Join the TPA for a virtual Vision Zero workshop on May 13 from 2 - 4 p.m. to learn about best practices and funding opportunities to advance transportation safety in your community. The workshop will include presentations from the Vision Zero Network, Federal Highway Administration, Vision Zero municipalities, and TPA. |
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TPA-Funded Project Under Construction:
Delray Beach Shared Use Path
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Check out the construction progress of a TPA-funded shared use path in Delray Beach! The funds for this project cover installation of bicycle lanes and pedestrian facilities on Lowson Blvd/SW 10th St. from Dover Rd. to SE 5th Ave. Crews continue framing up and pouring the new concrete for the shared-use path along the north side of Lowson Blvd. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2023. This project is funded from our Local Initiatives (LI) program, an annual application process to identify and fund Complete Street projects identified by local agency partners on local federal-aid eligible roadways. |
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May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking a try. In 2022, we celebrate ways to #BikeThere during National Bike Month and National Ride A Bike Day on May 1, 2022. Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join the national challenge. |
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National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day: May 4
The TPA encourages local communities and schools to participate in National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day on May 4 to promote bicycling to school as an active and healthy mode of transportation. Find resources to plan and register events at the link below.
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TPA Multimodal Corridor Study Public Workshop |
Join us for a public workshop on the Okeechobee Blvd & SR-7 Multimodal Corridor Study on Tuesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. at the TPA office. Alternatives for the corridor will be presented.
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Draft UPWP for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 |
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The Draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is available for public review. The UPWP will be presented at the May TPA committees and Governing Board meetings. Final adoption is scheduled for the May 19 TPA Governing Board meeting. Click the button below to submit a comment on the Draft UPWP. |
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Supporting Bicycle Riding and Safety Education Efforts Through 402 Safety Funding
Wednesday, April 20 @ 3 p.m. ET
Together to Zero Traffic Deaths: Collaboration for Safer Streets
Monday, April 25 @ 2 p.m. ET
Wednesday, April 27 @ 1 p.m. ET
Getting Ready for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program
Monday, May 2 @ 1 p.m. ET
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'A long time coming': Deadly highway at last will get $24.6 million for more than 1,000 lights |
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Plans are underway to illuminate State Road 80 from State Road 15 to County Road 880, a dark 18-mile stretch of highway from West Palm Beach to Belle Glade with more than 1,000 lights. The design process will start this year, and construction phases are scheduled for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2026. The TPA is proud to be a funding partner for this $24.6 million project. |
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For the second week in a row, the TPA's Interim Executive Director, Valerie Neilson, is a guest on Mayor Robert Weinroth's podcast, Palm Beach County Perspective. Valerie explains how the TPA has focused on mobility and public transportation as more and more residents are migrating to our state. Listen to the plans for the future transportation needs of Palm Beach County!
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Transit Unplugged travels to Palm Beach County to meet with mobility leaders. Paul Comfort meets with Interim Executive Director, Valerie Neilson, to discuss the role of the TPA and how it interacts with local transit. We hear about the 561 Plan to help the county achieve a safe, connected, and multimodal transportation system. |
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Traffic Impacts & Closures Near You |
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City of Palm Beach Gardens Adopts Vision Zero Resolution: Congratulations to the City of Palm Beach Gardens for adopting a Vision Zero resolution on April 7 to establish the goal of zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries!
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The Palm Beaches' favorite holiday, SunFest is right around the corner! The City of West Palm Beach is preparing for a busy downtown. Road and dock closures will begin Wednesday, April 20 and continue through Wednesday, May 4.
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Jared W. Perdue, P.E., as Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Perdue has extensive experience with FDOT, where he has served for nearly 18 years and currently serves as District Five Secretary. |
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The virtual online public meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. This meeting is to provide an update before the project advances to construction. Questions and comments may be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing the FDOT project manager. |
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Governing Board & Committee Meetings |
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Thursday, April 21 at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, May 3 at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4 at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 5 at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, May 25 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.
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.
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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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2021 PALM BEACH TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY
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