LYNX Proposes System-Wide Service Changes, Including Route Eliminations, Impacting Central Florida Commuters

LYNX proposes significant system-wide service changes, including route eliminations and major routing adjustments, that could impact commuters across Central Florida, including Winter Park. These changes could take effect on December 13.

The LYNX Board of Directors will vote on the proposal at its October 22 meeting at LYNX Central Station. Residents who rely on public transportation should review the proposed changes, as they affect daily commutes and access to various locations.

Overview of Proposed Service Adjustments

The proposal outlines a series of adjustments to LYNX services. These include the discontinuation of one route, the elimination of specific trips on several existing links, and major routing modifications. Some routes will also see schedule adjustments and frequency changes, while others will benefit from increased weekend service.

Specific Route and Trip Eliminations

Link 701, known as the Orange Technical College Shuttle, faces discontinuation under the new proposal. LYNX suggests riders use NeighborLinks 811 and 812 as alternatives. Additionally, several trips are slated for elimination on other routes:

• Link 1 (Winter Park, Eatonville, Maitland): This link will lose its weekday 8:20 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. trips from Winter Park SunRail, along with all Saturday service.
• Link 10 (Kissimmee Intermodal Station to U.S. 192/Live Oak): Several early morning and late evening trips will no longer operate.
• Link 56 (Plaza del Sol to Kissimmee Intermodal Station): Two early morning weekday trips are proposed for elimination.
• Link 426 (Poinciana Walmart): Weekday 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. trips from the Poinciana Walmart will be cut.

Major Routing Changes Detailed

Major routing changes are also part of the proposal, affecting key connections:

• Link 6: This route will no longer operate between the Colonial Plaza SuperStop and Lakemont Avenue/Aloma Avenue.
• Link 407 (Kissimmee, Orlando International Airport, Medical City): This link will experience reduced daily service to Lake Nona. Its route will shift to Landstar Boulevard, Meadow Woods SunRail, and Wetherbee Road, no longer using State Road 417. Link 407 will also make all local stops between the Kissimmee Intermodal Station and Orlando International Airport.
• Link 43 and Link 311: Routing changes are proposed for both. Link 311, which serves Disney, Orlando International Airport, and Universal Epic Universe, will stop using Tradeshow Boulevard on eastbound trips, instead utilizing Universal Boulevard.

Impact and Future Considerations

Beyond these significant changes, LYNX also proposes schedule adjustments for several other routes and frequency changes for Links 48 and 49. Conversely, some routes will see increased weekend service, potentially offering more flexibility for weekend travelers. The LYNX Board of Directors meeting on October 22 at LYNX Central Station will be the forum for the vote on these proposals.