Ana L. Torres-Santana

The board meeting was convened but failed to achieve the necessary quorum required by law to proceed with official business. With only a limited number of members present in person and via telephone, the meeting was adjourned early, and a subsequent meeting will be scheduled to address the agenda.

This document outlines the first Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for Puerto Rico, serving as a policy guide for state and local efforts to enhance access, mobility, and quality of life through improved non-motorized facilities. Key objectives include promoting walking and cycling as alternative transportation modes, integrating urban centers via dedicated networks, incorporating these facilities into transportation plans, and developing educational safety programs. The plan's focus areas encompass Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Environment, Economy, Evaluation, and Everyone, aiming to create safe, accessible, and integrated transportation choices for all residents and visitors.

The board discussed and approved a series of contracts, amendments, and ratifications across multiple agenda blocks. Significant actions included the establishment of a transaction committee and the authorization of contract amendments aligned with executive orders. Additionally, the board approved adjustments to transportation fare rates.

This document outlines the planning activities for the Puerto Rico Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the San Juan, Aguadilla, and Urbanized Areas Under 200,000 Population. It presents a program of work covering federal-funded planning activities across five key work elements: Program Administration and Planning Support Activities, Planning Emphasis Areas (including MAP-21 implementation, regional cooperation, and ladders of opportunity), the Puerto Rico 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan, Special Project Planning, and Data Collection. The plan aims to ensure coordinated, comprehensive, and continuous transportation planning to meet federal and local requirements.

The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works, prepared in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority, outlines the proposed distribution of federal funds for transportation projects from fiscal years 2023 to 2026. The plan prioritizes regional initiatives, public transportation upgrades, construction and improvement of facilities, and includes specific attention to asset management, highway safety, and overall system performance. The strategic objectives ensure that projects are consistent with statewide plans, financially constrained, and contribute to enhancing accessibility and efficiency across Puerto Rico.