Lynx to build and modernize regional transportation systems
Lynx was awarded a total of $3.2 million in funds from the Federal Transit Administration for projects that would replace, rebuild or modernize transit infrastructure.
The grants, which were a portion of the $928.5 million in federal funds for more than 300 public transportation projects nationwide, involve replacing or refurbishing aging buses, building or improving bus terminals, garages, and other transit facilities, installing bus-related equipment, and conducting studies to help communities select the best transit options to meet future transportation needs.
Lynx received a $2 million grant to build a Kissimmee Intermodal Transfer Center in historic downtown Kissimmee. The transportation hub would feature eight bus bays and 16 passenger waiting shelters, along with sidewalks, information kiosks, landscaping, lighting, passenger seating, closed-circuit TV security and bike racks.
Additionally, Lynx was awarded a $1.2 million grant to study alternatives along the 21.5-mile east-west segment of SR 50 between the University of Central Florida’s main campus on Alafaya Trail and West Oaks Mall in Orange County. The corridor is served by 20 Lynx routes, passing through downtown Orlando and connecting with two planned SunRail commuter rail stations south of SR 50. It’s expected to support economic redevelopment, improve mobility for residents and businesses and provide connections to regional transportation systems. This study was done in response to population and employment growth and changes in travel demand and traffic patterns.
Article courtesy of: Orlando Business Journal
