May 12, 2017
Public Hearing June 5 on Amendment to 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan & Draft TIP
Long Range Transportation Plan, Public Involvement, Transportation News
UPDATE: The public hearing is over, and the period to submit written comments has passed. The MetroPlan Orlando Board approved the amendment to the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan at the June 14 board meeting. The draft Transportation Improvement Program will be considered at the July 12 board meeting. A public hearing will be held…
It’s a new year, and we have a new website. You’ll still find all the information and features you enjoyed on our previous site, but we’ve added some things and rearranged our information so it’s easier to use. We now have .org in our site name and email addresses, which we think suits our role…
July 19, 2016
2016 Report to the Community Outlines Important Projects
We’re celebrating the power of partnerships in our 2016 Report to the Community. Titled Plans. Progress. Action., the report describes work under way on the region’s varied modes of transportation, as well as what’s in store for the future. Elected officials, planners, engineers and community representatives collaborate to provide direction for these projects. Check out our…
MetroPlan Orlando invites the public to read and comment on our 2016 Public Involvement Plan. The plan will guide public involvement for the next three years. A 45-day public comment period is required. Comments will be accepted through Feb. 1, 2016. The Public Involvement Plan includes objectives, strategies and measurement tools for MetroPlan Orlando’s public…
MetroPlan Orlando invites the public to read and comment on our Public Involvement Plan for the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Re-adoption. The plan will guide public involvement for the re-adoption process, expected to be complete in December. A 45-day public comment period is required. Comments will be accepted through Sept. 8, 2015. The draft…
June 15, 2015
Transportation Improvement Program Available for Comment Until July 6
The public can comment on MetroPlan Orlando’s five-year plan, even though the public hearing is over. Transportation Improvement Program maps and the draft documents are available for review through July 6: At the time of posting, a draft plan was available for comment. The plan since has been approved by the MetroPlan Orlando Board. Read…
We were delighted with the participation for our April 1 MetroPlanLIVE! interactive town hall event. The hour-long presentation and public forum on our Year 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan drew as many as 400 people via phone and webcast. Participants submitted about 60 questions for our panel, leading to a lively give and take about…
February 6, 2014
2013 Annual Report Highlights How Residents Get Where They Need to Go
MetroPlan Orlando’s Annual Report highlights our focus on providing options for moving people to their destinations. Titled Getting There, the report signals the transformations about to come in Central Florida transportation. While the car has historically been the main mode of travel in our region, it’s important to offer additonal options — rail, bus, bicycle…
Annual reports generally recap the year just past, but MetroPlan Orlando’s 2012 Annual Report says even more about the future. Titled What’s Next?, the report outlines transportation plans and challenges ahead. Transportation in our region is undergoing a transformation, and MetroPlan Orlando is committed to helping residents get the choices and opportunities they need. The…
January 10, 2013
Public Involvement Plan Is Approved for the 2040 Long Range Plan
Getting citizen views on transportation needs in the year 2040 is now officially under way at MetroPlan Orlando. The Public Involvement Plan for the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) was adopted at the January 9, 2013, meeting of the MetroPlan Orlando Board. The Public Involvement Plan will provide the framework for Central Florida residents…