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The MPO is on the pulse of the community and planning ahead to make living and working in Broward County the best it can be.
The MPO is on the pulse of the community and planning ahead to make living and working in Broward County the best it can be.
Available only to MPO Board members, this in-person development series created to help local leaders champion community investments in transportation and navigate the process of completing those projects. The series of five classes are designed to expand your foundational knowledge of transportation planning and infrastructure development to improve transportation connectivity in your community. The comprehensive curriculum includes modules that cover the following topics: foundations of transportation planning, project development, the regional planning role of the MPO, Federal and State funding constraints and opportunities, project trade-offs, prioritization processes, project advancement, and more.
Highlights of the Program
We truly appreciate the investment of your time to attend the five sessions scheduled from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on February 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, and June 6 at the MPO’s office. Space is limited to 16 participants. Registration deadline is Friday, January 26, 2024.
Apply here to become one of the first Transportation Academy graduates from our Broward MPO Board!
For any questions or comments, please contact Paul Calvaresi at (954) 876-0037 or calvaresip@browardmpo.org.
The Broward MPO, in collaboration with the cities of Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach, has launched a new rail safety campaign, “Don’t Risk It.” The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of reckless behavior around trains and railroad crossings and reduce the rising accident rates in the region.
On June 8, the Broward MPO was awarded a $15.4 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). FRA Deputy Administrator Jennifer Mitchell made the announcement at the MPO’s Board of Directors meeting.
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick joined officials from the City of Pompano Beach and the Broward MPO at the new Pompano Beach Senior Activity Center to celebrate the completion of the $21 million TIGER and announce a series of recently awarded grants that equal $30 million to help create safer roads and better transportation options.
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