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City moves forward on Bloomberg cycling initiative application while seeking waiver
Summary
Staff told commissioners they requested a waiver so Lake Worth Beach — below Bloomberg's 100,000-population threshold — could qualify for a cycling-infrastructure grant; the commission approved proceeding with the application if the waiver is granted and staff confirmed Bloomberg will respond on the waiver decision by the end of the week.
City grants coordinator Alyssa Kirk told the commission she contacted Bloomberg and requested a waiver so Lake Worth Beach, which falls below Bloomberg's stated 100,000-population threshold, could be considered for a cycling-infrastructure initiative. Kirk said she "requested a waiver" and outlined local partners and supporters who would back a successful application.
The commission voted to approve proceeding with the application "if we are qualified," adding that preparing the application now would also make the city ready to pursue other active-transportation grants. Resident Amy Mihailik later told the commission that protected, shaded bike lanes would improve mobility and comfort in intense summer heat.
Why it matters: Preparing a competitive application can leverage outside funds for protected bike lanes and sidewalks; whether Lake Worth Beach proceeds depends on Bloomberg's waiver decision and potential staff capacity to manage grant requirements.
