Transportation Tuesday
August 24, 2021
Okeechobee Blvd. & SR 7 Multimodal Corridor Study
The Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency is offering a virtual workshop for the public to give input on transportation issues and opportunities along Okeechobee Blvd. & SR 7. Look through the different stations to learn more about this study and provide feedback on how we can plan for a more safe, efficient and connected multimodal transportation corridor.
Upcoming Conferences & Webinars
FDOT Florida Transportation Symposium
The FDOT Florida Transportation Symposium is continuing as a virtual webinar series format throughout 2021. View topics, dates and times at TransportationSymposium.FDOT.gov

Road Safety Mini-Series
The National League of Cities (NLC) has partnered with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on a Road Safety Webinar mini-series specifically for cities. Each session in the series will raise awareness on emerging, effective strategies and technologies that improve road safety. View topics, dates and times at Nlc.org/events/road-safety-mini-series

TransPlex Safety Web Series
Every Friday in October
Hear from a dynamic group of policy and industry professionals leading the way for a comprehensive planning and design approach that creates a safe transportation system for all users.
EDC Safety Summit Series
Every Wednesday in September
This summit will highlight seven Every Day Counts (EDC) safety innovations and share how they can save lives. The series will benefit those who are just beginning to implement these innovations, those who are further along and could gain from peer-to-peer engagement, and those with success stories to share. It will include opportunities to discuss hot topics with peers and establish relationships that can boost success now and in the future. Register Here

2021-2022 FRA Railroad Trespass Prevention Summits
The summits’ goals are to raise awareness of the dangers and effects of trespassing, seek out low-cost solutions to local trespassing issues, and discuss practicable ideas for technological improvements for pedestrian safety at highway-rail grade crossings.

Vision Zero Upcoming Webinars
Traffic Impacts & Closures Near You
New Complete Streets Video
Complete Streets are roadways designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities. Interested in pursuing a Complete Streets project in your community? Check out our new video that shows how these initiatives worked in Delray Beach, Tequesta, West Palm Beach and more!
Funding Opportunities
Safety Funding Available for Law Enforcement 
FDOT has funding available for law enforcement agencies to conduct High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) operations to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Requests for contract proposals will be accepted until funds are exhausted. Learn more at AlertTodayFlorida.com/HVE

Equity and Accessibility: Transportation Planning Grant Program
This planning grant opportunity is intended to support the planning of program innovations that address transportation equity and accessibility. Application Due: August 27, 2021.

America Walks Community Change Grant
The program aims to provide support to our growing network of advocates, grassroots organizers, organizations and agencies using innovative, engaging and inclusive programs and projects to create tangible change at the community level. Applications open in September 2021. Learn More Here
Public Meeting Notices
Click below for information about upcoming meetings regarding transportation projects in Palm Beach County.
Bike Laws Blog
Senate Bill 950, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, went into effect on July 1, 2021. The bill addresses issues relating to bicycle and pedestrian safety that align with the TPA's adopted Complete Streets program. A Complete Street provides safe and accessible travel space for people driving, walking, cycling and riding transit. The new bill will require the Florida Driver's License exam to include 25 bicycle safety questions. Read our blog for all of the new rules.
Governing Board & Committee Meetings
Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)
Wednesday, August 25 at 2 p.m.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)*
Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)*
Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Bicycle-Trailways-Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BTPAC)*
Thursday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m.

Palm Beach TPA Governing Board*
Thursday, Sept. 16 at 9 a.m.

*Please note there will be no meetings in August

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.

TPA Governing Board and advisory committee meetings are currently held as a combination of in-person meetings at the TPA office and virtual meetings on Zoom.
Governing Board meetings are available to watch LIVE at PalmBeachTPA.org/Live and recorded videos of TPA meetings are posted to the TPA YouTube channel.
Upcoming Deadline for Bicycle Friendly America
The TPA encourages everyone to pursue Walk Friendly and Bicycle Friendly designations. Applications are due on the following dates:
Bicycle Friendly Community on September 1, 2021 
Bicycle Friendly University on October 1, 2021
Bicycle Friendly Business on October 5, 2021

Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency
Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization
301 Datura St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-725-0800
Info@palmbeachtpa.org
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