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Historic Preservation Board approves Flamingo Park 'Slow Streets 2' with compromise on bollards and protections
Summary
After lengthy debate and dozens of public commenters, the Historic Preservation Board approved the Slow Streets 2 design for Jefferson Avenue and 13th Street, limiting taller vertical bollards to bike-lane entry/exit points and allowing lower-profile devices (e.g., Zikla 'armadillos') at curb extensions.
The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board on Dec. 16 approved the Flamingo Park "Slow Streets 2" project (Jefferson Avenue and 13th Street) after extended presentations, technical Q&A and vigorous public comment.
Transportation Director Jose Gonzalez and staff described the project as an evolution of an earlier pandemic pilot, intended to create safer, low-stress streets for pedestrians and bicyclists. Key elements include a parking-protected two-way cycle track on Jefferson Avenue from 6th to 11th Street, painted curb extensions and traffic-calming cushions on 13th Street, and devices to prevent vehicle intrusion into bike facilities.
A focal point of the hearing was the protective device proposed along…
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