Reading time: 3 mins Boca Raton recently implemented bike boxes on NE and NW 2nd Streets in the downtown as part of the changes to these streets to accommodate the Brightline station.
Jim Wood

Jim Wood
Jim Wood is a computer engineer who holds undergraduate degrees in mathematics and management, a master’s degree in computer engineering and an MBA. He is also a veteran who served four years on active duty with the United States Air Force. His interests include cycling, guitar, and cooking. He moved to Boca with his family in 1992 and is a member of the Boca Raton Bicycle Club and the FAU Alumni Association.
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Pedestrian/Bike AdvocacyThe Watchdog
Boca Raton Awarded a $300,000 Grant from U.S. DOT for Vision Zero
by Jim Woodby Jim WoodReading time: < 1 min US Department of Transportation announced that Boca Raton was selected to receive a $300,000 grant for the purpose of creating a Vision Zero action plan.
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Reading time: 4 mins The city estimates that Wildflower Park will be opened for public use in October, 2022
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Reading time: 3 mins This article provides information on the status of the Wildflower Park and Silver Palm Park enhancements as well as information on when they might be completed.
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Reading time: 3 mins This article provides information on the status of the Wildflower Park and Silver Palm Park…
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The Watchdog
Benchmarking Boca Raton Bicycling Environment Against Miami Beach
by Jim Woodby Jim WoodReading time: 3 mins While there are numerous similarities regarding the bicycling environments between Boca Raton and Miami Beach, there is also a large difference.
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Reading time: 2 mins This article provides a summary of voting results to the precinct level from the March 9, 2021 Boca Raton Municipal Election.
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Reading time: 2 mins The Notice to Proceed was provided to the Wildflower Park Seawall Replacement project contractor; thus, officially starting demolition of the existing seawall and construction of the new seawall.
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Reading time: 3 mins The sidewalk on the west side of NE 5th Avenue is about to get a much-needed improvement. Construction of a new six-foot sidewalk is scheduled to begin on January 4, 2021 and be completed in the fall of 2021.
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The Watchdog
City of Boca Raton Presidential Election Vote Results 2020 vs 2016
by Jim Woodby Jim WoodReading time: 3 mins The Trump/Pence team won in the eastern section, the middle section was almost even and the Biden/Harris team won in the western section.