October 10, 2018
Paratransit Survey Asks Riders About Their Experiences
We need help from paratransit riders in evaluating ACCESS LYNX service for the disadvantaged in our community — including individuals with physical and economic challenges, senior citizens, and others who are unable to use traditional bus services. MetroPlan Orlando designates the Community Transportation Coordinator (ACCESS LYNX) and is responsible for oversight of paratransit service throughout…
September 18, 2018
Volunteer Position Open on Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board
The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) currently has an open position for a member to represent the elderly (over age 60). Persons interested in this volunteer position should fill out the online application by close of business Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. Find the TDLCB Membership Application here. Alternatively, you can print the form and…
MetroPlan Orlando is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide support for staff to accomplish various transportation planning functions relating to its Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Many of these tasks are required by Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) and the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST-Act). The work involves assistance to…
July 11, 2018
MetroPlan Orlando Board Names Next Executive Director
MetroPlan Orlando’s Deputy Executive Director Gary Huttmann will become executive director, beginning Sept. 1. The agency’s board approved the leadership change at its July 11 meeting. Mr. Huttmann, who has been with the organization for seven years, will replace Harold W. Barley, who is retiring after 22 years in the top post. “This is an…
Do you live or work within a 10-minute walk of a SunRail station? If so, we want to hear from you! We are studying how SunRail has influenced development around station areas. You don’t have to currently ride SunRail to share your opinions. Please take the survey by June 25, 2018: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SunRailSurvey This study on…
May 15, 2018
Public Hearing Set for Draft Transportation Improvement Program
UPDATE: The public hearing has concluded, but the comment period is open until 5 p.m. on June 25. See information below on how to view materials and comment. A public hearing will be held Monday, June 11, on the proposed 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). MetroPlan Orlando is seeking input on the region’s five-year transportation…
The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will meet at 1:30 p.m. on June 7. This meeting originally was scheduled for May 10, but had to be changed. The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) focuses on transportation needs of the disadvantaged in our community, including individuals with physical and economic challenges and senior citizens facing…
MetroPlan Orlando is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide traffic signal retiming in the MetroPlan Orlando area. The purpose of this contract is to provide MetroPlan Orlando with professional services for needed corridor retiming efforts. Interested parties should obtain the complete Request for Proposal Scope of Services and related bid documents to respond. All…
The May 9 MetroPlan Orlando Board meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at Second Harvest Food Bank, 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando. The MetroPlan Orlando Board discusses issues and makes informed decisions about future transportation projects, initiatives and improvements. An audio agenda is available by calling (407) 481-5672 and dialing 5. See the calendar notice…
March 27, 2018
Search for Next MetroPlan Orlando Executive Director Under Way
The MetroPlan Orlando Board’s Personnel Committee is conducting a search for an Executive Director, to take over after Harry Barley retires from the organization’s top position this summer. The search is being managed by Slavin Management Consultants, an executive search firm. The Executive Director works with board members, staff and regional partners to advance the…