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…
September 26, 2014
All Aboard Florida Seeks Comment on Draft Environmental Statement
Comments must be submitted in writing to the Federal Railroad Administration by December 3, 2014 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is now accepting public comments on the All Aboard Florida Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The report is available here [insert link to: https://www.fra.dot.gov/Elib/Details/L15976] and provides an analysis of the environmental impacts for three build alternatives….
September 10, 2014
FDOT, I-4 Mobility Complete Financial Closing on I-4 Ultimate Project
The Florida Department of Transportation has completed a commercial and financial close on the $2.3 billion I-4 Ultimate reconstruction. The project blazes trails in public-private partnership and saves taxpayers nearly $69 million through low interest rates. A public-private partnership concession agreement was executed with I-4 Mobility Partners OpCo. LLC; the concessionaire charged with designing, constructing,…
A new study looks at Central Floridians’ values, priorities and views on the future of the region. The project measures attitudes on a range of topics, focusing heavily on the regional transportation system. The research — called Understanding the Values and Priorities of Central Floridians — was produced by Heart+Mind Strategies. It found that transportation…
Each year, MetroPlan Orlando collects data from federal, state, and local sources to evaluate trends affecting the region’s transportation system. Results are compiled in Tracking the Trends: A Transportation System Indicator Report for the Orlando Metropolitan Area. The latest report analyzes data through the year 2013 and is shaped by several underlying themes: Economic Recovery…
June 13, 2014
MetroPlan Orlando Board Approves 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan
The MetroPlan Orlando Board has approved a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the region that stresses safety, multi-modal transportation options and a conservative fiscal approach. The plan covers the years through 2040 and identifies current and future needs based on projections for population and travel demand. The LRTP for the year 2040 received unanimous…
Excitement built for months as our region prepared for its first commuter rail service, and the opening showed just how big SunRail’s fan club is. There was a day of celebration and speeches on April 30 as the train made its inaugural ride with elected officials and other dignitaries, ending in a giant event at…
April 23, 2014
May 1 Will Kick Off Two Weeks of Free SunRail Service in Central Florida
SunRail, the region’s commuter rail service is innovative, comfortable and FREE for the first two weeks of service, beginning on May 1. As Central Floridians check out our newest mode of transportation, they’ll also get unlimited free rides through May 16. SunRail ambassadors will be at stations and on the trains to answer questions during…
January 31, 2014
Transportation Secretary Foxx Leads Roundtable at MetroPlan Orlando
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx met with about 30 local leaders at MetroPlan Orlando offices as part of a visit to Central Florida. The Secretary told the elected and civic officials: “First-class jobs gravitate to first-class infrastructure.” He said Central Florida’s regional cooperation is having an “amazing impact” on transportation and economic development in the…
October 11, 2013
MetroPlan Orlando Board Approves Bus Rapid Transit on U.S. 192
After more than a year of study, LYNX has recommended an alternative for relieving congestion and improving transit along U.S. 192 between downtown Kissimmee and U.S. 27. The MetroPlan Orlando Board approved the alternative at its October 9 board meeting. The alternative includes dedicated lanes for fast bus service along the corridor, which is currently…