MPO grant for Main Street/NE 12th Avenue improvements
Summary
The city wants a $2-5 million Broward MPO grant to add a shared pedestrian/bike path, restore two-way traffic, and reconfigure parking along NE 12th Avenue downtown. If awarded, design money arrives in 2032 and construction in 2035 — this is a long-game project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project would cost between $2 million and $5 million, mostly covered by the grant, though the city would pay for utility relocation and decorative features not covered by the program.
Pedestrians, cyclists, and downtown businesses would gain a wider path, better walkability, and calmer traffic through the corridor.
Drivers and some businesses could lose convenient diagonal parking spaces on the west side, converted to parallel parking to make room for the path.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission Meeting - Jul 15, 2026
The commission supported a REV grant application for Main Street/NE 12th Avenue improvements. A nearby bar owner praised the project but warned about parking losses and asked for business input during design.
Community Meeting Regarding Grant Funding for NE 12th Avenue - Jun 22, 2026
The city wants a $2-5 million Broward MPO grant to add a shared pedestrian/bike path, restore two-way traffic, and reconfigure parking along NE 12th Avenue downtown. If awarded, design money arrives in 2032 and construction in 2035 — this is a long-game project.
CRA Meeting - Jun 17, 2026
The city is pursuing an MPO grant for the Main Street/NE 12th Avenue corridor — cars, bikes and pedestrians. A virtual community meeting was set for June 22 at 6 p.m.
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