Greetings Hillcrest Residents,
Happy New Year! 2024 is shaping up to be a critically important year for both our county and our country. We face a major presidential election that will have generational ramifications for our democracy. On the local level, Broward County faces critical decisions on issues ranging from commuter rail to solid waste to environmental resiliency to public safety and much, much more. Add it all up, and 2024 looks like it could be a major inflection point. As we face such a monumental year, I am so grateful to all the residents of Hillcrest for their continued leadership and tireless advocacy.
Even in trying times, our home is great because of the diversity and history of our wonderful neighborhoods throughout District Six. Hillcrest is a shining example of how a community can join together to make an entire city stronger. Whether advocating for protections for seniors or hosting social events that bring residents closer together, Hillcrest shows us just how tightly knit a neighborhood can be even in the year 2024. Inside Hillcrest in particular is an essential resource for residents not just in Hillcrest, but throughout the city. At a time when traditional newsrooms are being shuttered and the truth is too often up for debate, Inside Hillcrest provides residents with facts and viewpoints that actually enlighten, inform, and persuade. At a time of great upheaval for our civic participation and body politic, the leadership of local civic associations and their publications is an essential tool for us to remain connected and unified on the local level. I look forward to working together more moving forward with Hillcrest residents like you. As always, never hesitate to reach out to my office if you have any questions!
PREMOÂ Plan
One issue that Hollywoood residents frequently contact my office about is public transit. Hollywood, and Hillcrest, are located near major public transit arterials like Federal Highway, 441, Sheridan Street and Hollywood Boulevard, and the FEC rail tracks. Over the past several months, Broward County has been rolling out our Premium Mobility (PREMO) program. The PREMO program uses penny surtax funds to create a world-class transportation network and is a prime example of how this surtax will pay major dividends to Broward County. This program of projects includes commuter rail, light rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and significantly increased and improved bus options. PREMO will also incorporate new technologies and will evolve to fit our changing needs. Overall, this plan contains over 200 miles of premium service that expects to have 23 million riders a year, and it is expected to play a major role in reducing congestion and giving residents more mobility options. One element of the PREMO plan is upgrading our fleet with new electric buses. This January, Broward County Transit celebrated the opening of the first BCT Electric Express Coach bus, which transports 54 passengers per ride and can go up to 230 miles on one charge! Hillcrest residents will be glad to know that the PREMO plan will provide plentiful options originating near major Hollywood landmarks. In particular, a transit network will develop from the new commuter rail in downtown Hollywood, which will provide many more options for Hollywood residents to go both north to south and east to west! Stay tuned for more information.Â
Contact Us
Our District office is conveniently located within the lobby of the Hollywood Branch of the Broward County Public Library at 2600 Hollywood Blvd, next to Hollywood City Hall. My District office staff is available to you from 10 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. My staff is also working from my office in Fort Lauderdale and from other locations within our District. The Fort Lauderdale office is open for your convenience Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 954-357-7006/7790, or email me at bfurr@broward.org.
