Transportation Tuesday

April 15, 2025

National Bike & Roll to School Day


National Bike & Roll to School Day is on May 7! This annual event promotes safety, encourages students to be active, and find healthy ways to get to school. Register to participate and see what schools are already signed up at WalkBikeToSchool.org.

National Bike to School Day Registration

National Bike Month Preview


National Bike Month is celebrated annually every May, promoting the many benefits of bicycling and inspiring more people to give it a try. Whether it’s for fitness, commuting, or recreation, National Bike Month highlights how biking can positively impact both individuals and communities. It encourages people of all ages and skill levels to hop on a bike and experience the joy and rewards of cycling. Learn more about ways to get involved at BikeLeague.org/Events/Bike-Month.

National Bike Month Resources

Distracted Driving Awareness Month


More than 3,000 people are killed each year by distracted drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In an effort to save lives, April is designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Learn more at NHTSA.gov.

Learn More About Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Leadership Palm Beach County Transportation & Tourism Day


The TPA welcomed the Leadership Palm Beach County Engage Class of 2025 for Transportation & Tourism Day. The class explored a variety of multimodal options by riding Brightline, BrightBikes, Circuit, Palm Tran, and Tri-Rail. Thank you to the leaders from Palm Beach International Airport, Palm Tran, and Tri-Rail who joined the TPA Executive Director for a panel to share valuable insights about transportation in Palm Beach County!

New Blog Post


The TPA's latest blog post highlights key events from the past few months and a look at what's coming next. Check out a recap of the latest events and see how to get involved in future events at PalmBeachTPA.org/Blog.

Read the TPA's Blog Post

Vision Zero Action Plan Workshop


Join the TPA for a workshop on June 5 to participate in the agency's 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan Update. At this workshop, local stakeholders will receive an update on working agency efforts towards Vision Zero, new public engagement tools, and share updates on local progress towards Vision Zero. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged; virtual participation options will be provided.

VZAP Workshop Registration

Transit-Oriented Communities Workshop


Join the TPA for a workshop on the existing policies surrounding Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) in Palm Beach County on June 6. The TPA will provide updates on TOC work being performed countywide and hear from policy experts from around the state to better understand the decisions around development and Transit. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged; virtual participation options will be provided.

TOC Workshop Registration

Tri-Rail Station Area Survey


The TPA has begun its Micromobility Rail Access Study. Throughout April, TPA staff will be at Tri-Rail stations across Palm Beach County surveying riders on improving travel to and from the stations. If you ride Tri-Rail, please consider taking the survey: PalmBeachTPA.org/TriRailSurvey.

Take the Tri-Rail Survey

Helmet Fitting Certification


TPA staff had a great time learning about bicycle and micromobility safety with Safe Kids Palm Beach County! Staff received their helmet fitting certifications, practiced proper helmet fitting with one another, and listened to informative presentations on micromobility and bicycle safety

Helmet Fitting Resources

2055 Florida Transportation Plan


The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to take the latest survey on the 2055 Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) Goals and Objectives. Review and share your feedback on the actions needed to accomplish the 2055 FTP Objectives.

2055 Florida Transportation Plan Survey

Strategic Highway Safety Plan Update


The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking your input to help shape the 2026 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). 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!

Strategic Highway Safety Plan Survey

Bicycle Friendly Designations


Join the TPA in achieving a bicycle friendly designation! The Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program provides communities, businesses, and universities with assistance in building more bicycle-friendly places. The deadline to apply for the program:



  • Business: June 5
  • Community: June 25
  • University: August 7


BFA Program Information

Upcoming Events and Webinars

Keeping People Safe When Walking: Data Evidence and Interventions

April 17


Improving Pedestrian Safety Through Vehicle Design and Technology

April 17


Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program - Action Plans

April 17


Rural Communities, Walkability and Quality of Life

April 17

 

What's New in the NACTO and AASHTO Bike Guide Updates? 

April 23


Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program - Supplemental Planning and Demonstration Activities

April 23


Road Safety Champion Program: Countermeasures for Road Safety

April 23


How to Plan a Walk and Bike to School Day

April 24


Rolling into Bike Month: Inspiration from Bicycle Friendly Communities

April 29


Road Safety Champion Program: Overview of Local Road Safety Plans

April 30


Exploring AASHTO’s Updated Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities

May 14


2055 Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) Webinar

Watch Recording

Traffic Impacts & Meetings Near You

State Road (SR) 710/Beeline Highway Reconstruction Project and Traffic Update

 

SR 806/Atlantic Avenue and SR 704/Okeechobee Boulevard Safety Improvement Project


Florida’s Turnpike & Boynton Beach Blvd. Interchange Project

 

Full Closure – State Market Rd

 

Full Closure – Conners Highway


SR 804/East Ocean Avenue Resurfacing Project


State Road (SR) 5/US 1 Earman River Bridge Replacement Project

 

SR 5/N Federal Hwy Milling & Resurfacing

 

Florida's Turnpike Mainline Widening Project from Okeechobee Blvd. to SR 710

 

State Road (SR) A1A Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation Project

 

SR 706/Indiantown Road Improvements Project 


Turnpike Weekly Advisory



Palm Beach County Weekly Road and Bridge Construction List

 

FDOT Palm Beach County Construction Projects

 

FDOT District 4 Public Meetings

 

Full List of FDOT Upcoming Lane Closures


Funding & Grant Opportunities

USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning and Demonstration Grants are used to develop, complete, or supplement an Action Plan, as well as carry out demonstration activities that inform an Action Plan. The deadline to apply is June 26


USDOT Safe Streets for All Implementation Grants provide Federal funds to implement projects and strategies identified in an Action Plan to address a roadway safety problem. Eligible projects and strategies can be infrastructural, behavioral, and/or operational activities. The deadline to apply is June 26.

Transportation Resources

DOT Navigator helps communities understand the best ways to apply for grants and plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.


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.


Electric Bicycle (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.


E-Scooter Safety Toolbox: A resource guide, informed by and developed as part of a Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Project, that offers concise, evidence-based recommendations to help state and local agencies deliver e-scooter safety programs.


Best Workplaces for Commuters: A resource guide that provides detailed summaries of benefits for employers participating in the Best Workplaces for Commuters program.

Governing Board & Committee Meetings

Technical Advisory Committee 

Wednesday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m.


Citizens Advisory Committee 

Wednesday, May 7 at 1:30 p.m.


Vision Zero Advisory Committee 

Thursday, May 8 at 9:30 a.m.


Governing Board Meeting

Thursday, May 22 at 9:30 a.m


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


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

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Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization
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