19-3089 Participation in the Best Foot Forward for Pedestiran Safety Program

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RESOLUTION 19-3089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE BEST FOOT FORWARD FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Best Foot Forward (BFF) For Pedestrian Safety program is a communitywide, grassroots initiative to make walking safer by changing drivers' behavior utilizing a "3E" methodology of low-cost Engineering, high -visibility Enforcement and dynamic public Education, measured by increasing driver yield rates at marked crosswalks; and WHEREAS, BFF is a regional coalition of civic leaders, public safety officials, engineers, transportation planners, educators, health care professionals, advocates, local businesses, and concerned citizens whose mission is to reduce pedestrian injuries and deaths; and WHEREAS, the coalition recognizes that the Orlando -Kissimmee MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) has been designated the number one most dangerous metro area for pedestrians in multiple Dangerous by Design reports published by Smart Growth America, which is a result of our region's history of designing roads for speed and convenience, not walking or biking; and WHEREAS, the BFF program complements the City of Casselberry's adopted Complete Streets Policy and Design Guidelines, which envisions a "safe, reliable, efficient, integrated and connected multimodal transportation network that will provide access, mobility, safety and connectivity for all users while supporting a vibrant local community." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The above recitals are true and incorporated as legislative findings. SECTION II. The City Commission of the City of Casselberry hereby confirms the City shall participate in the BFF coalition as a member. As a member, the City shall appoint a BFF liaison to ensure support and participation of local enforcement agencies and stakeholders; participate in enforcement training; participate in regular coalition meetings; and work with the coalition to establish criteria for locating and monitoring crosswalks. These steps will aid in the goal of increasing driver yield rates at marked crosswalks by changing drivers' behavior and, therefore, creating safer walking conditions. SECTION III. The City Commission of the City of Casselberry hereby confirms the City will work with the coalition to inform the citizenry regarding pedestrian laws, and will provide information to residents and visitors about safe and legal walking and biking techniques. This includes education regarding Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes, which provides in part that