Agenda 09/02/2014 PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
MUNICIPAL SERVICES TAXING & BENEFIT UNIT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
THE SAFETY COMMITTEE OF PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
BOARD WILL MEET TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT 1 PM AT THE
COMMUNITY CENTER AT PELICAN BAY, 8960 HAMMOCK OAK
DRIVE, NAPLES, FLORIDA.
AGENDA
1 . Roll call
2. Agenda approval
3. Approval of April 1 , April 29, & May 16 Committee meeting minutes
4. Audience comments
5. Administrator's report
6. Pathway vegetation trimming update
7. Community bicycle safety education project update
8. Bike lane update
9. New business
10. Adjourn
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PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
AD HOC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 1, 2014
The Safety Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division met on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 1:00
p.m. at the Pelican May Community Center, 8960 Hammock Oak Drive, Naples, Florida.
APPEARANCES: Joe Chicurel, Chairman
Tom Cravens
John Domenie
ALSO PRESENT: Neil Dorrill, Dorrill Management, Administrator
Susan O'Brien, PBSD Board Member
ROLL CALL/AGENDA APPROVAL
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Chicurel, and the Agenda was unanimously accepted
on a MOTION and a second.
Item 5F was then changed to 4B, Item 6 was added as the adjournment, and Item 3A was added
as a presentation by the Sheriff's Department.
The Agenda was then unanimously approved as amended on a MOTION and a second.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
At a resident's suggestion, the Board will canvass the community to determine safety at
neighborhood entrances and intersections as it relates to stop signs, stop lines, and line of sight
as traffic within the community continues to increase. Further action may be taken by way of a
letter suggesting improvements to any community the Board feels may benefit from it.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION
Two representatives from the Sheriff's Office were present at the meeting and Sgt. Walker gave
a brief overview of the North Naples Substation and its work in North Naples and Pelican Bay.
Community outreach and information was stressed, and it was noted that serious crime in
North Naples was lower in 2013 than in 2000. Prevalent crimes include car burglaries by both
juveniles and adult gangs and daytime home burglaries. Evening home invasions are rare;
however, citywide, detailed investigations on this issue are ongoing. Alarm systems were noted
as the number one deterrent to burglaries.
Safety Committee—Minutes
April 1,2014
Page 2
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Dorrill alluded to a provision in Pelican Bay's ordinance that allowed for a dedicated deputy
to be on call in the event of a crime in the area, and suggested that should be discussed further.
In light of some of the recent crime activity in the area, Mr. Dorrill advised that some evening
residential patrols by off duty deputies has been scheduled for the foreseeable future, and the
Sergeant agreed that this was a good deterrent.
Communication among the neighborhoods and the Foundation on the occurrence of crime will
be encouraged, and Pelican Bay should be included in the information loop in the future.
ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDING SAFETY COMMITTEE
A recommendation will be made to the Services Division Board to turn the ad hoc Safety
Committee into a standing committee,with an increase in membership from three residents to
five.
DISCUSSION OF SAFETY ISSUES
A. Bicycle Safety
Twelve signs have been approved for installation throughout Pelican Bay to promote road
sharing with bicycle riders. Articles will be included in the Foundation newspaper promoting
safety for bicyclists and drivers and educating everyone about the bicycle rules of the roadway.
The speeding component was also discussed with possible deterrents offered, including flashing
speed signs.
B. Pedestrian Safety
Options discussed included safe crossing instructions at crosswalks, and warning signs for
drivers that a crosswalk is ahead. Education on driver requirements at crosswalks will be
promoted as well.
C. Line of Sight issues
The question of responsibility to maintain line of sight at intersections and on the roadways in
Pelican Bay was discussed. The PBSD is responsible for the vegetation on the County roadways,
while private homeowners have the responsibility for their property. Certain medians at
crosswalks will be checked to see who is responsible for their maintenance, and the area will be
canvassed and community input will be sought to determine where the biggest line of sight
Safety Committee—Minutes
April 1, 2014
Page 3
obstructions exist. The tall, view obstructing plants at intersections will be removed as well.
The Chairman summarized what had been discussed, noting that the committee seemed to
agree that they are operating under an umbrella of resident physical and personal safety, and
material safety including pedestrians, bicyclists and cars. Issues of applicable law and liability
will be addressed at future meetings,
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting time will be determined once the committee is established as a standing
committee at the next PBSD meeting.
The Meeting was then adjourned on a MOTION and a second at 2:53 p.m.
PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 29, 2014
The Safety Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division met on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at
1:00 p.m. at the Pelican Bay Community Center, 8960 Hammock Oak Drive, Naples, Florida.
APPEARANCES: Joe Chicurel, Chairman
Tom Cravens
John Domenie
Scott Streckenbein
Dave Trecker (ex officio)
ALSO PRESENT: Corporal Woolsey, CC Sheriff's Department
Neil Dorrill, Administrator
Kyle Lukasz, Operations Manager
ROLL CALL/AGENDA APPROVAL
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Chicurel, and it was determined that a quorum was
present with Mr. laizzo being absent.
The Agenda was then unanimously accepted on a MOTION and second.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
No comment was received from the audience.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORT
Corporal Woolsey, a community liaison officer, spoke briefly on the recent robberies and home
invasions in the area and the increased Department presence in Pelican Bay.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
April 30 will be the final day for the extra contracted deputy patrols at Pelican Bay. The Budget
Committee met recently and approved $30,000 in the budget for the following year for this
type of extra contract work, which is permitted under the Ordinance.
The interview process to replace the retiring operations manager is ongoing.
Safety Committee—Minutes
April 29, 2014
Page 2
SAN MARINO CROSSWALK PETITION
This petition for a blinking light and/or additional warning signs at the crosswalk in front of San
Marino was discussed by the Committee.
A MOTION was then made and seconded that the signs for the crosswalk as they presently
exist are sufficient and within the law, and that no changes should be made.
After a brief discussion, the Motion passed unanimously.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON PATHWAYS
A resident of Pelican Bay advised the Board of an incident that occurred while walking with a
friend on a pathway when a bicyclist rode between them, causing her injury and trauma. Many
close calls with bicycle riders and roller bladers have also occurred on the pedestrian pathways
and the berms. It was felt that more education and outreach was needed for resident bike
riders and guests, perhaps through the Foundation and handouts to the bike shops.
A MOTION was then made and seconded that the Safety Committee recommend to the Board
that they investigate the type and placement of signage along the pathways on Pelican Bay
Boulevard, alerting bicyclists of the need to warn pedestrians of their approach.
Mr. Dorrill noted that within six months Pelican Bay Boulevard will be repaved and restriped,
and it may be appropriate to install the new signage at that time. Survey results which will
include information on this issue will be received soon, and the Corporal will check the statute
as it relates to the required use of a designated bike lane if one exists.
A MOTION was then made to change the last line of the original Motion to read: alerting
bicyclists of the need to yield to pedestrians.
The Board agreed that the sign would be a picture of a bicycle indicating "Yield to Pedestrians".
A Third MOTION was then made to consider the depiction of a bicycle as part of the Yield to
Pedestrian sign considered in the second Motion. The Motion was seconded and
unanimously approved.
The original Motion as amended was then unanimously approved by the Board.
LINE OF SIGHT AUDIT OF ASSOCIATION EXITS
The Chairman went through a list of photos showing the various areas where he had checked
the line of sight as required by County Code., and in general found good compliance, with the
exception of a few areas. County Code Enforcement will respond to a complaint, and the
Sheriff's Office has indicated that the sight obstruction law must involve a public roadway.
Safety Committee—Minutes
April 29, 2014
Page 3
Corporal Wolsey also explained the safest, most appropriate way to achieve full visibility prior
to proceeding onto a roadway. After further discussion, it was agreed that one or two
communities will be selected for a pilot project encouraging compliance with the line of sight
requirements.
Mr. Streckenbein will do an audit of Pelican Bay Boulevard paths and advise the Committee of
areas where the vegetation is encroaching on the pathway, and the neighborhoods will be
notified by letter of this problem. Areas where repairs are needed will also be noted.
CROSSWALK SIGN AT PEBBLE CREEK
An additional sign noting the crosswalk ahead will be installed on the right side of the road.
RUNNING EVENTS AT PELICAN BAY
A letter complaining about road races within Pelican Bay was noted for the record.
OLD BUSINESS
The Foundation and Pelican Bay publications and will be used for communication and education
to keep the residents aware of and up to date on what the Safety Committee is working on.
PUBLIC COMMENT
It was suggested that the electronic communication boards at the tram stops be used as a
communication vehicle for residents as well. The Foundation will be contacted in this regard.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Stop Signs at Crosswalks
A MOTION was made and seconded to ask the PBSD Board to replace all the existing red stop
signs at the crosswalks throughout Pelican Bay with Yield signs.
Mr. Lukasz will check with the DOT on the legality of using yellow yield signs, and the Board
agreed that the sign indicating that you must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk was the best
choice. The Motion then passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was then adjourned on a MOTION and a second at 2:50 p.m.
PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MAY 16, 2014
The Safety Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division met on Friday, May 16, 2014, at 3:00
P.M. the Pelican Bay Services Division Office, 801 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 302, Naples, Florida,
34108.
APPEARANCES: Joe Chicurel, Chairman
Tom Cravens
John Domenie
John laizzo
Scott Streckenbein
Dave Trecker (ex-officio)
ALSO PRESENT: Neil Dorrill, Dorrill Management, Administrator
Susan O'Brien, PBSD Board Member
CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Chicurel, and a MOTION was made and seconded to
approve the Agenda.
Item 7b was moved to Item 4, and will be rolled into the Administrative Report.
Item 9B was added as Line of Sight issues.
With those additions, the Agenda was unanimously approved.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments received.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Dorrill gave a brief report on the pathway project that ran from the Commons to the north
tram station which was ultimately abandoned. There was some resident disapproval regarding
the removal of the tree canopy and the fear that widening the pathways would encourage
more bicyclists to use it.
Mr. Dorrill suggested that a separate evaluation be done to explore where a widened, multi-use
pathway could be put in, and he provided the Board with the set of drawings that were done
for this project for future reference.
Safety Committee—Minutes
May 16, 2014
Page 2
PATHWAY AUDIT
Mr. Streckenbein reported on the Pelican Bay pathways, noting that there was a small amount
of root lift in some areas and few spots where pieces of paving have broken away, but generally
the paths are in fairly good shape. A small sinkhole near Valencia was noted and repaired. A
bigger problem was the overgrowth, which in some areas narrowed the path significantly and
caused line of sight issues.
Dave Cook is sending a letter to the community presidents asking them to address the areas
that are their responsibility, and it was suggested that this overgrowth is a violation of the
Foundation covenants and all the communities should be aware of that as well.
Mr. Dorrill indicated that Lisa is doing an assessment of the annual and seasonal work plan and
general equipment condition, as some changes and upgrades need to be made.
It was agreed that the Committee would work with the Foundation on the pathway issues and
that the landscaping staff will handle those areas that are the responsibility of the PBSD.
CHANGEOVER TO YIELD SIGNS AT CROSSWALKS/DISCUSSION
The change from stop signs to yield signs previously voted on by the Board must be
accompanied by a change in the road striping, and no waiver on this issue will be granted. Mr.
Dorrill is confirming that the repaving of Pelican Bay Boulevard is scheduled for the first quarter
of the new fiscal year, and this item will be readdressed once Mr. Dorrill hears from the County.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON PELICAN MARSH BOULEVARD AND PATHS/DISCUSSION
A. Investigation of Limited Use of Safety Signs vs. Reliance on Outreach
Every contact method available will be utilized to educate residents and guests to their
obligations regarding safety when using the pathways. The Foundation's template will be
obtained and a pamphlet created for distribution to guests on this issue, and the use of bike
bells will be encouraged.
B. Discussion of Previously Vetted Widening of Pathway on west side of Pelican Bay Boulevard
This item was covered under the Administrator's report.
DISCUSSION OF BIKE LANES ON PELICAN MARSH BOULEVARD
The Committee discussed the pros and cons of installing paths on the roadway for bicycles, as
apparently in Collier County bike riders can use the pedestrian pathways even if there is a
Safety Committee—Minutes
May 16, 2014
Page 3
designated bike path for them on the roadways. The recommended standard of safety from
the FDOT is a 14 foot curb driving lane if a bike lane is to be included, and the opportunity to
include a bike path would be when the road was resurfaced early in the next County fiscal year.
The Board agreed that the focus should be on safety, as there continues to be issues with bikers
and pedestrians sharing the pathways and berms.
A MOTION was made and seconded to bring the recommendation to the PBSD Board that
two ten foot lanes and a four foot bike lane be put in on Pelican Bay Boulevard when it is
resurfaced.
After brief public comment, the Motion carried four to two.
The Board members agreed that this was a contentious issue within the Community, while
some felt that residents should be advised well ahead of time in order to voice their opinions.
OLD BUSINESS
These items were previously covered in the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Oakmont Path
It was determined that the Oakmont path problems are the Foundation's responsibility, and
they will be taking care of them.
B. Pilot Program/Line of Sight Issues
It was agreed that the previously discussed option of two pilot program communities to address
line of sight issues was a viable one, and Mr. Dorrill suggested that it can be handled as a
nuisance issue, which is addressed in the Covenants, if there is any question about setbacks.
C. Compliments to Staff
Lisa was thanked for her willingness to handle unexpected issues that arise in the community,
both inside and out.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:13 p.m. on a MOTION and a second.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT SEPT. 3, 2014
Recommendation: that the PBSD Board recommend to the Collier
County Growth Management Division Administrator that a bike lane be
added to both sides of Pelican Bay Blvd. while still maintaining four traffic
lanes, two on both sides of the boulevard, when the County repaves
Pelican Bay Blvd. (PB Blvd. is a County road - not owned by Pelican Bay).
Background: Since the Safety Committee was formed, residents
(pedestrians/walkers) have reported being hit, injured, harassed,
intimidated, and deprived of the carefree safe pleasure of strolling and
walking for exercise on our pathways (our paths are county property; not
owned by Pelican Bay).
On May 16, 2014 the Safety committee met to discuss possible solutions to
the problem walkers/pedestrians are having on our pathways and those on
Pelican Bay Blvd. in particular. Several different ways to decrease bicycle
and pedestrian confrontations were discussed. They included: revisiting
widening the pathways; developing a community education and information
effort with the help of the Foundation; adding safety signs on our paths; and
adding bike lanes to Pelican Bay Blvd.
A motion was made to recommend to the full PBSD Board that a four foot
bike lane be placed on both sides of Pelican Bay Blvd. while still
maintaining two traffic lanes on both sides of the boulevard. The expressed
rationale of the motion was to help separate walkers/pedestrians from
bicycles and give cyclists a designated place. The motion passed 4-2 .
Because many residents were not here that time of the year, the consensus
of the committee was to postpone the actual presentation of the motion to
the full PBSD Board until such time as the community's sentiment could be
determined. With supporting data and analysis collected by the Pelican Bay
Foundation from their community-wide survey, sufficient information is at
hand to move forward with the motion. The community has given strong
recognition of the problems and want solutions.
ResnickLisa
Subject: FW: PBSD Safety Committee 9/2/2014--Audience Comment--Bike Lanes
From: naplespatriots(ilcomcast.net
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Sent:Tuesday,September 2,2014 3:29:38 AM
Subject:PBSD Safety Committee 9/2/2014--Audience Comment--Bike Lanes
Audience Comment—Bike Lanes on Pelican Bay Blvd.
At this time,we are opposed to the installation of Bike Lanes on Pelican Bay Blvd since there has been insufficient objective research
done within our community in order to substantiate such a need. In reviewing the Agenda Packet for the September 2nd Safety
Committee Meeting,we point to the following items of concern:
1. PB Foundation Survey Results are poorly presented:
1. The date of the survey is missing.When was the survey conducted?
2. The number of suveys mailed, number completed, and the number undelivered is missing.
3. Only percentages are given for the formal questions. There should be raw data, especially the number of
respondents to EACH question (a/k/a the"n"number)
4. The survey questions did not explicitly explore the issue of bike lanes. One really cannot directly generalize bicycle
safety to imply that the respondents agree with the installation of bike lanes. The generalization could just as easily
support the widening of the berms and pathways.
5. How many"unsolicited"written comments were made regarding the bike lanes? What are the actual comments?
6. How many"unsolicited"written comments were made regarding pedestrian safety?What are the actual comments?
2. Reading between the lines on the PB Foundation Survey,the pedestrian/bicycle issue on the pathways and berms now has the
potential of becoming an automobile/bicycle issue on Pelican Bay Blvd. It is unwise to transfer the pathway/berm issue to the roadway.
3. The exhibit of the small BMW SUV submitted by Jamey Halpin claiming that vehicle to be 6 feet wide(72 inches) is not
representative of the motor vehicles traveling on Pelican Bay Blvd. Full-size/luxury SUV and Minivans have a width,
including mirrors,of 92 inches(7 feet 8 inches). Full size/luxury automobiles are 88 inches(7 feet,4 inches)in width. The
roadway also has tractor trailers and other large delivery vehicles servicing the Foundation restaurants and high rise condos,
especially during season. The analysis needs to account for large vehicles as well as the circumstances in which all 4 car
lanes are being utilized. Bikers could easily be hit by a sideview mirror when all lanes are being utilized. The minimalist
scenario submitted by Jamey Halpin only exists in the slow summer months. It is the seasonal months that have the busiest
traffic volume.
4. The comparison to the Vineyards is lame. We need traffic studies regarding vehicular volume in order to determine if Pelican
Bay and the Vineyards can be compared. Otherwise,we are comparing apples to oranges. Then,we need survey data from
the Vineyards to see how the residents like the bike lanes. The opinion offered by Stephen Cusson is hearsay and not
sufficient.
5. Collier County Sheriff's Office Statistics are incomplete.We need to see:
1. Longer period of time-5 years (2008-2013) or 10 years(2003-2013)
2. Crashes involving cars and bicycles
3. Crashes involving bicycles and pedestrians
In summary,the analysis is incomplete. If this was a study being conducted for the release of a new medication to the general public, it
would be rejected by the Food and Drug Administration outright. We certainly would not take this bitter pill that you are trying to dole
out to the residents of Pelican Bay on the sloppy and incomplete work that has been done up to this point. The Safety Committee
should address the issues we have raised and obtain the missing data from the Foundation,the CCSO, and the Highway Department
as we have outlined above. Finally, in an effort to be transparent,the Safety Committee should obtain more resident input, such as
conducting a Town Hall during the seasonal months or conducting its own 1-page survey or a formal vote specifically related to bike
lanes, prior to making its final recommendations to the PBSD Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph T. Doyle, MD
Sandra J. Doyle
Laurel Oaks/Pelican Bay
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PB Foundation
Survey Results: The No. 1 unsolicited written comment was that we
need bike lanes and address safety issues.
The No. 3 unsolicited written comment was the need
to address pedestrian safety.
27% of responding households are dissatisfied with
current bicycle safety (25% had no comment; 48%
are satisfied).
85% of households report walking/jogging "on
our paved sidewalk pathways".
53% daily/weekly
17% several times a month
15% several times a year
15% never
31% of households view "walking/jogging on paved
sidewalk pathways" as most important.
53% of households bicycle
38% daily/weekly/monthly
15% several times a year
47% never
81% moved to Pelican Bay to "lead an active
outdoor lifestyle (viewed as very or somewhat
important).
90% view as "Important" that Pelican Bay's future
maintain a "mix of recreational amenities &
activities".
THE FACTS ABOUT BIKE LANES AND
10 FOOT TRAFFIC LANES
Supported by research and Federal & State studies (see footnotes)
and the experience of The Vineyards and their 10 foot lanes
1 . Contrary to personal opinions, 10 foot traffic lanes cause drivers to
to be more careful and drive more slowly (12 foot lanes are the
standard for high speed highways and speeds over 45 mph;
Pelican Bay Blvd. is a 30 mph roadway).
2. Roads with bike lanes are safer and have less accidents than
comparable roads without bike lanes. There is improved safety for
motorists.
3. Many cyclists will choose to use bike lanes instead of sidewalks and
pathways when designated bike lanes are clearly marked on the road.
4. (personal communication from Vineyards management when asked to
comment on their experience with bike lanes and 10 foot traffic lanes)
". ...Vineyards Blvd. has never been an issue. Owners and residents
appreciate having bike lanes we have not received any
complaints from any owners or bicyclist. It is a positive for the
community and quality of the lifestyle of living in the Vineyards."
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Original Message
From:Jamey Halpin[mailto:Jameyhalpin @comcast.net]
Sent:Wednesday,August 27,2014 12:44 PM
To: ResnickLisa
Cc: PBPOA @PBPropertyowners.org
Subject: How wide is 10 feet?... How wide is a car?
I took a picture if our large BMW SUV with a measuring tape on the ground. The car is six feet wide leaving a full four feet per
lane. The picture shows where ten feet is(at the right point of the yellow winder). Most cars measure five to five and a half feet
wide. There is PLENTY of room for driving on PB Blvd in one lane with a large car without oncoming traffic.
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Steve Cusson steve@pmpofswfl.com
3ub;ecd: Vineyards Roadway
Ma: August 21,2014 at 4:01 PM
To: jchicureingrnail.com
Per our conversation,
The roadway along Vineyards Blvd. has never been an issue as far as the set up of two passenger lanes
and one bike lane.The owners and residents appreciate having the bike lane available for them to use
and we have not received any complaints from any owners or bicyclist about the set up. It is a positive
for the community and quality of the lifestyle of living here in the Vineyards.
Yours truly,
Stephen Cusson CAM, CMCA,AMS
Steve @PMPofSWFL.com
PMP Management Inc.
Phone (239)353-1992
Fax (239)353-1909
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`°• R COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JL:y 29,2014 STATISTICS OF ACCIDENTS THEY WORDED
ON VINEYARDS BLVD. AND PELICAN BAY BLVD.
Public Records Request FOR 2012 AND 2013
Re:vehicle accidents on Vineyards Blvd and Pelican Bay Blvd Davis Blvd from the pass two
years.
To whom it may concern
This information was pulled for any traffic crash that occurred at on Vineyards Blvd and Pelican Bay Bvd for the
dates of 1/1/2012-12/31/2013 Below are the statistics that you have requesred for traffic crashes
The data shows there were 12 and 15 crashes in the area of interest
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submitted to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles are provided,crash reports that are
open or pending were not included
If I can be of further assistance,p+ease let me know
Sincerely,
Marianne Herrera
Criminal Research Investigator
Cot er county Sheriffs Off co
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BIKE LANES CAN HELP:
1 . To promote pedestrian safety on Pelican Bay Blvd. paths
and bicycle safety on Pelican Bay Blvd.
2. To help separate pedestrians (walkers) from bikers
(bicycles) on Pelican Bay Blvd. pathways.
3. To help make Pelican Bay a pedestrian (walker) friendly
community.
4. To help increase bicycle safety on Pelican Bay Blvd. by
dedicating a specific lane for bicycles.
5. To help make Pelican Bay a bicycle friendly community.
6. To increase Pelican Bay's value to residents, guests, and
future residents.
7. To foster, as studies have shown, traffic calming as a
result of cars driving more slowly and carefully due to
lane width changes.
8. To provide residents with the infrastructure to accommodate
their expressed desire to lead a safe "Active Outdoor
Lifestyle" on Pelican Bay pathways and roads.
RESEARCH & STUDY CONSIDERATIONS: The following footnoted
material and conclusions address the concept of designated bike lanes as
it applies to Pelican Bay Blvd.:
1. Safety:
" .properly-designed bicycle lanes can reduce crashes." (1)
"Since 1995, several research projects have substantiated bike lanes as
safe facilities for cyclists who ride as prescribed by the traffic laws." (1)
" drivers indeed take cues from elements of the roadway and
roadside environment to decide how fast to drive and these cues are
independent of the posted speed limit." (2)(16)
-v "...findings suggest that drivers slow down where the road feels
"hemmed in" or there is noticeable street activity, and they speed up
where the road feels "wide open" " (2)
• strong evidence that streets with bike lanes are safer than those
without (5)
• "...improved safety for motorists when bike lanes exist....." (8)
"Adding bike lanes to narrow travel lanes reduces traffic speed" (3)(9)
(16)
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2. Increased Use Due to Bike Lanes:
"Bicycle usage increases after bike lanes are installed." (3)(7)
".... bicyclists will likely feel safer and more comfortable while riding"
with bike lanes. (1)
• Sidewalk riding dropped from19.8% to 8.6% with a bike lane. (6)
• "The statewide surveys performed in 1998 and 2002, shortly after bike
lanes became the standard FDOT roadway treatment for bicycles,
indicate a growth in the percentage of respondents using bikes " (1)
• Studies have shown that a simple white line is effective in channelizing
both motorists and bicyclists and that both feel more comfortable with the
line in place. (3)(4)
• "Technical evidence is clear ; bicycling activity is concomitant with
increasing provision of bicycle facilities: ...., bike lanes, " (1)
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Improvement in (corridor) Bicycling Condition
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BICYCLE USAGE OF BIKE LANES
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WHEN ADDED TO ROADS
3. Traffic Lane Width Facts (10 vs 12 feet):
• " . safety and capacity are not adversely impacted by reducing
lanes widths to 10 feet." (1)
There is no measurable decrease in capacity when through lane widths
are narrowed from 12 feet to 10 feet (1)(10)
n'A safety evaluation of lane widths found no indication that the use of
narrower lanes increases crash frequencies. Narrower lanes were
associated with lower rather than higher crash frequencies. (11)
• Highway and high speed traffic lanes are 12 feet in width; operating at
low speeds of 45 mph or less 10 foot lane widths are appropriate. (12)
PB Blvd. is a 30 mph County road.
A large study of crash data from all 50 states over 14 years revealed the
following: Lane widths of 10 feet in residential streets are associated
with fewer injuries and fatalities compared to 12 foot lanes. (13)
• Traffic moves faster on wider traffic lanes. (14)(15)
• Narrowing lanes to 10 feet reduces typical vehicle speed 4.5 mph -
national transportation studies show. (17)
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Footnotes:
(1) Florida Dept. of Transportation (2007) Conserve by Bicycle
Program Study Phase One Report FDOT
(2) Univ. of Conn. Transportation Institute, Designing Roads
that Guide Drivers to Choose Safer Speeds, 2009
(3) Prescott Alternative Transportation
(4) Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
(5) Moritz, Univ. of Washington 1996 Study, Adult Bicyclists in
the United States
(6) Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia
(7) Bicycle Victoria 2003; City of Chicago; City of Portland,
Michael Ronkin
(8) Univ. of Texas Study, 2006
(9) City of Portland Traffic Speed Study, 2001 & NCHRP
Report 362
(10) FDOT (2007) Appendix A-P,Q Conserve By Bicycle
Program Study Final Report
. (11) Potts, I.B.,Harwood, D.W., & Richard, K.R. (2007)
Relationship of Lane Width to Safety for Urban and Suburban Arterials.
(12) American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials (2004). A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
(AASHTO)
(13) 231 .3 Lane Width, MoDOT Engineering Policy Guide
(14) Dumbarugh, E. Safe Streets, Liveable Streets Journal of the
American Planning Association, 71 (3):283-300
(15) Texas Transportation Institute, 2000 Study
(16) Op-Ed NY Times 8/14/14, How the Power of
Suggestion Can Slow Speeding Drivers
(17) Washington Post, March 15, 2014, Patrick Sullivan
Recommendation: that the PBSD Board approve the Safety Committee
recommendation that Pelican Bay Blvd. be striped for
a bike lane (one on both sides) while still maintaining
four traffic lanes (two on both sides) when the County
repaves Pelican Bay Blvd.
Community Educational Outreach Effort:
Bicycles and Pedestrians on Our Pathways and Roads
1 . Written Hand outs on the laws and rules of bicycling on our pathways
and roads (simple, clear, bulleted rules, with graphics that are
attention getting). Given to guests, tenants, and residents when they
pick up their cards at the Commons.
2. PB Post articles and placements: an initial general article followed by
smaller placements in each issue that highlights two or three items in
order to achieve repetitive exposure on the issues and laws.
3. A section in the "Today In the Bay" e-newsletter highlighting several
rules of behavior and laws every week.
4. Placements in the digital bulletin boards.
5. A section in the member info booklet .
6. Inclusion as a section in the MP&R book.
7. Producing a Community Forum on the law and rules of behavior
that govern bicycling, pedestrians, and cars (participants to include:
the Sheriff's Office; Naples Pathways Coalition; the PB Foundation; and
the PBSD).
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Vegetation Needing to be Trimmed Back
Along Pelican Bay Blvd. (7/21/14)
LOCATION PLANTS
1 . The Crescent - towards Jamestown & Wort Ferns
across from the Pointe
2. Jamestown - Cut down tree leaning
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