Resolution No. 25-47RESOLUTION NO. 2547
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN WITH THE GOAL OF
ELIMINATING TRAFFIC DEATHS AND SERIOUS INJURIES ON
ROADS WITHIN CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, roadway crashes involving fatalities and serious injuries are a significant
issue in the United States, the State of Florida, City of Atlantic Beach; and
WHEREAS, it is critical for the City of Atlantic Beach to prioritize the Safety Action Plan
to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and road users of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, fatal and severe crashes are preventable, and death and serious injury are
currently an unacceptable cost on our roadway system; and
WHEREAS, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists represent the most vulnerable road
users in Atlantic Beach over the past five years; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation has adopted the Safe System approach
and Florida Department of Transportation has adopted a Target Zero Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach has adopted a Vision Zero goal which includes
projects throughout Atlantic Beach requiring future collaboration and coordination with local,
regional, and state partners; and
WHEREAS, City of Atlantic Beach received a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
for the development of a Safety Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, this Safety Action Plan represents both a data -driven approach but also an
opportunity to meaningfully engage stakeholders and the public to identify safety concerns in the
City.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that:
SECTION 1. The City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach hereby adopts the
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, which was developed with input from stakeholders, members
of the public, and a multi -disciplinary Task Force comprised of representatives from local
organizations and agencies with expertise in transportation, roadway engineering, law
enforcement, emergency response, equity, transit, biking, and walking. The goal is to eliminate
traffic deaths and severe injuries in the city.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon the adoption date below.
ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach on this 9a' day of June 2025.
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ATTEST:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Curtis Ford, Ma or
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason qabj1, Cit Attorney
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