Reading time: 3 mins This article focuses on Boca Raton’s roadway crash situation, i.e., the problem to be solved by Vision Zero
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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Reading time: 4 mins This article focuses on the main reasons Portland Oregon’s Vision Zero goals are at risk of not being met.
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Pedestrian/Bike Advocacy
Boca City Council Accepts terms of $300K Vision Zero Grant
by Jim Woodby Jim WoodReading time: < 1 min The Boca Raton City Council approved Resolution 57-2023 which agrees to the terms of the a $300K Federal Grant
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Pedestrian/Bike AdvocacyThe Watchdog
Portland, Oregon – Vision Zero City Profile for Boca Raton
by Jim Woodby Jim WoodReading time: 3 mins Clearly the fatality trend during Vision Zero implementation is in the wrong direction. There are a number of factors contributing to this.
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Reading time: 2 mins Let Boca Raton residents vote again on downtown building design guidelines
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Pedestrian/Bike AdvocacyThe Watchdog
Jersey City – Vision Zero City Profile for Boca Raton
by Jim Woodby Jim WoodReading time: 2 mins This article profiles the Jersey City Vision Zero project as a way to inform City Officials and residents as we plan our own Vision Zero project.
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Pedestrian/Bike AdvocacyThe Watchdog
Death and Severe Injury Crashes Must Be Eliminated
by Jim Woodby Jim WoodReading time: 3 mins In the three weeks preceding the writing of this article five people were killed and others severely injured in roadway crashes in Boca Raton’s downtown area.
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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.
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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