October 31, 2019
Transportation Disadvantaged Public Meeting Provides Forum For Rider Feedback
The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) will hold its annual Transportation Disadvantaged Public Meeting on Thursday November 21, 2019. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex. The yearly meeting gives those who are transportation disadvantaged an opportunity to offer feedback on ACCESS LYNX. Public comments…
The Corrine Drive Complete Streets Study is finished. The final piece is an examination of public feedback on the recommended design. The Community Feedback Report summarizes responses of 500 people who shared their thoughts between May 1 and May 31, 2019, the official comment period on the plan. The project will now be handed over…
October 2, 2019
Best Foot Forward Coalition Expands to Seminole County
Launch Event Brings 17 Partners Together to Build Support for Pedestrian Safety Effort The Best Foot Forward coalition has brought its campaign to make Central Florida streets safer for pedestrians to Seminole County. To kick off the expansion, a ceremony was held in conjunction with International Walk to School Day that highlighted the importance of…
September 13, 2019
North Florida Transportation Expert to Discuss Regional Data Exchange
MetroPlan Orlando will host a talk by Jeff Sheffield, Executive Director of the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), on “Data Exchange” Wednesday, Sept. 25, 9:30-11 a.m. Mr. Sheffield has recently focused on implementing the North Florida TPO’s Smart Region Master Plan that uses technology to collect, analyze and apply data from many sources to…
September 12, 2019
National transit expert encourages Central Florida to expand its transportation options
Paul Skoutelas, president and CEO of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), shared lessons from his 40-year career in transit at yesterday’s MetroPlan Orlando Board meeting. He leads an association of more than 1,500 public and private sector member organizations, including all types of public transportation. APTA’s goal is to bring more funding to public…
The MetroPlan Orlando office will have a two-day, storm closure on Tuesday and Wednesday. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, September 5.
You’re invited to read and comment on two draft plans for building public participation in all our transportation planning activities. We’re looking for comments by Sept. 10, 2019, and there are three ways to give us your feedback on either or both plans. Our 2019 Public Participation Plan will guide public involvement for the next…
July 18, 2019
How Ready is Central Florida for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles?
MetroPlan Orlando is leading a study on how ready Central Florida is for the arrival of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) on public roads and will be providing periodic updates and public outreach on the topic. A connected vehicle (CV) uses wireless communications to exchange information with nearby vehicles, infrastructure, and mobile devices, while…
MetroPlan Orlando is seeking two Transportation Planners. These positions work within the Department of Transportation Planning. Applicants will be considered for both open positions. Job responsibilities include: • Assist with the integration of freight, goods and services mobility planning into the transportation planning process • Act as a resource person for the region concerning matters…
June 4, 2019
Join our Transportation Systems Management and Operations Advisory Committee
MetroPlan Orlando Advisory Committees, Transportation Systems Management & Operations
Are you interested in getting more involved in transportation planning? Here’s your chance. We are looking for a Community Advocate for our Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Advisory Committee. TSMO is an emerging discipline in transportation planning that uses information, communication and technology to improve surface transportation. The committee is structured to include interests…