Overview

About the Ocala-Marion Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)

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.

What is an Active Transportation Plan

Active Transportation is human-powered mobility, such as biking, walking, or rolling. Marion County is recognized as one of the premier areas in Florida for bicycling, hiking and walking, and equestrian activities. The county has an abundance of trails, open space, parks, and facilities that support non-motorized forms of transportation for both traveling and recreational purposes.

The TPO’s Active Transportation Plan will create a resource and comprehensive recommendations for improving the existing active transportation system in Marion County, including all unincorporated areas and the cities of Belleview, Dunnellon, and Ocala. In order to create this plan, an evaluation will be taken of the current non-motorized transportation network and a survey conducted of community needs.

This plan will also include an analysis of the estimated economic and community benefits of non-motorized transportation in Marion County. The Active Transportation Plan will be developed alongside the other TPO core plans (LRTP, TIP, and LOPP) by creating a specific plan that will identify project needs to support active transportation.


Timeline

September 2024

Presentations to the TPO Committees (September 10, 2024) and TPO Board (September 24, 2024)

September 18, 2024

Community outreach event at the LRTP Community Workshop

March 2025

Presentations to the TPO Committees and TPO Board

May 2025

Presentations to the TPO Committees and TPO Board

June 2025

Community Outreach Event

August 2025

Draft Plan for Public Review

October 28, 2025

TPO Board adoption of Plan


Project Updates

The TPO is seeking feedback through the Public Survey and Public Comment Map. Share your thoughts and locations of interest in Marion County.


Public Survey - Is Open!

The Ocala Marion TPO is currently conducting a public survey in support of the Active Transportation Plan. Please share your thoughts on walking, hiking, biking, and equestrian riding in Marion County. More questions will appear depending on your answers to previous questions.


Public Comment Map

Add your feedback on pedestrian, cycling and equestrian needs in Marion County!

Existing Conditions

Scroll through the maps to see some existing conditions for Marion County. Use the + and - in the bottom right corner to zoom in and out. Click on the map features to get more information.

Marion County Percentage of Population Under 18 Years Old (2022)

Marion County Percentage of Population Over 65 Years Old (2022)

Marion County Minority Population (2022)

Marion County Percent of Population Below Poverty (2022)

Marion County Median Household Income (2022)

Marion County Workers 16 years and older with No Vehicle Available (2022)

Pedestrian and Cyclists Fatalities and Serious Injuries (2019-2023)

Existing Trail Network (2023)

Transportation Improvement Program FY25 to FY29 Bike and Pedestrian Projects (2024)


How To Get Involved


Photo Gallery


Contact Us

Ocala-Marion TPO 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470 352-438-2630  OcalaMarionTPO@marionfl.org  

2024

Ocala-Marion Transportation Planning Organization