July 25, 2023

Performance Measures Workshop



The TPA is hosting a workshop with presentations from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to discuss the National Highway System (NHS) Performance Measures and Targets, including how they are established, how the state and Palm Beach County are doing and what a Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) role is in this process.

This workshop will be held on August 17 from 9 - 11 a.m. at the TPA. A virtual option is available for those who cannot attend the workshop in person. Register at PalmBeachTPA.org/PMWorkshop or at the link below.

SFRTA Grant Announcement



The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) Governing Board hosted an event on July 24 to commemorate a $71.7 million Federal Transit Administration grant to purchase 24 new Tri-Rail train vehicles. Congresswoman Lois Frankel led a check presentation with elected officials from Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. The TPA is proud to have supported this grant application.

Smart Growth America Champions Institute



TPA Board Member and City of West Palm Beach Commissioner Christy Fox recently completed Smart Growth America's Champions Institute, which advocates for activity-friendly communities. Commissioner Fox joined 12 elected officials from 10 states to become champions for Complete Streets, downtown revitalization and demonstration projects. As part of the program, Commissioner Fox kicked off the "Adopt-a-Block" program, which focuses on engaging and building long-term partnerships with community members. She is the third TPA Board Member to complete this program.

National Park and Recreation Month

Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and to recognize the park and recreation professionals that maintain our country’s local, state and community parks. Learn about Parks and Recreation and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in Palm Beach County at the link below.

Palm Beach TPA Annual Report

The TPA recently wrapped up Fiscal Year 2023 and published its Annual Report to share accomplishments from the past year! Check out the report to review highlights including completed and upcoming projects, strengthened partnerships, goals achieved and more.

"How to Ride" Videos

Want to ride transit in Palm Beach County? Learn how by watching the TPA's new "How to Ride" videos to see how easy it is! Find information and videos for Palm Tran, Tri-Rail, Brightline, local circulators and BrightBike below.

TPA Safety Pledge

The TPA is encouraging drivers to commit to safety by completing a pledge card at the TPA or online. Pledge to help reach "Vision Zero" in Palm Beach County!

Join communities around the state to promote safe and sustainable transportation choices! During Mobility Week, cities, counties, and transportation agencies host events and other special promotions to encourage Floridians to try new transportation options. Sign up to host an event this year from October 27 - November 4.

Using Sidewalk Inventories as a Tool for Equity and ADA Compliance

July 26 Register

Series Kickoff and Launch of the USDOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence

July 26 Register

Apply a Safe System Solutions Hierarchy

July 27 Register

Intersection Safety Challenge: From Conceptualization to Initial Testing

July 27 Register

Youth-Engaged Design and Quick-Build Installation

August 1 Register

Institutionalizing Health Equity in Vision Zero Action Planning

August 2 Register

Cycling Cities Stories: Building Awareness and Support for Cycling

August 2 Register

Thinking Outside the Box: Innovating for Better Project Delivery

August 3 Register

How Cities are Reinventing Project Delivery

August 10 Register

US 1 Town of Jupiter Replacement Project - Bridge Full Closure

I-95 at PGA Blvd Southbound Entrance Ramp Project

Blue Heron Blvd. Bride Rehabilitation Project

Royal Park Bridge Painting Project

Georgia Avenue Full Closure

I-95 Northbound 6th Avenue Full Closure

Port of Palm Beach Master Plan Public Input Opportunities

U.S. 1 Jupiter Bridge Coffee with the Contractor

Brightline Construction Updates

South Florida Turnpike Weekly Advisory

FDOT District 4 Public Meetings

Full List of FDOT Upcoming Lane Closures

FHWA’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) website serves as a one-stop shop for FHWA’s implementation of the law, including information on funding, assistance, education, and guidance.

U.S. DOT’s Equity website provides plans and resources for delivering a more equitable transportation system.

DOT Navigator helps communities understand the best ways to apply for grants and plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.

U.S. DOT Equitable Transportation Community (ETC) Explorer is an interactive web application that uses 2020 Census Tracts and data to explore the cumulative burden communities experience as a result of underinvestment in transportation.

U.S. DOT Intersection Safety Challenge is transforming intersection safety through the development of innovative intersection safety systems that identify, predict, and mitigate unsafe conditions involving vehicles and vulnerable road users.

Safe Mobility Coalition Resources: Whether you are an older adult, family member caregiver, aging service provider, or safety advocate, you will find helpful educational materials and information to help improve the safety, access, and mobility of Florida's aging road users.

Electric Bicycle (E-Bike) Resources: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is advancing research on e-bikes to better understand trends and impacts, and how jurisdictions around the country are managing them.

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

Wednesday, August 23 at 2 p.m.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Wednesday, September 6 at 9 a.m. - no August meeting

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Wednesday, September 6 at 1:30 p.m. - no August meeting

Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC)

Thursday, September 7 at 9 a.m. - no August meeting

Palm Beach TPA Governing Board

Thursday, September 21 at 9 a.m. - no August meeting

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

The League of American Bicyclists offers bicycle friendly designations to promote bicycling. The applications are due for Bicycle Friendly University on August 10 and Bicycle Friendly Community on August 30.

Learn more and apply today