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,…
MetroPlan Orlando needs volunteers to help count pedestrians and bicyclists at key locations around the metro area. These counts will measure effects of infrastructure improvements (such as SunRail, crosswalks and bikeways) and land use changes on pedestrians and cyclists. We will be counting in 2-hour blocks on two days in September at several locations, including…
July 22, 2014
Changes in Medical Transportation Policies Affect Medicaid Recipients
As a result of the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program, created by the Florida Legislature, changes arrive Aug. 1 to the ways some Central Florida Medicaid recipients will receive transportation services. Most Florida Medicaid recipients were required to enroll in the Managed Medicaid Assistance (MMA) program to continue receiving services. The program is overseen by…
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…
A new report citing dangerous conditions for pedestrians in Central Florida underscores the importance of pedestrian safety efforts across the region. Dangerous by Design ranks metropolitan areas with populations of more than 1 million people by a Pedestrian Danger Index and by the share of total traffic fatalities who are pedestrians. The report is published…
May 15, 2014
Orange County Public Schools Named Winner of 2014 Clean Air Award
A combination of technology, policy, outreach and operating efficiency has made Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) the winner of the 2014 Clean Air Award from the Central Florida Clean Air Team. OCPS has had a major positive impact on our region’s air quality during the current fiscal year. All told, since July 2013, the district…
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…