Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Steve Geller
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance authorizing the use of speed detection systems to enforce speed limits on roadways maintained as school zones within the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD).
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)
ACTION: (T-10:40 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO DIRECT Public Works Department and Traffic Engineering Division staff to reevaluate the current school zone improvement program and present a revised program for Board discussion and consideration that (i) adds the installation of flashing beacon assemblies for school zones on low volume roadways where only static signs currently exist; and (ii) prioritizes the installation of overhead flashing beacon assemblies on roadway approaches to school zones that have two (2) or more lanes. (Commissioner Geller)
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)
ACTION: (T-10:40 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board direction is required for the Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances and to provide direction to staff.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the required direction to the Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance and to County staff to research options and provide recommendations to the Board.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
On January 23, 2024, the Board discussed safety in school zones and directed staff to (i) research options for increasing safety in school zones, including the use of speed detection systems and the implementation of acceleration and deceleration zones; (ii) determine the costs associated with the identified options; and (iii) provide recommendations for the possible drafting of an Ordinance...
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