Share Your Voice! Palm Beach County Hosts Key Transportation Meetings

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Palm Beach County seeks public input on transportation plans through meetings and surveys from Sept. 10-18, 2025, to improve mobility.

Palm Beach County seeks public input on transportation plans through meetings and surveys from Sept. 10-18, 2025, to improve mobility.
Palm Beach County seeks public input on transportation plans through meetings and surveys from Sept. 10-18, 2025, to improve mobility.

Share Your Voice! Palm Beach County Hosts Key Transportation Meetings

As Palm Beach County looks to the future, the community’s voice is set to play a crucial role in shaping local transportation. With the Countywide Transportation Master Plan (CTMP) on the horizon, officials are inviting residents and stakeholders alike to join in on a series of public meetings aimed at gathering input. The initiative, developed alongside WSP USA Inc., a seasoned firm in transportation planning, promises to map out a comprehensive strategy for the movement of people and goods in the region, ensuring the necessities for years to come.

The public’s engagement kicks off with a well-structured series of eight meetings planned across various neighborhoods, accompanied by an online survey offering another way to voice opinions and ideas. This feedback will be instrumental in guiding the CTMP – a blueprint that aims to cater to everything from cars and bikes to walking and public transit.

Meeting Details

  • Jupiter / Palm Beach Gardens – Palm Beach County Library: Palm Beach Gardens Branch
    – Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 | Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Western PBC / Glades – Palm Beach State College: Loxahatchee Campus
    – Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 | 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Lake Worth / Greenacres – Palm Beach County Library: Main Branch
    – Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 | Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Delray Beach / Boynton Beach / Boca Raton – Arts Garage
    – Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 | 5 – 7 p.m.
  • West Boynton Beach / West Delray – Palm Beach County Library: Canyon Branch
    – Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 | 1 – 3 p.m.
  • West Palm Beach – Government Center Chambers
    – Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 | 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Riviera Beach / Mangonia Park – Riviera Beach CRA Community Center
    – Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 | Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Countywide – Palm Beach County Vista Center – Room 4750
    – Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 | 6 – 8 p.m.

For those unable to attend in person, an online survey is available at PBCMoves.com. Stakeholders, including the general public and business community, can share their thoughts until October 18, 2025. “The CTMP aims to create a multijurisdictional process and planning framework for a multimodal transportation system in Palm Beach County,” notes the Countywide Transportation Master Plan. This plan not only aims to address immediate transportation needs but is designed to ensure developments are sustainable through to 2050.

Creating a Roadmap for the Future

Understanding that effective transportation planning requires collaboration, the CTMP seeks to build a foundation for Palm Beach County and its municipalities. Each jurisdiction involved can select recommendations that align with local community needs while focusing on regionally important transportation corridors. WSP USA Inc. has been engaged since June 18, 2025, to facilitate this comprehensive planning effort.

The process kicks off with solid groundwork laid during a kickoff meeting on July 18, where public officials, transportation professionals, and members from the business community came together to discuss the project. The Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency emphasizes the importance of public participation, ensuring all voices are heard, regardless of background. This commitment includes accessibility provisions and non-discrimination practices, allowing for requests for special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Responding to the needs and aspirations of the community is essential as Palm Beach County gears up for a transformative transportation future. With a clear avenue for feedback and direct involvement, local residents have the opportunity to shape the way they, and future generations, move across this vibrant county.

To stay updated or to get involved, reach out to Evana Ahmed at (561) 233-5209 or via email. The road is being paved for a more connected Palm Beach County, and it all starts with the community’s input.