Florida
Florida Could Criminalize Outdoor Sleeping
A proposed bill would bar sleeping in public parks and other public property.
Florida Is the Deadliest State for Cyclists
Seven of the 10 U.S. counties with the highest cyclist fatality rates are located in Florida, new analysis shows.
States 'Switching Tracks' to Avoid Public Transit Fiscal Cliff
The influx of federal emergency money used to keep public transit operational during the COVID pandemic will end this year. States and transit agencies across the country are searching for alternative funding sources.
Tampa Road Safety Efforts Pay Off
The city’s Vision Zero initiative, bolstered by federal Safe Streets funds, has led to a significant drop in traffic deaths.
‘Red Tide’ Imperils Southwest Florida Economy
A new study quantifies the potential economic losses that would result from another algae bloom.
Florida Town Master Plan Encourages Active Living
Lake Wales is redesigning its car-oriented streets to make it easier for residents to walk and bike.
Mixed-Use TOD Planned in Jacksonville
The project will include affordable housing and retail space near the Rosa Parks transit station.
Florida to Adopt ‘Safe System’ Traffic Safety Approach
The concept focuses on road design and policy that reduces the likelihood of severe injuries and deaths.
Miami-Dade County Suspends Transit Fares for Rest of 2023
Starting November 13, bus and rail rides will be free as the county rolls out its ‘Better Bus’ system redesign.
Tampa Awarded Federal Transit Planning Grant
The city will use the money to open a new office aimed at guiding major transit projects in the region.
Florida High-Speed Rail Doubles Daily Trips
The Miami-to-Orlando Brightline rail is proving so popular that the company will start running 15 daily trips each way.
St. Petersburg To Offer Free Bus Rides to Low-Income Residents
Eligible riders must reside within the city and lack alternate forms of transportation.
Miami-Dade Expands On-Demand Transit Service
The new MetroConnect service brings on-demand microtransit to more of the county’s residents and streamlines service to shorten trips.
Miami-Dade County Approves Community Land Trust
The unique housing model offers low-income households the opportunity to own homes.
High-Speed Rail To Begin Serving Orlando Next Week
Florida’s Brightline high-speed train will open its station at Orlando International Airport on September 22.
Easing Regulations for Adaptive Reuse
Cities with ordinances aimed at making commercial-to-residential conversions easier are reaping the benefits.
Brightline Opening to Central Florida Delayed
The high-speed rail connection between West Palm Beach and Orlando will not open on time for the holiday weekend as originally planned.
Tampa Working to Reduce Downtown Parking
One-third of the city’s downtown is used for parking while thousands of parking spaces go unused during peak hours.
Miami Loses Population for the First Time Since 1970
Already one of the nation’s hottest real estate markets before the Covid-19 pandemic, the region became unaffordable for many middle-income households in the last few years.
Tampa Unveils 30-Year Mobility Plan
The Tampa MOVES plan would spend $2 billion to relieve congestion, reduce traffic collisions, and improve mobility equity in the city.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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