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2050 Long Range Transportation Plan

Adopted by the MPO Governing Board on October 20, 2025 


The Long Range Transportation Plan sets goals and priorities to guide investments in all types of transportation - like roads, transit, biking, and walking - over the next 25 years. Updated every five years, it helps coordinate federal, state, regional, and local efforts to support a shared vision for economic growth, vibrant places, environmental health, and resilient communities. 


Instructions: Click on a chapter title below to expand the menu. Each menu item includes a chapter along with supporting documents and/or supplemental materials. Download the full report HERE. 



Related MPO Planning Studies

Destination Zero Safety Action Plan

February 2022. Destination Zero is a holistic and comprehensive regional strategy aimed at reducing the number of fatal and serious injury crashes on our roadways. 


US 41 Transit Signal Priority Pilot

October 2022. Building on the US 41 Transit Choices Study, the MPO developed a concept of operations for transit signal priority technology on Route 99. 

SUN Trail Alignment Studies

May 2023. In close coordination with local stakeholders, two east/west alignments of the regional trail network were identified in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. 

Resiliency Assessments

September 2024. A regional vulnerability and mitigation analysis to identify priority projects and cost-effective strategies to improve the resiliency and security of our roadways. 

Active Transportation Plan

September 2024. This Plan aims to support the creation of safer and more robust
connections between destinations using nonmotorized transportation modes. 

Congestion Management

September 2024. The Congestion Management Process evaluates the roadway network to identify strategies for reducing congestion and improving safety. 

LECOM/VOTA Mobility Study

September 2024. This study identified multimodal corridor improvements in the LECOM Park and Village of the Arts area, a regional destination, located in Bradenton. 

Barrier Island Implementation

December 2025. This Plan aims to address critical infrastructure and mobility challenges for the region's Barrier Islands, including access and safety. 

Ed Smith Mobility Study

January 2026. This study evaluates the area around Ed Smith Stadium, a regional destination in Sarasota, for multimodal improvements to enhance safety and mobility for all users.


Related FDOT Planning Studies

Central Manatee Network Alternatives Analysis

May 2019. In partnership with local agencies, FDOT studied north/south and east/west mobility between Palmetto and Bradenton. The major roadways in this area play an important role in regional mobility, but are constrained by the Manatee River.

US 41 Corridor Vision Plan

May 2019. Evaluated existing and future multimodal and safety needs along US 41 from University Pkwy to Whitfield Ave and to define a vision for this portion of the US 41/ Tamiami Trail Scenic Highway. 

Barrier Island Traffic Study

October 2020. This study aimed to evaluate and identify feasible projects that will improve the overall traffic operations and circulation of motorized and non-motorized traffic on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands. 

Fruitville Road Corridor Vision

November 2022. This Plan defines a vision for Fruitville Rd from US 301 to E of I-75 based on public input and an analysis of land use and policy, and identifies both short- and long-term improvement strategies for the corridor. 

Cortez Road Corridor Vision

April 2024. This Plan develops an integrated land use and transportation vision for the Cortez Road corridor and defines multi-modal transportation strategies and land use policies to guide future development of the corridor. 

Manatee County Safety Action Plan

June 2024. An analysis of state-maintained roads in Manatee County to strategically guide safety improvements targeting the causes of severe and fatal crashes. The Plan identifies a High Injury Network and includes a systemic analysis. 

Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study

February 2025. A preliminary evaluation of potential premium transit corridors based on high-level project planning, engineering, cost, and environmental considerations to identify the most feasible BRT corridor(s) within FDOT District One. 

Bradenton Palmetto ACES

(Fall 2025.) This Study is evaluating feasible corridor alternatives to connect the Cities of Bradenton and Palmetto across the Manatee River. This study came out of the Central Manatee Network Alternatives Analysis (CMNAA) Study in 2019.