September 19, 2023

Brightline to Begin Service to Orlando



Brightline will officially start service to Orlando International Airport on September 22. This will create a first-time high speed rail connection between Orlando and South Florida. To learn more and book tickets, visit GoBrightline.com.

Hispanic Heritage Month Recognition



TPA Executive Director, Valerie Neilson, was honored during the City of West Palm Beach's Commission meeting on September 18 for Hispanic Heritage Month. Commissioner Christy Fox recognized Neilson for her contributions to the community, alongside five other Hispanic men and women. Congratulations to all who were recognized!

Get Involved!



The development of the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), known as Vision 2050, is underway! Public input during this process will help share the future of transportation in Palm Beach County over the next 25 years. Take the Transportation Survey, participate in the Call for Projects, and learn more about the LRTP process at PalmBeachTPA.org/LRTP.

Join communities around the state to promote safe and sustainable transportation choices! During Mobility Week, cities, counties, and transportation agencies host events and other special promotions to encourage Floridians to try new transportation options. Sign up to host an event this year from October 27 - November 4 at the link below.

A Safer System for Student Travel: Enhancing Safe Routes to School Through Vision Zero

September 20 Register

Equity in Roadway Safety Workshop: Strategies for Meaningful Public Involvement in Roadway Safety Planning

September 20 Register

Intersection Safety 3-Part Series

September 21 Register

Slow Roads Save Lives Webinar

September 21 Register

Navigating Right of Way and Land Acquisition Challenges in Capital Projects

September 21 Register

Data-Driven Safety Analysis Virtual Workshop Series

September 22 Register

Global Benchmarking Webinar Series: Improving Pedestrian Safety on Urban Arterials

September 25 - November 7 Register

Complete Streets Power Hours

September 26 Register

Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grantee Share-Out

September 26 Register

Unlocking Federal Funding for Active Transportation

October 3 Register

Measuring Accessibility: National Evaluation, Local Application

October 5 Register

How National Week Without Driving is Shifting the Transportation Paradigm

October 5 Register

1000 Friends of Florida Webinars

Ongoing Register

U.S. 1 Town of Jupiter Replacement Project - Bridge Full Closure

U.S. 1 Bridge Replacement Coffee with the Contractor

A1A Roadway Improvements from South of E. Linton Blvd to North of Atlantic Ave Public Meeting

I-95 at PGA Blvd. Southbound Entrance Ramp Project

Georgia Avenue - Full Closure

6th Avenue South at I-95 Improvements Project Open House

Royal Park Bridge Eastbound - Full Nightly Closure

Brightline Construction Updates

South Florida Turnpike Weekly Advisory

FDOT District 4 Public Meetings

Full List of FDOT Upcoming Lane Closures

Funding Opportunity



The Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program focuses on prioritizing disadvantaged communities, improving access to daily needs such as jobs and education, and reconnecting communities with mobility, access, or economic development. Applications are due Thursday, September 28.

Funding Opportunity



The Community Change Grants from America Walks are awarded to programs and projects that create change and opportunity for walking and movement at the community level. Applications are due Monday, October 9.

Funding Opportunity



The SMART Program was established to provide grants to eligible public sector agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advancing smart community technologies and systems in order to improve transportation efficiency and safety. Applications are due Tuesday, October 10.

FHWA’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) website serves as a one-stop shop for FHWA’s implementation of the law, including information on funding, assistance, education, and guidance.

U.S. DOT’s Equity website provides plans and resources for delivering a more equitable transportation system.

DOT Navigator helps communities understand the best ways to apply for grants and plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.

U.S. DOT Equitable Transportation Community (ETC) Explorer is an interactive web application that uses 2020 Census Tracts and data to explore the cumulative burden communities experience as a result of underinvestment in transportation.

U.S. DOT Intersection Safety Challenge is transforming intersection safety through the development of innovative intersection safety systems that identify, predict, and mitigate unsafe conditions involving vehicles and vulnerable road users.

Safe Mobility Coalition Resources: Whether you are an older adult, family member caregiver, aging service provider, or safety advocate, you will find helpful educational materials and information to help improve the safety, access, and mobility of Florida's aging road users.

Electric Bicycle (E-Bike) Resources: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is advancing research on e-bikes to better understand trends and impacts, and how jurisdictions around the country are managing them.

Palm Beach TPA Governing Board

Thursday, September 21 at 9 a.m.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Wednesday, October 4 at 9 a.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Wednesday, October 4 at 1:30 p.m.

Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC)

Thursday, October 5 at 9 a.m.

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

Wednesday, November 15 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