TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Crosswalk Study for Biscayne Drive from Safford Terrace to south of I-75 and Pan American Boulevard from Biscayne Drive to its northerly terminus at Spring Haven Drive.
Recommended Action
Approve Crosswalk Study for Biscayne Drive from Safford Terrace to south of I-75 and Pan American Boulevard from Biscayne Drive to its northerly terminus at Spring Haven Drive.
Background Information
On April 11, 2017, City Commission directed staff to move forward with a study to address pedestrian accessibility on Pan American Boulevard from Biscayne Drive to Spring Haven Drive and on Biscayne Drive from Safford Terrace to I-75.
In addition, staff would look at adding a crosswalk on Biscayne Drive at the south frontage road of US 41, known as Tamiami Trail.
Strategic Plan
Maintained/Upgraded/Expanded City Infrastructure.
Financial Impact
None
Procurement
None
Attachments:
1. Pedestrian Crossings Study for Biscayne Drive from Safford Terrace to I-75
2. Biscayne Boulevard and Pan American Boulevard Crosswalk Study Presentation
Prepared by: Gerardo Traverso, PE, PMP
Department Director: Juliana B. Bellia