UPDATE 3/21/18: We now have posted the full report from the Transportation Think-In. Check it out to learn more about how we are thinking deeper on transportation, health and sustainability. Learn more here. We recently asked about 60 community leaders to discuss how transportation can support health, environmental sustainability, and resiliency in Central Florida….
January 25, 2018
Give Feedback Online for Preliminary Corrine Drive Design Concepts
MetroPlan Orlando is offering ideas for three overall designs — each with a variation – to make Corrine Drive a complete street. We’re asking for your reaction in an online forum. At Neighborland.com/CorrineDrive, you can see the 6 design concept drawings, read their descriptions, and get comparative data about each idea. You can go through…
The Winter 2017 edition of our digital newsletter has just been released, and here’s a look at some of what you’ll find there: 2018 MetroPlan Orlando Board and Committee Officers Elected $11.9 Million Federal Grant Will Help Test Smart Cities Programs SunTrax Facility Being Constructed in Polk County LYNX Launches Customer Apps Transportation Disadvantaged Public…
December 14, 2017
Osceola Cmsr. Cheryl Grieb to be 2018 Chairman of 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…
December 13, 2017
We’re Seeking New Members for Our Community Advisory Committee; Apply by January 12
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
September 22, 2017
FDOT Schedules Public Hearing on Five-Year Work Program
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…