Resolution No. 02-06`` RESOLUTION NO. 02-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH PETITIONING THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO LOWER THE
SPEED LIMIT ON MAYPORT ROAD
WHEREAS, Atlantic Beach Police Department responded to 165 traffic crashes on the
section of Mayport Road that lies within the Atlantic Beach municipal boundaries, making
Mayport Road one of the most dangerous roads in the city; and
WHEREAS, there is a miarture of commercial and residential areas throughout the
Mayport corridor; and
WHEREAS, the opening of the Mayport Road flyover may improve traffc flow but may
also increase traffic speeds, making the conditions which are already hazardous for pedestrians,
cyclists, and motorcyclists, even more dangerous; and
WHEREAS, various citizens and citizen groups have expressed their concerns for the
safety of vehicular, pedestrian and cycling traffic on Mayport Road; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Atlantic Beach City Commission that a lower speed
limit may help to reduce the number of crashes on Mayport Road and create a safer environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Atlantic Beach City Commission petitions
the Florida Department of Transportation to lower the speed limit on Mayport Road from the
current 45 mph to 35 mph in order to create a safer environment for both vehicles and
pedestrians.
This Resolution shall take effect upon its final I
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~r` day of
Ap roved as to form and correctness:
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CITY A RNEY
Attest:
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Maureen Kuig
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CERTIFIED MUNI CLERK