March 7, 2019
Silver Star Road Complete Streets Study Public Meeting
MetroPlan Orlando is seeking public comment on a Complete Streets Study for Silver Star Road in Downtown Ocoee from West Franklin Street (west of SR 429) to Silver Star Road (east of Bluford Avenue). A public meeting and open house is scheduled for March 14 to get feedback on the preliminary Complete Streets concept plan….
Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts on transportation issues with representatives from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)? Here’s your chance! Every four years, MetroPlan Orlando undergoes an important federal certification process to confirm that we are following all laws and regulations for transportation planning. The USDOT team will be visiting us on…
February 19, 2019
We’re Seeking Applicants for Community Advisory Committee
Apply by March 22 to be considered for membership UPDATE: Applications have closed. All applications submitted before the deadline will be considered by a subcommittee, which will make a recommendation to the MetroPlan Orlando Board. Official appointments are expected May 8. Are you interested in transportation planning? Here’s your chance to get more involved….
January 23, 2019
Region Focuses on Pedestrian Safety as 2019 Report Is Released
Local elected officials and pedestrian safety advocates are constantly evaluating efforts to make Central Florida’s streets safer for people who walk. Regional efforts have been ongoing for more than a decade, with a concerted push since the 2012 formation of the Best Foot Forward (BFF) Coalition for Pedestrian Safety. This coalition includes local government officials,…
MetroPlan Orlando placed two video cameras temporarily on Orange County roads during the first week of 2019. The cameras are set to measure bicycle and pedestrian traffic at spots on South Orange Avenue and Curry Ford Road. Data the cameras collect will help compare movements on high-crash corridors that have bike lanes to similar roads…
UPDATE: The RFP Selection Committee for this RFP has met and ranked proposals. Please see the Doing Business with Us section of our website for updated information. MetroPlan Orlando is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to develop the agency’s new Strategic Plan. This Request for Proposals (RFP) will lead to the selection of a consultant…
December 12, 2018
MetroPlan Orlando Requests Proposal for Study on Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Readiness
MetroPlan Orlando is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide support for staff to conduct an evaluation of the readiness of the local counties and cities for the emergence of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVS). The consultant will produce a final comprehensive report that provides an industry review of current nationwide CAV deployments and standards;…
The MetroPlan Orlando Board has elected Orange County Cmsr. Betsy VanderLey as its chairwoman for 2019. During the election, held at the board’s Dec. 12 meeting, members also elected Seminole County Cmsr. Bob Dallari as vice chairman and Osceola Cmsr. Viviana Janer as secretary-treasurer. Cmsr. VanderLey succeeds Osceola County Cmsr. Cheryl Grieb, who served as…
The Florida Dept. of Transportation, District 5, will hold a week-long Online Public Hearing for its new work program beginning Monday, Dec. 10, and ending Friday, December 14. There are three ways to participate in the hearing: A video about the tentative five year work program for fiscal years 2020-2024 will be posted for viewing…
MetroPlan Orlando recently partnered with Florida State University to study the relationship between recently built housing and retail development near SunRail stations and the commuter rail system’s ridership. The report is titled “Transit-Oriented Development and SunRail Riders: What’s the Connection?” Researchers sought to identify who lives and works near SunRail stations while determining what factors…