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December 14, 2017

Osceola Cmsr. Cheryl Grieb to be 2018 Chairman of MetroPlan Orlando Board

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…

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December 13, 2017

We’re Seeking New Members for Our Community Advisory Committee; Apply by January 12

MetroPlan Orlando Advisory Committees

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…

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November 8, 2017

MetroPlan Orlando Seeks Executive Search Consultant

Jobs & Internships

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…

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October 13, 2017

Community Advocate’s Seat Opens on the TSMO Advisory Committee

MetroPlan Orlando Advisory Committees, Transportation Systems Management & Operations

UPDATE: The application deadline for this volunteer position has passed. If you’re interested in the technological end of transportation planning, here’s an opportunity to get involved. Consider applying to be the Community Advocate for our Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) Advisory Committee. TSMO is an emerging discipline in transportation planning. It advances the use…

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October 5, 2017

Central Florida Gets $11.9 Million to Test Smart Cities Transportation Technology

Safety, Transportation News, Transportation Systems Management & Operations

Central Florida will advance several intelligent transportation system technologies aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and easing congestion, thanks to a nearly $12 million federal grant. The Federal Highway Administration just awarded $11.9 million to a team of experts from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the University of Central Florida (UCF), and MetroPlan Orlando to…

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October 4, 2017

Get Updated on Regional Transportation with our Fall Newsletter

Newsletters

The fall edition of our digital newsletter has just been released, and here’s a look at some of what you’ll find there: Our 20th anniversary annual report and transportation timeline celebrate regional partnerships A MetroPlan Orlando volunteer received a big award Our Corrine Drive Complete Streets Study has advanced to the next phase Our partners…

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September 22, 2017

FDOT Schedules Public Hearing on Five-Year Work Program

Transportation News, Uncategorized

The Florida Department of Transportation District 5 will be hosting a week-long annual work program public hearing online, the week of Oct. 9 with an in-person hearing on Oct. 10, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the District 5 office, 719 South Woodland Blvd., Deland, FL 32720. FDOT representatives will be at the Oct. 10 hearing to…

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September 14, 2017

LYNX Public Workshops on the Future of Central Florida’s Bus Service

Uncategorized

You can help LYNX re-imagine transit service in Central Florida during a series of  Public Workshops on Sept. 19, 20 & 21. The first workshop will be held on Sept. 19 at Casselberry City Hall, followed by workshops at LYNX Central Station downtown on Sept. 20 and at Kissimmee city Hall on Sept. 21. All…

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September 13, 2017

Two Volunteer Positions Open on Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board

MetroPlan Orlando Advisory Committees, Transportation Disadvantaged

The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) currently has two open positions: Citizen Advocate For-profit Operator Persons interested in these volunteer positions should fill out the online application by close of business Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Find the TDLCB Membership Application here. Alternatively, you can print the form and send it by Oct. 13 via…

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September 6, 2017

Office Closed, Board Meeting Canceled Because of Hurricane Irma

Uncategorized

UPDATE: THE METROPLAN ORLANDO BOARD MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 9 AM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE RESCHEDULED LATER. The MetroPlan Orlando office will be closed Friday, Sept. 8 through Monday, Sept. 11, because of Hurricane Irma. We tentatively will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 12. The MetroPlan Orlando Board and Personnel…

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