February 7, 2023

Brant Bridge Ribbon Cutting

The TPA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 31 with the City of Delray Beach, City of Boca Raton and FDOT District 4 to commemorate the completion of the Brant Drive Bridge Replacement Project! The newly reconstructed bridge, which connects both cities, includes 10-foot shared-use paths in each direction north of the bridge, reconstructed sidewalks south of the bridge, added lighting and drainage, and upgraded signage and pavement markings. This project was a part of the TPA's Local Initiatives Funding Program. The bridge is officially open!

Florida Bicycle Month Ride

Celebrate Florida Bicycle Month on Friday, March 31 by joining the TPA on a group bike ride! Come prepared with your bike and helmet and arrive for check-in at the TPA Office at 7:30 a.m. The ride will be 3.2 miles through downtown West Palm Beach. Bring a friend or colleague to tag along and let’s ride!

Florida Bicycle Month Webinar

March is Florida Bicycle Month! To celebrate, the TPA will be hosting a webinar to discuss safe bicycling. Valentina Facuse, TPA Lead Planner and Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator will discuss her passion for creating safe, connected and equitable transportation systems.

Safe Streets Summit Recap

TPA Board, committee and staff members had a great time at the 10th Annual Safe Streets Summit! Congratulations to the Palm Beach County Complete Streets Community Award winner, the Village of Wellington, and the Palm Beach County Complete Streets Champion Award winner, Natalie Crowley, Director of Planning and Zoning at the City of Palm Beach Gardens! Their passion and dedication is an inspiration to us all! We are proud to recognize them and to thank them for their contributions to our communities. 

Public Participation Plan

We want to hear from you and include you in our public participation process! Review the Draft PPP now open for public comment. The PPP is scheduled for adoption at the March 16, 2023 Governing Board meeting. 

Brightline High Speed Testing

Starting Saturday, February 11, Brightline will begin testing trains at 110 MPH in northern Palm Beach County. This phase of testing will occur throughout February and March. Trains will be passing through municipalities including Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach. Keep your eyes and ears open, and never stop on the tracks.

Take the Brightline Rail Safety Pledge

BrightlineSafety.com is the new hub for all things related to rail safety as Brightline makes its way to Orlando. You’ll find tips on staying safe around the tracks, answers to frequently asked questions and links to trusted mental health and safety partners. 

Sign and share the Rail Safety Pledge to keep you, your family and your entire community safe!

Preparing for Upcoming DOT Discretionary Grant Opportunities

February 8 Register Here

The Walk Audit: An Effective Tool for Community Change

February 14 Register Here

Teaching Sustainable Transportation with FHWA

February 23 Register Here

Notice Of Funding Opportunity the FY 2023 RAISE Grant

The US Department of Transportation has published the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2023 RAISE Grant. The RAISE Discretionary Grant Program helps communities build transportation projects that have significant local or regional impact and improve safety and equity. This grant is funded for $1.5B and is open for application until Feb 28, 2023. 

Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants

Congratulations to our local municipalities that were awarded Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants for Vision Zero Action Plans - the City of Boca Raton, City of Greenacres, City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County and the Village of Wellington! Together, we can work to reduce the number of traffic-related deaths and serious injuries on our roadways. 

I-95 Southbound at Congress Ave - Full Nightly Closure

I-95 at PGA Blvd Southbound Entrance Ramp Project

Lake Worth Rd and Kirk Rd - Full Closure

Eastbound Southern Blvd Exit Ramp to Australian Ave - Nightly Closure

Brightline Construction Advisory

South Florida Turnpike Weekly Advisory

Full List of FDOT Upcoming Lane Closures

Diverging Diamond Intersection (DDI)

The DDI at Glades Rd and I-95 was opened in temporary configuration on Monday, Jan. 30 with three lanes available in each direction. Curb and sidewalk, drainage, ramp, median and pond harmonization as well as final paving and striping are all ongoing. When this work is completed, the entire DDI from the west side crossover point to Airport Rd on the east will be completely repaved and re-striped. Four travel lanes will then be open in each direction.

Dutch Cycling Embassy Visits the TPA

The TPA received a visit from The Dutch Cycling Embassy with Chris Bruntlett, author of Building the Cycling City. TPA staff took them on a bicycle road around Downtown West Palm Beach and the Lake Trail in Palm Beach!

Palm Beach TPA Governing Board

Thursday, February 16 at 9 a.m.

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

Wednesday, February 22 at 2 p.m.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Wednesday, March 1 at 9 a.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Wednesday, March 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC)

Thursday, March 2 at 9 a.m.

Meeting details and agendas are posted at the links above one week in advance, along with an online comment form as an option for public comments before or during each meeting.

To view a calendar of scheduled TPA meetings, visit PalmBeachTPA.org/Calendar

America Walks Walking College Applications Open

The Walking College is an online educational program and is geared toward early-to-middle-stage advocates eager to organize in communities to expand access to walkable, vibrant, safe, and accessible places. 

Bicycle Friendly Community

The Spring 2023 BFC application is open for submissions now through February 15, 2023. Apply today

Bicycle Friendly Business

The spring 2023 BFB application is open for submissions now through March 1, 2023. Apply today

Bicycle Friendly University

The 2023 BFU application is open for submissions now through August 10, 2023. Apply today

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