May 11, 2013
MetroPlan Orlando Bike Ride Supports Coast-to-Coast Trail Completion
The Florida Legislature has approved a budget containing $50 million in transportation funds to complete a continuous trail called the Coast-to-Coast Connector. The governor must now decide whether he will support or veto funding for the project. He has 30 days to make a decision after the bill is transmitted to his office. The MetroPlan…
February 13, 2013
MetroPlan Orlando Board approves 2030 LRTP Amendment for Osceola
The MetroPlan Orlando Board approved an amendment to the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) on February 13, 2013. The amendment, requested by the Osceola County Expressway Authority, adjusts alignments and funding structures for two roadways in Osceola County. A public hearing was held February 11, 2013 in Kissimmee to discuss the amendment. This is…
January 17, 2012
MetroPlan Orlando Board Endorses Wekiva Parkway Financing Plan
Regional transportation board supports building the Wekiva Parkway to complete the beltway around Central Florida. The MetroPlan Orlando board endorsed the Wekiva Parkway financing plan at its meeting today, marking the first approval of the plan. Next, it will be reviewed by the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority. “Wekiva Parkway…