October 23, 2015
You Can Apply to Join Our New Community Advisory Committee
Are you interested in getting more involved in transportation planning? Here’s your chance – we’re looking for members for our new Community Advisory Committee. Starting in January 2016, the Community Advisory Committee will provide citizen input to the transportation planning process and will strive to reflect the diversity of the Central Florida community, including those…
October 14, 2015
Transportation Disadvantaged Public Hearing Scheduled for Nov. 12
The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) will hold its annual public hearing at 10 a.m., on Thursday, November 12, and the TDLCB’s regular meeting will immediately follow the hearing. The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) was created to identify local service needs and serves as an advisor to ACCESS LYNX, the paratransit service for…
Recent survey research shows that Central Floridians want more attention and money for transportation and more options for transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Our 2015 public opinion research survey, conducted in partnership with the UCF Institute for Social & Behavioral Science, found strong support for improving and diversifying the region’s transportation system. MetroPlan Orlando and…
August 18, 2015
Volunteers Needed to Count Cyclists and Pedestrians in Central Florida
Because of rainy weather, the 2015 counts have been postponed until October. The events will be held on Oct. 15 and Oct. 17. MetroPlan Orlando is preparing for another round of pedestrian and bicyclist counts, and we need volunteers at key locations around the region. These counts will measure effects of infrastructure improvements (such as…
August 18, 2015
Cyclists, You Can Help MetroPlan Orlando Improve Biking in Our Region
You can do your part to make local biking better by using a free app that records your rides and keeps track of your performance. At the same time it’s helping you improve your cycling, it will help MetroPlan Orlando find ways to improve our region’s accessibility for bikes. MetroPlan Orlando is partnering with Strava…
MetroPlan Orlando invites the public to read and comment on our Public Involvement Plan for the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Re-adoption. The plan will guide public involvement for the re-adoption process, expected to be complete in December. A 45-day public comment period is required. Comments will be accepted through Sept. 8, 2015. The draft…
Wednesday marked the first time that recently appointed Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jim Boxold has spoken in front of a metropolitan planning organization in the state of Florida. During his presentation to the MetroPlan Orlando Board, Secretary Boxold emphasized the importance of Central Florida to advancing both the economic and social well-being of…
July 8, 2015
New Transportation Improvement Program Gets Board Approval
The MetroPlan Orlando Board has approved a new Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which assigns funding to specific projects and sets the schedule for improving the region’s transportation system during the next five years. A public hearing was held on the five-year plan, on June 22, and board approval followed on July 8. The plan includes…
June 15, 2015
Transportation Improvement Program Available for Comment Until July 6
The public can comment on MetroPlan Orlando’s five-year plan, even though the public hearing is over. Transportation Improvement Program maps and the draft documents are available for review through July 6: At the time of posting, a draft plan was available for comment. The plan since has been approved by the MetroPlan Orlando Board. Read…
June 8, 2015
OCPS, UCF, Busch and Company Recognized with Clean Air Awards
The 2015 Clean Air Award competition spotlighted success stories in air quality throughout the region during May – Clean Air Month. The Central Florida Clean Air Team presented three awards to regional organizations in various types of air quality activities. Orange County Public Schools repeated as the top award winner, while UCF and a private…