August 9, 2022

Congratulations to TPA Governing Board member and West Palm Beach City Commissioner, Christy Fox, for being selected to participate in the National Complete Streets Champions Institute! She is one of 15 elected officials chosen from across the country to participate in the program's cohort for 2022 - 2023. We are proud to continue seeing our Board members chosen for this incredible program, making Complete Streets a priority in Palm Beach County.

The TPA's Executive Director, Valerie Neilson, attended the Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) quarterly meeting in July. The meeting included a field visit to FDOT's State Materials Lab located in Gainesville, FL. FDOT's Materials Program ensures that the materials used in transportation construction projects meet the required department specifications. In addition, the program investigates new and emerging technologies to improve the long-term performance of transportation facilities.

Palm Beach County Schools begin classes this week! When driving and approaching a school bus, remember these tips. On a multi-lane paved across roadway with no dividing medium, vehicles traveling in both directions must stop! Stay tuned for more school bus safety throughout the month of August.

Regional Grant Information Sessions

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) encourages eligible local agencies to apply for the many new discretionary grant opportunities created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). FDOT wants to ensure local partners are prepared with the knowledge, data and resources to apply for and be direct recipients of federal discretionary dollars. A Kick-Off Webinar will be hosted on August 26 and a District 4 Meeting will be held on October 12.

Notice of Funding

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the new Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) discretionary grant program, funded with $1 billion over the next five years. The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. on October 13.

Notice of RFP

The TPA solicits the services of a qualified firm with the experience, qualifications, and expertise to provide employer and employee-facing Human Resources Consultant Services. The deadline for proposals is August 12 at 4 p.m.

Open House

FDOT District 4 is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting and In-Person Construction Open House to learn about the State Road (SR) 802/Lake Worth Rd. Improvements Project from Raulerson Dr. to the Palm Beach State College Entrance on August 17.

Public Engagement

A public engagement opportunity will be held on September 8 for the resurfacing project of SR 700 from north of 1st St. to west of SR 80. The meeting will be held at the Canal Point Community Center.

The Port of Palm Beach will be offering port tours to individuals who would like to learn about the Port prior to the Master Plan Public Meetings scheduled for October 2022. 

The tours are scheduled for:

• Wednesday, September 28 at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, September 29 at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

10 people can be accommodated per tour. 

Tour participants must fill out a request form by 10 a.m. on Monday, September 26. 

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) established its Blocked Crossing Incident Reporter portal in 2020. It is now seeking comments and feedback from the public on the portal, specifically:

• Changes that could improve the site’s effectiveness, including how the information reported to the blocked crossing portal can be used to improve safety at grade crossings and the well-being of affected communities
• Additional information that should be captured by the blocked crossing portal. In particular, what additional information the public and industry would like to see captured on this site
• How FRA can improve the user experience of the blocked crossing portal website

Florida's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan

Florida's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan is now available. The Plan was developed after an extensive public comment period and will be implemented by FDOT.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next five years. In fiscal year 2022 (FY22), up to $1 billion is available. The application process is now open for communities to apply for funding to support regional, local, and Tribal plans, projects and strategies that will prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Learn more: Transportation.Gov/SS4A

Capital Planning and Budgeting - A Virtual Roundtable and Panel Discussion

August 10: Register

Outdoor Florida Webinar Series

August 10: Register

Conducting a School Walk Audit

3-Part Webinar Series

August 15

August 22

August 29

Register

Strategies to Alleviate Traffic Congestion

3-Part Webinar Series

August 18

August 25

September 1

Register

Capital Construction Webinar

August 22: Register

Road to Zero: Putting it to Work: Strategies and Interventions in Traditionally Underserved and Vulnerable Communities

August 24: Register

FDOT Fall Grant Information Sessions Kick-Off Webinar 

August 26: Register

FDOT - ADA In Design, Construction, and Maintenance

August 30: Register

Benefit Cost Analysis Webinar

August 30: Register

National Highway Institute Web-Based Training Course: Integrating Transportation and Land Use

Free web-based training: Learn More

The 2022 Rail~Volution transit and community development conference will be back in person in Miami, Florida this October with a full program of learning and networking opportunities. The conference will address the challenges involved in building better places for people. For reasons of equity and climate change , a resilient future depends on the decisions we make today.

Brant Dr. from Oregon Lane to Avocet Rd. - Total Closure

Brightline Construction Update

Clint Moore Rd. Bridge Over I-95 - Total Closure

George Bush Blvd. between N. Andrew Ave. and SR A1A - Total closure

I-95 from 10th Ave. North to Forest Hill Blvd. - Traffic Impacts

Southern Blvd. at Australian Ave. - Traffic Impacts

U.S. 1 at Lake Ave. and Lucerne Ave. - Traffic Impacts

Lake Worth Rd. from Raulerson Dr. to Palm Beach State College Entrance - Traffic Impacts

Full List of FDOT Upcoming Lane Closures

This 3-hour workshop explains the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program and gives tips on structuring a competitive grant, completing the application and improving its chances of being selected for some of the $7,000,000 in Florida’s SRTS funding this cycle. Attendees will be reviewing areas that need improvements in the applications received in previous years.

Florida Department of Transportation - District 4

August 22, 2022 from 8 - 11 a.m.

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

Wednesday, August 24 at 2 p.m.

Executive Committee

Monday, August 29 at 3 p.m.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 1:30 p.m.

Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC)

Thursday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.

Palm Beach TPA Governing Board

Thursday, Sept. 15 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.



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.