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West Palm Beach cites $30.1M in capital projects, new water source and plans to expand transportation access
Summary
Mayor Keith James said the city completed $30.1 million in capital projects last year, invested $2.3 million in sidewalk repaving, secured Floridan aquifer supplies to meet drinking-water needs for the next 50 years, and proposed a permanent mobility system to extend service to more than 95,000 people.
Mayor Keith James summarized recent infrastructure investments and mobility plans, saying the city completed 35 capital projects worth $30.1 million last year and invested $2.3 million to repave sidewalks and upgrade pedestrian safety.
The mayor highlighted a concentrated investment in Roosevelt Estates, a historically Black neighborhood, where he said $4.8 million was spent on sanitary sewer, drainage, road and sidewalk improvements with additional work planned for 2025.
Water supply: James said the city secured the Floridan aquifer as a new underground water source that will provide drinking water for the city and its customers in Palm Beach and South Palm Beach for the next 50 years. He said the city is investigating new water-treatment possibilities tied to that source.
Mobility and active-transportation: James described the Bridal WPB mobility pilot's success and said the city will advertise a proposed permanent transportation system that could expand access to more than 95,000 residents. He also cited completion of bike-infrastructure projects and an update to bicycle and mobility plans to shift travel away from single-occupant vehicles.
What was not specified: The mayor provided aggregate capital totals and cited investments by neighborhood but did not provide a detailed list of the 35 projects, their individual budgets, or the technical specifics of the Floridan aquifer treatment options during the address.
Next steps: James said the city will continue to prioritize connectivity and pedestrian safety and move forward with proposals for a permanent mobility system; no formal vote or ordinance was presented at the event.
