OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD CORRIDOR
CHARACTER & PHYSICAL CONDITIONS Only the south side of this corridor lies within the City of Sunrise. It contains a series of suburban style commercial and civic structures, including several multi-story buildings situated close to the right of way. A neighborhood entry feature exists at NW 68th Avenue at the south end of the corridor but does not include any identification signage. A major commercial strip center sits at the eastern edge of the study area, and a major development site lies between NW 64th and 68th Avenues. The small strip centers at NW 64th Avenue were identified as problem spots for negative activity by stakeholders. Oakland Park Boulevard is a major arterial, carrying high speed traffic with high volumes. A bike lane is present along the southern edge but is not buffered. The sidewalk sits a good distance from the roadway which is good for pedestrians. There are several major bus stop areas but not all have shelters. Landscaping is sparse and limited to trees and green shrubs. Sunrise Lakes Drive North runs for a short distance parallel to Oakland Park Boulevard to create a service road and a major unimproved green space along Middle River. The street is a major connector to other highways, i.e. I-95, Turnpike etc. Unlike University Drive, Oakland Park Boulevard has a far greater residential presence although not necessarily in Sunrise city limits. The heavy residential presence along the corridor enables the city to continue to promote and foster additional residential development, in particular, on the Opportunity Site #8. ACTIVITIES Two significant religious facilities create limited activity in the area, as do the small commercial strip centers on the eastern edge. REGULATORY CONDITIONS Like University Drive, this street is not conducive to the same type of pedestrian activity found on a main street. The current zoning code states the B-3 general is intended to apply to arterial streets and traffic ways where business establishments are “primarily not of a neighborhood or community’s service type, and do not cater directly to pedestrians”. MOBILITY CONDITIONS Similar to the other main corridors in this plan, there is a need to better protect the bike lanes. Sidewalks are well-located to encourage walking but lack pedestrian lighting and sense of security. Bus stop areas lack adequate lighting. The lanes are very wide, and the median is very small in most locations. There is not a great deal of pedestrian crossings however when street improvements are considered by FDOT, the lanes should be narrowed, and medians widened.
S S Oakland Park Boulevard and University Drive
S S Oakland Park vacant property
S S Example of pedestrian safety islands. Photo from NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials)
S S Oakland Park Boulevard suburban shopping center
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