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Working to Preserve and Enhance the Quality of Life in Northwest Florida

The Emerald Coast Regional Council is a multi-purpose regional entity recognized by the state of Florida.

10/28/2026

⏰ Last chance to make your voice heard!

The Okaloosa-Walton TPO’s 2050 Cost Feasible Plan Survey closes November 5, 2026.

This is your opportunity to weigh in on transportation priorities that could shape how future projects are funded and implemented across Okaloosa and Walton counties.

🚗 Review the proposed scenarios, explore the virtual workshop, and complete the survey before the deadline.

Learn more and take the survey:
ecrc.org/OW2050LRTPCostSurvey

10/23/2026

⚠️ NOTICE: Our December transportation meetings have been moved to November! ⚠️

Please take note of several schedule changes for this month.
The Florida-Alabama TPO meeting dates have also been adjusted to accommodate the Veterans Day holiday and local government meetings.

Here’s the updated November schedule:

Nov. 4 – Bay County TPO
TCC at 11 a.m. | CAC at 1:30 p.m. | TPO at 3:30 p.m.
Bayway Public Transit System Administration Facility
1010 Cone Ave., Panama City, FL 32401

Nov. 17 & 18 – Florida-Alabama TPO
Nov. 17: TCC at 10 a.m. | CAC at 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: TPO at 9 a.m.
Bayview Community Center
2001 E. Lloyd St., Pensacola, FL 32503

Nov. 18 – RRTP TAC & ECRC Board
RRTP TAC at 2 p.m. | ECRC Board at 3 p.m.
Chautauqua Building
95 Circle Dr., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

Nov. 19 – Okaloosa-Walton TPO
CAC at 9:30 a.m. | TCC at 1:30 p.m. | TPO at 3 p.m.
Chautauqua Building
95 Circle Dr., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

📅 Please update your calendars and share with anyone who may be planning to attend.

View additional meeting details and upcoming events at ecrc.org/calendar.

10/13/2026

🚧 Recovering Together
As our community continues the recovery process, the Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC) recognizes the first responders, road crews, and local partners working hard to restore essential services and keep our roadways safe.

As we navigate recovery, remember to:
🚧 Stay alert for road closures, flooding, and storm debris.
📢 Follow local officials for the latest safety updates.
👷 Give road crews plenty of space to work.
🚗 Drive cautiously and allow extra travel time as conditions improve.

Thank you to everyone working together to keep our communities safe as we recover!

10/05/2026

Help shape the future of transportation in Okaloosa and Walton counties!

The Okaloosa-Walton TPO is developing its 2050 Cost Feasible Plan, the list of transportation projects that could realistically be funded over the next 20+ years.

We’ve developed four potential scenarios, and now we want to hear from you. Review the options, explore the virtual workshop, and take our short survey to tell us which approach you prefer.

Public comments are open October 5 through November 5, 2026.

Learn more and take the survey:
www.ecrc.org/OW2050LRTPCostFeasible
www.ecrc.org/OW2050LRTPCostSurvey

08/11/2026

🏠We want your input on housing in our community!

📝Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, and the Emerald Coast Regional Council are conducting a Fair Housing Survey, which will help identify barriers and improve housing programs throughout the community.

⏱️The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete, and all members of the public are encouraged to provide their feedback.

✅Take the survey online now through Friday, Oct. 16: https://bit.ly/3RTxhRl

ℹ️Learn more and view a list of locations to pick up a paper copy of the survey: https://bit.ly/4wDylYM

07/27/2026

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will conduct a Certification Review of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) on August 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person at the Clay Ford Room at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL.

Learn more about the certification process or register to attend virtually by visiting our Certification Review webpage: www.ecrc.org/FLALFederalCertification

For more information on the public meetings, please contact [email protected]

06/15/2026

Last chance to share your input on the 2050 Okaloosa-Walton Long Range Transportation Needs Plan! 🚨

Take our survey and let the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization know which transportation improvements are needed most to support future growth across the region.

📝 Survey closes June 18, 2026. Submit your comments at the link below.

https://wfrpc.wufoo.com/forms/okaloosawalton-needs-plan-public-survey/

06/04/2026

Help shape the 2050 Okaloosa-Walton Long Range Transportation Needs Plan. Your feedback will help identify the transportation improvements needed to support future growth, including roadways, transit, bicycle/pedestrian, and ITS projects.

Share your ideas with the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization by completing our survey. Survey will close June 18, 2026.
https://wfrpc.wufoo.com/forms/okaloosawalton-needs-plan-public-survey/

05/18/2026

How will Okaloosa and Walton counties get around in the future? 🚘

Share your ideas for future transportation projects and improvements at the Okaloosa-Walton Draft Needs Plan Public Workshop for the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan. Join us at Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood, 95 Circle Dr, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435, on May 21, 2026,following the 9:30 a.m. Citizen’s Advisory Committee meeting.

Can't make the workshop? Share your comments by completing our public survey:
https://wfrpc.wufoo.com/forms/okaloosawalton-needs-plan-public-survey/

05/18/2026

Community members are invited to share their comments on the Regional Rural Transportation Project Priorities during the public forum portion of the Regional Rural Technical Advisory Committee Meeting.

Join us on May 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood, located at 95 Circle Dr, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435.

Can't attend in person? Register to join us virtually via GoTo Webinar: www.ecrc.org/VirtualPublicMeetings

Address

P. O. Box 11399
Pensacola, FL
32524

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18503327976

Website

http://www.ecrc.org/

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