What's Next?
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.
The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is embarking on a new, interactive initiative “ Speak UP Broward Online Events” to connect with the public during times of social distancing.
Join the Broward MPO on Thursday, July 30 for another webinar in the series of Speak Up Broward Online events! These events will bring together transportation professionals once a month for an hour-long conversation on a variety of different topics. We're kicking off this exciting series with a panel discussing climate change/resiliency.
To register for the webinar, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4615910328746/WN_Lu__6EOGQS2x9kKYgU5QXw
Panelist |
Agency |
Perspective Info |
James Cromar |
Broward MPO | Broward MPO Initiative on planning for climate change/resiliency |
Dr. Samantha Danchuk |
Broward County (Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department) | The science behind climate change/environmental protection and growth management |
Caryn Gardner-Young |
FDOT | Resiliency improvements on State corridors |
Dr. Maria Illecheva | FIU Metropolitan Center | Population growth effect on climate change |
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.
Stay connected and get informed!