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The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) is seeking comments from the public on the Draft 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) which identifies regional goals and transportation projects. Comments are accepted through February 25, 2021. After the comment period closes and all input has been considered, final documents will be presented for adoption to the HRTPO Board on March 10 with at least seven (7) days public notice.

Learn more or view the draft plan at www.hrtpo2045.org

The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) provides a common vision for the community’s future transportation needs and guides the investment of public funds in transportation facilities, addressing a timeline of 25 years. It includes both short and long term transportation strategies using multiple modes of transportation for moving people and goods. As one of the major planning documents of the HRTPO, the long range plan was developed in conjunction with local governments and citizens of the Heartland.

Submit a comment:
Email: info@heartlandregionaltpo.org
Mail: Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization, 555 East Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830
Call: (863) 534-7130 x 134

FDOT, District One has made the FY22-FY26 Draft Tentative Work Program available, and the ePublic Hearing has been advertised to be held on January 11, 2021 – January 15, 2021 (Monday – Friday).  

The FY22-FY26 Draft Tentative Work Program by County is available here: http://swflroads.com/WorkProgram/2020/about-the-project.html

The face to face portion of the ePublic Hearing will be held on January 12, 2021 (Tuesday) from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the following locations:

Bartow HQ                                                                          SWIFT Center

801 N. Broadway                                                              10041 Daniels Parkway

Bartow, FL, 33830                                                             Fort Myers, FL, 33913

(800)292-3368                                                                    (239) 225-1900

During the ePublic Hearing timeframe, the Draft Tentative Work Program can be reviewed and comments can be left electronically through the website SWFLRoads.com or during the face to face meeting comments can be left in person.  Additionally, a GoToWebinar will be conducted during the ePublic Hearing on January 12th to allow participation virtually.  Please use the link below to register for the webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7056467027085747983

District One will present the Draft Tentative Work Program to the HRTPO Board at their meeting on January 20, 2021.

Legal Notice: RFP 10-20-1

View the questions received and responses for RFP 10-20-1.

View the minutes from the Pre-Proposal Conference For RFP NO. 10-20-1

The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) is accepting proposals from qualified agencies or firms for the award of a contract to coordinate transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged in DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties, Florida. The selected contractor will be the designated Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) under Florida’s Transportation Disadvantaged Program, as authorized by Chapter 427, Florida Statutes, and more fully described in Chapter 41-2 of the Florida Administrative Code.

A Pre-Proposal Conference was held at the HRTPO Conference Room located at 555 E. Church Street, Bartow, FL 33880 on November 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. EST.

Submissions: Interested respondents should request a Proposal Package via email to Shannon McPherson at smcpherson@cfrpc.org. A complete package of items specified in the Proposal Package should be mailed or delivered to: Attention: Shannon McPherson; Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization, 555 East Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830-3931. All submissions must be received in the HRTPO’s offices by December 16, 2020, 4:00 p.m. EST.

No questions regarding this RFP may be directed to the HRTPO, nor any members of the DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties Transportation Disadvantaged Multi-County Coordinating Board, nor any employees nor Board members of the HRTPO, nor any commissioners or staff to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged are to be lobbied either individually or collectively concerning this project. Violation of this prohibition shall result in the disqualification of the consultant from further consideration.

The HRTPO reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject all submissions, reissue a subsequent RFP, terminate, restructure or amend this procurement process at any time.

The HRTPO reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses in the best interest of the State. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

Legal Notice: RFP 10-20-1

The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) is accepting proposals from qualified agencies or firms for the award of a contract to coordinate transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged in DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties, Florida. The selected contractor will be the designated Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) under Florida’s Transportation Disadvantaged Program, as authorized by Chapter 427, Florida Statutes, and more fully described in Chapter 41-2 of the Florida Administrative Code.

A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at the HRTPO Conference Room located at 555 E. Church Street, Bartow, FL 33880 on November 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. EST.

Submissions: Interested respondents should request a Proposal Package via email to Shannon McPherson at smcpherson@cfrpc.org. A complete package of items specified in the Proposal Package should be mailed or delivered to: Attention: Shannon McPherson; Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization, 555 East Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830-3931. All submissions must be received in the HRTPO’s offices by December 16, 2020, 4:00 p.m. EST.

Questions: Questions should be addressed in writing via email to Shannon McPherson at smcpherson@cfrpc.org no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on November 17, 2020. Responses shall be in writing. Responses to questions shall be provided to all persons who have requested a copy of this RFP and will be posted on www.heartlandregionaltpo.org website. No questions regarding this RFP may be directed to the HRTPO, nor any members of the DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties Transportation Disadvantaged Multi-County Coordinating Board, nor any employees nor Board members of the HRTPO, nor any commissioners or staff to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged are to be lobbied either individually or collectively concerning this project. Violation of this prohibition shall result in the disqualification of the consultant from further consideration.

The HRTPO reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject all submissions, reissue a subsequent RFP, terminate, restructure or amend this procurement process at any time.

The HRTPO reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses in the best interest of the State. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

During these unfamiliar times, the Center for Disease Control encourages everyone to remain physically active. The Office of Greenways and Trails encourages you get outdoors and use the trails to walk, run, bicycle, paddle or ride your horse to enjoy the fall weather and the many benefits of fresh air and exercise.

Florida’s award-winning system of state parks include 11 multiuse trails that are a part of a system of interconnected trails across the state. This system includes 7,500 miles of multi-use trails (paved and unpaved) for hiking, bicycling, equestrian and multi-use and 4,000 miles dedicated to paddling.

Greenways and trails provide open spaces where individuals or families can exercise and relieve stress while avoiding crowds and maintaining social distancing guidelines. You can push a stroller, bring the children along for a walk or strike out on your own for a run or bicycle ride. Many trails have an adjacent path for riding your horse, if that’s your preferred way to enjoy the outdoors. Florida also offers a huge variety of paddling trails, if you’d prefer to canoe or kayak.

Over-achievers can even participate in the Trailblazer Challenge. Challenge yourself to use Florida’s network of trails frequently throughout the month. Enter your activity information daily to earn digital prizes to share on social media. Use the hashtag #GreenwaysAndTrailsMonth to tag your photos.

Visit the Office of Greenways and Trails  website to learn more about the system of trails across Florida. The Florida Online Trail Guide gives a lot of information about the network of land and water trails.