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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2026-13 (RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR PALM BEACH METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES (TA) GRANT PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL TO SUPPORT AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE PALM BEACH METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES (TA) PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.5 MILLION FOR BIKE LANES ON SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD; AGREEING TO FUND THE LOCAL SHARE OF THE PROJECT AND THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2026-13, supporting Wellington's application for financial assistance pursuant to the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Alternatives (TA) program for funding in the amount of $1.5 million for bike lanes on South Shore Boulevard.
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EXPLANATION: Wellington submitted a Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant application to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in February 2026. The Village of Wellington desires to install bike lanes on South Shore Boulevard, including the expansion of roadway shoulders, installing green-colored bike lanes at intersections, installing wayfinding and bike lane signs ("Project"), to expand the bike network and create safer conditions for bikers.
The scope of the project is South Shore Boulevard from Lake Worth Road to Forest Hill Boulevard; approximately 3.5 miles.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding will be included in a future budget, if the grant application is approved.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. R2026-13, supporting Wellington's application for financial assistance pursuant to the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation...
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