March 9, 2021
Plenty of Work Ahead in Region’s Push for Pedestrian Safety
Complete Streets, Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Safety
A 2020 Dip in Fatalities Follows Record Year of Deaths Central Florida experienced a drop in pedestrian crash fatalities in 2020, after a 22% spike in fatalities from 2018-2019. The 2020 dip (29%) is largely attributed to changing traffic patterns as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. As the region begins to emerge from the pandemic…
December 9, 2020
MetroPlan Orlando Board Approves 2045 Plan, Elects 2021 Officers
MetroPlan Orlando Board, Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Transportation News
At its Dec. 9 meeting, the MetroPlan Orlando Board adopted the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the year 2045 and elected officers for 2021. Osceola County Cmsr. Viviana Janer will serve as chairwoman of the board during the next year. Vice Chairwoman will be Orange County Cmsr. Mayra Uribe. The board’s Secretary/Treasurer will be Cmsr. Bob…
November 24, 2020
Board to Take Action on 2045 Plan at Dec. 9 Meeting
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Public Involvement, Public Meetings, Transportation News
The final draft of the 2045 Plan is available for review. The MetroPlan Orlando Board will take action on the plan on December 9. The public comment period at the meeting will be the last opportunity to comment on the plan. The 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan is the long-term vision for how Central Florida’s…
October 16, 2020
We Want to Hear Your Opinions on the 2045 Plan by November 20
MetroPlan Orlando Board, Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Public Involvement, Transportation News, Uncategorized
A virtual tour of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan will get you up to speed. There are several ways to comment, including at a public meeting on November 9. We want to show you the future of transportation in Central Florida and find out what you think about it. The draft 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan –…
October 1, 2020
Watch the 2045 Plan Take Shape Through Our Series of Technical Reports
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Public Involvement, Transportation News
We’re building the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), piece by piece. The heart of the plan is a series of technical reports that cover various parts of the vision for Central Florida transportation 25 years from now. Currently, there are 9 MTP technical reports in draft form posted on our website. These cover a variety…
August 20, 2020
Future Fest will Explore Scenarios & What They Mean for Transportation in 2045
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Safety, Transportation & Technology
Travel has been curtailed these days, but that won’t stop MetroPlan Orlando from offering a virtual trip through time to consider what Central Florida may be like 25 years from now — and how to get ready. Community outreach for the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) continues with a national expert in future technology acting…
August 17, 2020
2020 Annual Report Focuses on Goals for Transforming the Region
Partnerships Shape Transportation Now and in the Future MetroPlan Orlando’s annual report, Decade of Transformation looks at Central Florida’s recent transportation accomplishments and the challenges that lie ahead. It also sets the stage for the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), to be approved by our board this year. You can see the 2020 annual report…
August 6, 2020
See How Health & Environment Figure into the 2045 Plan for the Region’s Transportation
Air Quality & Environment, Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Public Involvement
Central Florida’s unique natural setting and vibrant communities are key elements for its future. As we focus on the year 2045, one of MetroPlan Orlando’s planning goals is to protect the region’s public health and environmentally sensitive areas. To discuss how we’re shaping the 2045 Plan so that transportation has the desired positive effect, join…
July 28, 2020
Help Shape the Vision for Central Florida Transportation in 2045
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Public Involvement, Public Meetings
The Presentation & Discussion Will Be Held at Two Sessions Planning Central Florida’s transportation system for the year 2045 offers a variety of opportunities and challenges. It’s not something our planning team can do alone. We need input and ideas from everyone in Central Florida to build a better system. This is the time to…
March 12, 2020
Our Transportation Youth Activity Books Are A Hit
Planning the future and looking at ways to move people around the region takes a lot of discussion, and that includes input from our youngest Central Floridians. When we engage with kids, we hear some of the most innovative suggestions – such as flying bikes, jetpacks, and “wall-climbing boots” – for travel in the year…