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ST. PETE BEACH — The St. Pete Beach City Commission is the first to adopt a resolution to work with Forward Pinellas toward a goal of zero deaths and serious injuries in Pinellas County by 2045. The city is currently discussing how they can implement the Safe Streets Pinellas Action Plan through local transportation projects to ensure everyone is safe on our roadways in Pinellas County. Michelle Gonzalez, St. Pete Beach Community Development Director, pointed out in a press release that 107 people lost their lives last year on Pinellas County roadways. “In addition to the extreme em...

Forward Pinellas was recently named the 2020 Planning Organization of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation. During the virtual Excellence in Transportation Planning Awards ceremony on April 9, Forward Pinellas was honored for outstanding achievements that encourage innovation, foster collaboration and partnerships, and demonstrate creative planning techniques, according to a press release. “FDOT would like to congratulate Forward Pinellas on winning the 2020 Planning Organization of the Year. We truly appreciate the partnership with Forward Pinellas and their dedication t...