September 25, 2023
Applications Being Accepted from Volunteers for Transportation Disadvantaged Group
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 two seats on the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB). We are currently accepting applications for: Citizen Advocate (Non-System…
August 19, 2023
MetroPlanOrlando.gov Enhances Security and Gives Our Website a Fresh Look
Transportation is changing rapidly, and MetroPlan Orlando is making some changes of its own to keep pace. Most importantly, we are changing our web address to MetroPlanOrlando.gov. The “.gov” domain name is in keeping with our identity as a government agency and is consistent with the websites of many of our partners. This change is…
March 15, 2023
Send Written Comments for Federal Certification by April 14
MetroPlan Orlando is encouraging comments on our performance as a long-range planning agency through April 14. Every four years, MetroPlan Orlando undergoes a mandatory federal certification with representatives from the Federal Highway and Federal Transit administrations. A team representing these USDOT agencies visited on March 15 to confirm we are following transportation planning laws and…
December 14, 2022
2022 Notes on the Future Annual Report Offers a Look at What’s Ahead
MetroPlan Orlando’s new annual report, Notes on the Future, highlights developments in regional transportation, as a starting point for the next wave of change. You can read the 2022 Report to the Community here. If you have questions about the annual report — or if you would like a free printed copy – please email…
September 22, 2022
Survey Now Open: Share Your Opinions on Rock Springs Rd. & West Orange Trail Extension Recommendations
Are you interested in transportation in Apopka? Here’s your final chance to share your opinions on recommendations for the future of the Rock Springs Road area and extensions to the West Orange Trail. Take the survey by October 20 at bit.ly/RSRWOTSurvey3 (please note: this URL is case sensitive). Recommendations Unveiled AT PUBLIC MEETING On September…
September 20, 2022
UPDATE: Location Is Changed for the Sept. 22 In-Person Public Meeting in Apopka
PLEASE NOTE: The in-person meeting will be at Apopka City Hall. The presentation on recommended changes for Rock Springs Road and extensions to the West Orange Trail will be available in person or online, and participants can ask questions. A proposal to make changes to Rock Springs Road and Sandpiper Street in Apopka, and to…
September 12, 2022
MetroPlan Orlando Accepting Applications for Transportation Disadvantaged Group
Are you interested in improving transportation for the most vulnerable members of our community – the elderly, disabled, or economically disadvantaged? MetroPlan Orlando is taking applications for several seats on the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB). The TDLCB coordinates transportation needs of the physically challenged and economically disadvantaged in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties…
If you use ACCESS LYNX paratransit service, we’d like to hear about your experiences. We have launched a survey to see how customers think paratransit service in Central Florida meets their needs. The 5-minute questionnaire asks riders for specific information about their most recent trip on the service. You can access the survey here. MetroPlan…
February 15, 2022
READ AND COMMENT ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO 2045 PLAN BY MARCH 7
MetroPlan Orlando Advisory Committees, MetroPlan Orlando Board, Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Public Involvement
The MetroPlan Orlando Board will consider amending the region’s 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan at its March 9 meeting, and members of the public are invited to comment on the proposed plan revisions. The proposed revisions also will be presented to MetroPlan Orlando’s advisory committees in the months of February and March 2022. Changes to the plan…
January 28, 2022
Rock Springs Road & West Orange Trail Route Alternatives Survey Now Open
The first virtual public meeting for the Rock Springs Road and West Orange Trail Extension Studies garnered a lot of feedback and questions from the public on January 27. A live presentation of the route alternatives for both studies was given and attendees were able to engage with the study team during a lively Q&A…