Mark Baratelli, Editor
New Orange County Bike Trail Master Plan now available for viewing
The Orange County Parks and Recreation Division has put together a new Trails Master Plan for its bike paths and trails.
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Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
Tiny Green Home Mobile Sustainability Education Center Coming from Orlando Green Works
Tiny Green Home is a mobile learning facility "engaging residents on their journey towards sustainable home living."
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 5, 2020
- 1 min
New Sensor Activated Signage at Colonial Drive Railroad Crossing
The Colonial Drive railroad crossing near I-4 in Downtown Orlando received new sensor-activated alert signs that flash after a vehicle...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 4, 2020
- 2 min
60 Foot Long Orlando Bus Asks Everyone to Do Their Part to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Lynx is providing the bus wrap, free of charge, as part of its commitment to support economic development and recovery in the region.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 2, 2020
- 1 min
First of 7 Electric Busses Coming This Summer to Orlando
The first of seven electric busses currently in production will arrive later this summer in Orlando thanks to LYNX, OUC, and City of Orlando
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 17, 2020
- 2 min
Orlando Bicycle Beltway to Continue Down Maguire in Front of Airport Thanks to New Gap
Updated July 19th 8:15am A 12-ft. wide off-street bicycle trail is currently under construction on the east side of Maguire Boulevard,...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min
PPE Vending Machines Installed at Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport installed six new personal protective equipment vending machines this week.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jun 6, 2020
- 1 min
One of Two Checkpoints for Screening Travelers Entering Florida Has Been Deactivated
The FDOT announced Friday that it has deactivated one of two checkpoints for screening travelers seeking to enter Florida.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jun 5, 2020
- 3 min
Lake Orlando Project to Transform 128 Acres Inside Rosemont Neighborhood
A new "urban oasis" with grocery stores, retail, public art and more is in the works for a former golf course in the Rosemont neighborhood.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Apr 21, 2020
- 1 min
Watch and Participate in These Orlando Transportation Planning Virtual Meetings
MetroPlan Orlando (Website) is holding virtual meetings to ensure transportation planning continues uninterrupted and is offering...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Apr 1, 2020
- 2 min
State to Accelerate Road Projects in Orlando And Beyond Due to Reduced Traffic
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Transportation has started accelerating critical infrastructure...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 29, 2020
- 2 min
14 Day Isolation Required for Those Coming by Car to Florida From NY, NJ, CT, and LA
Under the direction of Executive Order 20-86 by Governor Ron DeSantis, motorists who are traveling from areas with substantial community...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 24, 2020
- 3 min
People Flying to Florida from New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut Must Self-Isolate Says Governor
Monday March 23rd Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Executive Order 20-80 which stated that anyone entering the state of Florida...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 13, 2020
- 2 min
The I-4 / 408 Interchange to Open This Summer
The I-4 Ultimate project anticipates opening the new Interstate 4 State Road 408 interchange to traffic summer 2020 according to a...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 4, 2020
- 2 min
Orlando International Airport Increases Cleaning in Response to Coronavirus
Typically during cold and flu season the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority increases the terminal and airside cleaning schedules at the...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 4, 2020
- 2 min
How to Report Incorrectly Parked Scooters and Bikes Downtown
Some Orlando locals are enjoying the new scooter share pilot program and the existing bike share programs, zipping and zooming around...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 1, 2020
- 2 min
Winter Park Votes to Begin Drafting Scooter Share Regulations
Winter Park City Council voted February 24th to have City Legal Staff draft up a new regulation on scooter share and other micromobility...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 22, 2020
- 1 min
Learn About Packing District Enhancement Plans for Orange Blossom Trail and Princeton at Meeting
Representatives from the City of Orlando and the Florida Department of Transportation will share plans for the roadway improvements along...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 31, 2020
- 1 min
Eastbound Maitland Boulevard Shifting to Permanent Configuration
The Florida Department of Transportation is shifting eastbound Maitland Boulevard lanes onto new flyover bridges. Read More.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 30, 2020
- 1 min
Bike Share Remains Downtown After Scooter Arrival
While Lime did remove all their rentable bikes, Hopr is present with bike rentals all over downtown.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 22, 2020
- 3 min
Scooter Share is Now Rolling in Downtown Orlando
Downtown Orlando officially has scooter share rentals. Users locate their desired scooter with an app, scan it with their phone, and go.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 16, 2020
- 2 min
Take the Orange County Transportation Initiative Survey
As part of the Orange County Transportation Initiative, the County wants locals to take a Transportation Survey.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 14, 2020
- 1 min
Lake Nona Self Driving Shuttles to Get Boost Thanks to New Verizon Agreement
Lake Nona recently announced a new agreement with Verizon that will see it deploying the company’s 5G technology across the development.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Dec 19, 2019
- 1 min
Over 3 Million People Will Through Orlando International Airport in the Next 21 Days
Orlando International Airport is expecting 3.2 million passengers to travel through it this 21-day holiday travel period.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Dec 15, 2019
- 1 min
Ghost Kitchens Can Now Drive Around a City Thanks to Zume
Rather than have your ghost kitchen stuck in one location with drivers coming to you, you drive your ghost kitchen to them!
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Dec 15, 2019
- 1 min
Progress Check: Here's What I-4 at 408 Looks Like Three Years After 1-4 Ultimate Construction Began
The team at the $7 billion I-4 Ultimate project shared a before and after picture of I-4 at the 408.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Dec 13, 2019
- 1 min
4 Downtown Nighttime Street Closures You May Not Know About
The I4 Ultimate twitter account is great at sharing all the most up to the minute details on street closures in the downtown area. Below...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Dec 12, 2019
- 1 min
Ride the Gingerbread Express to Downtown Winter Park
The Gingerbread Express is a special Sunrail train that takes you to a special event in downtown Winter Park.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Dec 10, 2019
- 2 min
Electric Motorized Scooter Share Pilot Program Approved by Orlando City Council
The second reading of the City of Orlando Pilot Program for electric scooter-share services was approved by City Council.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Dec 3, 2019
- 1 min
Christmas LYNX Bus Driven by Santa Makes Its Debut
LYNX designed a seasonally inspired bus driven by Santa Claus that will drive patrons until December 21st.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Dec 3, 2019
- 1 min
Westbound I-4 Exit to Colonial Drive Shifting to Temporary Configuration
The Florida Department of Transportation is shifting the westbound Interstate 4 right-hand exit ramp to Colonial Drive to a temporary config
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Nov 19, 2019
- 1 min
Automated Vehicle Workshop Tonight
MetroPlan Orlando (Website) says that Central Florida needs to get ready for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) on public roads.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Nov 18, 2019
- 1 min
Downtown's Rideshare Hub Pilot Program to Extend 6 Months
The program supports downtown’s vibrant nighttime economy by enhancing the downtown experience and improving traffic and safety.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Nov 13, 2019
- 1 min
Input Sought on Orange Avenue Corridor Design
FDOT is designing corridor improvements along Orange Avenue from Grant Street to Gore Street. Come hear about them at a community meeting.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Nov 11, 2019
- 2 min
Scooter-Share Service Pilot Program First Reading Approved by City of Orlando
The Pilot Program for Scooter-Share Services was approved by Orlando City Council November lasting one year.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Nov 4, 2019
- 1 min
Full Closure of Mills Avenue to Install the Critical Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure
According to the City of Orlando, Mills Avenue will be closed in both directions beginning Wednesday, November 6, 2019 and is anticipated to
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Oct 31, 2019
- 1 min
Eastbound I-4 Through Downtown Orlando Closing Overnight on Oct. 31
Eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) between Gore Street and South Street is closing between midnight on Thursday, Oct. 31 until 5 a.m. on Friday, N
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Oct 14, 2019
- 2 min
District Five Tentative Five-Year Work Program Public Hearing
Learn about the next five years worth of FDOT projects!
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 30, 2019
- 1 min
City Beautiful Hopes to Become the City Bike-able
The Bike Orlando Open House will take place Thursday, October 3rd!
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 24, 2019
- 2 min
Orlando International Airport Steps Up to help Thomas Cook Travelers
In the wake of a 178 year old travel company leaving travelers in Orlando stranded, Orlando International Airport releases statement
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 23, 2019
- 1 min
Orlando Urban Trail to Extend Through North Quarter
The Orlando Urban Trail Gap extension through the North Quarter is funded and scheduled for construction in 2019.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 22, 2019
- 1 min
CAC-Attack: Sunrail Customer Advisory Committee to Meet in August
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Customer Advisory Committee (CAC) meets on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 12, 2019
- 1 min
Lake Nona Creatively Turns Stormwater Management On Its Ear With New Half-Mile Long Park
Lake Nona announced it had plans to build a new park reaching from Lake Nona Town Center to the center of Laureate Park.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 7, 2019
- 1 min
PARK(ing) Day Orlando 2019
Parking Day Orlando 2019 (Facebook) will take place September 20th 4pm-10pm on Edgewater Drive in College Park between Bryn Mawr and...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jun 26, 2019
- 1 min
Daryl Carter Parkway and Sand Lake Road Interchange Design Plans Topic of FDOT Open House
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold an informational open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, to...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jun 16, 2019
- 1 min
Downtown Road Closures During Presidential Campaign Visit
On Tuesday June 18th, due to the presidential campaign event at the Amway Center, there will be significant traffic impacts to...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jun 13, 2019
- 1 min
Orlando Urban Area Transportation Improvement Program
MetroPlan Orlando is seeking public input on the proposed regional 5 year transportation plan called the Orlando Urban Area...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Apr 15, 2019
- 1 min
Ribbon Cutting of Colonial Drive Overpass Pedestrian and Bike Walkway This Tuesday
The Official Ribbon Cutting and celebration of the new Colonial Drive Overpass pedestrian and bike walkway will take place Tuesday April...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 14, 2018
- 1 min
Up to 1,200 Rental Bikes Coming to UCF With Zero Docks
While the presence of dockless bike share encourages more bike riding, it's not all good news for the cities and places this industry...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 8, 2018
- 18 min
Watch (or Read!) Mayor Dyer's Annual State of the City Address 2018
Orlando City Mayor Buddy Dyer gave his annual State of the City Address Tuesday, August 7th in the Devos Family Room inside the Dr....