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SunRail Breaks Ground in Altamonte Springs

SunRail Groundbreaking
SunRail Groundbreaking

Jan. 27, 2012 | WMFE - State and local officials joined supporters of Central Florida's commuter train SunRail to break ground on the project in Altamonte Springs Friday.

 



Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer reflected the positive mood surrounding the 1.2 billion dollar project.

"It’s a historic day for all of Central Florida, it ushers in a new era of transportation options for our residents, it ushers in jobs, smarter growth, so a very important day."

But there are concerns that the SunRail line which is slated to start service in the spring of 2014 will be relying on the regional bus service LYNX too heavily to bring passengers closer to major destinations.

Seminole County Commissioner Carlton Henley Chairs the LYNX Board of Directors.

He says LYNX is already struggling to provide services to its existing routes and that additional Sunrail capacity highlights the need for a dedicated funding source for transportation programs.

"I would like to see quite frankly a sales tax approach, I don’t want to put any burden on property, but I think a regional sales tax would produce the revenue that’s need for both roads, rail, and bus."

The SunRail line will come in two phases and eventually connect along 61 miles of track between Deland and Poinciana.


 

 

 

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