MetroPlan Orlando is currently seeking an experienced professional who will assist in developing and implementing MetroPlan Orlando’s comprehensive community outreach and public information program, with emphasis on involving various audiences in transportation planning, while establishing contacts and coordinating with partners across the Central Florida region. If you are interested in applying for this Communication Specialist…
November 15, 2024
New Round of Federal Funds to Help Central Florida Eliminate Traffic Deaths
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…
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…
November 4, 2024
Transportation Disadvantaged Public Meeting Set for November 14
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…
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:…
September 30, 2024
Applications Being Accepted from Volunteers for Transportation Disadvantaged Group
**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…
September 11, 2024
Request for Proposals for Strategic Communications Consultant
** 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…
** 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…
September 11, 2024
Speeding Drivers Take More Risks on the Roads
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…
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…