Transportation Tuesday
February 8, 2022
Backplates Installed Along Indiantown Road
FDOT is currently installing backplates to signal heads along Indiantown Road in the Town of Jupiter. Town Councilor and TPA Board Member Jim Kuretski made this request to the Town and FDOT after hearing the TPA’s first Quarterly Ped/Bike Fatal Crash Analysis. This report focused on a fatal bicycle crash on Indiantown Road in March 2021, in which police reported sun glare may have been a factor. These backplates are intended to reduce sun glare for drivers and increase safety along the corridor.
March is Florida Bicycle Month: Celebrate with Us!
Save the date for our Annual Florida Bicycle Month Ride on March 11! March is Florida Bicycle Month, celebrate with a 3.2-mile scenic ride in downtown West Palm Beach. 
No bike? No problem! BrightBike courtesy of Brightline will be providing bikes for the ride, please let us know you need one by registering! Check out the route flyer.
Upcoming Webinars
9th Annual Safe Streets Summit
The theme for the 2022 Safe Streets Summit is “Resilient and Adaptive Streets”. It will focus on collaborations to build a regional vision of a safe, equitable multimodal transportation system that adapts to community needs and enables flourishing now and in the future. This year, the Summit is returning to Miami-Dade County where it will be held at the InterContinental Miami Hotel. Don't miss your chance to register!
Traffic Impacts & Closures Near You
The Palm Beach Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Local Coordinating Board (LCB) invites you to participate in the Annual Public Workshop directly after the Quarterly TD LCB meeting in-person or virtually. Attend to learn about Palm Tran Connection service and provide input.
Funding Opportunities
The Biden Administration has released a fact sheet on the Competitive Infrastructure Funding Opportunities for Local Governments included in the (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)/ Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The fact sheet includes information about application openings and where to apply. 
Schedule Funding Programs Required
Pre-Application Meeting
The Palm Beach TPA administers three competitive application processes annually for the funding of projects located within Palm Beach County. A pre-application meeting virtual or in-person is required with TPA and FDOT representatives to discuss project specifics and clarify application requirements.
Governing Board & Committee Meetings
Thursday, Feb. 17 at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2 at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 3 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.
The Walking College offers participants an opportunity to hone their skills and knowledge around creating vibrant, safe, accessible communities for all. Paired with experienced advocates, fellows learn about the historical underpinnings of the car-centric transportation landscape, the basics of design and policy of non-motorized transportation, and develop essential leadership skills.  
Bicycle Friendly Business
The BFB Application is open for submissions - the deadline is March 2, 2022. Apply online today
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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