March 7, 2023

March is Florida Bicycle Month!

March is Florida Bicycle Month and the perfect time to get outside and ride! Join the TPA in celebrating by participating in one of the events at the links below!

Safe Bicycling Webinar

Complete Streets Workshop

Florida Bicycle Month Ride

Florida Bicycle Month Proclamations

The TPA encourages local municipalities to celebrate by adopting a Florida Bicycle Month Proclamation. Thank you to the State of Florida and the local municipalities of Greenacres, Juno Beach and Lake Park for adopting proclamations! It is not too late to adopt a proclamation, find a template and learn more at the link below.

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 through March 16, 2023.

Vision Zero Workshop

The Palm Beach TPA is hosting a Vision Zero Workshop on Friday, April 28 from 9 - 11 a.m. Join us at the TPA Office or listen virtually on Zoom to learn about creating a Vision Zero Action Plan and adopting a resolution.

Transportation & Land Use Connection Panel

Join the Palm Beach TPA for a speaker panel on the connection of land use and transportation. Hear from the public and private sector experts on the benefits of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) and how to overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities for implementation.

Teamwork Makes Safe Routes Work: Partnering with School Districts on Safe Routes to School

March 8 Register Here

Building Momentum for Youth Biking

March 8 Register Here

Walking, Biking, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

March 9 Register Here

Mainstreaming Women in Mobility: Lessons Learned from Indonesia, Egypt, and Brazil

March 9 Register Here

The ACES Trajectory - Florida and Beyond

March 16 Register Here

USDOT Grant Navigator

USDOT has launched a new resource to help communities understand how to apply for grants and plan for and deliver projects and services. 

AARP Community Challenge

The AARP provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are being accepted through March 15.

Brightline Announces Completion of CRISI Grant Program

Brightline, announced it has completed construction of a $5.4 million project to enhance safety at 48 crossings in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties as part of its ongoing effort to work with local communities to enhance safety along the Florida East Coast Railway/Brightline corridor. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $2.3 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant in 2017, and Brightline partnered with 11 local cities and the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) to fund these improvements.

Federal Certification Review Meeting

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) performs a required certification review of the TPA every four years. A public meeting will be held in-person at the TPA office and virtually on April 3 from 5 - 6 p.m. The full certification meeting with TPA staff will occur on April 4 from 8 a.m. - 5 pm.

Provide comments through May 4, 2023 by:

Website: fhwa.dot.gov/fldiv/tma.cfm



Mail:

Federal Highway Administration

Attn: Carlos Gonzalez

3500 Financial Plaza, Suite 400

Tallahassee, FL 32312

Phone: 850-553-2221

Email: Carlos.A.Gonzalez@dot.gov

Mail:

Federal Transit Administration

Attn. Brittany Lavender

230 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1400

Atlanta, GA 30303

Email: Brittany.Lavender@dot.gov

Palm Tran Incentive to Riders with Paradise Pass

Palm Tran Public Transportation is offering its best incentive to date for new and existing bus riders who use the Paradise Pass. Introduced in November 2021, Palm Tran bus riders are able to pay their fares with the Paradise Pass app or smartcard. Riders simply scan their phone screen or tap the card when boarding.

During March, anyone who loads $5 on their Paradise Pass account and uses the promo code “savings,” will receive a week of free transit.

US 1 Town of Jupiter Replacement Project - Bridge Full Closure

I-95 Southbound at Glades Rd - Full Closure

I-95 Interchange at Woolbright Rd. - Public Meeting

Germantown Rd Delray Beach - Public Meeting

A1A Highland Beach Resurfacing - Public Meeting

Blue Heron Blvd Bridge Rehabilitation Project - Public Meeting

Brightline Construction Advisory

South Florida Turnpike Weekly Advisory

Full List of FDOT Upcoming Lane Closures

Palm Beach TPA Governing Board

Thursday, March 16 at 9 a.m.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Wednesday, April 5 at 9 a.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Wednesday, April 5 at 1:30 p.m.

Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC)

Thursday, April 6 at 9 a.m.

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

Wednesday, May 24 at 2 p.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 University

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

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