{"id":21430,"date":"2024-09-10T09:45:39","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T13:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=21430"},"modified":"2024-09-10T16:16:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T20:16:47","slug":"orange-county-and-lynx-expand-bus-network-to-improve-connectivity-and-better-serve-passengers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2024\/09\/orange-county-and-lynx-expand-bus-network-to-improve-connectivity-and-better-serve-passengers\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County and LYNX Expand Bus Network to Improve Connectivity and Better Serve Passengers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting around O-town just got a little easier. LYNX has increased its bus frequency, added weekend routes, and created adjustments to improve commutes and offer more choices for both tourists and locals in Orange County. All thanks to Orange County\u2019s $100 million Accelerated Transportation Safety Program (ATSP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LYNX\u2019s new and revamped routes boost connectivity across various communities and key destinations, including the new 311 express route linking Orlando International Airport to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.<\/p>\n

James Boyle, Interim Chief Planning & Development Officer for LYNX, said they reviewed ridership numbers and listened to customer feedback to shape the needed changes.<\/p>\n

\u201cCustomers will now see buses come more frequently, and see bumped-up service on the weekends,\u201d he said. \u201cThe improvements will impact those going to work, doctor appointments or shopping.\u201d<\/p>\n

With 50 percent of LYNX riders working in the service industry, increasing weekend frequency was an easy decision. Initial feedback has been positive.<\/p>\n

Hospitality worker Adam H. said the increased frequency on Link 40 has been a game-changer. He switched from driving to work to using bus transit to save time and money.<\/p>\n

\u201cI noticed the line runs more frequently now,\u201d he said. \u201cI like it because the schedule is always on time. It\u2019s very consistent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Orange County resident Cathy Martino, a daily LYNX rider, said the new bus routes are phenomenal.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will very much improve my quality of life because now I don\u2019t have to wait an hour for a bus,\u201d she said. \u201cMy travel time was cut in half, going back and forth.\u201d<\/p>\n

LYNX\u2019s share of ATSP was $45 million to make the dramatic improvements to its routes.<\/p>\n

In addition to transit funding, ATSP monies will go to more lighting and sidewalks as well as pedestrian, bicycle and motorist safety.<\/p>\n

Check out the newly announced route changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n