The MPOverview

January 2025

ARTICLES

CR 512 Corridor Study - Final Plan
Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Open House Dates
Bike Ped Master Plan Update - Adopted
Senior Resource Association Wins Statewide Safety Award
Monthly Safety Message - Pedestrian Safety

CR 512 Corridor Study - Final Plan

County Road 512 is a vital link which connects the western portions of Indian River County with the two Strategic Intermodal System nodes within the County (I-95 and SR-60 west of I-95). Moreover, as Fellsmere seeks to grow, planning for the future of CR 512 is of great importance.

At the MPO's request, FDOT recently prepared a corridor study for CR 512. The study included multiple rounds of public outreach, engagement with stakeholders, and provides multiple options for the community to make context sensitive decisions for the Fellsmere community and beyond. The study divided the CR 512 corridor into three distinct areas (small city, suburban, and rural) and recommended multiple options for improving CR 512 within each area (see example below).

This study is well researched and a joy to read. (Yes we are government nerds at the MPO!) We implore you to take a read.

Click here to see the CR 512 Corridor Study

Announcing Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Open House Dates

Target Zero is Florida's goal of achieving zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

The Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is developing a comprehensive safety action plan to identify the most significant roadway safety concerns in the community and recommend projects and strategies to address roadway safety issues. This plan will identify safety projects and measures that will advance the MPO's goal of achieving Target Zero. To make this the best possible product, please join us at one of the four open houses so that we may hear your ideas and perspectives.

Whether you can join us in person or not, please visit the study website to learn more about the study's goals, take a survey, and use the interactive mapping tool.

Open House dates and locations:

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 11:30AM-1:00PM

Open House #1

North Indian River County Library, 1001 Sebastian Blvd, Sebastian FL 32958

Thursday, January 30th, 2025 5:30PM-7:30PM

Open House #2

Intergenerational Recreation Center, 1590 9th Street SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962

Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:45AM-11:45AM

Open House #3

Gifford Youth Achievement Center, 4875 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967

Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:00PM-4:00PM

Open House #4

Vero Beach Community Center, 226 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960

We hope you can join us!

Safety Plan Website Here

Bike Ped Master Plan Update - Adopted

In 2023, the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization commenced an update to its Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan. At the December 12th MPO Board meeting, the MPO unanimously adopted the updated Bike-Ped Master Plan. The Master Plan identifies strategic corridors for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, organizes projects by proposed funding sources, and makes suggestions to improve multimodal experiences across the community.

This report is the end product of the better part of a year's work, and it has been guided by public input, technical expertise, and most importantly stakeholder champions.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed their time and efforts to this major update!

Click here to view the Bike Ped Master Plan

Senior Resource Association Wins Statewide Safety Award for Para-Transit Operations

Last September, the Senior Resource Association, (SRA) the County's public transportation operator was named the best paratransit system for safety operations in 2023 by the Florida Public Transportation Association. The award is the result of reducing the levels of road calls by 50%. and a 100% drop with chargeable accidents. The MPO is delighted to see SRA's hard work and commitment to safety highlighted at the state level.

Monthly Safety Message

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND EVENTS

All meetings, unless otherwise posted, will meet in Conference Room B1-501, County Administration Building B, 1800 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960

TAC Meeting: January 24, 2025 – 10:00 am

BPAC Meeting: January 28, 2025 - 2:00 pm

CAC Meeting: February 4, 2025 – 2:00 pm

MPO Meeting: February 12, 2025 – 10:00 am

TDLCB Meeting: February 27, 2025 – 10:00 am

Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization

1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960

772-226-1455 / Email / Website

For complaints, questions or concerns about civil rights or nondiscrimination or for special requests under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact: Cynthia Stanton, Title VI Coordinator at (772) 226-1287 or cstanton@indianriver.gov.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Brian Freeman at (772) 226-1455 or bfreeman@indianriver.gov at least seven days prior to the meeting.