Save The Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | |
National Walk & Roll to School Day is October 12, 2022! Registration is now open. Join the movement that inspires the entire community to come together and promote health and safer routes for students to walk and bike to school. Participate and encourage your local schools to celebrate and register! | |
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Southern Blvd Bridge Replacement
On September 1, the new bascule bridge for the Southern Boulevard (SR 80) Bridge Replacement Project opened to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The SR 80 Bridge Replacement Project includes replacing the existing bascule (draw) bridge and tide relief bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Worth Lagoon between the City of West Palm Beach and the Town of Palm Beach. New decorative lighting, pedestrian features, traffic signals, signage and drainage are included. The new bridge has a vertical clearance of 21 feet in the closed position with a 125-foot navigable channel.
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New Vision Zero Resolution | Congratulations to the Town of Juno Beach for passing a Vision Zero Resolution! Vision Zero starts with the ethical belief that all people have the right to move safely in their communities. We are excited to see Juno Beach make even more strides towards bringing the number of traffic-related deaths and serious injuries to zero. | | |
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The Be Rail Smart Campaign is a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) effort to increase rail crossing safety. Attend the kick-off to learn more on how to participate in Rail Safety Week 2022 on Wednesday, September 7, at 10 a.m. | |
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Notice of Funding
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the new Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) discretionary grant program, funded with $1 billion over the next five years. The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. on October 13.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Competitive Grant Funding Matrix
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have a variety of competitive grant programs used to fund various types of transportation projects and activities. The matrix shows these programs by applicant type.
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Park(ing) Day is celebrated across the world each year by temporarily repurposing parking spaces and converting them into parks and social spaces. This effort helps to advocate for safer, greener and more equitable streets and places for people. The TPA, with the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is hosting an event outside the TPA office on Friday, September 16, from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. where you can learn about the Air, Brakes and Chain Quick Check, pickup safety resources and more! | |
2022 - 2023 Florida League of Cities Committee Representation | |
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Three TPA Governing Board members have been selected for this year’s Florida League of Cities Intergovernmental Relations Committee! Congratulations to Committee Chair and Village of Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara, Committee Vice Chair and City of Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson and At-Large Member and City of Boca Raton Councilmember Yvette Drucker. TPA Technical Advisory Committee member Mayor O’Connor of Westlake has also been selected to join the committee. TPA Governing Board Vice Chair, Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Chelsea Reed also holds a position on the Land Use & Economic Development Committee.
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National Complete Streets Champions Institute | | |
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Congratulations to City of West Palm Beach Commissioner and TPA Board Member Christy Fox for being selected to participate in the 2022 – 2023 class of the Active People, Healthy Nation Champions Institute. Commissioner Fox is the only elected official represented from Florida. Previously City of Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Chelsea Reed and City of Boca Raton Councilmember Andy Thomson participated in this program. | |
Upcoming Events and Webinars | |
Cycle September is a fun and friendly bike challenge. Help your workplace climb the leaderboards or ride solo to earn points and win prizes! | |
As Palm Beach County's population continues to grow, so does the demand for changes on the roads, rails and in the skies. Join the TPA, Palm Beach International Airport and Brightline to discuss these topics during the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Transportation Breakfast on September 22. | |
The 2022 Rail~Volution transit and community development conference will be back in person in Miami, Florida this October with a full program of learning and networking opportunities. The conference will address the challenges involved in building better places for people. For reasons of equity and climate change , a resilient future depends on the decisions we make today. | |
Traffic Impacts & Closures Near You | |
Governing Board & Committee Meetings | |
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Bicycle Friendly Community
The Fall 2022 BFC application is open for submissions through September 29, 2022. Apply online today »
Bicycle Friendly Business
The Fall 2022 BFB application is open for submissions through November 3, 2022. Apply online today »
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Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency
Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization
301 Datura St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-725-0800
Info@palmbeachtpa.org
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2021 PALM BEACH TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY
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