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July 12, 2022

Region Moves Ahead to Protect Pedestrians

Complete Streets, Safety, Transportation News

Report Highlights Safety Issues For more than a decade, Central Florida government and transportation partners have worked relentlessly to improve pedestrian safety, using a variety of tools – from engineering and design to public education. Walking can be dangerous in the United States, and the problem persists in every region, according to Smart Growth America,…

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April 8, 2022

Best Foot Forward Celebrates 10 Years

Transportation News

The inaugural Best Foot Forward Summit 2022 brought together steering committees, transportation, and local government agency partners to celebrate the program’s 10-year anniversary. It all began in 2012 when Best Foot Forward (BFF) was established with a goal to educate Central Floridians about the life saving importance of pedestrian safety. Within a decade of the program’s…

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December 28, 2021

MetroPlan Orlando Needs Volunteers for Community Advisory and Transportation Disadvantaged Groups

MetroPlan Orlando Advisory Committees, Transportation Disadvantaged, Transportation News

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 and the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board. People in these volunteer positions attend regular meetings and have materials to read and evaluate in between meetings. Prospective members…

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October 25, 2021

Transportation Disadvantaged Public Meeting Set for Nov. 18

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 Thursday, Nov. 18 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…

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July 8, 2021

Fascinating Findings from 2021 Regional Transportation Survey

Public Involvement, Transit, Transportation News

A Taste of What’s in the Survey Report: Most say transportation system about “average.” Almost 1 in 5 say they exceed speed limits regularly. Majority support making communities friendly to cyclists, pedestrians. The 2021 Regional Transportation Survey Report shares opinions from more than 3,000 Central Floridians on a variety of topics –  including transportation habits…

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June 10, 2021

Register for Lunchtime Webinar about Transportation Improvement Program on June 21

Public Involvement, Public Meetings, Transportation Improvement Program, Transportation News

You’ll have a chance to 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 Monday, June 21, and will be conducted on Zoom. The…

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June 8, 2021

Offer Your Thoughts and Get Updates on Two Studies in Apopka

Complete Streets, Transportation News

Please take the survey by July 16 to make your voice heard. If you live, work, or play in the Apopka area, you can share your ideas on how to improve travel near Rock Springs Road and on portions of the West Orange Trail. Please take our survey today by clicking here. The survey closes…

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April 30, 2021

Take Our Survey Today and Help Keep Central Florida Moving

Public Involvement, Transportation News

What are your transportation challenges today and opinions of what tomorrow’s transportation might be like? Please take 10 minutes to let us know through our survey! Transportation is essential for accessing so many things in Central Florida –medical care, employment, education, and community services, to name a few. MetroPlan Orlando wants to hear about your…

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December 9, 2020

MetroPlan Orlando Board Approves 2045 Plan, Elects 2021 Officers

MetroPlan Orlando Board, Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Transportation News

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…

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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…

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