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…
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 14, 2016
MetroPlan Orlando Board Elects Officers for 2017
The MetroPlan Orlando Board has elected its officers for 2017. Seminole County Commissioner Bob Dallari will serve as chairman. Cmsr. Dallari served as vice-chairman in 2016. Osceola County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb was elected vice-chairman for 2017. She served as 2016 secretary-treasurer. Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke was elected as secretary-treasurer. He served as chair of…
September 6, 2016
September Board Meeting Scheduled at Osceola Social Service Agency
The Sept. 14 meeting of the MetroPlan Orlando Board will be held at the Osceola Council on Aging office in the Barney E. Veal Center, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee. Click here for an agenda and directions to the center. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. The Council on Aging is the largest social service agency…
December 10, 2015
MetroPlan Orlando Board Elects Slate of New Officers to Serve in 2016
The MetroPlan Orlando Board recently elected new officers to lead the transportation planning organization during 2016. Orange County Commissioner Scott Boyd will serve as MetroPlan Orlando Board Chairman, overseeing activities for the policy-making body. He first joined the board in 2008 and will preside at meetings, beginning February 10, 2016. Seminole County Commissioner Bob Dallari…
July 8, 2015
New Transportation Improvement Program Gets Board Approval
The MetroPlan Orlando Board has approved a new Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which assigns funding to specific projects and sets the schedule for improving the region’s transportation system during the next five years. A public hearing was held on the five-year plan, on June 22, and board approval followed on July 8. The plan includes…
December 10, 2014
MetroPlan Orlando Board Elects Its Slate of New Officers to Serve in 2015
The MetroPlan Orlando Board recently elected new officers to lead the transportation planning organization during 2015. Kissimmee Mayor Jim Swan will serve as MetroPlan Orlando Board Chairman, overseeing activities for the 19-member body. He first joined the board in 2007 and will preside at meetings, beginning February 11, 2015. Orange County Commissioner Scott Boyd was…
June 13, 2014
MetroPlan Orlando Board Approves 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan
The MetroPlan Orlando Board has approved a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the region that stresses safety, multi-modal transportation options and a conservative fiscal approach. The plan covers the years through 2040 and identifies current and future needs based on projections for population and travel demand. The LRTP for the year 2040 received unanimous…
December 13, 2013
MetroPlan Orlando Board Elects Its Slate of Officers to Serve During 2014
The MetroPlan Orlando Board recently elected new officers to lead the transportation planning organization during 2014. Seminole County Commissioner Bob Dallari will serve as MetroPlan Orlando Board Chairman, overseeing activities for the 19-member board. Dallari, who first joined the board in December 2008, will announce board priorities at the first meeting in 2014 on February…
October 11, 2013
MetroPlan Orlando Board Approves Bus Rapid Transit on U.S. 192
After more than a year of study, LYNX has recommended an alternative for relieving congestion and improving transit along U.S. 192 between downtown Kissimmee and U.S. 27. The MetroPlan Orlando Board approved the alternative at its October 9 board meeting. The alternative includes dedicated lanes for fast bus service along the corridor, which is currently…