July 24, 2026
Regional Leaders to Convene for Central Florida Micromobility Safety Initiative
MetroPlan Orlando is bringing together leaders from across Central Florida to address one of the region’s fastest-growing transportation safety challenges. On August 27, 2026, representatives from local governments, school districts, colleges and universities, law enforcement agencies, transportation partners, and health and safety organizations will gather for the inaugural Central Florida Micromobility Safety Initiative Regional Roundtable….
July 9, 2026
MetroPlan Orlando Highlights Early Success of Pilot E-Bike Safety Education Program
Lara Bouck, Manager of Project Development at MetroPlan Orlando, updated the board on July 8 about the organization’s pilot e-bike safety education program, which launched in January in response to growing safety concerns and an increase in e-micromobility related crashes across Central Florida. Crash Data Underscores Need for Education: Recent analysis found a 54% increase…
MetroPlan Orlando will temporarily transition to remote operations beginning July 13 while tenant improvements are completed at our office suite. We will continue to be available by phone, email, and virtual meetings during normal business hours. Board, advisory committees, working groups and task force meetings will continue as scheduled. Meeting locations and formats will be…
June 18, 2026
We Learned So Much from the 2026 Regional Transportation Survey
This year, we surveyed over 2,500 Central Floridians to get a pulse on their transportation wants and needs. Transportation provides essential access in our region – to medical care, employment, education, community services, and more. That’s why we regularly survey those traveling throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Findings from the surveys help inform local…
June 17, 2026
See What We Accomplished in 2025
Long Range Transportation Plan, MetroPlan Orlando Board, Public Involvement
Learn more about our progress and vision for the future through our 2026 Report to the Community and 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Executive Summary. A Safer, Smarter Future: 2026 Report to the Community provides an overview of our work over the past year, including progress on Vision Zero initiatives, transportation safety trends across the…
Every year, we update the region’s 5-Year Transportation Plan known as the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The projects in the plan first appeared in our 25-Year Plan, then moved to the Prioritized Projects List, and finally – when funding was allocated — landed in the TIP. Before the MetroPlan Orlando Board votes on whether to…
May 12, 2026
MetroPlan Orlando Seeks New Senior Transportation Planner / Engineer
We’re hiring! MetroPlan Orlando is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Senior Transportation Planner / Engineer. This position works within the Department of Transportation Planning. This position is being restructured following the retirement of a long-serving staff member and offers a unique opportunity to shape and advance the region’s active transportation and safety initiatives. This role…
See the Strides Made Toward Vision Zero To stay on track with our Vision Zero goals, we are committed to monitoring safety data on an ongoing basis and updating the information each year. We’ve just published the Vision Zero Annual Report Executive Summary to show the progress the region has made toward eliminating fatal and…
March 30, 2026
MetroPlan Orlando Partners with Osceola Schools, Sheriff on E-bike/Scooter Safety
In January 2026, MetroPlan Orlando began its pilot e-bike education program. Starting in March 2026, we are partnering with the community of Celebration to launch the program with their middle and high school students as part of our Vision Zero safety initiative. The pilot program for middle and high school students is being offered free…
At its March 11 meeting, the MetroPlan Orlando Board voted to elect Orange County Cmsr. Nicole Wilson as the new chair. Florida election laws required the current Chair, Orange County Cmsr. Christine Moore, to resign from her county seat to run for Mayor of the City of Apopka, prompting the election. Cmsr. Wilson will serve…