Walking Tour of Downtown West Palm Beach
Join the Palm Beach MPO and West Palm Beach DDA for a mobile tour on walkability and placemaking in downtown WPB. Explore how public-private partnerships, design, and land use policies enhance public spaces, support economic vitality, and improve quality of life. The event includes networking, a walking tour of completed and ongoing projects, and discussion of future opportunities. Ideal for planners, elected officials, and community members interested in creating vibrant, people-focused places. Register at PalmBeachMPO.org/WalkingTour.
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Palm Beach Gardens Transit-Oriented Development Mobile Tour
The Palm Beach MPO and the City of Palm Beach Gardens hosted a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Mobile Tour, featuring presentations from the City, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, and the MPO on current TOD plans and opportunities. Participants toured key TOD sites using local circulator service to travel between destinations. The event provided planners, local officials, and stakeholders with an on-the-ground look at strategies that support accessible, connected, and transit-supportive development.
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The Dutch Cycling Transformation: Infrastructure & Communication Strategies
The Palm Beach MPO hosted a webinar with international mobility experts Chris and Melissa Bruntlett. They shared how the Netherlands transitioned from car-centric to cycle-friendly communities, and how effective communication strategies have helped Dutch and international communities build public support for active transportation initiatives. View the webinar recording and presentations at PalmBeachMPO.org/DutchCyclingWebinar.
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Crash Responder Safety Week
The Palm Beach MPO recognized National Crash Responder Safety Week by joining FDOT District 4 at Palm Beach State College to promote roadway safety, the Move Over Law, gather input on how students commute to campus, and learn what improvements would make travel to and from campus safer and more convenient.
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Rethinking Roads: Safer, Smarter, Streets for Florida Communities Webinar
Palm Beach MPO Executive Director Valerie Neilson and Governing Board Member City of Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas will be speaking on the Rethinking Roads: A Complete Streets Approach to Safer Communities webinar on December 10. The speakers will highlight national policy trends, regional collaboration through the U.S. 1 Multimodal Corridor Study, and local leadership advancing safety, micromobility, and equitable design. Register for the webinar here.
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U.S. 1 Jupiter Bridge Replacement Project Update
The newly constructed Riverwalk connection and observation deck under the south side of the U.S. 1 Jupiter Bridge are now open to the public. The new pathway improves access to Jupiter’s Riverwalk, nearby parks, and local businesses, providing a safe and scenic route for walking and biking. The full bridge replacement project is anticipated in early 2026.
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2026 Safe Roads Summit Registration
The 2026 Safe Roads Summit will take place February 25–26, 2026, at the Broward County Convention Center. The event is hosted by the Broward MPO in collaboration with the Miami-Dade TPO and the Palm Beach MPO. Formerly known as the Safe Streets Summit, this event brings together policymakers, technical experts, and community advocates to promote safer roads that support vibrant communities, drive economic development, and shape the future of transportation through innovation and technology. Early Bird Registration is now open! Secure your spot at a discounted rate before prices increase. Early Bird pricing is available through December 16, 2025.
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2026 Safe Roads Summit Awards Nominations
The Safe Roads Summit Awards recognize individuals and agencies leading the way in creating safer roads across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Nominations are open for three categories: Safe Roads Champion Award, Safe Roads Community Award, and People’s Choice Award for Best Project. Winners will be selected in each county for the Champion and Community Awards, with one overall winner for the People’s Choice Award. Deadline for nominations is December 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Submit your nominations here.
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2026 Call for Projects Now Open
The Palm Beach MPO 2026 Call for Projects is now open for applications through February 13, 2026. To learn more about the MPO's funding programs and apply visit PalmBeachMPO.org/Funding.
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Get Involved!
The Palm Beach MPO encourages public involvement in the transportation planning process and offers several ways to participate and provide input. Visit the “Ways to Participate” page on our website to explore resources, stay informed, and find opportunities to get involved with the Palm Beach MPO.
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Palm Beach County Safety Action Plan Survey
Palm Beach County is seeking your input to help shape the Safety Action Plan. Take the community survey to share your input on road safety priorities and challenges.
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Public Participation Plan Update
The MPO’s Public Participation Plan (PPP) is being updated to reflect clerical and administrative changes. The draft plan will be available for public review and comment through December 11. To view the PPP, visit PalmBeachMPO.org/PPP.
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Strategic Highway Safety Plan Update
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking your input to help shape the 2026 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). This plan aims to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on Florida's roadways. Your feedback will play an important role in working towards zero fatalities. Share your thoughts and contribute to the future of highway safety in Florida!
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2055 Florida Transportation Plan
The Florida Department of Transportation is updating its long-range transportation vision through the 2055 Florida Transportation Plan (FTP), which will guide the state's infrastructure investments over the next 30 years. The plan focuses on enhancing safety, connecting communities, boosting economic competitiveness, and protecting natural resources. Public input is a key part of the process, with opportunities for every Floridian to participate through regional workshops, webinars, and surveys. Learn more and get involved at FloridaFTP.com.
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Bicycle Friendly Designations
Join the MPO in achieving a bicycle friendly designation! The Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program provides communities, businesses, and universities with assistance in building more bicycle-friendly places. The deadline to apply for the program.
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Walk Friendly Communities
A Walk Friendly Community is a city or town recognized for its commitment to enhancing walkability and pedestrian safety through comprehensive programs, plans, and policies. Communities apply to the program to earn this recognition. View Walk Friendly Communities here.
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Target Zero Resources: Target Zero was established in the Strategic Highway Safety Plan to provide a framework for how Florida’s communities work to achieve the national vision of zero fatalities and serious injuries.
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.
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.
Best Workplaces for Commuters: A resource guide that provides detailed summaries of benefits for employers participating in the Best Workplaces for Commuters program.
Interactive Walkability Tool: Explore America Walks’ Interactive Walkable Land Use Tool to see how many people in your state or city live in walkable areas and view demographic trends.
Crash Reporting Toolkit: A resource that provides guidance on using accurate, responsible language when describing traffic crashes to support a safer, unbiased transportation system.
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Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization
301 Datura St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-725-0800
Info@palmbeachmpo.org
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Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals are requested to telephone the Florida Relay System at #711. For complaints, questions, or concerns about civil rights or nondiscrimination; to request special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or to request translation services at least five business days prior to a meeting (free of charge); please contact the Palm Beach TPA at Info@PalmBeachMPO.org or 561.725.0800.
2021 PALM BEACH METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
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