Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

64  ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

17 Establish car-free zones. Priority Level: 3

Timeframe: Medium term

GHG Impact: High

ACTION

Funding: City budget, local business sponsorships City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Transportation and Mobility Department, City of Fort Lauderdale Urban Design and Planning, local businesses, community organizations, and developers Initial Cost: High Life-Cycle Cost: Medium Additional Community Cost: High ROI: Medium LOE: High Social Impact: High Strategic Priority Alignment: Public safety, public places Co-Benefits: Improved public health and safety, improved air quality, reduced traffic congestion, reduced inequality Performance Metrics: VMT Implementation:  Assess impacts to surrounding traffic patterns from street closures, including timing, re-routing, and parking.  Target areas with existing pedestrian infrastructure, foot-traffic, and frequently visited businesses (e.g., shopping areas).  Leverage existing permits for street closures to pilot car-free zones through the use of car-free days.  Ensure accessibility options are available, such as shuttle options, to and from parking areas.  Ensure pedestrian safety infrastructure is in place.  Introduce incentives for participants in car-free days/zones, such as discounted dining or shopping, discounted transit, or raffles.  Explore opportunities to expand accessibility options, such as shuttle services to and from parking areas, and provide free commuter parking lots.  Implement infrastructure to incentivize pedestrian traffic, including outdoor shopping booths, activity stations, artwork, seating, and music.  Explore opportunities to launch a pilot program aimed to test and promote a more environmentally and traffic-friendly way of delivering goods.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN