West Palm Beach's newest transit service has officially launched. Palm Beach MPO staff rode West Palm Move on its first day of fixed-route service. The new all-electric service connects Northwood Village and the Norton Museum of Art, with vehicles arriving every 8–10 minutes. Rides are $1 per trip, providing a convenient way to travel throughout the service area with hop-on, hop-off service at designated stops. Beginning September 15, West Palm Move will also offer on-demand rides throughout its service area. Learn more about West Palm Move, including routes and fares, at WPBMove.com. | | E-bike and Micromobility Best Practices Webinar | | On September 3, the Palm Beach MPO hosted a webinar on e-bike and micromobility best practices. The webinar brought together transportation professionals, local government officials and staff, law enforcement, safety experts, and community partners to discuss current trends, safety education, infrastructure design, enforcement strategies, legislation, and model policies. To watch the webinar, visit PalmBeachMPO.org/Micromobility. | | |
Park(ing) Day is September 18, 2026!
Each year, communities around the world celebrate Park(ing) Day by temporarily transform parking spaces into creative public spaces and reimagine how streets can serve people in different ways. Activities can turn parking spaces into temporary parks, gathering areas, art installations, or other community-focused spaces that promote safer, greener, and more people-friendly streets.
Park(ing) Day provides an opportunity to explore how public spaces can support walking, biking, community connections, and vibrant places. Learn more and find resources to participate at myparkingday.org.
| | | Child Passenger Safety Week | | Child Passenger Safety Week will be observed September 20–26, 2026. The week provides an opportunity to share important information about car seat safety, including how to select the appropriate car seat based on a child’s weight and height, properly install it, and know when it is time to transition to the next type of seat. National Seat Check Saturday will take place on September 26, providing an opportunity for parents and caregivers to have their child’s car seat checked for proper installation and use. | | | October 1 – 8 is Week Without Driving! This week encourages everyone to try alternatives to driving, such as walking, biking, or taking transit. Learn more at WeekWithoutDriving.org and explore mobility options in Palm Beach County at PalmBeachMPO.org/Transit. | | | Walk & Roll to School Day | | Celebrate Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 7! Students and families are encouraged to walk, ride a bicycle, or roll to school and experience the benefits of active transportation. The annual event promotes safe routes to school, healthy habits, and more connected communities. For more information, visit WalkBiketoSchool.org. | | | Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition | | The Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition provides educational materials and resources to help teens, parents, educators, and community partners understand the dangers of distracted driving and promote safer driving habits. Resources include materials that can be used to educate young drivers and encourage them to stay focused behind the wheel. To access distracted driving safety materials, visit Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition. | | Vision Zero Recognition Program | | Is your community ready to be recognized for its Vision Zero commitment and actions? The recently updated Vision Zero Network Recognition Program is open for submissions. The program recognizes communities demonstrating a strong commitment to eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries through leadership, safe street design, data-driven strategies, community engagement, and measurable progress. The deadline to apply is September 30. Learn more and submit your community at VisionZeroNetwork.org. | | |
Bicycle Friendly Community Designations
The Village of Wellington and the City of Boca Raton have been named designated Bicycle Friendly Communities by the League of American Bicyclists. This recognition highlights the commitment to expanding transportation and recreational options that serve residents of all ages and abilities while supporting healthier and more sustainable ways to get around.
The Bicycle Friendly America program provides communities, businesses, and universities with assistance in building more bicycle-friendly places.
Bicycle Friendly America Program Deadlines:
- Business: October 28, 2026
- Communities: June 16, 2027
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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.
Strategic Highway Safety Plan: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has published the 2026 Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which outlines strategies to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on Florida’s roadways.
Electric Bike Laws and Resources: Provides information on the three-class electric bicycle system and electric bicycle laws in each State, along with resources on Federal policies, research, and where electric bicycles can be used.
2025 Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report: This report summarizes shared bicycle and scooter trends across North America, including 237 million trips in 2025 across more than 400 cities.
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Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization
301 Datura St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-725-0800
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