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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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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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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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You can still submit public comments on MetroPlan Orlando’s five-year plan, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), until Tuesday, July 5. A public hearing on the TIP was held June 20. The TIP includes all the federal and state funded highway, bicycle and pedestrian, transit, transportation disadvantaged, and aviation projects that are scheduled for implementation over…

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Check out the Long Range Transportation Plan section of our website to see the most up-to-date technical reports for the 2040 Plan. We’ve also produced a video that underscores why the plan is crucial for our region. The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) covers a 20- to 25-year period and identifies current and future needs…

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Recent survey research shows that Central Floridians want more attention and money for transportation and more options for transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Our 2015 public opinion research survey, conducted in partnership with the UCF Institute for Social & Behavioral Science, found strong support for improving and diversifying the region’s transportation system. MetroPlan Orlando and…

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Because of rainy weather, the 2015 counts have been postponed until October. The events will be held on Oct. 15 and Oct. 17. MetroPlan Orlando is preparing for another round of pedestrian and bicyclist counts, and we need volunteers at key locations around the region. These counts will measure effects of infrastructure improvements (such as…

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You can do your part to make local biking better by using a free app that records your rides and keeps track of your performance. At the same time it’s helping you improve your cycling, it will help MetroPlan Orlando find ways to improve our region’s accessibility for bikes. MetroPlan Orlando is partnering with Strava…

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Wednesday marked the first time that recently appointed Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jim Boxold has spoken in front of a metropolitan planning organization in the state of Florida. During his presentation to the MetroPlan Orlando Board, Secretary Boxold emphasized the importance of Central Florida to advancing both the economic and social well-being of…

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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…

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