The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) covers a 20-year period and identifies current and future needs based on population projections and travel demand. The plan is updated every five years to reflect the changing dynamics of the region. Projects must be included in the long range plan to receive federal funding.
A Bold, Innovative Approach
The MetroPlan Orlando Board adopted the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan on August 12, 2009. While previous updates primarily focused on transportation, the 2030 Plan takes a bold step - connecting land use and transportation by incorporating an alternative land use in the planning process. The result is a blueprint for the future built with strong support for smart growth principles, a greater emphasis on transit, and a larger financial investment in the region's transportation network.
Creating a long range plan involves two important pieces: a technical process and a public involvement process. Click here for an executive summary of the 2030 Plan.
Creating the Plan: Technical Process
The technical process involves three phases: 1) developing the commuter models that will be used to project future travel demand; 2) identifying broad needs and available funding options; and 3) determining a list of projects that are financially feasible by prioritizing transportation needs identified during the second phase.
For an in-depth discussion of the technical process, browse the 2030 LRTP technical reports.
Creating the Plan: Public Involvement
The long range planning process also includes feedback from the community as a whole. Ultimately, the board adopted the 2030 LRTP after giving explicit consideration to public input as well as the recommentations of the region's transportation planners.
In order to create a plan best representing the Central Florida community, MetroPlan Orlando used many innovative public involvement strategies and tools to gather input for the plan. To learn more about our community outreach efforts, vist our public involvement section.
The video below discusses MetroPlan Orlando's transportation long range planning process and features people who live and work in Central Florida.
