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A big thank you to Florida Today for highlighting the importance of Vision Zero and the encouraging progress being made in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on Brevardโs roadways. But the work isnโt done. To truly reach zero, we must all share responsibility by changing our road user behaviors.
READ FULL ARTICLE: Brevard traffic crash fatalities, serious injuries declining, but 'still a big number'
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| Community voices were heard loud and clear at our annual Open House! More than 50 attendees joined us to learn, engage, and share feedback on the future of transportation in Brevard. From hands-on planning activities to meaningful one-on-one conversations, the event was full of thoughtful public comments and connection. View Full Photo Gallery | | | Trending in Transportation | | |
45-Day Public Comment Period Opens for Advance 2050 LRTP Cost Feasible Plan
Which projects should shape our future transportation network? The DRAFT Advance 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Cost Feasible Plan is here and nowโs your chance to weigh in!
This plan outlines the transportation projects we can afford to build through 2050 based on anticipated funding. To review the plan and share your input, visit spacecoasttpo.com/Advance2050 during the 45-day public comment period from July 14 - August 25, 2025.
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Investing in Tomorrow's Transportation, Together!
Virtual Lunch & Learn | Thurs. July 31, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Community input is the cornerstone of a strong, effective LRTP. As we enter the Cost Feasible Phase, your feedback helps shape which projects rise to the top and ensures the transportation future reflects the needs of everyone who lives, works, and travels in our region. Spend your lunch with us, online! Join the SCTPO on Thurs. July 31, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, for an interactive virtual session to explore the Advance 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, the roadmap guiding Brevard Countyโs future transportation investments.
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Board Adopts FY 26 List of Projects Priorities &
FY 2026-30 Transportation Improvement Program
At its July meeting, the SCTPO Governing Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 List of Project Priorities (LoPP) and the FY 2026โ2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). These documents serve as key tools in planning and programming federal and state transportation funding for projects throughout Brevard County. Together, they help advance critical infrastructure improvements that support safety, mobility and economic.
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SCTPO Named Finalist for Public Relations Awards
๏ปฟWeโre thrilled to share that the SCTPO has been named as a finalist for TWO 2025 Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards for the below projects:
๐โฉ Special Event โ Fast Forward Workshop Series
๏ปฟ๐๐ News Release โ Safer Tracks Ahead: SCTPO Rail Crossing Grant Announcement
These recognitions celebrate our commitment to meaningful public involvement and strong community partnerships. Weโll find out what weโre bringing home at the FPRA Annual PR & Comms Summit, stay tuned!
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2024 Traffic Counts Available
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Check out our recently published 2024 Traffic Counts: data that helps monitor travel patterns across Brevard County's major arterial and collector roadways. Traffic counts are used by citizens, businesses, local government for concurrency management and to inform the State of the System Report.
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SR A1A Community Listening Session - Melbourne Beach
Happening next week! FDOT District Five and Brevard County Commissioner Kim Adkinson invite you to a Community Listening Session focused on proposed pedestrian safety improvements between Hidden Cove Dr and Sea Dunes Dr. in Melbourne Beach.
Whatโs Being Considered?
โ๏ธ New sidewalk from Hidden Cove to Casseekee Trail
โ๏ธ Two new crosswalks @ Solway Dr. and just south of Oceanway Dr.
๐ฆ Possible addition of Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs)for added visibility and safety!
Provide your feedback!
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Thursday, July 24, 2025 | ๐ 5:30โ7:00 PM
๐ Nancy Higgs Community Center, Melbourne Beach
๐ Canโt make it in person? Review the plans and share your input online: www.cflroads.com/project/450632-1. Together, letโs make walking safer along our coast!
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SCTPO Presents at West Melbourne Business Association
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Our Executive Director, Georganna Gillette, was honored to be the guest speaker at the June West Melbourne Business Associationโs After Hours event! She shared how the SCTPO is planning for a safer, smarter, and more connected transportation future across Brevard County.
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Right Moves: Safety Series for Aging Road Users Kicks Off
In early June, we kicked off our Aging Road User traffic safety series in the City of Cape Canaveral with powerful conversations! This first session, RollRight/StrollRight, focused on helping older adults stay safe and confident whether walking, biking, or driving. Stay tuned for our second session: Engineering, Education, & Enforcement!
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SCTPO Joins Safety Partners at Pedestrian Safety Pop-Up
Earlier this Summer, SCTPO Community Engagement Coordinator, Leah Nepo, joined Best Foot Forwardโs sign-waving event at Port Malabar Blvd NE & Veterans Memorial Park to promote pedestrian safety.
We were proud to stand alongside amazing community partnersโ Palm Bay Police Department, City of Palm Bay staff, Bike/Walk Central Florida, and Health First, who showed up in full force to support this life-saving cause. The crosswalk where partners waved signs currently has only a 12% driver yield rate. Events like this raise awareness, encourage safer driver behavior, and help reduce traffic crashes and fatalities.
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Teamwork Takes Flight at the 2025 SCTPO Staff Retreat
In June, our team hit the ground running for a full day of exploration, insight, and connection. We kicked things off with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Melbourne Orlando International Airport - MLB, complete with incredible photo ops on the runway and inside the control tower!
From there, we took Space Coast Area Transit to the Melbourne Square Transfer Center and walked Evans Rd. to US 192 & Hollywood Blvd., where we saw firsthand the safety and mobility improvements we helped fund through our planning and prioritization process. After a walk to lunch, we returned to the airport and closed out the day learning more about each otherโs individual strengths and team dynamics, topped off with some fun staff superlatives! Our annual retreat is a chance to walk the walk, strengthen our team, and see the real-world impact of our work.
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Board Services Administrator Completes 7 Habits Course
Our Board Services Administrator, Zoe McNeely, recently completed the 7 Habits for Highly Effective People course through Brevard County Governmentโs Employee Development Program and shared some key takeaways from her experience:
โWe are all works in progress. These are habits, which means growth takes time and consistency. I learned a lot about the biases we bring to our experiences and appreciated the focus on paradigm shifts and staying open to new perspectives." Congrats, Zoe!
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Community Engagement Coordinator Gets CarFit Certified
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Join us in congratulating our Community Engagement Coordinator, Leah Nepo, on becoming a certified CarFit Technician!
"Being a CarFit Tech means I have a hand in empowering aging road users to stay safe and confident every time they're behind the wheel," Leah shared. "By helping them make proper vehicle adjustments and connecting them with resources when needed, Iโm not only improving their daily lives but also contributing to safer roads for everyone." Congrats, Leah!
| | Community Partner Shout Outs | | | Vision zero in action! We're spotlighting City of Melbourneโs latest pedestrian safety upgrades on University Boulevard at Bruce D. Buggs Street. The project includes a raised mid-block crosswalk, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFBs), an 8-foot wide median for pedestrian refuge and access realignment. Great work in creating safer spaces for all road users. | | Our friends at FDOT District Five and Brevard County Government Public Works quickly completed a $76K signal rehab at Palm Bay Rd & Babcock St over the weekend finishing the job in half the expected time! Partners set up an impressive makeshift traffic circle with bright orange construction cones to keep the intersection open throughout the rehabilitation project. | | | | Upcoming Meetings & Events | | | |
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