From the Office of Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
In Summary:
Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore and local transportation officials will host two public meetings to gather feedback on the Northwest Orange County Areawide Transportation (NOWOCATS) Study. The plan focuses on short-, mid-, and long-term improvements to road travel across the region, including vehicle traffic, walking, biking, and public transit. Consultants will present existing roadway conditions and identify roads failing to meet a reasonable Level of Service (LOS) within a study area that includes Apopka’s urban core, 44 intersections, and 27 roadways.
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District 2 Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, in conjunction with the Orangetation Planning Division and City of Apopka, County Transportation will hold two meetings to discuss a long-range transportation plan to improve all aspects of road travel – by vehicle, walking, bicycle, and public transit. The plan addresses short-term, mid-term, and long-term improvements for all users.
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The NOWOCATS study area overview includes Apopka’s core urban center, 44 intersections, and 27 roadways. Consultants hired by Orange County Government, in conjunction with Orange County Transportation Planning, will present existing roadway conditions showing which roads are currently failing to provide a reasonable level of service (LOS).
Both evening meetings will include an opportunity for attendees to see maps defining the areas of concern, followed by the presentation, and then questions and answers. Comments will be addressed in the order they are received.
The meetings take place:
- Mon., January 26, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Apopka Community Center, 519 S. Central Ave., Apopka 32703
- Wed., January 28, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Kelly Park School, 4700 Jason Dwelley Pkwy, Apopka 32712
This is the opportunity for all roadway users in Northwest Apopka to share their concerns and ideas.
“This effort began after I successfully got county staff to meet with City of Apopka transportation staff," Moore said. "They had several difficult decisions. The county’s position is that the high cost of roadway expansion should be fairly shared by the City of Apopka, along with Orange County.”
Staff and consultants will explain that our Level of Roadway Service in Northwest Orange County would decrease dramatically if no short-, mid-, or long-term programs are implemented.
Key Points:
- Two meetings will be held to discuss transportation needs and improvements in Northwest Orange County.
- The NOWOCATS study began in April 2025 and covers Apopka’s core urban center, 44 intersections, and 27 roadways.
- Consultants will present roadway conditions, including which corridors are failing to meet a reasonable Level of Service (LOS).
- Residents will be able to view maps, ask questions, and provide comments during both sessions.
- Commissioner Christine Moore said the effort followed coordination between Orange County and the City of Apopka, and includes a discussion of how expansion costs should be shared.
