Happy Holidays!
As we close out the year, we thank our partners and stakeholders for their continued collaboration and support. The Palm Beach MPO will be closed on December 25–26, 2025, and January 1, 2026. We wish you a joyful holiday season and a safe, prosperous new year.
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Beep Site Visit
The Palm Beach MPO joined regional partners for a site visit to Beep's headquarters in Orlando to learn about their latest autonomous vehicle technologies and local partnerships. We appreciate the Beep team for their hospitality and the informative discussion on the future of connected, shared, and automated mobility. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to a productive visit.
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2026 Call for Projects
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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2026 Safe Roads Summit
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. 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. To learn more and register, visit TheSafeRoadsSummit.org.
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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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MiCa Autonomous Shuttle in Mizner Park
The City of Boca Raton has launched MiCa, its first free autonomous shuttle, as a pilot program to support smarter, safer, and more connected mobility. Operating on a fixed loop within Mizner Park, MiCa uses advanced autonomous technology with live human oversight and real-time safety monitoring. To learn more about MiCa, how it works, and where it stops, visit MyBoca.us/2848/MiCa-Autonomous-Shuttle.
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Best Workplaces for Commuters
The application deadline for Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) has been extended to December 31, 2025. BWC recognizes and supports organizations that offer exceptional commuter benefits, helping employees access economically and environmentally friendly transportation options. The program also provides opportunities for individuals and partners to promote and support commuter programs, with each membership level offering unique benefits tailored to organizations, associates, and partners. To apply for BWC designation, visit BestWorkPlaces.org.
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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. 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
FDOT is updating its long-range transportation vision through the 2055 Florida Transportation Plan, 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 program provides communities, businesses, and universities with assistance in building more bicycle-friendly places.
BFA Program Deadlines:
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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.
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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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