Message From Our Executive Director, Greg Stuart | |
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Welcome to this week's edition of Mobility Monday! The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s commitment to environmental stewardship drives much of our work to plan and fund our future transportation system. Last week the 14th Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit brought together key local and regional leaders, scientists, and activists to forge our path forward in the fight against climate change. The Regional Climate Action Plan 3.0 highlights the connection between the implementation of complete streets, walkable communities, and mass transit with decarbonization goals. Urgent action is needed to prevent the worst-case scenarios and protect our infrastructure from future disasters. Regional collaboration and leadership are the only way forward.
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Broward MPO Team Attends Climate Summit | |
Last week, our team at the Broward MPO participated in the 14th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit where they learned about best practices and how communities are addressing climate change and transitioning to net zero. The Annual Climate Leadership Summit is a major regional event hosted by the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact to share knowledge, showcase climate action, engage leadership across sectors, and mobilize the collaboration needed to tackle this significant challenge at scale. The summit attracts innovative thinkers and leaders from the business, government, academic, and the nonprofit community to exchange dialogue and ideas on expanding the region’s capacity to respond to climate challenges and build climate resilience. | |
Help Us Plan Future Projects! | |
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Help us shape the Broward MPO's community outreach efforts by reviewing and commenting on our Public Participation Program (PPP). The 45-day comment period is open until Wednesday, January 4, 2023. We would like to know what you think needs to be improved in your neighborhood. Do you think there's an area in your neighborhood that needs sidewalk improvements? Is there a project you would like to see completed in your community? Let us know! Your feedback can potentially be incorporated into the finalized PPP. Click HERE to learn more about our PPP and share your thoughts with us today.
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Complete Streets Champions Nominations
Deadline Approaching
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Do you know someone who is helping to advance Complete Streets and should be recognized at the 2023 Safe Streets Summit? Nominate them for a Safe Streets Champions Award. Nominations are open until December 15. Don't wait, submit your Champions today! The Safe Streets Summit will take place on February 2 and 3, 2023, at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood. The two-day complete streets-focused conference will be filled with technical training from industry experts, interactive mobile workshops, and networking opportunities. The Broward MPO is excited to host this regional event, in cooperation with our partners, the Miami-Dade TPO and the Palm Beach TPA. Click HERE for information and nominate your Complete Streets Champion.
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Joe Yesbeck to be Honored at
2023 State of the Region Awards
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Don't miss our annual State of the Region Awards on February 2 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood. We're pleased to honor amazing visionaries like Joe Yesbeck who are long-time champions and advocates for public transportation in communities across the South Florida region. Mr. Yesbeck will be honored with our Champion Award.
Joe Yesbeck serves as national Director of T. Y. Lin International’s Rail and Transit Line of Business. In his role, he oversees strategic planning and market sector growth for projects involving the complete planning, design, and construction of railway and bus transit systems, including high-speed rail, light rail, streetcar, freight railways, multi-modal facilities, and maintenance yards. Joe is a registered professional engineer with over 35 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. His vast experience in transportation planning and engineering have included the management of major transportation projects, especially the evaluation of transportation corridors and project development and environmental (NEPA) studies for transit, rail, and roadways. He has had specific involvement in rail development projects, from commuter rail to light-rail systems. Click HERE to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
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New Episode of "Let's Talk Transportation" Podcast Drops of December 15 | |
Join us for the latest episode of our podcast "Let's Talk Transportation" dropping on December 15. The episode titled “The Past, Present, and Future of Broward" is a discussion with George Platt, a long-time resident and community leader in Broward. In this episode, our executive Greg Stuart and Mr. Platt talk about the history of transportation and land use in Broward, review current issues, and share their thoughts for future opportunities. | | |
COMTO Fort Lauderdale Chapter
Holiday Party & Silent Auction
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COMTO Fort Lauderdale is hosting its annual holiday party and inviting all of its members, sponsors and their families to join them on December 16 as they celebrate the holiday season. Wear an ugly holiday sweater or red! Refreshments are included and tickets are available now. Click HERE to learn more. | |
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FDOT District 4 Work Program Hearing
Happening Tomorrow, December 13
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Are you interested in seeing what is being programmed in your neighborhood for the next Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) cycle? Our partners at the Florida Department of Transportation will host a hybrid format Public Hearing for their Draft Tentative Work Program FY 2024-2028 December 13, 2022. Click HERE for the most up-to-date information and register for the Public Hearing today. We look forward to your participation! | |
Graduated Projects Bring Sidewalk and Bike Lane Improvements to City of Oakland Park | |
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The Broward MPO funds projects that address an array of transportation issues including pedestrian and bike safety. Each month, we will let you know about one of these crucial “graduated” projects. The latest project is a series of bike lane and sidewalk improvement project. In the City of Oakland Park’s Lakeside community. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is the lead agency on this project, which is part of the Broward MPO’s Complete Streets and other Localized Initiatives Program (CSLIP). We will bring you more information as the project progresses and we receive important construction updates from FDOT to share. In order to track project progress and increase transparency to the public, the Broward MPO produces a list of projects that have “graduated” as a supplemental document to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). “Graduated” means that all of the project’s financial capital needs have been fulfilled and the project no longer requires additional funding. Click HERE to learn more about the projects that are funded through the TIP.
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Broward MPO Executive Director Greg Stuart Speaking at CES 2023 in Las Vegas | |
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On January 7, 2023, Broward MPO Executive Director Greg Stuart will join panelists from around the world to discuss planning and mobility at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The panel will feature topics that include America's utilities, planning, mobility, standards and the portfolio of projects fueling the digital infrastructure, and sustainable mobility revolution. Click HERE to learn more about CES.
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We're Hiring! Join Our Team at the Broward MPO! | | |
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COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST | The Communications Specialist is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of communications strategies, plans, and campaigns. | The MPO is looking for an experienced professional with a background in transportation planning, project management, contract management, and knowledgeable of project compliance with regard to all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations. | |
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Events Happening Throughout Broward County
This Holiday Season
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There's a lot to do on Fort Lauderdale Beach this holiday season, and the Beach Business Improvement District has a great roundup of events for everyone | |
The 8th Annual Holiday in Sistrunk is back! The YMCA of South Florida hosts this FREE community event featuring toys, giveaways, food trucks, and more! | |
The City of Wilton Manors will host a Winter Wonderland event at Hagen Park. Bring the whole family to see Santa and to participate in holiday activities. | |
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Tuesday, December 13
2:00 p.m. Resiliency and Attainable Housing Committee
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