Project Overview
A Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) provides a plan to address the future transportation needs of the county. In accordance with federal requirements and to reflect the ever-changing transportation needs and future development within a region, the Long Range Transportation Plan is typically updated every five years.
The Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is currently updating its Long Range Transportation Plan: Envision 2050. The Long Range Transportation Plan was last updated in 2020. Envision 2050 is a plan for the future of Polk County’s transportation system and sets the framework for transportation planning and investments for the next 25 years. This long-range look at future investments will allow Polk County to work toward having a safer and efficient transportation system. The LRTP facilitates a countywide, cooperative planning process that serves as the basis for spending county, regional state, and federal transportation funds for improvements to roads, bridges, public transit, freight routes, trails and bicycle and pedestrian networks.
Upcoming Public Events
No public events are scheduled at this time. Please check back for any events that may be scheduled in the future, use the "Contact Us" option to the right, and make sure to fill out our Interactive Maps below!
Project Videos
Introduction Video (Full)
Envision 2050 - Live Public Forum (2025)
Polk County TPO Envision 2050 October (2025) Livestream
The Polk TPO developed the following videos to highlight the journey past projects from LRTP to construction!
Lake Silver Drive - Complete Streets
Fort Fraser Trail Extension
Citrus Connection
Central Polk Parkway West
Thank Your For Your Input!
A Long Range Transportation Plan is shaped by public input, and Envision 2050 is no different. In order to shape a transportation system that suits our community, we heard from you: what is working, what isn’t, and what are your aspirations for the future of the region. Thank you for sharing your ideas! Your contributions are reflected in the maps below. You can still contact us using the "Contact Us" option to the right if you have additional comments. Please check back for any upcoming public events.
