The Winter 2019 edition of our digital newsletter has just been released, and here’s a look at some of what you’ll find there: • Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties Weigh in on Connected & Automated Vehicles in Central Florida • 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Outreach Begins • Newly Elected 2020 Board Members • Four…
December 10, 2019
Central Floridians Weigh In On Connected and Automated Vehicle Readiness
Public Involvement, Transportation & Technology, Transportation News, Transportation Systems Management & Operations
Attendees at a recent series of workshops showed interest and enthusiasm for Connected & Automated Vehicles (CAVs), while voicing some concerns about the region’s readiness for the technology on public roads. Three Connected & Automated Vehicle (CAV) Readiness Study Workshops – one each in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties – were aimed at increasing awareness…
October 2, 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…
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.