Dear resident:

 On February 20, 2020, the Governing Board of the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (PBTPA) will consider adding the extension of State Road 7 back into its long-range transportation plan. The extension is being considered for between Okeechobee and Northlake Blvds.--  adjacent to Grassy Waters Preserve of West Palm Beach, a 23-square mile pristine remnant of the Everglades, home to endangered species, and source of the City’s drinking water supply. If approved, the road will pose a threat to both our water and our environment.

 West Palm Beach’s water and environment are precious. They must always be protected!

 Residents may attend the PBTPA meeting to voice their concerns or make comments during the “public comment” part of the meeting. Your input is important to our collective health, safety and overall quality of life in the city.

 All of us have a stake in protecting our environment, our water and our city.

 Of note, the PBTPA may also give future consideration to the extensions of Jog and Roebuck Roads.

PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION

Thursday, February 20, 2020; 9:00 A.M.

Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (PBTPA)
301 Datura St., West Palm Beach
(corner of Datura St. and Olive Ave.)
**Parking available at PBTPA and nearby parking garage on Evernia St.

 For more information about Grassy Waters Preserve, please visit: https://www.wpb.org/government/public-utilities/grassy-waters-preserve. For more information about the PBTPA meeting, please visit: https://www.palmbeachtpa.org/meeting.

 Can’t attend the meeting? Feedback can be emailed to info@palmbeachtpa.org. Be sure to CC the City of West Palm Beach, which is fighting to protect our water, at savegwp@wpb.org.

 In January, Commissioners passed a resolution in support of the protection of Grassy Waters Preserve. We are united on this issue. Protection of the City’s drinking water source is of the utmost importance, and we’re going to continue to fight to protect it.

Sincerely,

Keith A. James, Mayor