Resolution to Rename a Portion of U.S. 1 to 'Harriet Tubman Highway'

Original title: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE RENAMING OF SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY/U.S. 1 FROM S.W. 112TH AVENUE/SOUTH ALLAPATTAH ROAD TO S.W. 184TH STREET/EUREKA DRIVE TO THE “HARRIET TUBMAN HIGHWAY;” AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

October 28, 2020

infrastructure road naming local government Cutler Bay

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as an official endorsement by the Town Council to request that the state or county rename a major local thoroughfare, which may lead to changes in signage and official mapping for the specified segment of U.S. 1.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents and businesses along U.S. 1

These parties may experience changes to official addresses or signage if the road renaming is approved by the governing authority.

Town of Cutler Bay

The town government has formally adopted a position in favor of the renaming.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 28, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The Town of Cutler Bay passed a formally supporting the renaming of a specific segment of South Dixie Highway (U.S. 1) to 'Harriet Tubman Highway.' The proposed change covers the stretch of road between S.W. 112th Avenue and S.W. 184th Street.

Key Facts

The Town Council of Cutler Bay passed Resolution 2020-190 on October 20, 2020.
The resolution expresses official support for renaming a segment of South Dixie Highway (U.S. 1).
The segment proposed for renaming spans from S.W. 112th Avenue (South Allapattah Road) to S.W. 184th Street (Eureka Drive).
The proposed name for this segment is 'Harriet Tubman Highway'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution immediately change the name of the road?

No. This expresses the Town's support for the renaming; the actual authority to rename a state or federal highway typically rests with higher levels of government.

Which part of U.S. 1 is affected by this proposal?

The proposal covers the stretch of South Dixie Highway between S.W. 112th Avenue (South Allapattah Road) and S.W. 184th Street (Eureka Drive).

Why It Matters

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Connected Entities

organizationTown of Cutler Bay“The local government body passing the resolution.”Map →

otherHarriet Tubman Highway“The proposed new name for the road segment.”Map →

locationSouth Dixie Highway/U.S. 1“The road segment proposed for renaming.”Map →

Sources

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