Reading time: 3 minsIt is recommended that Boca Raton learn from the best practices in Copenhagen and start setting goals to reduce vehicle traffic by improving the cycling and walking infrastructure.
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: 3 minsWe can also expect a decrease in Boca Raton residents’ vehicle traffic as a result of the pandemic recession beginning in 2020. This disruption, although painful in many ways, also represents an opportunity to improve the short and long-term quality of life for Boca Raton residents by making the reduced vehicle usage permanent.
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Reading time: 3 minsThe next step is for the City Council to decide on the Wildflower/Silver Palm Park site plans; however, this item is currently not on a City Council agenda.
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Reading time: 3 minsThe shared use path project was stopped before completion in August, 2019 leaving 0.6 miles incomplete.
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Reading time: 3 minsOn October 21, 2019 Boca Raton’s design consultant, EDSA, presented their initial Wildflower and Silver Palm Park site plans for approval. This article provides information on the site plans as well as the latest project schedule.
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Reading time: 3 minsAlthough there are some good transportation connectivity examples in Boca Raton, much still needs to be done to mitigate increasing vehicle use and traffic.
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Reading time: 3 minsObjective and anecdotal evidence suggests that traffic congestion in the City has become worse and is a trend that will continue.
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Reading time: 2 minsA key conclusion in the K/H presentation is that the Boca National golf course site does not support a world class facility.
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Reading time: 3 minsUsing a 25-year horizon for Boca National Golf Course and merging all the estimated revenues and costs, the result is a net loss of almost $46 million.
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Reading time: 3 minsThe US Census Bureau data should raise red flags about Boca’s Planned Mobility District effectiveness.