Transportation Tuesday

October 29, 2024

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Mobility Week

The Palm Beach TPA hosted a bicycle ride to kick off FDOT's Mobility Week! Participants enjoyed a scenic 6-mile journey through downtown West Palm Beach, exploring the newly completed Clear Lake Trail. Running from October 25 to November 2, Mobility Week promotes safe and sustainable transportation options statewide.

Get Involved with Mobility Week

Long Range Transportation Planning Workshop

The TPA recently held workshops to discuss the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), our 25-year vision for transportation in Palm Beach County. The LRTP serves as a blueprint for addressing shifting transportation needs over the next two decades. There's still time to review the Draft LRTP to assess proposed projects and share your insights. Your input will help shape the future of transportation!

Review the Plan

TPA Funding Program Workshop


The TPA will host its annual Funding Program Workshop on November 8 from 9 - 11 a.m. Join in-person or virtually to learn more about the Transportation Alternatives Program and eligible project submissions. Register to attend the workshop at PalmBeachTPA.org/TAWorkshop.

Attend the Workshop

2025 Safe Streets Summit

Nominations for the Safe Streets Awards are now open! Submissions for Complete Streets Champion, Complete Streets Community and People's Choice Award for Best Complete Streets Project will be accepted now through December 18. Don't forget to register to attend the Safe Streets Summit before December 18 to secure the Early Bird rate too! To find more information about awards, registration, sponsorship opportunities and more, visit SafeStreetsSummit.org.

Learn More About the Safe Streets Summit

Bicycle Friendly Designations


The Palm Beach TPA is excited to announce its Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Business designation! The Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program provides communities, businesses, and universities with assistance in building more bicycle-friendly places. The BFA program deadline for businesses is October 30 and for communities is June 2025.

Learn more about the BFA Program

Best Workplace for Commuters



Applications for the 2025 list of Best Workplaces for Commuters is officially open! Complete the online application by selecting the membership type and indicate primary and supporting benefits offered by your organization. Applications will be accepted through November 30.

Apply to be a Best Workplace for Commuters

2050 Regional Transportation Plan Survey


Help shape the future of transportation in the Southeast Florida region! Watch the new video about the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and take the survey to share how you get around the tri-county region. Your feedback will help us refine a vision for the future! Visit SEFTC.org to learn more.

SEFTC RTP 2050 Homepage

Upcoming Events and Webinars

Sustainable Growth: How walkability creates more equitable and vibrant places for all

October 31


Strategies to Alleviate Traffic Congestion

October 31


Tackle E-Bike Regulations with PeopleForBikes' New Toolkit

November 4


Road Safety Champion Program: Crash Reporting

November 5


Nighttime Visibility for Safety - A Conversation with FHWA

November 12


Safer Vehicles - What Will It Take For Government Action?

November 13


Working With Railroads Part 1: Productive Partnerships for Successful Projects 

November 13


2024 U.S. Federal Policy Webinar - 4th Quarter 

November 13


FDOT - ADA in Design, Construction, and Maintenance

November 13


Introduction to Complete Streets Planning and Design

November 14


Building a Trail-Friendly Community: Three Things You Can Start Today

November 14


America Walks: Technical Webinar Series

Watch On-Demand


2055 Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) Webinar

Watch Recording


Unpacking Key Actions to Revolutionize Roadway Safety - Vision Zero 101

Watch Recording

Traffic Impacts & Meetings Near You

U.S. 1 Town of Jupiter Replacement Project - Bridge Full Closure


I-95 NB Off-Ramp to Indiantown Rd. Improvements Project


I-95 at PGA Blvd. Southbound Entrance Ramp Project


I-95 Ramp Signal FAQ


Beeline Highway Reconstruction Project


Full Closure - State Market Rd.


Full Closure - Conners Highway


SR 5/N Federal Highway Milling & Resurfacing


Brightline Construction Updates


South Florida 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

Shared Use Nonmotorized (SUN) Trail Program is for the development of a statewide system of interconnected high-priority, paved, non-motorized multi-use trail / two-directional Shared Use Path (SUP) within the SUN Trail network for bicyclists and pedestrians, physically separated from vehicular traffic. Applications are now open through December 19.

Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program aims to strengthen our roads and public transportation systems by providing funding to enhance their resilience against natural disasters and climate change. Over five years, it will allocate $1.4 billion for projects that improve the safety and durability of public transit systems. Applications are now open through February 24, 2025.

Transportation Resources

FHWA’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) website serves as a one-stop shop for FHWA’s implementation of the law, including information on funding, assistance, education, and guidance.


U.S. DOT’s Equity website provides plans and resources for delivering a more equitable transportation system.


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


U.S. DOT Equitable Transportation Community (ETC) Explorer is an interactive web application that uses 2020 Census Tracts and data to explore the cumulative burden communities experience as a result of underinvestment in transportation.


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.


Florida Statewide Transit Survey: The marketing firm BowStern has created a survey for anyone in Florida to complete; both riders and non-riders.


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.


Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: On December 19, a final rule adopting the 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for Streets and Highways was published in the Federal Register, which includes a number of updates to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and all road users.


Organizational Safety Culture Self-Assessment Toolkit: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration created a toolkit for transportation agencies to determine their level of organizational road safety culture and identify opportunities for improvements. 

Governing Board & Committee Meetings

Palm Beach TPA Governing Board

Thursday, October 31 at 9:30 a.m.

*Rescheduled due to Hurricane Milton*


Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

Wednesday, November 20 at 2 p.m.


Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Wednesday, December 4 at 9:30 a.m.


Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Wednesday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m.


Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC)

Thursday, December 5 at 9:30 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

Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency
Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization
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West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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