Polk TPO

07/08/2026

The Moving I-4 Forward Program is hosting a public meeting on July 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City, FL 33844. This meeting invites interested parties to learn, ask questions, and provide comments about Project 3 and the planned enhancements along I-4 and at the interchange with U.S. 27 in Polk County. For more information please visit: https://movingi4forward.com/Project-3-Public-Meeting
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07/06/2026

Speed feels harmless until it isn’t. On Polk County roads, even a small increase in speed can turn into a close call for drivers, walkers and cyclists

Learn why speed matters and how simple changes behind the wheel can keep our community safe. Read the full article:
https://polktpo.com/blog/why-high-speeds-are-so-dangerous-on-polk-county-roads/

Speeding on Polk County’s roads increases crash severity and endangers drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Learn how speed management and Vision Zero strategies improve road safety across the county.

06/11/2026

Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Senior Planner Tracy Mullins joined Polk Place host Bryan Lacey to talk about safety and the Vision Zero Action Plan. Vision Zero is a countywide commitment to eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries on our roads.

Learn more and share where you see a need for transportation safety improvements in your community by visiting https://polkvisionzero.mysocialpinpoint.com/

06/09/2026

As a part of the Vision Zero Action Plan, the Polk TPO needs your input to help identify where traffic safety improvements are needed in our community.

Visit polkvisionzero.mysocialpinpoint.com to take a quick survey. Use the interactive map to add a marker at a location that needs attention and share your feedback or suggestions. Your feedback helps guide real improvements that protect everyone who walks, bikes or drives in Polk County.

06/09/2026

You’re invited to attend the Polk TPO Board Meeting and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Public Hearing at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, where you can learn more about transportation planning and mobility projects shaping Polk County.

You can review the agenda and meeting packets, and find links to watch the meeting live or on‑demand on the TPO Board page at https://polktpo.com/board-and-committees/tpo-board/

The meeting will take place in the Polk County Commission Boardroom on the first floor of the County Administration Building at 330 W. Church St. in Bartow.

06/08/2026

Polk County Commissioners have approved a $800,231.40 construction contract with Kamminga Roodvoets, Inc. for new sidewalk, lighting and drainage improvements near the Combee Academy of Design and Engineering.

The project will add approximately 1,061 feet of new sidewalk along a portion of the north and south sides of Morgan Combee Road and sidewalk on a portion of Woodland Avenue and Broadway Street. The project also includes street lighting installation and drainage improvements. Sidewalk enhancements will improve pedestrian safety for students and residents traveling in the area.

It is partially funded through a federally funded Local Agency Program (LAP) through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Project construction is expected to be completed by October 2026.

06/08/2026

The Central Polk Parkway keeps moving, and still TWO years ahead of schedule! 🌟 Since our last update, crews have been wrapping up the bridge deck pours and continuing to lay asphalt throughout the corridor, while simultaneously installing lights, traffic signals, and tolling infrastructure.

What this project means for our community:
· A more direct route for drivers and trucks, supporting Central Florida’s supply chain.
· A new interchange with turn lanes and a signalized intersection at U.S. 17 for easier access.
· Wrong-way driver detection technology on all interchange ramps.

Delivering this project ahead of schedule reflects strong coordination, smart planning, and a commitment to keeping Polk County moving forward.

Stay tuned for more progress updates as we continue building for the future!

05/27/2026

*Update: Survey ended

Polk TPO is seeking your valuable input to help shape the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2026/27–2030/31, which outlines transportation projects scheduled for the next five years.

Your feedback makes a difference. Tell us about the transportation challenges you face and the improvements you want to see.

Take the survey before June 4 and help us build a transportation system that works for everyone.
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/QMK8hqV/TIPSurvey2026

This survey gathers feedback on improvements needed within the community

05/22/2026

Polk TPO is seeking your input to help shape the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2026/27–2030/31.

The TIP outlines the transportation projects planned for the next five years and plays a key role in guiding future roads, transit and infrastructure across Polk County.

Your feedback matters. Tell us about the transportation challenges you experience and the improvements you want to see in your community.

Take the survey anytime from now until Thursday, June 4 and help build a transportation system that works for everyone. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/QMK8hqV/TIPSurvey2026

Learn more about the Transportation Improvement Program at https://polktpo.com/plans-and-projects/transportation-improvement-plan/

05/21/2026

Rural roads connect our communities. However, they also present safety challenges that every driver should understand. Learn the key dangers and how Vision Zero Polk is improving safety.

https://polktpo.com/blog/open-roads-hidden-risks-what-every-polk-county-driver-should-know-about-rural-road-safety

Rural roads in Polk County, FL carry high crash risks. Learn the key dangers and how Vision Zero Polk is improving safety for drivers.