Transportation Chapter Update

What’s New?
October Open House Dates - October 21, 22, and 23
Transportation Ch. Acronyms and Glossary of Terms*
Open House Station Boards*
Open House Video Presentation*
*Download these materials by going to the "Plan Documents" section.
What’s Happening?

The City of Sarasota is updating the Transportation Chapter of the Sarasota City Plan, the City’s state-mandated Comprehensive Plan.

The Sarasota City Plan is a long-range policy document that guides decisions about land use, transportation, and other key aspects of community growth and development

The Florida Community Planning Act requires all cities and counties to review and update their comprehensive plans periodically. This helps make sure long-term planning stays in step with current needs, growth, and community priorities.

The Transportation Chapter update will build on the approved Sarasota in Motion - Transportation Master Plan and will be shaped by community input.

Recently, the City of Sarasota updated the Engineering Design Criteria Manual—an important document that provides criteria and guidelines for designing the City’s right-of-way and areas within its limits. Elements of these criteria and guidelines need to be integrated into the Sarasota City Plan to ensure consistency and continuity.

Why It Matters

Transportation touches every part of life.

This update is our community’s opportunity to shape a healthier, more connected Sarasota, where getting around is safer, easier, and works for everyone. The Transportation Chapter update focuses on:

Identifying and addressing safety issues in the city’s transportation network
Ensuring the system works for everyone, including seniors, children, people with disabilities, and those without a car
Expanding transportation options and improving connections to make it easier to reach jobs, schools, parks, and other key destinations
Reducing traffic congestion by promoting alternatives to driving alone—like biking, walking, and using transit
Supporting efficient travel and smarter use of our roadways
Strengthening business districts and neighborhoods through access and mobility

Project Manager presenting at the Public Workshop held on August 21, 2025.

Get Involved!

Community participation is vital to planning for our city’s best future. We hope you will be part of the conversation! Here’s a preview of planned events. Related dates and other details will be posted on this webpage.

Sarasota City Plan Survey (CLOSED). Tell the City what’s important to you relative to transportation and mobility. Community feedback will help us focus on what matters most in the update.
Public Workshop (August 2025). Learn more about the Transportation Chapter update, provide feedback on the goal and objectives, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
- Public Input Invited on 2055 Transportation Objectives Public Workshop - Wednesday, August 21
  Location: Selby Public Library
  Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Community Open Houses (October 2025). We will bring the conversation to you! Three informal open houses will be scheduled in different locations in the city. Drop in to learn about the latest findings, ask questions, and let us know what’s on your mind about transportation, all at your own pace and on your schedule.
- East Sarasota – October 21, 2025
  Location: Harvest Tabernacle (Sarasota), The Learning Center, 3650 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34235
  Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
  North Sarasota – October 22, 2025
  Location: Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers (34th) St., Sarasota, FL 34234
  Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
  Barrier Islands – October 23, 2025
  Location: St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N Adams Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
  Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Public Meeting (Winter 2026). Learn more about the Transportation Chapter update, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
Public Hearings (Spring/Summer 2026). Planning Board and City Commission public hearings will be held to consider the draft Transportation Chapter. Everyone is invited to attend these hearings and provide feedback.
Project Updates. Click on the subscribe button to receive project updates and upcoming opportunities to participate.

Transportation Planner introducing one of the transportation objectives to the public.

We want to hear from you!

Share your thoughts on transportation in Sarasota. Choose any way that works best for you. We’re all ears!

Public Meetings and Open Houses. Join us in person to ask questions and give your input.
Community Survey (CLOSED)
Online Comment Form. Quick, easy, and direct! Fill out our online form on this page to share your comments. Click on "Leave a Comment"
Email. You may email your comments to Alvimarie.Corales@SarasotaFL.gov
Mail. Old-fashioned mail works, too! Please address your correspondence to:

Alvimarie Corales, AICP
City of Sarasota Public Works Department
Transportation Planning Division
1761 12th Street
Sarasota, FL 34236

Project Resources

Key project documents will be posted as they become available and can be found under Project Documents:

Sarasota City Plan
Frequently Asked Questions (Now available!)
Sarasota City Plan Survey Report (Now available!)
August 21 Community Workshop Summary (Now available!)
Draft Goals and Objectives (Now Available!)
Draft Transportation Chapter (Winter 2026)
Final Transportation Chapter (Summer 2026)

Stay Connected

Contact Us

For more information or questions about the Transportation Chapter update, please contact:

Alvimarie Corales, AICP
Chief Transportation Planner
Transportation Planning Division
City of Sarasota Public Works Department
Email: Alvimarie.Corales@SarasotaFL.gov