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February 1, 2016

Final Documents Available for Updated 2040 Long Range Plan

Transportation News

Check out the Long Range Transportation Plan section of our website to see the most up-to-date technical reports for the 2040 Plan. We’ve also produced a video that underscores why the plan is crucial for our region. The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) covers a 20- to 25-year period and identifies current and future needs…

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January 4, 2016

MetroPlan Orlando Office Moves to Park Building on Orange Avenue

Uncategorized

MetroPlan Orlando has completed its move to the second floor of the Park Building, on Orange Avenue, adjacent to the SunTrust Tower in downtown Orlando. Our new address is: 250 S. Orange Ave., Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801. Our phone number has stayed the same: 407-481-5672. Parking is available in the SunTrust Center Parking Garage…

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December 10, 2015

MetroPlan Orlando Board Elects Slate of New Officers to Serve in 2016

MetroPlan Orlando Board

The MetroPlan Orlando Board recently elected new officers to lead the transportation planning organization during 2016. Orange County Commissioner Scott Boyd will serve as MetroPlan Orlando Board Chairman, overseeing activities for the policy-making body.  He first joined the board in 2008 and will preside at meetings, beginning February 10, 2016. Seminole County Commissioner Bob Dallari…

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November 19, 2015

You’re Invited to Comment on our Public Involvement Plan

Public Involvement

MetroPlan Orlando invites the public to read and comment on our 2016 Public Involvement Plan. The plan will guide public involvement for the next three years.  A 45-day public comment period  is required. Comments will be accepted through Feb. 1, 2016. The Public Involvement Plan includes objectives, strategies and measurement tools for MetroPlan Orlando’s public…

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October 23, 2015

You Can Apply to Join Our New Community Advisory Committee

MetroPlan Orlando Advisory Committees

Are you interested in getting more involved in transportation planning? Here’s your chance – we’re looking for members for our new Community Advisory Committee. Starting in January 2016, the Community Advisory Committee will provide citizen input to the transportation planning process and will strive to reflect the diversity of the Central Florida community, including those…

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October 14, 2015

Transportation Disadvantaged Public Hearing Scheduled for Nov. 12

Transportation Disadvantaged

The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) will hold its annual public hearing at 10 a.m., on Thursday, November 12, and the TDLCB’s regular meeting will immediately follow the hearing. The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) was created to identify local service needs and serves as an advisor to ACCESS LYNX, the paratransit service for…

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September 1, 2015

Central Floridians Voice Opinions on Transportation System

Transportation News

Recent survey research shows that Central Floridians want more attention and money for transportation and more options for transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Our 2015 public opinion research survey, conducted in partnership with the UCF Institute for Social & Behavioral Science, found strong support for improving and diversifying the region’s transportation system. MetroPlan Orlando and…

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August 18, 2015

Volunteers Needed to Count Cyclists and Pedestrians in Central Florida

Safety, Transportation News

Because of rainy weather, the 2015 counts have been postponed until October. The events will be held on Oct. 15 and Oct. 17. MetroPlan Orlando is preparing for another round of pedestrian and bicyclist counts, and we need volunteers at key locations around the region. These counts will measure effects of infrastructure improvements (such as…

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August 18, 2015

Cyclists, You Can Help MetroPlan Orlando Improve Biking in Our Region

Transportation News

You can do your part to make local biking better by using a free app that records your rides and keeps track of your performance. At the same time it’s helping you improve your cycling, it will help MetroPlan Orlando find ways to improve our region’s accessibility for bikes. MetroPlan Orlando is partnering with Strava…

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July 23, 2015

You’re Invited to Comment on our LRTP Public Involvement Plan

Public Involvement

MetroPlan Orlando invites the public to read and comment on our Public Involvement Plan for the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Re-adoption. The plan will guide public involvement for the re-adoption process, expected to be complete in December.  A 45-day public comment period  is required. Comments will be accepted through Sept. 8, 2015. The draft…

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