Effort aims to prevent traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Broward County roadways
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Broward County will host a second round of Broward Safety Action Plan (BSAP) public workshops during the month of February. These workshops will provide residents with an opportunity to review conceptual designs and offer feedback on critical safety measures for some of the county’s most dangerous streets.
“Community education and input is vital to the success of the Broward Safety Action Plan,” said Greg Stuart, executive director of the Broward MPO. “Working in collaboration with Broward County and by engaging residents, we can identify effective strategies and implement meaningful changes that will save lives and make our streets safer for everyone.”
The BSAP initiative emphasizes collaboration between community members, local leaders, and transportation experts. By participating in these workshops, residents can directly influence the development of safer streets for all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, drivers, and transit riders.
Broward County continues to face significant challenges with traffic safety. The county’s fatality rate stands at 14.8 per 100,000 people which is more than five times higher than New York City and twice as deadly as Chicago. The BSAP addresses these challenges by focusing on targeted analysis and solutions to improve safety on priority corridors across Broward County.
The February workshops are designed to educate and engage the public through materials such as corridor concept designs, safety countermeasures, and equity and safety analyses. Each session will include a brief presentation, an open house for feedback, and opportunities to engage directly with the BSAP team. Attendees will also have the chance to sign a safety pledge, explore an interactive map, and receive complimentary safety items, such as bike lights, bracelets or bags.
Workshop Schedule:
Taft Street (from NW 70th Terrace to US 441/SR 7)
Monday, February 10, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Boulevard Heights Community Center
6770 Garfield St, Hollywood, FL 33024
Sistrunk Boulevard (from NW 27th Avenue to N Andrews Avenue)
Wednesday, February 12, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
L.A. Lee YMCA
1409 NW 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Royal Palm Boulevard (from Riverside Drive to US 441/SR 7)
Rock Island Road (from Royal Palm Boulevard to Southgate Boulevard)
Thursday, February 13, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Margate City Hall
5790 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
Stirling Road (from SW 12th Avenue to US 1)
Tuesday, February 18, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Dania Beach City Hall, NW Conference Room
100 W Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL 33004
West Broward Boulevard (from Central Park Drive to University Drive)
Wednesday, February 19, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
West Regional Library
8601 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324
NW 31st Avenue (from NW 8th Place to McNab Road)
NW 19th Street (from NW 43rd Terrace to NW 31st Avenue)
Thursday, February 20, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Lauderdale Lakes City Hall
4300 NW 36th St, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
US 441/SR 7 (from Sunrise Boulevard to Davie Boulevard)
Monday, February 24, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Palms at Plantation Senior Living
1019 S State Road 7, Plantation, FL 33317
Broward Boulevard (from I-95 to FEC Tracks)
Tuesday, February 25, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club
20 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
SW 10th Street (from I-95 to Dixie Highway)
Thursday, February 27, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Hillsboro Community Center
50 Hillsboro Technology Dr, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
To learn more, take the safety pledge, or share input via the interactive map, visit www.safestreets4broward.org.
About Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization is a federally mandated agency responsible for making policy on local transportation issues and deciding how to spend federal money on relevant projects in Broward County. Governed by a local board comprised of 25 voting members, Broward MPO is responsible for transportation planning and funding allocation in urbanized Broward County. The Broward MPO works with the public, planning organizations, government agencies, elected officials and community groups to develop transportation plans that address overall mobility within the county. The mission is to develop better roadways, seamless public transportation, more bike lanes and walking paths and improved infrastructure. For more information, please visit https://www.browardmpo.org.
