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. These events will bring together transportation professionals once a month for an hour-long conversation on a variety of different topics.
Join the Broward MPO for an interactive conversation on the impact of freight (air, sea, rail and trucking) on our economy Thursday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. Experts will share their insights and visions for the future.
To register visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9815988887766/WN_8IvB8M4hTjC42nsetOuNjQ
Panelist |
Agency |
Perspective Info |
Commissioner Beam Furr |
Broward County Board of Commissioners | Policy |
Mark Gale | Broward County Aviation | Freight- Air |
Gail Bulfin |
Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance | Business/Local Economy |
Jonathan Daniels |
Port Everglades | Freight- Sea |
Dan Haake | HDR | Moderator |
For more information on how the Broward MPO is working with our partners in the region to improve the movement of freight and goods in Southeast Florida, CLICK HERE.
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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