City and CFLCA Events

Workshop on Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway Crossings Study

 in City and CFLCA Events / Council Corner by (updated 123 days ago)

Dear Community Member,

The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) invites you to participate in a hybrid Public Workshop to learn about and discuss plans to convert the existing at-grade crossing on the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway into an underpass on East Sunrise Boulevard and North Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale.

Your voice is essential as we explore ways to enhance connectivity and support long‑term community growth.

About the Study

The proposed effort will examine the feasibility of constructing five roadway–railroad underpasses with the goal of:

Improving mobility and accessibility

Increasing travel options and modal choice

Creating new and active transportation connections

Identifying opportunities for infrastructure hardening

Preparing the region for future growth and economic development

This workshop is being offered online and in-person and provides the opportunity to review the study’s purpose, ask questions, and share your feedback on potential solutions.

We hope you will join us and help shape the future of mobility in our community.

Please feel free to share the attached invitation with your neighbors and community partners. We look forward to seeing you there!

More information is also available at: https://www.browardmpo.org/major-initiatives/trax

For additional information, please contact:
James Cromar
Email: cromarj @browardmpo.org

More info in the PDF here:

PublicWorkshopFlyer-BMPO-RailroadFeasibilityStudy-03052026

FAU Focus Group

 in City and CFLCA Events / Council Corner by (updated 185 days ago)

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Jan 7th flyer

Florida Atlantic University is seeking participants for a study titled “Should I Stay, or Should I Go?” which evaluates how climate and weather stressors—such as floods, extreme heat, and hurricanes—influence residential moving decisions in Southeast Florida.

To be eligible, participants must meet the following criteria:

  • Age: 18 years or older.
  • Residency: Current or past resident (within the last 5 years) of specific neighborhoods, as included in the flyers.
  • Homeownership: Must currently own or have previously owned a home in one of these neighborhoods.
  • Commitment: Completion of a 12-question screening survey and attendance at a 45-minute online focus group.

Participation Details

  • Date: Jan 5-7th, depending on your neighborhood
  • Compensation: Participants who complete the focus group will receive a $40 gift card.
  • Benefits: Attendees will learn about local flood risks, advocate for their community, and help inform local planners and decision-makers.

How to Join

Interested individuals can scan the QR code on the flyers to indicate their availability. For further questions, you can contact Dr. Colin Polsky ([email protected]) or Arielle Perry ([email protected]).