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Walk Bike Places Online Conference - Aug. 3-7
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Join the premier conference in North America for walking, bicycling, and placemaking professionals from the public and private sectors. Visit WalkBikePlaces.org for details.
As many state and national conferences are being rescheduled or transitioning to virtual conferences, keep up with the latest on the TPA Conferences web page.
Skip the travel and high registration fees to take advantage of the many conferences that have moved online this year!
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Southeast Florida Transportation Council - Aug. 7
Join this virtual public meeting of the regional partnership between the Palm Beach TPA, the Broward MPO and the Miami-Dade TPO. Click for the meeting agenda or learn more at SEFTC.org.
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Boca Raton Federal Hwy. Workshop - Aug. 24
Click here for the event flyer.
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ADA Transition Plans are Webinar Topic - Aug. 26
Click here for transition plans webinar series details and registration.
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New! TPA Annual Report
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SR A1A / Haven Ashe Bridge Maintenance Project
Over the Boca Raton Inlet
Construction to begin August 1, for a maximum of 60 days. Vehicular traffic will be detoured during a full bridge closure, while marine traffic will be maintained through the navigable waterway.
West Atlantic Ave. at I-95 (Delray Beach)
A new configuration for westbound Atlantic Ave. traffic approaching I-95 began July 13. The northernmost, or far right, lane just west of NW 12th Ave. has been designated exclusively as an entrance ramp to access northbound or southbound I-95. This is part of the I-95 interchange modifications at Atlantic Ave. from the El Rio Canal to NW 12th Ave.
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FHWA to Host Virtual Peer Exchange Workshops
FHWA is hosting a series of Value Capture Virtual Peer Exchanges/Workshops. The program features peer experts who have successfully used Value Capture techniques. Registration is free, but is limited to 300 participants. For questions, contact Pepper Santalucia at 617-494-3271 or P.Santalucia.CTR@dot.gov.
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Thursday, August 20
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Click to register
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Advertising, Naming Rights, Sponsorships |
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Thursday, September 24
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Click to register
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Tax Incremental Finance Districts
Transportation Reinvestment Zones |
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Thursday, October 22
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Click to register
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Joint Development and Use Right-of-Way Agreements |
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Bike Friendly Designations
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The League of American Bicyclists - formed in 1880 - solicits applications to designate Bicycle Friendly Communities. They state, "A BFC welcomes bicyclists by providing safe accommodations for bicycling and encouraging people to bike for transportation and recreation. Making bicycling safe and convenient are keys to improving public health, reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality and improving quality of life."
Apply for the following designations:
- Bicycle Friendly Community - next deadline is August 26
- Bicycle Friendly University - next deadline is October 20
Click to learn more.
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New TPA Interactive Map invites Public Comments
This new TPA interactive map allows viewers to enter transportation related comments and suggestions - or to comment on suggestions posted by others - for any Palm Beach County location. Provide your input at PalmBeachTPA.org/Comment-Map.
There are no regularly scheduled meetings of the TPA Governing Board or its advisory committees in August. Following are details of a special virtual meeting of one TPA advisory committee:
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Updated TPA Operations During COVID-19
The TPA office has reopened with limited access to outside visitors. View full requirements at PalmBeachTPA.org.
To contact the TPA, please call the main telephone number at 561.725.0800, send an email to Info@PalmBeachTPA.org, or contact individual staff members directly. Click to access the TPA staff directory.
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SR A1A / Haven Ashe Bridge Maintenance Project
Over the Boca Raton Inlet
Construction to begin August 1, for a maximum of 60 days. Vehicular traffic will be detoured during a full bridge closure, while marine traffic will be maintained through the navigable waterway.
West Atlantic Ave. at I-95 (Delray Beach)
A new configuration for westbound Atlantic Ave. traffic approaching I-95 began July 13. The northernmost, or far right, lane just west of NW 12th Ave. has been designated exclusively as an entrance ramp to access northbound or southbound I-95. This is part of the I-95 interchange modifications at Atlantic Ave. from the El Rio Canal to NW 12th Ave.
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