Lake-Sumter MPO

What Lake-Sumter MPO does

Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is a federally mandated regional transportation planning agency serving Lake and Sumter counties in Florida. Established on February 25, 2004, after the 2000 U.S. Census determined the urbanized area around Leesburg, Eustis and Lady Lake exceeded 50,000 population, the MPO operates as the regional forum for cooperative transportation decision-making. It is governed by a 29-member board (16 voting and 13 non-voting) comprising elected officials from county and municipal governments, plus ex-officio members representing school districts and rail freight, and is led by Executive Director Michael Woods. The organization is responsible for multi-modal transportation planning covering automobile, mass transit, walking, bicycling, rail, and air, and serves as the sole conduit for federal transportation funding allocated to the two-county region.

The MPO's core outputs are federally required planning documents and digital tools, including the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the FY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the biennial Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), the 2026 List of Priority Projects (LOPP), the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, the Transit Development Plan, the Regional Freight Plan, the Congestion Management Process, and the Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan. Its technical platform is built on Esri's ArcGIS suite (Experience Builder, StoryMaps, Dashboards, and the ArcGIS Hub) and incorporates the Central Florida Regional Planning Model (CFRPM 5.0) for travel demand forecasting. Public-facing interactive dashboards—the LRTP Map Tool, Vision Zero Safety Dashboard, TIP Dashboard, LOPP Interactive Map, and CMP Dashboard—provide stakeholder access to planning data, project information, and crash analytics.

As a government entity, Lake-Sumter MPO does not generate commercial revenue and sells no products or services. It is funded through federal transportation planning funds administered by FHWA and FTA, state funds via the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida State Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, and local government contributions from Lake and Sumter counties and their 14 member municipalities. The MPO's role is to allocate federal transportation funds to projects identified through its LRTP and TIP, with project-level expenditures across the region reaching millions of dollars annually. Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is maintained as a condition of federal funding.

Name

Lake-Sumter MPO

Legal name

Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization

Website

https://lakesumtermpo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lake-Sumter MPO is a federally mandated Metropolitan Planning Organization that coordinates regional transportation planning and federal funding allocation across Lake and Sumter counties in Florida, producing long-range plans, improvement programs, and safety initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Transportation Planning Services

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure Planning, Capital Programs & Project Delivery Offices (PMOs) (BPAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Regional transportation planning
• Metropolitan planning organization
• Transportation improvement program
• Long range transportation planning
• Transit development planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Leesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lake-Sumter MPO is a federally-mandated Metropolitan Planning Organization that produces and maintains an integrated portfolio of regional transportation planning documents and digital engagement tools for Lake and Sumter counties in Florida. Its core deliverables include the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), the List of Priority Projects (LOPP), the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, the Transit Development Plan, the Regional Freight Plan, the Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan, the Congestion Management Process, and an ArcGIS-based suite of interactive maps and dashboards.

Product overview

Lake-Sumter MPO is a Metropolitan Planning Organization that provides a forum for cooperative decision-making on transportation issues throughout Lake and Sumter counties in Florida. Rather than a traditional product company, Lake-Sumter MPO offers a portfolio of planning documents and digital tools that guide regional transportation development. The core offerings include Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTP) spanning 2050 and 2045 horizons, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for near-term project prioritization, the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for budget planning, and specialized plans for Vision Zero safety, transit development, regional freight, congestion management, and transportation disadvantaged services. These documents work together as an integrated planning framework—the LRTP provides the long-term vision, the TIP implements near-term projects, and the UPWP budgets the planning activities. The MPO also provides interactive mapping tools and dashboards for public engagement with transportation data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Comprehensive long-range regional transportation plan establishing Central Florida's transportation system vision for Lake and Sumter Counties through 2050, identifying current and future transportation needs across all modes and required for federal/state funding eligibility.
• Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Staged, multi-year intermodal program of transportation projects consistent with the Long Range Transportation Plan, developed annually in cooperation with FDOT and local transit operators and incorporated into the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
• Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Document detailing transportation planning activities and associated budgets for the MPO planning area, covering two-year periods with annual reviews.
• Vision Zero Safety Action Plan Safety initiative adopting a goal of zero killed and serious injury crashes by 2050, aligned with the 2050 LRTP and statewide safety initiatives.
• List of Priority Projects (LOPP) Annual document representing unfunded transportation improvements not programmed for the following five-year period, submitted to FDOT for Work Program decisions.
• Transit Development Plan (TDP) Strategic guide for public transportation in Lake County over a five-year period, including evaluation of existing services and a five-year financial plan.
• Regional Freight Plan Comprehensive freight planning study addressing freight movement needs and opportunities in the Central Florida region, including infrastructure, operational, and institutional solutions.
• Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP) Tactical plan for transportation disadvantaged services with development, service, quality assurance, and cost/revenue allocation components, covering both Lake and Sumter counties.
• Congestion Management Process (CMP) Systematic approach to improve safety and reliability of traffic operations through demand reduction and operational management strategies.
• Interactive Maps and Dashboards Online interactive mapping tools and dashboards for exploring transportation plans, priority projects, safety analytics, congestion data, and system performance across Lake and Sumter counties.
• Public Participation Plan Document outlining the MPO's framework for engaging citizens and stakeholders in the regional transportation planning process.
• FDOT Five-Year Work Program FDOT's five-year program of transportation projects referenced by the MPO for coordination with state-level planning and funding decisions.
• 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan Prior long-range transportation plan for the Lake-Sumter region, predating the 2050 LRTP update and referenced on the MPO website as part of the planning document archive.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lake County Board of County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2004Lake County is one of the two county governments in the MPO region. The county appoints representatives to the MPO Governing Board and is the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Lake County, responsible for transportation disadvantaged services including Lake County Connection paratransit.
• Sumter County Board of County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2004Sumter County is the second county government in the MPO region. The county appoints representatives to the MPO Governing Board and is the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Sumter County, responsible for Sumter County Transit services.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDOT is the primary state partner for transportation planning. The MPO works with FDOT District 5 on the Five-Year Work Program, coordinates on project selection for non-TMA areas, and the TIP is incorporated into the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). FDOT provides estimates of available state and federal funds for the MPO's financial planning.
• Lake County SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLake County Schools serves as an ex-officio member of the MPO Governing Board, providing representation from the educational sector for transportation planning purposes.
• Sumter District SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSumter District Schools serves as an ex-officio member of the MPO Governing Board, providing representation from the educational sector for transportation planning purposes.
• Florida Central RailroadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorida Central Railroad serves as an ex-officio member of the MPO Governing Board, providing rail freight perspective for regional transportation planning.
• Municipal Governments in Lake and Sumter CountiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourteen cities and towns across Lake and Sumter counties participate in the MPO through appointed representatives on the Governing Board, including Leesburg, Clermont, Eustis, Lady Lake, Mount Dora, Tavares, Minneola, Groveland, and others. These municipalities share one rotating at-large vote.
• Lake County Transit (LakeXpress)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakeXpress is the fixed-route public transit system for Lake County. The MPO coordinates with LakeXpress on transit development planning, includes transit projects in the TIP, and ensures consistency between transit planning and the LRTP.
• Lake County ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLake County Connection is the state-funded paratransit service providing low-cost transportation for transportation disadvantaged individuals in Lake County. The MPO coordinates with this service through the Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board.
• Sumter County TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSumter County Transit provides low-cost, safe, clean, and efficient transportation for Sumter County residents who qualify as transportation disadvantaged. The MPO coordinates with this service through the Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board.
• Central Florida Regional Planning Model (CFRPM)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe MPO uses the CFRPM 5.0 travel demand model for forecasting future transportation needs. This regional model supports transportation planning analysis across Central Florida.
• HDR Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHDR is a consulting firm that has worked with the MPO on transportation planning projects, including the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan development.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MetroPlan Orlando: Metropolitan Planning Organization for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties in Central Florida — directly comparable as a Florida MPO performing the same federal metropolitan planning functions (LRTP, TIP, UPWP) for an adjacent region.
• North Florida TPO: Transportation Planning Organization serving Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, and Clay counties in Northeast Florida — directly comparable multi-county Florida MPO with parallel LRTP, TIP, and UPWP functions.
• Forward Pinellas: Metropolitan planning organization for Pinellas County, Florida — directly comparable as a county-level MPO with the same federal planning mandate, TIP/UPWP structure, and Vision Zero / safety planning scope.
• Miami-Dade TPO: Transportation Planning Organization for Miami-Dade County, Florida — directly comparable large Florida MPO performing the same federal metropolitan planning, TIP, and long-range transportation plan functions.
• Palm Beach TPA: Transportation Planning Agency for Palm Beach County, Florida — directly comparable Florida MPO/TPA performing the same federal metropolitan planning, funding allocation, and Vision Zero-adjacent safety planning functions.
• Broward MPO: Metropolitan Planning Organization for Broward County, Florida — directly comparable urbanized-area MPO with the same federal planning, TIP, and public participation mandate.
• Hillsborough TPO: Transportation Planning Organization for Hillsborough County, Florida (Tampa region) — a directly comparable Florida MPO performing the same federal planning, TIP, and public participation functions.

Others

• Kimley-Horn: Engineering and planning consulting firm identified as a contact for LOPP project submissions to Lake-Sumter MPO — comparable as a consultant supporting small/mid-sized Florida MPOs on TIP, LOPP, and corridor planning work.
• Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO): National membership association representing all U.S. MPOs including Lake-Sumter — comparable as the umbrella organization providing policy advocacy, training, and federal funding engagement for MPOs of similar size and structure.
• HDR Inc. Engineering and planning consulting firm that has supported Lake-Sumter MPO on 2050 LRTP development — comparable as a consulting services provider to small/mid-sized MPOs across the U.S., addressing similar planning, modeling, and engagement needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LakeSumterMPO
• Xx.com/lakesumtermpo

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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