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TTJ! is Now Accepting Submissions
Do you have an event you would like to push out to the transportation community in our region? Maybe a public workshop, job opportunity, or just some general good news? Submit it to Tuesday Traffic JAM!
We are always looking for fresh topics to discuss in our weekly newsletter. Send an email to Slade @ MyMPO.org with your topic info by noon on Mondays. Thanks!
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It's Florida Bike Month!
The Florida Bicycle Month Challenge is on for Florida Bicycle Month! Ride your bike in a regional competition, win prizes, and help your workplace or community take the top spot on the leaderboard. Learn more at lovetoride.net/florida. Last year, the MPO won 1st place in the small workplace category, so you may see us racking up competition miles out on the trails. Good luck!
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BayRunner Trolley Service Now Operational!
The BayRunner Trolley is here! The City of Sarasota is proud to announce the launch of the BayRunner trolley service between downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle, and Lido Key. Residents, visitors, commuters, and beachgoers can ride the free service now. For route map, service hours, and more information, visit https://SarasotaBayRunner.com/
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Traffic Watch for Manatee and Sarasota Counties
FOR WEEK OF MARCH 13, 2022
Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones.
As a reminder, travelers can visit www.FL511.com or dial “511” from their phone to learn about traffic conditions on major roadways across the state. If you know before you go, you can plan accordingly and save time and money.
Read More
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LEGACY TRAIL SEGMENT 3 NOW OPEN
It's a dream come true! All three ground-level segments of the Legacy Trail North Extension are now complete. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, March 3 in Payne Park. A big thanks goes out to Friend of the Legacy Trail for all of their volunteer efforts and hard work to enrich the trail.
Finishing touches were put on the Sarasota Springs Trailhead, 4012 Webber Street, Sarasota, which also opened on March 3. This trailhead has a restroom building, two picnic shelters, parking, and a playground with a play structure for children ages 2 to 5 and a swing set for children ages 5 to 12. The Pompano Trailhead, 601 S. Pompano Avenue, Sarasota, is expected to open summer 2022, and the North Port Connector is expected to open fall 2022. The bridges over Clark Road and Bee Ridge Road are scheduled for completion in 2024.
More Info (Sarasota County Government)
More Info (Friends of the Legacy Trail)
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TUESDAY TRAFFIC JAM! WEBCAST WINS AWARD
Tuesday Traffic JAM! was named as the runner-up for TRB's 15th Annual John and Jane Q. Public Competition!
The John and Jane Q. Public Competition is hosted by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), which promotes the exchange of research and knowledge in the transportation field. The John and Jane Q. Public Competition seeks to recognize new and innovative ways of communicating technical transportation concepts to a non-technical public.
Tuesday Traffic JAM! has been a great success in communicating the MPO's plans and studies to the region's citizens. TTJ! webcasts allow the MPO's planners to give visual representation to planning concepts while giving a face to the organization's staff. The TTJ! newsletter has been a great way to supplement the webcasts while providing weekly updates to transportation news in the region.
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DRAFT TENTATIVE WORK PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE
The Draft Tentative Work Programs for Sarasota and Manatee Counties are now available for download.
Click here to view the Sarasota County Draft Tentative Work Program.
Click here to view the Manatee County Draft Tentative Work Program.
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New e-Scooter/Bike Share Program in City of Sarasota
New micro-mobility transportation options are coming to the City of Sarasota. On January 24, the City Commission voted to approve Veo as a vendor to supply the new e-scooter and bikeshare program. City staff will be assessing locations for the devices, and the program is expected to fully roll out in early March.
Click here to learn more
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Help us get to Zero!
Destination Zero is the effort that will put us on the path towards reducing and eventually eliminating all traffic-related deaths and serious injuries from our roadways. The goal is to develop a plan to reduce fatalities and serious injuries in the Sarasota/Manatee region to align with FDOT’s Driving Down Fatalities initiative and vision.
The Destination Zero Working group had their first meeting on Thursday, June 3. Working group members were introduced to each other and the data. You can watch the full meeting at https://publicinput.com/V4323 under the 'Working Group' tab.
The Destination Zero Survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated. Results of the survey will be coming shortly. You can learn more about the plan and the region's efforts by clicking here.
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ICYMI :: Transform 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan
On October 26,2020, the MPO Board adopted the Transform 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan. It is with great pleasure to present a short video montage of the efforts taken over the past two years by elected officials, technical professionals, and most importantly, the public. Enjoy!
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Check on the status of meetings & events.
Find the details to participate in MPO virtual meetings!
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