Yeehaw Junction
Yeehaw Junction, FL · Traffic & Transit
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
riderstimes.com
Fort Pierce Road Reopens After Serious E-Bike Crash Closed South U.S. 1 at Georgia Avenue and Forced Detours Through Fifth Street and Hayes Road
FORT PIERCE, FL — A stretch of road in Fort Pierce has reopened after a serious crash involving an e-bike on Tuesday. Police said the collision happened at the intersection of South U.S. 1 and Georgia Avenue, prompting a temporary closure of part of the roadway. The shutdown affected...
wqcs.org
Port St. Lucie moves $2.2 billion plan forward to address traffic and city growth
Port St. Lucie is planning for decades of growth with a new mobility plan that outlines roads, bicycle facilities and other transportation improvements through 2050, but officials say the city faces a significant funding gap. The plan is based on a projected $2.2 billion in transportation improvements, according to Jonathan...
wflx.com
Port St. Lucie's $2.2 billion mobility plan aims to tackle traffic and keep up with growth
Port St. Lucie City Council is looking ahead to a sweeping infrastructure plan to address traffic congestion and accommodate rapid population growth — but the city acknowledges a significant funding gap remains. The 2050 Mobility Plan carries a $2.2 billion price tag and serves as a road map for...
floridaconstructionnews.com
Port St. Lucie outlines $2.2-billion mobility plan as growth drives road expansion
Port St. Lucie is planning to spend more than $2-billion on transportation improvements over the next 25 years, including road widenings, intersection upgrades, sidewalks, trails, bicycle facilities and transit projects. City Council approved Ordinance 26-89 on first reading, advancing the 2050 Mobility Plan and a revised schedule of mobility fees...
wdwinfo.com
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.
TreasureCoast.com
Brightline Prepares for Bankruptcy Filing as Stuart Station Plans Remain Unfunded
Who: Brightline, the Fortress Investment Group-backed private passenger railroad whose trains run through the Treasure Coast daily. What: The company is preparing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to restructure roughly $1.1 billion in corporate debt, according to Bloomberg. Where: The filing would not affect train operations, but it arrives while a proposed station in Stuart […] The post Brightline Prepares for Bankruptcy Filing as Stuart Station Plans Remain Unfunded appeared first on Treasure Coast .
cbs12.com
These busy Port St. Lucie roads could get more lanes under $2.2B plan
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Years of rapid growth have brought thousands of new homes, businesses and drivers to Port St. Lucie. Now, city leaders are confronting the cost of keeping everyone moving: approximately $2.2 billion. Council members on Monday approved Ordinance 26-89 on first reading, moving forward...
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...
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...
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...
cbs12.com
Crash on Florida’s Turnpike causes 2-mile backup in Palm Beach Gardens
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on Florida's Turnpike is causing about two miles of slow-moving traffic Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach Gardens. According to FL511, the crash was reported around 1:17 p.m. on the southbound Turnpike between the PGA Boulevard and Bee Line Highway Exits. The...