May 31, 2022

National Dump the Pump Day is on June 17, 2022. Held every third week in June, this day aims to encourage people to ride public transportation instead of driving. Celebrate all week by opting for public transit, take a photo and share it with the TPA using the hashtags #DumpthePump and #PalmBeachTPA!

The Port of Palm Beach launched the first Public Engagement period of its Strategic Master Plan update. Please visit planportofpalmbeach.com to learn more about the master planning process and how you can participate and play an integral role! Register for the public meetings on June 1 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and June 2 from 6 - 8 p.m and or take their survey, now open until July 7, 2022, available on the project website.

Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2023 - 2027

The Draft Fiscal Year 2023-2027 TIP is now open for public review. The final review will be presented in June. Click the button below to submit a comment.

TIP Fiscal Year 2022 - 2026 Amendment 4

FDOT is requesting to modify one project and add one new project. Submit comments on Amendment 4 on the TPA website. 

Stories of the Corridor

TPA staff spoke directly with riders of Palm Tran's route 43 for the Okeechobee Blvd. & SR 7 Multimodal Corridor Study. We were excited to hear from riders who are directly impacted by this study. Learn more about our public outreach and our recommended alternative for the corridor on our website. 

The application process is now open for communities of all sizes to apply for $1 billion in funding to help them ensure safe streets and roads for all and address the national roadway safety crisis. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program provides dedicated funding to support regional, local, and Tribal plans, projects and strategies that will prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Learn more: Transportation.Gov/SS4A

Palm Beach County Economic Summit: 2022

Thursday, June 2: Register

2022 SMART Trends Transportation Summit

Friday, June 3: Register

How to Apply for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Opportunity

Monday, June 13: Register

How to Apply for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Opportunity: Focus on Action Plan Grants

Wednesday, June 15: Register

How to Apply for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Opportunity: Focus on Implementation Grants

Thursday, June 23: Register

From Plans to Equitable Change:

Community Partnerships to Encourage Walkability

Tuesday, June 7: Register

Podcast: Sidewalk Riding II: Micromobility & Persons with Disabilities

Listen Here

Applications are now open for the third round of our Active People, Healthy Nation Champions Institute, an opportunity for local elected officials to gain the knowledge needed to effectively advocate for and support safer and more Complete Streets. 

Watch an update on the SR 80 widening project! The project includes widening the existing roadway from four to six lanes, adding a 12-foot shared-use pathway on the north side of the roadway, adding bike lanes, milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, adding lighting and signalization, installing curb and gutter, guardrails, minor median modifications and signage and pavement markings.

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

Daytime Pile Driving at Glades Road & Military Trail

Brightline - Loxahatchee River Railroad Bridge Boat Channel - Full Closure

Brightline - Boca Raton Railroad Crossings at Palmetto Park Rd. and NW 2nd St. - Full Closure

State Road 700 Hurrican Irma Repairs - Multiple Closures

Full List of FDOT Upcoming Lane Closures

Give Input at Public Meetings

SR A1A/South Ocean Boulevard from South of Lake Ave. to North of Ibis Way

June 2 @ 6 p.m. Register Here

Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Update

Congratulations to the TPA's newly appointed TD LCB Chair, Mayor Chelsea Reed and Liaison, TPA staff member Greg Gabriel!

Join and be a key part of developing 21st-century transportation and housing needs. The TPA's Interim Executive Director, Valerie Neilson, will be the moderator for the Transportation & Solutions Panel.

The panelists:

• Robert Weinroth, Palm Beach County Mayor
• Gerry O’Reilly, FDOT District Four Secretary
• Clinton Forbes, Palm Tran Executive Director
• Steven Abrams, SFRTA Executive Director 

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Wednesday, June 1 at 9 a.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

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

Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC)

Thursday, June 2 at 9 a.m.

Palm Beach TPA Governing Board

Thursday, June 16 at 9 a.m.

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB)

Wednesday, August 24 at 2 p.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.

Bicycle Friendly Business

The Summer BFB Application is open for submissions!

The deadline is June 15, 2022. 

Apply online today »

Walk Friendly Communities

Municipalities are encouraged to apply for the Walk Friendly Communities designation through June 15. For more information, visit WalkFriendly.org