September 29, 2023
Help Improve Active Transportation in Central Florida
Air Quality & Environment, Complete Streets, Health, Long Range Transportation Plan
MetroPlan Orlando is dedicated to making Central Florida a safer and more enjoyable place to engage in active transportation, and we’re doing it with your help. Active transportation is human-powered travel, such as walking, biking, or rolling. MetroPlan Orlando is advancing this type of healthy activity through the Active Transportation Plan: Ride & Stride 2050….
September 25, 2023
Applications Being Accepted from Volunteers for Transportation Disadvantaged Group
Are you interested in improving transportation for the most vulnerable members of our community – older adults, people who have disabilities, or those who are economically disadvantaged? Here’s your chance. MetroPlan Orlando is taking applications for two seats on the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB). We are currently accepting applications for: Citizen Advocate (Non-System…
August 19, 2023
MetroPlanOrlando.gov Enhances Security and Gives Our Website a Fresh Look
Transportation is changing rapidly, and MetroPlan Orlando is making some changes of its own to keep pace. Most importantly, we are changing our web address to MetroPlanOrlando.gov. The “.gov” domain name is in keeping with our identity as a government agency and is consistent with the websites of many of our partners. This change is…
Our Virtual Public Meeting Gives You a Chance to Learn and Give Feedback You can 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…
March 15, 2023
Send Written Comments for Federal Certification by April 14
MetroPlan Orlando is encouraging comments on our performance as a long-range planning agency through April 14. Every four years, MetroPlan Orlando undergoes a mandatory federal certification with representatives from the Federal Highway and Federal Transit administrations. A team representing these USDOT agencies visited on March 15 to confirm we are following transportation planning laws and…
February 20, 2023
Share Your Opinions on Active Transportation in Central Florida
Complete Streets, Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Safety
Please take our survey by March 10 and use our map to give specific feedback on biking and walking. MetroPlan Orlando is dedicated to making Central Florida a safer and more enjoyable place to engage in active transportation, and we need your help. We have two tools that will let you give input and share…
February 1, 2023
Region Receives $3.79 Million to Improve Transportation Safety
MetroPlan Orlando, along with its government partners, has been awarded a $3.79 million federal grant, under the 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan program. The money will be used to develop Vision Zero Safety Action Plans throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties – working toward the ultimate goal of zero deaths and…
January 17, 2023
Apply to Join Community Advisory Committee by Feb. 10
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 through Feb. 10 People in these volunteer positions attend regular meetings and have materials to read and evaluate in between meetings. Prospective members need to complete an…
December 14, 2022
2022 Notes on the Future Annual Report Offers a Look at What’s Ahead
MetroPlan Orlando’s new annual report, Notes on the Future, highlights developments in regional transportation, as a starting point for the next wave of change. You can read the 2022 Report to the Community here. If you have questions about the annual report — or if you would like a free printed copy – please email…
At its Dec. 14 meeting, the MetroPlan Orlando Board elected officers for 2023. Orange County Cmsr. Mayra Uribe will serve a second term as Chair of the board during the next year, having served as the 2022 Chair. The 2023 Vice Chair will be Osceola County Cmsr. Cheryl Grieb. The board’s Secretary/Treasurer will be Cmsr….