Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization Holds February Meeting

Agenda includes transit plan updates, new positions, and board appointments

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:15pm

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The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) for the Gainesville Urbanized Area will hold a public meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3 p.m. in the Grace Knight Conference Room at the Alachua County Administration Building. The agenda includes discussions on MTPO renaming/branding, a 5-year Regional Transit System development plan update, MV/Paratransit, new MTPO positions, and Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board appointments.

Why it matters

The MTPO is responsible for overseeing transportation planning and funding for the Gainesville metropolitan area, making decisions that impact traffic, public transit, bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and more. This meeting provides an opportunity for public input on key initiatives that will shape the region's transportation future.

The details

The MTPO meeting will cover a range of transportation-related agenda items, including potential rebranding of the organization, updates to the Regional Transit System's 5-year development plan, discussions around paratransit services, the creation of new MTPO positions, and appointments to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board.

  • The MTPO meeting will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The players

Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO)

The regional transportation planning organization responsible for the Gainesville metropolitan area, overseeing funding and initiatives related to roads, public transit, bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and more.

Regional Transit System (RTS)

The public transportation provider serving the Gainesville area, operated by Alachua County.

Alachua County

The county government that hosts the MTPO and oversees the Regional Transit System.

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What’s next

The MTPO will vote on any proposed changes or initiatives at the February 2 meeting.

The takeaway

This MTPO meeting represents an important opportunity for the public to engage with and provide input on the future of transportation planning and infrastructure in the Gainesville region.