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August 19, 2023

MetroPlanOrlando.gov Enhances Security and Gives Our Website a Fresh Look

Public Involvement

Transportation is changing rapidly, and MetroPlan Orlando is making some changes of its own to keep pace. Most importantly, we are changing our web address to MetroPlanOrlando.gov. The “.gov” domain name is in keeping with our identity as a government agency and is consistent with the websites of many of our partners. This change is…

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June 6, 2023

Find Out About the Region’s 5-Year Transportation Plan on June 21

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Our Virtual Public Meeting Gives You a Chance to Learn and Give Feedback You can find out more about the region’s draft 5-year transportation work program and let us know what you think at a lunchtime webinar. A virtual public meeting to discuss the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is set for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on…

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March 15, 2023

Send Written Comments for Federal Certification by April 14

Public Involvement, Public Meetings

MetroPlan Orlando is encouraging comments on our performance as a long-range planning agency through April 14. Every four years, MetroPlan Orlando undergoes a mandatory federal certification with representatives from the Federal Highway and Federal Transit administrations. A team representing these USDOT agencies visited on March 15 to confirm we are following transportation planning laws and…

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February 20, 2023

Share Your Opinions on Active Transportation in Central Florida

Complete Streets, Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Safety

ATP survey link at MetroPlanOrlando.org/atp

Please take our survey by March 10 and use our map to give specific feedback on biking and walking. MetroPlan Orlando is dedicated to making Central Florida a safer and more enjoyable place to engage in active transportation, and we need your help. We have two tools that will let you give input and share…

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February 1, 2023

Region Receives $3.79 Million to Improve Transportation Safety

Complete Streets, Safety

    MetroPlan Orlando, along with its government partners, has been awarded a $3.79 million federal grant, under the 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan program. The money will be used to develop Vision Zero Safety Action Plans throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties – working toward the ultimate goal of zero…

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January 17, 2023

Apply to Join Community Advisory Committee by Feb. 10

MetroPlan Orlando Advisory Committees

Are you interested in transportation planning and looking for a way to get more involved? MetroPlan Orlando is taking applications for new members on the Community Advisory Committee through Feb. 10 People in these volunteer positions attend regular meetings and have materials to read and evaluate in between meetings. Prospective members need to complete an…

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December 14, 2022

2022 Notes on the Future Annual Report Offers a Look at What’s Ahead

Newsletters, Public Involvement

A little boy uses his imagination to look into the future of transportation with flying buses and personal transports

MetroPlan Orlando’s new annual report, Notes on the Future, highlights developments in regional transportation, as a starting point for the next wave of change. You can read the 2022 Report to the Community here. If you have questions about the annual report — or if you would like a free printed copy  – please email…

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December 14, 2022

MetroPlan Orlando Board Elects Officers for 2023

MetroPlan Orlando Board

Three board officers in front of a flag

At its Dec. 14 meeting, the MetroPlan Orlando Board elected officers for 2023. Orange County Cmsr. Mayra Uribe will serve a second term as Chair of the board during the next year, having served as the 2022 Chair. The 2023 Vice Chair will be Osceola County Cmsr. Cheryl Grieb. The board’s Secretary/Treasurer will be Cmsr….

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October 28, 2022

TD Public Meeting Is Postponed until Wednesday, Nov. 30

Public Meetings, Transportation Disadvantaged

The Transportation Disadvantaged Public Meeting and TDLCB Meeting originally scheduled for Nov. 10 will now be held on Nov. 30 because of weather. The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) will conduct its annual public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at MetroPlan Orlando, 250 South Orange Ave.,…

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September 20, 2022

UPDATE: Location Is Changed for the Sept. 22 In-Person Public Meeting in Apopka

Complete Streets, Public Involvement, Safety

PLEASE NOTE: The in-person meeting will be at Apopka City Hall. The presentation on recommended changes for Rock Springs Road and extensions to the West Orange Trail will be available in person or online, and participants can ask questions. A proposal to make changes to Rock Springs Road and Sandpiper Street in Apopka, and to…

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