HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation_Regular_10/9/2025 (5)Village of Tequesta Mobility Plan October 9, 2025 Council MeetingVillage
What Is a Mobility Plan?through the communitypeople to move and opportunity for By providing guidance ImprovementsDevelop Multimodal •Improve Traffic•Enhance Safety•Community to PlacesConnect
the •sets out to:living document that A Mobility Plan is a 2
How Can the Village Use the Plan?Adapt Over Time A “living document” that evolves with growth, technology, and community priorities Measure Progress Establishes goals and performance
measures to track safety and connectivity improvements PartnersCoordinate with Align local actions with Palm Beach TPA, FDOT, and neighboring communities Shape Policy Provides direction
for zoning, land use, parking, and street design standards StrategiesSupport Funding Positions Tequesta to compete for county, state, and federal funding Guide Development needed mostIdentifies
priority projects (sidewalks, crossings, trails) to focus resources where they are 3
General Findings WorkWhere Tequesta Residents Workers LiveWhere Tequesta 14%)(state average is from home 32% of all workers work •vehicle2.8% of homes without a The Village has roughly
•Time is : 27 minutesTypical Work Commute •average is 42)(state Median Age : 51•(state Income is : $103,036Median Household •Population of 6,118•4
5 Synthesis Map
Outreach and Engagement Results Villagedestinations, especially on the west side of the Sidewalk gaps and missing connections to key •congestionDrivers often use residential streets
to bypass •Tequesta Drive as the primary thoroughfare west connectivity places pressure on -East•concernsthrough traffic and speeding are persistent -Cut•Themes from Engagement Included
Totaling over 300 interactions 125 interactions •40 online mapping comments, •150 online survey results,•The public outreach for the plan included •6
Priority Projects
8 WayfindingIncreased Community ConnectivityEconomic DevelopmentEnhancementsSustainability / Aesthetic Streetscape Enhancement/Street DesignSustainability and Water Management& Transit)Multimodal
(Pedestrian & Bicycle Bicycle SafetyIncreased Pedestrian Safety; Increased Increased Community ConnectivityConnectivityIncreased Pedestrian & Bicycle DesignStreetscape Enhancement/Street
Safety UsersIncreased Protection for Vulnerable Bicycle SafetyIncreased Pedestrian Safety; Increased Traffic Operations/ Calmingin Speeding BehaviorVehicular Safety; Anticipated Reduction
Increased Pedestrian Safety; Increased to Additional NetworkImproved Traffic Operations and Access Project TypeBenefits Mobility Plan Projects
Priority Projects and more accessible throughout the Village.calming, closing sidewalk gaps, and making trips safer These projects focus on improving crossings, traffic identified through
crash data and public feedback. A coordinated package of targeted enhancements ImprovementsVillage Safety and Connectivity public space along this historic corridor.communities while
enhancing walkability, bike access, and linear greenway, connecting the Village to adjacent imagines Old Dixie Highway as a -south spine that re-A north Old Dixie Linear Park Loxahatchee
River to the Atlantic Ocean.neighborhoods, parks, schools, and commercial areas from the continuous multimodal connection across the Village, linking west corridor that will provide
a -A transformative east River to Ocean Trail
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Planning Level Cost Estimates CEIntersection ImprovementWillow Road Traffic Calming/ DriveWillow Road and Tequesta CalmingTraffic Operations/ Access; Multimodal, ), WayfindingHardliningRight
Turn Restriction, Intersection Improvements(e.g. Bulb Outs, $ 89,000.00 CDImprovementVillage Boulevard Intersection Dixie HwyVillage Boulevard and Old CalmingTraffic
Operations/ Access; Multimodal, Right Turn Restriction, Hardlining), WayfindingIntersection Improvements(e.g. Bulb Outs, $ 677,600.00 CCWillow Road Safety
ImprovementsDrTequesta Drive to Seabrook CalmingTraffic Operations/ Access; Multimodal, Speed Cushions/Humps/Chicane) Network Connection, Traffic Calming (E.G. Fill In Sidewalk Gaps,
Create Secondary $ 228,600.00 CBDover Road Safety ImprovementsConstitution ParkEvergreen Avenue to Access ; MultimodalParkBetween Evergreen Avenue And Constitution
Calming (E.G. Speed Cushions/Humps/Chicane) Bicycle And Pedestrian Amenities, Traffic $ 1,682,100.00 CAIntersection ImprovementsBridge Road Traffic Calming/ Bridge
RoadOperations/ CalmingSafety; Traffic Right Turn Restriction, Hardlining), WayfindingIntersection Improvements(e.g. Bulb Outs, $ 339,600.00 CIntersection
Safety ImprovementsRoad, Fiesta Ave, Cypress DrTequesta Drive at Willow SafetyImprovementsRestriction, Hardlining) And Crosswalk Calming Measure (E.G. Bulb Outs, Right Turn Intersection
Improvements Including Traffic $ 3,016,900.00 BOld Dixie Linear ParkAbutting Old Dixie HighwayEnhancementsSustainability/Aesthetic Access ; Multimodal ; Elements
Where ApplicableCounty Line Road, Streetscape And Shade 12’) And Extend Trail To -Improve Sidewalk (8$ 1,828,500.00 BOld Dixie Linear ParkHighwayAdjacent to Old
Dixie EnhancementsSustainability/Aesthetic Access ; Multimodal ; 14' linear park$ 1,828,500.00 ADImprovementsBeach Rd Connectivity & Intersection Beach RoadEnhancementsSustain
ability/Aesthetic Access ; Multimodal ; Crosswalk Upgrades, WayfindingWalking/Biking Facilities Were Applicable, Streetscape Enhancements, Additional $ 346,400.00
ACImprovementsTequesta Drive Connectivity Tequesta DriveEnhancementsSustainability/Aesthetic Access ; Multimodal ; Crosswalk Upgrades, WayfindingWalking/Biking Facilities Were Applicable,
Streetscape Enhancements, Additional $ 1,645,300.00 ABImprovementsSeabrook Road Connectivity Seabrook RoadOperations/ CalmingSafety; Traffic Outs), Especially
Around Constitution ParkStrategies (Chicane, On Street Parking/ Bulb Fill Sidewalk Gaps And Traffic Calming $ 752,300.00 AARiverside Dr Connectivity ImprovementsRiverside
DrOperations/ CalmingSafety; Traffic Outs), Especially Around Constitution ParkStrategies (Chicane, On Street Parking/ Bulb Fill Sidewalk Gaps And Traffic Calming $
628,600.00 ARiver to Ocean TrailAreaCounty, Jupiter Inlet Natural Constitution, Tequesta Jackson Riverfront, EnhancementsSustainability/Aesthetic Access; 10' to 12' trail$
3,372,600.00
Program and Policy Recommendations
•Policy Improvements & Recommendations 13 trees, lighting, and art.friendly streets with shaded, walkable, peopleEncourage Placemaking & Streetscape •crashes and improve safety for all
users.Adopt policies that aim to eliminate severe •Vision Zero Commitment •speed vehicles.golf carts and lowReevaluate minimums; allow credits for •Parking Reforms •connectivity in
new development.Require sidewalks, bike parking, and •Zoning & Land Development Updates•.range planning and land use decisionsOver time Align mobility goals with long•Comprehensive
Plan
Low Speed Vehicle Initiatives amenities, and improve local circulation.standard vehicles, free up space for green Reduce reliance on –Support Sustainability •Square) with LSV parking.(Constitution
Park, Recreation Center, Village activity areas -Retrofit high–Pilot Projects •developments.parking to count toward required spaces in Amend zoning to allow LSV –Parking Incentives
•Dr, Seabrook Rd, and County Line Rd.mph; key routes include Tequesta Dr, Riverside Allowed on roads ≤ 35 –Roadway Network Fit •compatibility.mirrors, seatbelts, and better roadway
Equipped with lights, –Safer than Golf Carts •Country Club.expansion of LSV access beyond Tequesta Evaluate safe –Build on 2019 Golf Cart Study •Initiatives•
E behaviors or conditionsParents, students, and residents in identifying unsafe •Community rides or safety audits •behavior bike -Village Police Department issue warnings or citations
for unsafe e•Targeted enforcement zones•bike maintenance.-afe riding skills, rules of the road, and eS•ParkSafety workshops hosted at local parks like, Constitution •Departments.support
from school resource officers and the local Police Targeting middle and high school students in the regional area, with •based outreach-School•lyers, and banners focused on helmet use
and speed awareness.F•Public service announcements•Bike Safety-E•Bike Education and Safety-
Implementation Plan
•Implementation Plan 17 Safety Upgrades•Miles of Bike Improvements•Miles of Pedestrian Facilities•Tracking Metrics•A to FPotential Projects Scores out •Identification of ProjectsTool
to Help Continue the •MatrixProject Identification
•Implementation Plan 18 readiness. ensure budget alignment and funding Including priority projects in the CIP to •SUN Trail programs Pursuing FDOT funding through SRTS and •golf cart
network upgrades. programs to fund bicycle, pedestrian, and Applying for Palm Beach TPA grant •coordination Leveraging developer contributions and •Funding Strategies time.and adjust
mobility investments over Matrix as a living tool to prioritize, track, Maintain and update the Implementation •documents to guide site design.Use the priority projects a companion
•term plans.design strategies into the Village’s long Integrate the Plan’s goals, typologies, and •Action Items
Revisions and Next Steps
•Final Adjustments 20 transit readinessdemand and future -on-mobilitydetail from Palm Beach TPA on added –Community Micromobility •connection as Sun Trail priorityOcean Trail -to-River–DixieOld
–highlights County Line Rdnow –Funding section expanded •tools for considerationnew state law (SB 462) as future added –Bike section updated -E•density increaseson open space and flexibility,
not focused –Parking section revised
•Final Adjustments 21 designssensitivity built into concept Sidewalk and tree replacement •impact improvementsterm, highhanging fruit” with long“lowPriority project scoring balances
•practicesFDOT, TPA, and County design at a planning level; aligned with Feasibility of designs confirmed •Departmentvetted with Tequesta Police All traffic calming concepts
•Next Steps 22 etcSpeed Vehicle Initiatives, -Safety, LowBike -Start implementing general recommendations from plan like E•prioritizing projects for future fundingBring projects forward
for inclusion in the 2026 Strategic Plan. Start •January start-Commence Mobility Fee Study with NUE Urban Concepts•agency’s Long Range Transportation Plan and TIP receiving fundingFollow
up with Palm Beach TPA about having projects included in the •Mobility Plan Projects into CTMPFollow up with Consultants and Palm Beach County Staff to incorporate •Countywide Transportation
Master Plan (CTMP)Provide copy of final plan to Consultants working on Palm Beach County
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