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