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May 15, 2018

Public Hearing Set for Draft Transportation Improvement Program

Public Meetings, Transportation News

UPDATE: The public hearing has concluded, but the comment period is open until 5 p.m. on June 25. See information below on how to view materials and comment. A public hearing will be held Monday, June 11, on the proposed 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). MetroPlan Orlando is seeking input on the region’s five-year transportation…

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February 15, 2018

Transportation Think-In Gets Community Conversations Started

Transportation News

  UPDATE 3/21/18: We now have posted the full report from the Transportation Think-In. Check it out to learn more about how we are thinking deeper on transportation, health and sustainability. Learn more here. We recently asked about 60 community leaders to discuss how transportation can support health, environmental sustainability, and resiliency in Central Florida….

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October 5, 2017

Central Florida Gets $11.9 Million to Test Smart Cities Transportation Technology

Safety, Transportation News, Transportation Systems Management & Operations

Central Florida will advance several intelligent transportation system technologies aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and easing congestion, thanks to a nearly $12 million federal grant. The Federal Highway Administration just awarded $11.9 million to a team of experts from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the University of Central Florida (UCF), and MetroPlan Orlando to…

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September 22, 2017

FDOT Schedules Public Hearing on Five-Year Work Program

Transportation News, Uncategorized

The Florida Department of Transportation District 5 will be hosting a week-long annual work program public hearing online, the week of Oct. 9 with an in-person hearing on Oct. 10, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the District 5 office, 719 South Woodland Blvd., Deland, FL 32720. FDOT representatives will be at the Oct. 10 hearing to…

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May 31, 2017

MetroPlan Orlando Host to Central Florida’s first TransitScreen

Transportation News

Visitors to the MetroPlan Orlando office now have access to a simple, singular display of real-time travel information. Our lobby hosts Central Florida’s first TransitScreen, a type of civic technology that shares up-to-date information about the five different transportation options around our downtown location. The TransitScreen is a pilot program for one year and is…

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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…

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April 22, 2017

Survey Asks How to Improve Transportation on Corrine Drive

Complete Streets, Transportation News

  UPDATE AS OF 5/31/2017: The opinion survey is now closed. Please check our study page CorrineDriveStudy.org for more information about public involvement opportunities related to the Corrine Drive Complete Streets Study. We want your ideas on transportation along Corrine Drive. As part of our public outreach for the Corrine Drive Complete Streets Study, we’re…

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December 14, 2016

MetroPlan Orlando Board Elects Officers for 2017

MetroPlan Orlando Board, Transportation News

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…

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August 3, 2016

MetroPlan Orlando Seeks Consultants for Graphics, Videography Contracts

RFPs, Transportation News

MetroPlan Orlando seeks qualified consultants for two contracts: Graphic Design and Videography. These consultants will provide work on an as-needed basis under three-year contracts. Subhead Quote packages and samples of work pertaining to both contracts can be submitted digitally or as hard copies. All quote packages for both contracts must be received by Thursday, August…

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July 19, 2016

2016 Report to the Community Outlines Important Projects

Public Involvement, Transportation News

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…

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