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CRA schedules briefings on East–West connectivity, autonomous shuttle pilot, Meisner Park maintenance and land‑use review
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Summary
Deputy City Manager Kameho told the CRA the board will receive updates on downtown East–West connectivity (Dec. 15), CRA capital projects (Jan. 5), an autonomous shuttle/Boca Connect briefing (Feb. 9), Meisner Park maintenance (Feb. 23) and downtown land-development regulation updates (Mar. 23).
Deputy City Manager Kameho told the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency on Dec. 1 that staff will bring a series of informational items and updates to upcoming CRA meetings.
Kameho said the board plans a Dec. 15 presentation from Brad Davis of Kimley‑Horn on East–West downtown connectivity, with analysis of both at‑grade and elevated options. He said the Jan. 5 meeting will offer an overview of CRA capital improvement projects, and that Jan. 20 was being left open in case significant government‑center items require board action.
Staff flagged Feb. 9 for a conversation about opportunities tied to an autonomous shuttle pilot and Boca Connect, noting the shuttle testing at Meisner Park and potential routing that could improve connections between Tri‑Rail, BRIC and downtown destinations. Meisner Park maintenance was scheduled for Feb. 23, and a March 23 briefing will address land‑development regulation timing and development rights that shape downtown investment.
Several commissioners urged that routine maintenance items be handled administratively unless the board must take action. Mayor Singer said he preferred memos or website updates for informational items and recommended reserving meeting time for items that require a formal decision. A commissioner asked that engineering and traffic specialists be involved in East–West connectivity briefings and tied the autonomous‑shuttle discussion to a broader, citywide mobility strategy.
Commissioners also raised downtown business concerns, asking staff to consider short‑term parking friction and enforcement impacts on long‑standing establishments; one commissioner suggested exploring a fenced dog area in Meisner Park to separate pets from play spaces. Members praised recent holiday events, including a tree lighting the transcript estimated at about 12,000 attendees, noted opportunities to use AI for traffic‑signal optimization on critical CRA corridors, and directed staff to continue regular maintenance tasks unless a decision point arises.
The board adjourned at 2:06 p.m. and will reconvene for a workshop shortly thereafter.
