The three South Florida MPOs (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach) were recently featured in a Miami Today news article. Broward MPO Board Chair Richard Blattner recently spoke at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Miami-Dade TPO, and he was quoted in the article.
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On May 31, The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced $197 million dollars worth of grants for Positive Train Control (PTC) installation across the country. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA)/Tri-Rail was awarded $31.63 million dollars to complete installing their Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS) PTC system.
Read more: SFRTA/Tri-Rail Receives $31.63 Million for Positive Train Control
Over the past few months, the Broward MPO has hosted students from three local high schools for "Think Like a Planner" workshops. These innovative and engaging sessions help introduce students to the world of transportation planning and learn about potential careers in the industry.
Read more: Preparing for the Silver Tsunami by Mentoring the Next Generation