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December 2, 2024

READ AND COMMENT ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO 2045 PLAN BY DEC. 9

Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)

The MetroPlan Orlando Board will consider amending the region’s 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan at its December 11 meeting, and members of the public are invited to share their opinions. To learn more go here to read more: 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Plan – Proposed Revisions for December 2023 Public Comments Do you have…

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November 15, 2024

New Round of Federal Funds to Help Central Florida Eliminate Traffic Deaths

Safety

MetroPlan Orlando received $2.12 million grant to continue its Vision Zero work; government partners also got funding for projects Efforts to save lives on Central Florida’s roads got a boost with a new round of federal funding that awards money to MetroPlan Orlando and its partners. The new funding will bolster the Vision Zero Central…

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November 13, 2024

Slowing Down on the Roads Will Be Topic for Nov. 19 Vision Zero Webinar

Safety

Speed-related crashes cause at least one-third of roadway fatalities in the U.S. The sixth webinar in Vision Zero Central Florida’s Safety Speaker Series, will look at how to use multimodal planning to prioritize safety over speed. Hear about a variety of strategies that have been employed in Florida and elsewhere to manage speeds. Join us…

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November 4, 2024

Transportation Disadvantaged Public Meeting Set for November 14

Public Meetings, Transportation Disadvantaged

The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) will conduct its annual public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. The purpose of the annual public meeting is to listen to public input on the ACCESS LYNX paratransit service in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Attendees will also be able to visit information stations set…

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October 8, 2024

MetroPlan Orlando Office to Close Oct. 9-10 Due to Hurricane Milton

Uncategorized

The MetroPlan Orlando office will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10, because of Hurricane Milton. We will reopen on Friday, Oct. 11 after a damage assessment. Proposal Submission If you have questions about submitting a proposal for the general planning consultant RFP, please see updated instructions on how to submit electronically here:…

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September 30, 2024

Applications Being Accepted from Volunteers for Transportation Disadvantaged Group

Public Involvement, Transportation Disadvantaged

**UPDATE: The deadline for applications has passed.** Are you interested in improving transportation for the most vulnerable members of our community – older adults, people who have disabilities, or those who are economically disadvantaged? Here’s your chance. MetroPlan Orlando is taking applications for three seats on the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB). We are…

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September 11, 2024

Request for Proposals for Strategic Communications Consultant

RFPs, Uncategorized

** UPDATE: This RFP is now closed for submissions. For information on the selection process, please see the Doing Business With Us page. ** MetroPlan Orlando (MPO) is accepting proposals for at least one Strategic Communications Consultant team to provide support for staff to accomplish various communications and community outreach functions relating to the organization’s…

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September 11, 2024

Request for Proposals for General Planning Consultant

RFPs

** UPDATE: This RFP is now closed for submissions. For information on the selection process, please see the Doing Business With Us page. ** MetroPlan Orlando (MPO) is accepting proposals to select two General Planning Consultant (GPC) teams to provide support for staff to accomplish various transportation planning functions relating to its Unified Planning Work…

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September 11, 2024

Speeding Drivers Take More Risks on the Roads

Public Involvement, Safety, Transportation News

New survey report: Speeding drivers take more risks

New survey report reveals public opinions on safety, technology, transportation challenges, funding, and more. MetroPlan Orlando’s survey of 3,134 Central Floridians found that safety is a top concern, even though many admit to engaging in unsafe behavior. For instance, nearly half of respondents to the 2024 Regional Transportation Survey report habitually driving 10 mph over…

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September 11, 2024

Board Moves to Make Things Safer with a New Approach

Safety, Transportation News

Vision Zero Safety Action Plan approved

Determined to end traffic deaths by 2050, elected officials from three counties adopt the region’s first Vision Zero Safety Action Plan Nearly 300 people die and thousands of others are seriously injured each year on Central Florida roads. Looking to end traffic deaths, the MetroPlan Orlando board adopted a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan at…

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