Fort Walton Beach launches Elliott’s Point traffic study with community workshop

Fort Walton Beach, Florida – A new traffic study focused on the Elliott’s Point neighborhood is set to begin in Fort Walton Beach, with city officials inviting residents to participate in an upcoming public workshop designed to gather community input.

The City of Fort Walton Beach has hired the consulting firm Kimley-Horn to lead the study, which will examine traffic conditions and patterns throughout the Elliott’s Point area. City leaders say the effort is intended to better understand how traffic flows through the neighborhood and identify potential concerns raised by residents.

As part of the project’s early stages, a community workshop has been scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fort Walton Beach Public Library, located at 185 Miracle Strip Parkway. Residents are encouraged to attend and share their perspectives about traffic issues they experience in the neighborhood.

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During the meeting, members of the Kimley-Horn team will present an overview of the study, including its goals, scope, and the process that will be used to evaluate traffic activity in the area. City officials say the session will also provide an opportunity for residents to discuss their observations, concerns, and experiences related to traffic conditions in Elliott’s Point.

For those who are unable to attend the workshop, the city is offering an alternative way to participate. Residents may submit comments or feedback by email to City Engineer Jim Cuilla at [email protected].

The traffic study will extend beyond the initial meeting and continue over the coming months. As part of the analysis, residents may notice traffic monitoring equipment being installed at several locations throughout the Elliott’s Point neighborhood. The devices will help collect data that will be used to better understand traffic patterns and conditions within the community.

City officials say community input will play an important role in shaping the study as it moves forward, helping ensure that the concerns and experiences of local residents are considered throughout the process.