Do you walk, bike, take the bus, or drive down 10th Street in St. Cloud? If so, we want to hear from you through this online survey! Let us know what wish-list items you have for 10th Street and what transportation challenges you experience. The survey will close on April 30. The 10th Street Study…
**Requests for proposals has ended on April 6, 2021.** MetroPlan Orlando is requesting proposals from qualified certified public accountants to provide auditing services. Questions should be directed to RFP@MetroPlanOrlando.org and received no later than 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Sealed proposals must be submitted by mail or in person to: MetroPlan Orlando, Finance Department,…
March 9, 2021
Plenty of Work Ahead in Region’s Push for Pedestrian Safety
Complete Streets, Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Safety
A 2020 Dip in Fatalities Follows Record Year of Deaths Central Florida experienced a drop in pedestrian crash fatalities in 2020, after a 22% spike in fatalities from 2018-2019. The 2020 dip (29%) is largely attributed to changing traffic patterns as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. As the region begins to emerge from the pandemic…
January 13, 2021
Applications Due January 31 for Community Advisory Committee Seats
A CAC member provides a layperson’s view in the transportation planning process. Those who want to join can apply online. Are you interested in transportation planning and looking for a way to get involved in 2021? MetroPlan Orlando has several openings for members on the Community Advisory Committee. This committee provides citizen input to the…
At its Dec. 9 meeting, the MetroPlan Orlando Board adopted the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the year 2045 and elected officers for 2021. Osceola County Cmsr. Viviana Janer will serve as chairwoman of the board during the next year. Vice Chairwoman will be Orange County Cmsr. Mayra Uribe. The board’s Secretary/Treasurer will be Cmsr. Bob…
November 24, 2020
Board to Take Action on 2045 Plan at Dec. 9 Meeting
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Public Involvement, Public Meetings, Transportation News
The final draft of the 2045 Plan is available for review. The MetroPlan Orlando Board will take action on the plan on December 9. The public comment period at the meeting will be the last opportunity to comment on the plan. The 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan is the long-term vision for how Central Florida’s…
** UPDATE ON 12/16/20: THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER POSITION HAS NOW CLOSED.** MetroPlan Orlando is seeking a Transportation Planner to provide assistance in transportation activities and assist on special projects as identified in the Unified Planning Work Program. Duties also include promoting public awareness of the current state of transportation issues and informing elected officials and…
October 16, 2020
We Want to Hear Your Opinions on the 2045 Plan by November 20
MetroPlan Orlando Board, Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Public Involvement, Transportation News, Uncategorized
A virtual tour of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan will get you up to speed. There are several ways to comment, including at a public meeting on November 9. We want to show you the future of transportation in Central Florida and find out what you think about it. The draft 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan –…
October 13, 2020
Transportation Disadvantaged Public Meeting Set for Nov. 12
Public Involvement, Transportation Disadvantaged, Transportation News
Participants Can Join and Comment Online at Meeting with Limited In-Person Attendance The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) will conduct its annual public meeting on Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. The purpose of the annual public meeting is to get input on ACCESS LYNX paratransit service in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. The…
October 1, 2020
Watch the 2045 Plan Take Shape Through Our Series of Technical Reports
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Public Involvement, Transportation News
We’re building the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), piece by piece. The heart of the plan is a series of technical reports that cover various parts of the vision for Central Florida transportation 25 years from now. Currently, there are 9 MTP technical reports in draft form posted on our website. These cover a variety…