APALACHEE REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL

The Apalachee Regional Planning Council is helping communities throughout the Region take meaningful steps toward safer transportation systems through its Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program efforts. Designed to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries, the initiative supports local governments in creating safer, more accessible streets for everyone — whether traveling by car, bicycle, public transit, or on foot. Transportation safety remains a growing concern across bo

The Apalachee Regional Planning Council plays an important role in helping communities prepare for emergencies through its involvement in Florida’s Statewide Regional Evacuation Study Program. Working alongside state agencies, emergency management officials, transportation partners, and local governments, ARPC helps support regional evacuation planning efforts designed to improve public safety and strengthen disaster preparedness throughout the Apalachee Region. Florida’s coa

The Big Bend Healthcare Coalition plays a vital role in strengthening emergency preparedness and healthcare coordination across the Big Bend Region. Bringing together healthcare providers, emergency management agencies, public health organizations, first responders, and community partners, the Coalition works to improve the Region’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters that impact public health and healthcare systems. Serving a divers

The Apalachee Regional Planning Council is helping communities prepare for the future through the Apalachee Strong Regional Resilience Collaborative — a regional initiative focused on strengthening resilience, improving coordination, and helping communities better respond to natural, environmental, and economic challenges. Communities across the Apalachee Region face a wide range of resilience issues, including severe weather events, flooding, coastal impacts, aging infrastru

Reliable high-speed internet is no longer a luxury — it is essential infrastructure that supports education, healthcare, business development, public safety, and everyday life. Recognizing the critical role connectivity plays in modern communities, the Apalachee Regional Planning Council is helping local governments and regional partners evaluate and improve broadband access through comprehensive Broadband Feasibility Studies. Across many rural communities in the Apalachee Re

The Apalachee Regional Planning Council is helping shape a stronger economic future for communities across the Region through its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Serving as a long-range roadmap for regional prosperity, the strategy identifies priorities, opportunities, and collaborative solutions that support sustainable economic growth, workforce development, infrastructure investment, and community resilience. Developed through extensive coordination wit

The Apalachee Regional Rural Transportation Plan (RRTP) is a long-range, strategic roadmap designed to improve transportation...

Commuters in the Florida panhandle have just been handed a powerful new tool to help them find and schedule commuter transportation for...

Coastal communities throughout the Apalachee Region are all too familiar with chronic erosion along the shorelines. Summer and winter...

On August 23, 1977, Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC) was officially founded through an interlocal agreement with the counties...

ARPC provides essential services to the counties and municipalities of the Apalachee Region. For more the 47 years, the Council has...

When disaster strikes, there’s no time for second guessing. Preparation is essential. And even more so throughout the Apalachee Region,...

ARPC proudly serves as a dedicated catalyst for responsible growth & development in the Apalachee Region of Florida. With a team of...

Nearly a century ago, railroads were the driving force behind the American economy, facilitating the movement of both goods and people...

We are thrilled to be celebrating our 47th year as a visionary force in the Apalachee Region. Under the dedicated leadership of Executive...

Apalachee Regional Planning Council is dedicated to fostering regional resiliency & enhancing the quality of life throughout our...

The 2023-2024 Apalachee Regional Planning Council Vulnerability Assessment is complete. Over the past year, ARPC staff diligently...

For your convenience, our transportation department has compiled a list of potential funding sources to address your local transportation...

With years in the making, going back to 2019, we are excited to announce we have ROCKS IN THE WATER. Construction of our reefs began in...

With a strong focus on collaboration and community engagement , ARPC serves as a vital resource for local governments, businesses, and...