Walk Bike Palm Beach
WalkBikePalmBeach.org was created by the Palm Beach TPA to provide pedestrian and bicycle related information in Palm Beach County. This is in line with the TPA's Mission to collaboratively plan, prioritize, and fund the transportation system and Vision for a safe, efficient, and connected multimodal transportation system.
The TPA's Bicycle-Trailways-Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BTPAC) is responsible for advising and informing the TPA Board regarding pedestrian and bicycle issues in Palm Beach County. For more information about the BTPAC click here.
The TPA encourages walking and bicycling safely and has compiled a list of educational resources available here. More information can be found in the "Additional Resources" section below. The TPA can also be a funding partner for implementing pedestrian and bicycle facilities through its annual grant programs. For more information, visit: PalmBeachTPA.org/Funding.
March is National Bicycle Month
National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more folks to give bicycling a try. There are various events to participate in throughout the month of May, including:
- Florida Love to Ride Challenge: Join the Florida Love to Ride Challenge in May and encourage others for a chance to win prizes. To register, visit LovetoRide.net/Florida.
- National Bike to School Day: While May 5 is the official National Bike to School Day, communities are welcomed to celebrate any day in May that best fits their schedules. For more information and to register, visit WalkBiketoSchool.org.
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National Bike to Work Week and Day: National Bike to Work Week is May 17-23 and National Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 21. For more details, visit BikeLeague.org/BikeMonth.
Walk Bike Palm Beach Calendar
To view pedestrian and bicycle related meetings, events and activities click on the calendar icon. To add a local walking or bicycling event, click on the link below. Events submitted will be reviewed before published on calendar.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
To view pedestrian and bicycle facilities and upcoming projects, visit the TPA's online interactive map at: PalmBeachTPA.org/Map.
Sidewalk Gap Priorities
Attitudes Towards Cycling
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Study
In 2017, the TPA conducted the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Study to 
analyze five years of pedestrian and bicyclist crash data in Palm Beach County and develop evidence based recommendations for safety countermeasures, educational strategies, and performance targets.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Study
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Study: At-A-Glance
In 2019, the TPA created a Vision Zero Action Plan that looks at all traffic related fatalities and serious injuries in more recent years. For more information and to view the Vision Zero Action Plan, visit: PalmBeachTPA.org/Safety
Southeast Florida Regional Greenways and Trails Plan
In 2015, the TPA finalized a Southeast Florida Regional Greenways and Trails Plan that identified an existing and desired network of paved shared use paths and unpaved trails throughout southeast Florida. This plan was created with input from local and regional partner agencies.
Palm Beach County parks with bicycle trails: Parks with mountain bike trails: Parks with BMX Facilities: Parks with Bicycle Rentals Available: Historic Jupiter-Indiantown Trail and Cypress Creek Natural Area
Walk Friendly and Bicycle Friendly Community Designations
The TPA encourages local governments to pursue Walk Friendly & Bicycle Friendly Community designations. The TPA also encourages local businesses to pursue Bicycle Friendly Business designations.
The Bicycle Friendly Business application window is open through June 10, 2021. To apply, visit BikeLeague.org/Business.
The Walk Friendly Communities application window is open through June 15, 2021. To apply, visit WalkFriendly.org.
Resources: Bicycle Laws Bicycle Helmet Fitting Guides Bicycling Tips Education and Encouragement Bicycle Rodeo Resources Bike Event Resources (great for Florida Bike Month) Other Resources:
Certified traffic cycling instructors demonstrate the rights and duties of cyclists in the United States. The video shows cyclists acting as drivers of vehicles making normal vehicular maneuvers including lane control, lane sharing, left and right turns, through movements and a freeway ramp crossing.