Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 30, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Joseph C. Kunkel, P.E., Director, Public Works Department
CONTACT: Brian R. Sanders, Manager
PHONE: (407) 836-8022
DIVISION: Transportation Planning Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Bus Service Agreement 25-C50 by and between Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority d/b/a LYNX (LYNX) and Orange County, Florida relating to enhanced bus service in Orange County, Florida under the Accelerated Transportation Safety Program (ATSP) in the amount of $7,267,417. All Districts. (Transportation Planning Division)
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PURPOSE:
On June 6, 2023, Orange County and LYNX staff presented an Accelerated Transportation Safety Program (ATSP) to the Board to address much needed transportation projects using existing revenue sources. ATSP funding was included in the FY2024-25 budget and will allocate a total of $100 million in funding over the next five fiscal years, with $45 million allocated towards LYNX funding. LYNX has proposed an operational plan to enhance operational frequency and increase bus shelters within Orange County, all of which are part of the Orange County Transit Plan. On March 26, 2024, the Board approved the ATSP Bus Service Agreement 24-C50 for FY 2023-24 in the amount of $4,316,632. LYNX is requesting approval of the Bus Service Agreement 25-C50 for FY 2024-25.
The proposed Bus Service Agreement between LYNX and Orange County for Fiscal Year 2025 identifies the additional bus services and passenger amenities to be provided.
BUDGET: N/A