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Transportation Tuesday

July 12, 2022

Palm Beach TPA's Annual Report

We are excited to share our Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report! It was a busy year for our agency and we couldn't be more proud of our accomplishments, new and strengthened partnerships and momentum for the next year ahead.

Read the Annual Report

Love to Ride Challenge

It’s summer! Why not spend as much time outdoors (and outside cars) as possible? Starting today, soak up some sun and log more bike trips for transportation on Love to Ride. You'll be helping the League of American Bicyclists reach its goal of turning two million miles of car trips into bike trips.

DriveLessBikeMore.com

EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan

The Department has posted its EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan for public comment.


Submit your feedback to the Department before the public comment period ends on Monday, July 18, 2022. You can provide comments on the draft plan here or by email to [email protected].


For more information about the NEVI Program and Florida’s planning efforts, please visit Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding (fdot.gov).

Dangerous By Design Report

Smart Growth America's Dangerous By Design Report is now available. This annual publication includes detailed information about pedestrian safety rankings across the country.

Read the Report

Notice of Funding


The notice details the application requirements and procedures to obtain grant funding for eligible projects under the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program for Fiscal Year 2022. Funds made available by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

Learn More

DOT Navigator


The DOT Navigator is a new resource to help communities understand the best ways to apply for grants and to plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.

Learn More

Notice of Funding


The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the new Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) discretionary grant program, funded with $1 billion over the next 5 years. The deadline for applications is 11:59 PM EDT on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Learn More

Virtual & In-Person


Attend the public meeting regarding the improvements along SR-804 (Boynton Beach Boulevard) from NW 3rd Street to US-1/Federal Highway project in Palm Beach County. The public meetings

will be offered in two different formats: virtual and in-person.

Register

Grant Opportunities 

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next five years. In fiscal year 2022 (FY22), up to $1 billion is available. The application process is now open for communities to apply for funding to support regional, local, and Tribal plans, projects and strategies that will prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Learn more: Transportation.Gov/SS4A

Upcoming Events and Webinars

Designing Road Diets as a Tool for Walkability and Community Revitalization Webinar

July 14: Register


Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program – Planning Grants and Capital Construction Grants Webinar

July 14: Register


Lighting for Pedestrians Safety Webinar

July 19: Register


School Siting 2-part Webinar Series

July 21: Register


Signing, Pavement Markings, and the MUTCD

3-Part Webinar Series

July 19 & 26: Register


Environmental Awareness for Highway and Street Maintenance Operations - 3-Part Webinar Series

July 14, 21 & 28: Register


Signal Coordination Timing Development and Evaluation

July 18 & 20: Register


National Highway Institute Web-Based Training Course: Integrating Transportation and Land Use

Free web-based training: Learn More

Rail~Volution 2022

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.

Learn More
Traffic Impacts & Closures Near You

Brant Dr. from Oregon Lane to Avocet Rd. - Total Closure


Brightline Construction Update 


Clint Moore Rd. Bridge Over I-95 - Total Closure


Full List of FDOT Upcoming Lane Closures

Miami: The Up and Coming Smart City

Please join Smart Growth Partnership for the Brightline-Underline Field Trip to Miami on July 22 between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.


In partnership with Brightline and The Underline, Smart Growth Partnership will host a daytime field trip from the Fort Lauderdale Brightline Station to Downtown Miami to tour the City’s Underline.

For more information, visit SmartGrowthPartnership.org/Events

Celebrate Recreation & Parks Month

Parks are at the center of so many experiences and memories. Our local parks are often our first experiences in nature, our introduction to a favorite hobby or physical activity. They are places to gather with friends and family, spaces to celebrate life’s special moments, spots of respite and healing, sites that connect us with essential community services and so much more. Get outside by walking or biking a trail this month! 

Governing Board & Committee Meetings

Executive Committee

Thursday, July 14 at 2 p.m.


Palm Beach TPA Governing Board

Thursday, July 21 at 9 a.m.


Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

Wednesday, August 24 at 2 p.m.


Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m.


Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

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


Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC)

Thursday, Sept. 8 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.



Governing Board meetings are available to watch LIVE at PalmBeachTPA.org/Live and recorded videos of TPA meetings are posted to the TPA YouTube channel.

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