The TPO's Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is the cornerstone of the transportation planning process for the Ocala/Marion County planning area. The LRTP serves as a twenty-five (2025 to 2050) year blueprint for transportation improvements for the entire county that considers all surface modes of transportation, including roadways, transit, bicycles, pedestrians, trails, and freight. The development of the LRTP is based on an extensive participatory process with input from partners, stakeholders and the general public.
The two core elements of the LRTP include the Needs Plan and Cost Feasible Plan. A project that is included in the Needs Plan must go through a careful vetting process to ensure it is supported by the community; and meets the approval of the elected TPO leaders. A Needs Plan project is further prioritized based on available funding and whether it effectively supports the vision and goals of the TPO. If a project meets these thresholds, it is identified in the Cost Feasible Plan and will be eligible for funding.
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Public Survey #2
Please participate in shaping in the future of transportation by taking a short online survey, and providing your feedback. The survey is open through March 31, 2025. Thank you!
The LRTP Public Comment Map was available for public comment between April 23, 2024 to September 2, 2024. During this time there were 297 comment locations with 173 filled-in text comments. Most comments were focused on Congestion (187 comment locations), with Safety (87 comment locations) coming in second. To view the Comment Map Results please click the link: http://ocalamariontpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Comment-Map-Results.pdf
Sample Public Comment Map Results
Community Workshops
The TPO hosted LRTP community workshops at the Mary Sue Rich Center at Reed Place on February 25, 2025, and at the College of Central Florida Webber Center on September 18, 2024. Click the link to view the workshop display boards.
The Ocala-Marion County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is a federally mandated agency responsible for coordinating transportation projects, including highway, transit, rail, bicycle, pedestrian, aviation, and paratransit, throughout Marion County. The TPO facilitates the allocation of federal and state transportation funds and works to improve the region’s transportation system by developing a variety of plans and programs.
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Looking north on SE Osceola Ave from E. Fort King Street.
