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Palm Beach Daily News
Flying cars in CityPlace? West Palm eyes futuristic air taxi plan
CityPlace is preparing for a future of “flying cars” in downtown West Palm Beach, taking early steps to build a landing pad for air taxis on top of a parking garage. The city’s planning board this month gave an initial endorsement to plans for the landing pad on CityPlace ’s Hibiscus Garage, alongside the site of two high-rise office towers under construction in the center of the commercial district. Executives for development firm Related Ross, which owns CityPlace, said the air taxis are likely years away from being commercially viable. But the company wants to be poised to take advantage of the fledgling transit technology as South Florida grows and major roadways become more congested. “It’s evolving so quickly,” said Jordan Rathlev, an executive vice president at the firm. “We wanted to ensure that we had the ability to offer this alternative mode of transportation.” The company said that the landing pad, or vertical pad, would be built only for electric flying vehicles, not for helicopters or other aircraft with combustion engines. The vehicles are referred to as eVTOLS, short for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The experimental service is poised for what could be a rapid expansion in
hoodline.com
Miami Beach Slaps E-Bike Riders With New Lights, Helmet Rules and $129 Fines
Miami Beach commissioners have approved a fresh set of rules aimed at reining in the city's e-bikes and scooters, requiring lights after dark, working brakes, and helmets for riders younger than 16. Anyone caught breaking the new ordinance will face a $129 fine once it takes effect. The Miami Beach...
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Brightline Reportedly Nears Bankruptcy, but Florida Trains Will Keep Running
Brightline, the passenger rail service connecting South Florida with Orlando, is reportedly preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the company works to restructure a significant amount of debt. For travelers, however, the most important part of the story is this: Brightline’s Florida trains are expected to continue operating.
secretmiami.com
Miami Beach commissioners move to make 10-block stretch of Ocean Drive car-free every winter
Miami Beach’s most iconic street may once again receive the traffic-free treatment. In a unanimous 7-0 vote earlier this September, city commissioners agreed to request that Miami-Dade County close Ocean Drive to vehicles for months at a time. The move would see the 10-block stretch between 5th and 15th...
CBS News
Miami-Dade neighbors frustrated by car dealer vehicles blocking sidewalks, homes
miamisprings.com
Residential Streets Are No-Thru Truck Zones: Commercial Semi-Trucks Cutting Through Miami Springs
The quiet, tree canopy-lined streets of Miami Springs are meant for families, walkers, golfers, and local residential traffic. However, local residents have recently witnessed and documented an alarming trend: large commercial semi-trucks—including massive multi-car haulers—squeezing through quiet, residential neighborhood blocks. A prime example of this occurred this week,...
CBS News
Rising gas prices in Florida might be a driving factor for people voting at the midterm elections
wheninyourstate.com
Florida city bets $1 rides can help drivers skip short car trips
Florida city traffic gets a $1 option with new electric shuttle. West Palm Beach has introduced West Palm Move, a new electric transportation network designed to provide residents, workers, and visitors with an alternative to driving for short trips. The fixed-route service costs $1 per ride and connects Northwood Village...
hoodline.com
Greenacres Parents Turn Manatee Elementary Streets Into Gridlock, Neighbors Demand Fix
Traffic complaints around Manatee Elementary in Greenacres have focused on morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal, when vehicles have crowded nearby streets and, residents say, damaged lawns, blocked driveways and created safety risks in the Lake Charleston community. A WPTV report documented parents stopping in travel lanes when roadside parking was...
CBS News
North Lauderdale drivers' evening commute impacted by flooding
WSVN-TV
Storm-induced flooding traps travelers in bumper-to-bumper traffic at FLL
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - The heavy rain and severe storms that rolled through South Florida caused flooding near the entrances and exits of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, creating widespread gridlock for travelers. 7News cameras captured heavy congestion along Perimeter Road and Federal Highway, disrupting travel to passenger...
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Tamarac Offers Temporary Overnight Parking Decals for Eligible Residents
Tamarac residents who live in neighborhoods with overnight parking restrictions can apply for a temporary parking decal when they need short-term parking for guests, home improvements, or other circumstances. The city’s Temporary Parking Decal Program is available only to residents of neighborhoods with overnight parking restrictions. Applicants must provide proof...