HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_10-15_02/12/2015 RESOLUTION 10 -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO
RECONFIGURE U.S. HIGHWAY ONE THROUGH THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FROM ALTERNATE
AlA/BEACH ROAD TO COUNTY LINE ROAD, AS A
FACILITY WITH FOUR "THROUGH" VEHICULAR
LANES AND TWO DESIGNATED BICYCLE/TURNING
LANES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta, Florida, is a full- service municipality located in
northern Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Highway One (US 1) is a roadway controlled by the Florida
Department of Transportation that traverses the Village of Tequesta from north to south,
connecting the Town of Jupiter to the south and unincorporated Martin County to the north; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation is currently developing plans to
resurface and restripe US1, from Alternate AlA/Beach Road to County Line Road, as part of its
regular long -term maintenance program (see Exhibit 1); and
WHEREAS, US 1 is currently configured as a six-lane facility, with a posted speed limit
of 45 miles per hour, without bicycle facilities or right -hand turn - lanes, and with multiple
driveways that provide access to Village of Tequesta businesses and destinations; and
WHEREAS, a reconfiguration of US 1 to a facility with four "through" lanes for vehicles
with designated bicycle /turning lanes would provide safer access to Tequesta businesses and
destinations as well as safer accommodations for cyclists; and,
WHEREAS, a reconfigured US 1 would allow the opportunity for beautification to
improve the appearance of the corridor through the Village of Tequesta; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has developed a "Lane
Elimination Program" to enable municipalities to request roadways such as US 1 be reconfigured
with fewer "through" lanes and the re -use of additional lanes for designated bicycle /turning
lanes; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has undertaken a public process to evaluate the
configuration US 1, gain public input, and determine its desired configuration for the roadway;
and
WHEREAS, the Village Council has received public support for the reconfiguration of
US 1 through the Village of Tequesta to four "through" lanes with designated bicycle /turning
lanes, and further believes -that such a reconfiguration will serve the public health, safety and
welfare, and will be in the best interest of the Village of Tequesta, as well as its residents,
businesses and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct
and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof.
Section 2. The Village of Tequesta hereby requests the Florida Department of Transportation
modify the plans for US to reconfigure the section from Alternate AlABeach Road to County
Line as a facility with four "through" vehicular lanes with two designated bicycle /turning lanes.
Section 3. The Village of Tequesta requests the Florida Department of Transportation work
with Village staff to determine the detailed configuration of improvements along the corridor.
Section 4. The Village Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Resolution to the Treasure
Coast Regional Planning Council and the Florida Department of Transportation.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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RESOLUTION
10 -15
MOTION SECOND
Council Member Frank D'Ambra Vice -Mayor Vince Arena
VOTE
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Mayor Abby Brennan 0 El
Vice -Mayor Vince Arena El
Council Member Steve Okun 0
Council Member Tom Paterno 0 El
Council Member Frank D'Ambra 0 13
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted on 02 -12 -2015
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
A ai enna I d
A TTEST:
Lori McWilliams, MI1.11;
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