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Tequesta adopts multimodal mobility plan to guide trails, low‑speed vehicle policy and safety projects
Summary
After months of workshops, the council adopted a mobility plan Oct. 9 that prioritizes a phased River‑to‑Ocean trail, intersection and sidewalks work, and policy changes to support micromobility and funding avenues such as SunTrail, TPA grants and a potential mobility fee.
The Village of Tequesta unanimously adopted a new multimodal Mobility Plan during its Oct. 9 council meeting, giving the village a framework to prioritize pedestrian, bicycle and low‑speed vehicle projects and pursue regional funding.
Alex Reesec of KDson (the consultant team) told the council the plan’s goals are to "connect the community, enhance safety, [and] improve traffic" and that public outreach produced nearly 300 engagements across events and an online survey. The plan groups 10 priority projects into three implementable buckets, including a River‑to‑Ocean trail that staff estimated in aggregate at about $3 million but designed to be built in smaller, fundable segments.
Key recommendations include a phased River‑to‑Ocean shared‑use path linking parks and natural areas, targeted intersection and sidewalk safety upgrades, ebike and micromobility education and safety outreach, and adjustments to parking and zoning flexibility to accommodate low‑speed vehicles. Staff said the plan incorporates recent state law changes for ebikes and added a micromobility readiness section after county/TPO input.
Jay Hutch, Community Development Director, said adoption will let the village submit priority projects to the Palm Beach TPA/FDOT funding queues and initiate a mobility fee study with New Urban Concepts to capture developer contributions for future projects.
Councilmembers asked about long‑range shifts such as autonomous vehicles and how parking needs might change; consultants recommended phasing, keeping smaller segments shovel‑ready and using the plan’s project scoring matrix to prioritize grant applications.
The plan was adopted on a voice vote with all members indicating approval; staff will deliver the final document to regional partners, pursue funding opportunities and bring priority projects into the 2026 strategic plan.
