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March is Florida Bicycle Month

March is Florida Bicycle Month, a time to encourage, celebrate, and recognize bicycling as an important role in providing transportation and recreation to millions of Florida's residents and visitors annually. Click here to view our 30-second Public Service Announcement.

More people are cycling than ever before, especially in Florida's beautiful weather. The Indian River County MPO and FDOT is committed to reducing crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries involving pedestrians and bicyclists. FDOT has adopted a target of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the state. This initiative is in line with the Complete Streets Policy and Program's Bicycle Friendly State report card.

For safety tips and resources for Florida Bicycle Month, visit Bicycle Safety (fdot.gov). For more information on bicycle and pedestrian safety, visit Home - Alert Today Florida.

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FDOT Draft Work Program for FY 2023-2027 Now Available

At the October 27, 2021 MPO meeting, FDOT District Secretary Gerry O'Reilly presented FDOT's Draft Work Program for 2023-2027. The work program includes several of the MPO's long-standing transportation priorities. Highlighted projects include the widening of CR 510, construction of the new I-95/Oslo Road interchange, and replacement of the Sebastian Inlet Causeway (Highway A1A). View the Draft Work Program.

Public Workshop on Transportation Projects in Indian River County on November 17, 2021

Indian River County is developing a list of bicycle and pedestrian transportation needs on county-maintained roadways. Potential projects include roadway resurfacing and/or rehabilitation, bike lanes, sidewalks, and new roadways. Such projects are potential candidates for inclusion in the County's five-year Capital Improvements Element and for grant funding assistance through the Florida Department of Transportation.

Recently, the MPO and County Public Works Department have received requests to increase the amount of public participation in the conceptual and pre-application phases of transportation projects. At the November 17 workshop, MPO and Public Works staff will review the current state of the transportation system, the MPO's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, existing and planned projects, and hold a special public input session on any other future system needs.

When: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: 1st Floor Conference Room, County Administration Building "B" 1800 27th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960

For more information, please contact the Indian River County MPO at 772-226-1455

Land Use Visioning Study

The MPO is conducting a land use vision study on the future of Indian River County, which is being prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, one of the MPO's general planning consultants. At the June 9, 2021 MPO meeting, Willam Roll and Kelley Klepper of Kimley-Horn provided a kickoff presentation on the land use vision study. Additional in-person workshops will be scheduled for later this year. View the kickoff presentation.

2021/22 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for FY 2021/22 – 2025/26 is available for public review and comment. The TIP is a multimodal program of federally and state funded transportation improvements. Comments on the TIP can be submitted by email to mpo@ircgov.com, in writing to Indian River County MPO, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960, or by calling (772) 226-1455. View the Draft TIP.

2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Final Report

The 2045 LRTP is known as Connecting IRC 2045 and identifies a multimodal, fiscally-constrained Cost Feasible Plan to enhance the area's transportation network over the next 25 years. Connecting IRC 2045 was coordinated with local, regional, and state partners; considered stakeholder and public input; provides benefits throughout the county without disproportionate adverse impacts; and is consistent with applicable state and federal requirements. The 2045 LRTP was adopted by the MPO on Dec. 9, 2020. View the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Final Report.

Treasure Coast Transportation Council (TCTC) Meeting on April 21

The Treasure Coast Transportation Council(TCTC) is scheduled to meet on April 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. View the agenda. The TCTC meeting will be a "hybrid" in-person/virtual meeting. The "in person" location for the meeting is Conference Room B1-501, County Administration Building "B" located at 1800 27th Street in Vero Beach.

April 19 – Virtual Workshop on the CR 510 Widening Project

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, will conduct a Virtual Public Information Workshop regarding the above referenced project. The virtual workshop will begin at 5:30 PM on Monday, April 19, 2021 with a presentation followed by a question/comment session. Click here to register for the virtual workshop.

An in-person location to participate in the virtual meeting is available at Sebastian City Hall located at 1225 Main St, Sebastian, FL 32958.

The project will widen CR 510 to four lanes between CR 512 and 58th Avenue. In addition to widening the roadway, the project includes the installation of sidewalks and buffered bike lanes through the entire corridor. Construction of the first phase is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2024. The roundabout at 66th Avenue is proposed for construction as part of the CR 510 widening project at a later phase. For more information on the CR 510 project, please visit the CR 510 project website.

The presentation will be posted on Monday, April 12, 2021 to the project website, and a recording of the Virtual Public Workshop will be posted shortly after the April 19, 2021 workshop.

April 8 – Public Workshop on the Resurfacing of Indian River Blvd.

Indian River County will host a public workshop on the resurfacing of Indian River Blvd. between the Merrill Barber Bridge and 53rd Street. As part of the resurfacing project, bike lanes will be installed on both sides of the road. The resurfacing project length is approximately three miles. The public workshop will be on April 8 at 2:00 PM in the First Floor Conference Room, County Administration Building "B" located at 1800 27th Street in Vero Beach, Florida. View map of the project limits.

Treasure Coast Technical Advisory Committee (TCTAC) Meeting on March 29

The Treasure Coast Technical Advisory Committee (TCTAC) is scheduled to meet on March 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm. View the agenda. The TCTAC meeting will be a "hybrid" in-person/virtual meeting. The "in person" location for the meeting is County Administration Building "B" located at 1800 27th Street in Vero Beach.

FDOT Draft Work Program for 2022-2026 Now Available

At the January 27, 2021 MPO meeting, FDOT District Secretary Gerry O'Reilly presented FDOT's Draft Work Program for 2022-2026. The work program includes several of the MPO's long-standing transportation priorities. Highlighted projects include the widening of CR 510, construction of the new I-95/Oslo Road interchange, and replacement of the Sebastian Inlet Causeway (Highway A1A). View the Draft Work Program.