February 21, 2023

March is Florida Bicycle Month!

The TPA is hosting multiple events for you to get involved, register for one below! The TPA encourages local municipalities to celebrate by adopting a Florida Bicycle Month Proclamation.

Florida Bicycle Month Webinar

Complete Streets Workshop

Florida Bicycle Month Ride

Public Participation Plan

We want to hear from you and include you in our public participation process! Review the Draft PPP now open for public comment. The PPP is scheduled for adoption at the March 16, 2023 Governing Board meeting. 

Vision Zero Workshop

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

TPA Mobile Tour

Ride Tri-Rail and Palm Tran and hear presentations from leaders of both agencies for a transit-focused mobile tour with TPA Board Members. Participants will meet at the Intermodal Center in Downtown West Palm Beach, ride Tri-Rail to Delray Beach and take a Palm Tran bus to the new Palm Tran offices. A tour of the new Palm Tran facility will follow, along with presentations from Palm Tran and Tri-Rail leadership during a working lunch.

Teaching Sustainable Transportation with FHWA

February 23 Register Here

Fundamentals of Vision Zero Action Planning

February 23 Register Here

Opening Eyes to Mobility Safety

March 2 Register Here

Cities for People

March 7 Register Here

Building Momentum for Youth Biking

March 8 Register Here

Walking, Biking, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

March 9 Register Here

USDOT Grant Navigator

USDOT has launched a new resource to help communities understand how to apply for grants and plan for and deliver projects and services. 

AARP Community Challenge

The AARP provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are being accepted through March 15.

City of Westlake Adopts Complete Streets Policy

Congratulations to the City of Westlake on adopting a Complete Streets Policy! Complete Streets is a nationally recognized term referring to roadways designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.

Southern Blvd. Exit Ramp to Australian Ave. - Nightly Closure

US 1 Town of Jupiter Replacement Project

I-95 Interchange at Woolbright Rd. - Public Meeting

Brightline Construction Advisory

South Florida Turnpike Weekly Advisory

Full List of FDOT Upcoming Lane Closures

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

Wednesday, February 22 at 2 p.m.

*LCB Public Workshop held prior to quarterly

meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Wednesday, March 1 at 9 a.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Wednesday, March 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC)

Thursday, March 2 at 9 a.m.

Palm Beach TPA Governing Board

Thursday, March 16 at 9 a.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

Governing Board Chair & Vice Chair

Who runs the board? These ladies! Last week, the TPA's first Governing Board meeting was held with the newly elected Chair, Mayor Chelsea Reed, City of Palm Beach Gardens and Vice Chair, Commissioner Maria Marino, Palm Beach County. We are so excited to have you lead our board!

America Walks Walking College Applications Open

The Walking College is an online educational program and is geared toward early-to-middle-stage advocates eager to organize in communities to expand access to walkable, vibrant, safe, and accessible places. 

Bicycle Friendly Business

The spring 2023 BFB application is open for submissions now through March 1, 2023. Apply today

Bicycle Friendly University

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

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