The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will meet at 1:30 p.m. on June 7. This meeting originally was scheduled for May 10, but had to be changed. The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) focuses on transportation needs of the disadvantaged in our community, including individuals with physical and economic challenges and senior citizens facing…
MetroPlan Orlando is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide traffic signal retiming in the MetroPlan Orlando area. The purpose of this contract is to provide MetroPlan Orlando with professional services for needed corridor retiming efforts. Interested parties should obtain the complete Request for Proposal Scope of Services and related bid documents to respond. All…
The May 9 MetroPlan Orlando Board meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at Second Harvest Food Bank, 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando. The MetroPlan Orlando Board discusses issues and makes informed decisions about future transportation projects, initiatives and improvements. An audio agenda is available by calling (407) 481-5672 and dialing 5. See the calendar notice…
March 27, 2018
Search for Next MetroPlan Orlando Executive Director Under Way
The MetroPlan Orlando Board’s Personnel Committee is conducting a search for an Executive Director, to take over after Harry Barley retires from the organization’s top position this summer. The search is being managed by Slavin Management Consultants, an executive search firm. The Executive Director works with board members, staff and regional partners to advance the…
UPDATE 3/21/18: We now have posted the full report from the Transportation Think-In. Check it out to learn more about how we are thinking deeper on transportation, health and sustainability. Learn more here. We recently asked about 60 community leaders to discuss how transportation can support health, environmental sustainability, and resiliency in Central Florida….
January 25, 2018
Give Feedback Online for Preliminary Corrine Drive Design Concepts
MetroPlan Orlando is offering ideas for three overall designs — each with a variation – to make Corrine Drive a complete street. We’re asking for your reaction in an online forum. At Neighborland.com/CorrineDrive, you can see the 6 design concept drawings, read their descriptions, and get comparative data about each idea. You can go through…
The Winter 2017 edition of our digital newsletter has just been released, and here’s a look at some of what you’ll find there: 2018 MetroPlan Orlando Board and Committee Officers Elected $11.9 Million Federal Grant Will Help Test Smart Cities Programs SunTrax Facility Being Constructed in Polk County LYNX Launches Customer Apps Transportation Disadvantaged Public…
December 14, 2017
Osceola Cmsr. Cheryl Grieb to be 2018 Chairman of MetroPlan Orlando Board
The MetroPlan Orlando Board has elected its Osceola County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb as chairman for 2018. She served as 2017 vice-chairman. Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke was elected as vice-chairman. He served as secretary-treasurer during 2017. He also serves as chair of the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board. Seminole County Commissioner Bob Dallari will…
December 13, 2017
We’re Seeking New Members for Our Community Advisory Committee; Apply by January 12
Are you interested in getting more involved in transportation planning? Here’s your chance – we’re filling three vacancies on our Community Advisory Committee: one multimodal advocate (voting seat) and two non-voting alternates. Non-voting alternates will be full participants in committee discussions and meetings. The committee provides citizen input to the transportation planning process and strives…
MetroPlan Orlando is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to aid in the recruitment of an Executive Director. A qualified firm must demonstrate the ability to conduct a national search for highly qualified candidates as well as assist the organization with other aspects of the recruitment process as described in the scope of services. See full…