Sign up your workplace team members today! Begin to log commutes made by transit, carpooling, biking or walking through the month of March.

Top individuals and top teams in each business size category will be recognized at an event in downtown West Palm Beach on April 2.

MPO “Rolling Retreat”

The 2nd MPO “Rolling Retreat” held on Jan. 21, 2016, began at the Palm Beach County Governmental Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Commuter Challenge bus. Participants traveled through northern Palm Beach County, with stops at the Palm Beach Gardens City Hall and the Jupiter Riverwalk. Thanks to our presenters and all participants!

PBC Channel 20 video coverage (2 min.)

Complete video coverage (6 parts)

Palm Beach Gardens presentation: “Transportation as a Community Amenity: Bus Shelters and the PGA Flyover Bridge”

MPO Funding Programs - Applications Due April 1, 2016 - 5:00 PM

Local Initiatives (LI) Program
Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program  (including Safe Routes to School)
Applications must be submitted online through the MPO website. 

For applications and complete information:
www.palmbeachmpo.org/plans-resources/mpo-funding-programs

March is Florida Bicycle Month!

The Palm Beach MPO Board proclaimed March as Florida Bicycle Month on Feb. 18, 2016.

Local governments are encouraged to issue similar proclamations and coordinate events such as bike to work days and bike rodeos to provide bike safety instruction.

MPO Board Meeting Actions and Highlights - February 18, 2016

• Proclaimed March 2016 as Florida Bicycle Month
• Approved appointments to MPO advisory committees
• Approved revised MPO Governing Board Bylaws
• Approved Amendment #2 to the Directions 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan
• FHWA Presentation - 2015 Joint Federal Certification Review Closeout
• Jupiter US One Bridge Replacement
• South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Annual Report
• Commuter Challenge Update

Next MPO Board Meeting: March 17, 2016

Transportation Project Highlights

• Trail closure: T-REX Trail is closed through Fall 2016 due to construction of a new I-95/Spanish River Blvd. interchange in Boca Raton
• Detour: Indiantown Rd. detour through March 2016, between State Rd. 710 (Beeline Hwy.) and Pratt Whitney Rd. in Jupiter
• I-95 Construction Projects:
  • Donald Ross Rd. (Palm Beach Gardens) begins April 4, 2016
  • Blue Heron Blvd. (Riviera Beach) completion summer 2016
  • 10th Ave. N. (Lake Worth) completion summer 2017
  • Hypoluxo Rd. (Lantana) completion summer 2017
  • Woolbright Rd. (Boynton Beach) completion summer 2017
  • Spanish River Blvd. (Boca Raton) completion summer 2017

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Telephone:  561.684.4170          Email:  Info@PalmBeachMPO.org  

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