March 21, 2023

March is Florida Bicycle Month!

March is Florida Bicycle Month and the perfect time to get outside and ride! Join the TPA in celebrating by participating in one of the events at the links below!

Safe Bicycling Webinar

Complete Streets Workshop

Florida Bicycle Month Ride

Florida Bicycle Month Proclamations

It is not too late to adopt a proclamation for Florida Bicycle Month! Thank you to the State of Florida, Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners, Boca Raton Bicycle Club, Port of Palm Beach and the local municipalities of Delray Beach, Greenacres, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Lake Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, West Palm Beach and Westlake for adopting proclamations! Find a template and learn more at the link below.

Vision Zero Workshop

The Palm Beach TPA is hosting a Vision Zero Workshop on Friday, April 28 from 9 - 11 a.m. Join us at the TPA Office or listen virtually on Zoom to learn about creating a Vision Zero Action Plan and adopting a resolution.

Transportation & Land Use Connection Panel

Join the Palm Beach TPA for a speaker panel on the connection of land use and transportation. Hear from the public and private sector experts on the benefits of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) and how to overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities for implementation.

Together We Cycle Lunch and Learn

March 22 Register

Building a Safe System Foundation for Your Plan Webinar

Fundamentals of Vision Zero Action Planning

March 23 Register

Reshaping the City: Zoning for a More Equitable, Sustainable, and Resilient Future Webinar

March 24 Register

Updated Guidebook on Model Long-Range Transportation Plans Webinar

March 29 Register

West Palm Beach Development & Investment Forum

April 17 Register

CoMotion Miami

May 10-11 Register

Palm Tran Connection Evaluation Survey

Are you a Palm Tran Connection customer? Palm Tran needs your feedback regarding your experience to help improve the service.

Palm Tran Port St. Lucie Express Survey

Palm Tran is conducting a survey to determine interest in an express bus service between Port St. Lucie and Downtown West Palm Beach. Learn more and provide input below.

Federal Certification Review Meeting

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) performs a required certification review of the TPA every four years. A public meeting will be held in-person at the TPA office and virtually on April 3 from 5 - 6 p.m. The full certification meeting with TPA staff will occur on April 4 from 8 a.m. - 5 pm.

Provide comments through May 4, 2023 by:

Website: fhwa.dot.gov/fldiv/tma.cfm



Mail:

Federal Highway Administration

Attn: Carlos Gonzalez

3500 Financial Plaza, Suite 400

Tallahassee, FL 32312

Phone: 850-553-2221

Email: Carlos.A.Gonzalez@dot.gov

Mail:

Federal Transit Administration

Attn. Brittany Lavender

230 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1400

Atlanta, GA 30303

Email: Brittany.Lavender@dot.gov

Brightline is is testing trains at high speeds of up to 110 miles per hour between Orlando and Palm Beach County

Detour Information for Full Weekend Closure of Glades Road at I-95 for Final DDI Configuration Implementation, March 24-27, 2023

US 1 Bridge Replacement Project will last approximately 20 months, or until late 2024. During the closure, traffic will be detoured to Alternate A1A

One lane in each direction of the Hypoluxo Road bridge over Florida’s Turnpike/State Road (SR) 91 will be closed for construction activities

US 1 Town of Jupiter Replacement Project - Bridge Full Closure

Hypoluxo Rd Bridge Extended Lane Closures

Lake Worth Rd Improvements Project

Brightline Construction Advisory

South Florida Turnpike Weekly Advisory

Full List of FDOT Upcoming Lane Closures

Public Participation Plan

The PPP outlines the TPA’s plan and strategies for enhancing public involvement in the transportation planning process. The PPP was adopted by the TPA Governing Board on March 16, 2023.

Community Sparks Grant

Applications are open through April 7 for the League of American Bicyclists’ Community Spark Grants. Learn more about how to apply for these bike related project grants below.

Intersections Initiative

The Intersections Initiative is a year-long partnership between America Walks, the League of American Bicyclists, and the Safe Routes Partnership supported in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These efforts are part of Active People, Healthy Nation, a national initiative led by the CDC, to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027. 

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Wednesday, April 5 at 9 a.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Wednesday, April 5 at 1:30 p.m.

Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC)

Thursday, April 6 at 9 a.m.

Palm Beach TPA Governing Board

Thursday, April 20 at 9 a.m.

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

Wednesday, May 24 at 2 p.m.

Meeting details and agendas are posted at the links above one week in advance, along with an online comment form as an option for public comments before or during each meeting.

To view a calendar of scheduled TPA meetings, visit PalmBeachTPA.org/Calendar

Bicycle Friendly University

The 2023 BFU application is open for submissions now through August 10, 2023. Apply today