disapproved _____Hold for Discussion