Example Details

Example:
Use lane elimination to increase pedestrian safety
Objective:
Accessibility
Strategy Category:
Transportation: Implement a connected network of Complete Streets and facilities for non-motorized modes and transit
Strategy:
Improve communication: (II.A.6) Improve the process for more direct communication between FDOT and local governments in the lane elimination process
Originators:
City of Fort Lauderdale
Implementors:
City of Fort Lauderdale
Timeframe:
Current
Applies Systemwide?:
No
Comments:

Several Lane Elimination projects are being completed within the City of Fort Lauderdale.

The first were on A1A north of Sunrise and north of Oakland Park Blvd. The project north of Sunrise Blvd has been completed and the project north of Oakland Park Blvd went through a pilot of paint only and is now having the hardscape being constructed.

The City also partnered with Wilton Manors on a Lane Elimination application for Powerline Road and NE 4th Avenue north of Sunrise Blvd to NW 26th St. This Powerline Road road lane elimination is complete.

The City is implementing a lane elimination project on NE 13th Street. The City is also proposing to eliminate lanes on SW 27th Avenue as part of the Wave Street Car project being funded with the TIGER grant.

The City partnered with Broward County, the MPO, and FDOT on a possible lane elimination on NW 19th Street for a portion of the project that runs from SR7 to Powerline Road and SE 3rd Avenue between SE 17th Street and SE 6th Street. However, this project is not moving forward due to resident disapproval.

Example last updated August 2017

Contact: Karen Warfel, City of Fort Lauderdale Transportation and Mobility Department

Ex. ID 126

Facility Types and Functions What is this?

Primary Multimodal
Walking & Biking: Emphasized with generous facilities for walking & biking
Non-Primary Hybrid
Walking & Biking: Emphasized with slow auto speeds. Potential for traffic calming.
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