History and Service Change Summaries

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Bus stop on North Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando, Florida

The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority was formed in May 1972 under the name Orange-Seminole-Osceola Transportation Authority (OSOTA). The bus service was originally named Tri-County Transit, or TCT for short. The authority changed its name in 1994 via a public naming contest and started doing business as LYNX.

The agency opened LYNX Central Station in November 2004 and a new operations center called LYNX Operations Center or LOC in 2007.

LYNX also opened through a partnership with the city of Kissimmee the Osceola Satellite Facility or OSF to operate their Kissimmee routes Link 4, 10, 18, 26, 55, 56, 57, 306, 416, 426 and 427. The only Kissimmee route that does not operate from OSF is FastLink 441 which is fully run out of LOC.

LYNX changed, added, and eliminated routes and schedules several times throughout its history. The service change on December 16, 2012 included new service to Haines City in Polk County.[1] connecting to Winter Haven Area Transit also known as WHAT.

The service change that went into effect on April 21, 2013 saw minor time changes made to time schedules and NeighborLink 621 serving the Bithlo area began service as a Fixed Route / NeighborLink service operating fixed bus service between SR 50 and SR 434 to the Bithlo Heath Center then operating as a NeighborLink service past this point to Wedgefield.

The service change that went into effect on August 11, 2013 resulted in minor routing and time changes being made to multiple routes and Link 4 was split at Florida Mall into two routes - Link 107 / Florida Mall to Downtown Orlando and Link 4 / Florida Mall to Kissimmee.

On September 15, 2013 due to loss of funding from Lake County, Link 55 was reduced 2.6 miles from Four Corners to Legacy Blvd.

On October 18, 2013 due to loss of funding from Lake County, Xpress Link 204 was eliminated.

The service change on January 12, 2014 resulted in Link 4 being renumbered Link 108 and Link 17 being renumbered 106. In addition minor time changes were made and Link 4 (108), 10, 18, 26, 55, 57, and FastLink 441 were rerouted to serve the new LYNX Kissimmee Intermodel Station (KIS). Service to Osceola Square Mall was discontinued on Link 4 (108), 10, 18, 26, 57, and FastLink 441. Link 55 maintains connectivity with Osceola Square Mall with a new stop located on US 192 and returned to the Four Corners area in limited AM and PM trips. Xpress Link 204 returned to service with more limited trips and increases in fares for day passes, new 5 day pass, and 30 day pass.

The service change on April 13, 2014 resulted in multiple frequency changes on hourly routes to coincide with SunRail peak operating times. Link 34 had routing changes removing it from Goldsboro and Airport Blvd and instead operating along US 17-92 previously served by Link 46E amd 46W to SR 46 proceeding to the Sanford SunRail Station. Link 46E and 46W discontinued service along US 17-92. Xpress Link 208 began service between the Sand Lake SunRail Staion and Kissimmee. Link 41 was split at Fernwood and Oxford and became Link 436N (Apopka side) and 436S (Orlando Intl side). Beside the deviation during peak times to the Altamonte Springs SunRail Station by Link 436N few other changes occured with this route. Link 505 also began service along SR 434 during peak SunRail trip times. In response to public outcry about the loss of service along Airport Blvd and in Goldsboro formerly served by Link 34 LYNX created new NeighborLink 651 to operate along the aforementioned corridor and in the Goldsboro neighborhood with connecting service to Seminole Centre, Central Florida Regional Hospital, and the Sanford SunRail Station.

April 13, 2014 also introduced for the first time LYNX brochures replacing individual schedules for each link instead condensing the system to 22 brochures with multiple routes the serve a specific area on one brochure for that area.

LYNX Stations, Superstops, and Garages

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Stations

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Name Location Status Notes
LYNX Central Station (LCS) 455 N. Garland Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 Active Opened November 11, 2004.
LYNX Downtown Bus Station (DBS) Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801 Not Active Closed November 11, 2004 with the opening of LCS. Is now the site of the OFD Station 1.
LYNX Kissimmee Intermodel Station (KIS) Neptune, Kissimmee, FL Active Opened January 12, 2014. [2]

SuperStops

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Garages

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Name Location Status Notes
LYNX Operations Center (LOC) 2500 LYNX LN, Orlando, FL Active Example
LYNX Osceola Satellite Facility (OSF) Example Active Example
LYNX Princeton Street Garage (Princeton) Example Not Active Example
LYNX South Street Garage (SSG) Example Not Active Example

LYNX fares over the years

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LYNX has had several fare increases in the last 10 years raising the base fare in 2004 of $1.25 to $2.00 by 2009 which has been maintained into 2014. Since the last actual increase in 2009, minor changes have occured including the addition of FastLink which has the same fare as the other fixed routes [3] along with the LYNX ID'policy being added to the Youth/Advantage Fare and Pass policy.

Fare Type Prior to 03/20/2005[4] As of 03/20/2005 [5] As of 01/06/2008 Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). As of 01/04/2009 [6] As of 01/12/2014 [7]
Single Ride Fare $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.00
Single Ride Discounted Fare* $0.50 $0.75 $0.85 $1.00 $1.00
Transfer FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
LYMMO (Link 31) Single Ride Fare FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
Xpress Link 200 Single Ride Fare -- $2.50 $2.50 $3.50 $3.50
Xpress Link 200 Discounted Single Ride Fare* -- $1.00 $1.00 $1.75 $1.75
Xpress Link 204 Single Ride Fare -- $2.50 $3.50 $3.50 $3.50
Xpress Link 204 Discounted Single Ride Fare* -- $1.00 $1.50 $1.75 $1.75
FastLink Single Ride Fare -- -- -- -- $2.00
FastLink Discounted Single Ride Fare* -- -- -- -- $1.00
NeighborLink (PUL) Single Ride Fare -- -- $2.50 $2.00 $2.00
NeighborLink (PUL) Discounted Single Ride Fare* -- -- $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Polk Co. Link 416 and 427 Single Ride Fare -- -- -- -- $1.50
Polk Co. Link 416 and 427 Student Single Ride Fare -- -- -- -- $1.25
Polk Co. Link 416 and 427 Senior/Disabled Single Ride Fare -- -- -- -- $0.80
All Day Pass $3.00 $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 $4.50
All Day Discounted Pass* $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.25
Xpress Link 204 Day Pass -- -- $5.50 $6.50 $7.50
Xpress Link 204 Day Discounted Pass* -- -- $2.75 $1.75 $3.50
Xpress Link 204 5-Day Pass -- -- -- -- $35.00
Xpress Link 204 5-Day Discounted Pass* -- -- -- -- $17.50
7-Day Pass $10.00 $12.00 $14.00 $16.00 $16.00
7-Day Discounted Pass* $5.00 $6.00 $7.00 $8.00 $8.00
Xpress Link 204 7-Day Pass -- -- $20.00 $23.00 --
Xpress Link 204 7-Day Discounted Pass* -- -- $10.00 $11.50 --
30-Day Pass $36.00 $38.00 $44.00 $58.00 $50.00
30-Day Discounted Pass* $15.00 $18.00 $22.00 $29.00 $25.00
Xpress Link 204 30-Day Pass -- -- $60.00 $70.00 $140.00
Xpress Link 204 30-Day Discounted Pass* -- -- $30.00 $35.00 $70.00
* LYNX Discounted Fare/Pass Policy Change Prior to April 24, 2011 LYNX had the KIS and Advantage discount fare/pass programs. KIS applied to Kids In School which was limited to age 17 and under. Advantage applied to riders age 65 and over and those who had qualifying disabilities. On April 24, 2011 the LYNX ID policy began with the sole purpose of cutting down on fraudulent use of discount passes. The LYNX ID policy created the requirement to present a LYNX issued ID to pay discount fares and to use discount passes. The policy also changed KIS to Youth now applying to riders 18 and under unless they were still in school. This change also made the Youth fare available 7 days a week without restrictions unlike the KIS policy that had time and day restrictions. [8]

Annual summaries over the years

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Lynx annual passengers and revenue
2003[9] 2004[9] 2005[9] 2006[9] 2007[9] 2008[10] 2009[10] 2010[10] 2011[10] 2012[10]
Passengers 21.9 22.7 24.0 24.6 26.1 27.2 24.6 25.7 28.0 29.2
Vehicles 236 230 237 240 240 238 234 223 225 225
Total operating revenue 31.0 31.4 35.2 36.0 40.1 41.8 42.4 43.1 46.8 46.5
Fare revenue 13.9 14.8 17.2 18.9 19.1 21.6 21.5 22.3 26.1 28.6
Total operating expenses 82.3 78.8 86.1 89.1 97.8 110.7 106.7 106.7 110.6 111.3
Farebox recovery ratio (%) 19 18 20 21 20 19.5 20.2 20.9 23.6 25.7

All figures in millions. Revenue in millions of dollars.


LYNX Link's

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Link Operating Status Service Change History
1 Mon-Sat Operation April 13, 2014 - Special routing begins to provide service to the Winter Park SunRail Station during weekdays during peak times. [11]

August 17, 2008 - Reduced to Winter Park to Altamonte Mall from previous alignment of LCS to Altamonte Mall [12] July 24, 2005 - Routing was adjusted to better service the Florida Hospital after its expansion. Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).

2 Eliminated/Discontinued August 17, 2008 - Eliminated due to funding cuts and Sue to being a low ridership route. [13]
3 Daily Operation December 7, 2008 - Route eastloop extended southward to assume portion previously covered by reduced Link 6 [14]
4 Eliminated/Split January 12, 2014 - Renumbered Link 108 and service past Downtown Kissimmee to Osceola Mall discontinued with opening of KIS. [15]

August 11, 2013 - Portion of routing from LCS to Florida Mall assumed by Link 107 making new route Florida Mall to Kissimmee. [16]

5 Eliminated/Discontinued December 7, 2008 - Route Eliminated due to funding cuts [6]
6 Mon-Sat Operation December 7, 2008 - Route reduced to operate between Colonial Plaza and Dixie Belle/Gatlin only, downtown portions of Link 6 now covered by new Link 313 [6]
7 Daily Operation
8 Daily Operation December 6, 2009 - Frequency reduced from 10 minutes to 15 minutes [17]

April 29, 2007 - Frequency was adjusted to 10 minutes from 15 minutes weekdays [12]

December 11, 2005 - Route EOL was extended South to Orlando Premium Outlets-Vineland Ave from Westwood Blvd layover point. [18]

9 Daily Operation April 13, 2014 - Special routing begins to provide service to the Winter Park SunRail Station during weekdays during peak times. [19]

August 17, 2008 - Route shortened to operate from Winter Park Village to North LN in Pine Hills [12]

July 24, 2005 - Routing was adjusted to better service the Florida Hospital after its expansion [20]

10 Mon-Sat Operation January 12, 2014 - Route adjusted to new EOL at Kissimmee Intermodel Station. [21]

December 7, 2008 - Two evening round trips added Mon-Sat [6]

11 Daily Operation April 13, 2014 - Special routing begins to provide service to the Sand Lake SunRail Station during weekdays during peak times. [22]

December 7, 2008 - Route streamlined operating from McCoy to OIA via SR 528 [6]

12 Eliminated/Discontinued December 7, 2008 - Route Eliminated due to funding cuts (ref name=1008BReport/>
13 Daily Operation April 22, 2012 - Routing removed from Lawton/Woodcock, now remaining on Maguire. [23]

December 7, 2008 - Frequency reduced to 60 minutes from 30 minutes. Alternating portion via Aloma and Goldenrod past Ranger discontinued. [6]

August 17, 2008 - Routing adjusted to operate along former Link 23 routing from Colonial Plaza to VA Clinic presuming regular route at that point. [12] [24]

14 Daily Operation April 13, 2014 - Special routing begins to provide service to the Winter Park SunRail Station during weekdays during peak times. [25]

August 17, 2008 - Route was reduced to operate only between Calvery Towers and Winter Park Village after public petition saved the link from complete elimination. [12] [24]

14/16 Eliminated/Discontinued August 17, 2008 - Combination route eliminated after Link 14 route shortened and Link 16 elimination [24]
15 Daily Operation August 11, 2013 - Portions of Link 51 routing from LCS to Conway Road assumed from Link 51. [26]
16 Eliminated/Discontinued August 17, 2008 - Route Eliminated due to funding cuts [24]
17 Eliminated/Renumbered January 12, 2014 - Route renumbered Link 106. [27]

September 16, 2012 - Route frequency adjusted to 15 from 30 minutes on AM and PM peak periods. [28]

April 29, 2007 - Route streamlined to operate between Apopka Superstop and LCS in Downtown Orlando [29]

18 Mon-Sat Operation April 13, 2014 - Special routing begins to provide service to the Sand Lake SunRail Station during weekdays during peak times. [30]

January 12, 2014 - Route adjusted to new EOL at Kissimmee Intermodel Station. [31]

December 17, 2008 - Routing in Osceola Co. adjusted to cover high ridership portions of eliminated Link 12. [6]

19 Eliminated/Discontinued December 7, 2008 - Route Eliminated, joined with Link 22 permenantly to make 19/22 combination renumbered Link 319. [6]
19/22 Renumbered December 7, 2008 - Route operates throughout the day and night, renumbered Link 319, see below [6]
20 Daily Operation April 13, 2014 - Route realigned to Princeton from SilverStar inbound. [32]

April 25, 2010 - Route EOL moved to Walmart at Princeton St/John Young Pkwy from LOC. [33]

August 16, 2009 - Last inbound trip started to end at Washington Shores Superstop instead of going downtown to LCS. [34]

December 7, 2008 - Frequency reduced to 60 minutes from 30 minutes due to funding cuts. [6]

August 17, 2008 - Route reduced to operate as usual to Mercy Drive then operate via East. Silverstar to LOC. SilverStar portion of previous route west of Mercy Drive assumed by new Link 125 [12] [24]

21 Daily Operation
22 Eliminated/Discontinued December 7, 2008 - Route Eliminated, joined with Link 19 permenantly to make 19/22 combination renumbered Link 319. [6]
23 OPERATION April 13, 2014 - Special routing begins to provide service to the Winter Park SunRail Station during weekdays during peak times. Route no longer loop WestTown Pkwy instead serving it via SR 434. [35]

August 17, 2008 - Route was reduced to only operate between Winter Park Village and Silver Springs with other portions of previous alignment assumed by Link 13 reroute and new Link 443 [12]

24 Daily Operation December 7, 2008 - Frequency reduced to 60 minutes from 30 minutes due to funding cuts. [6]
25 Daily Operation August 17, 2008 - Route shortened to operate regular to Mercy Drive then operate to Shader Road and LOC. Remainder of route assumed by new Link 125 [12] [24]

August 19, 2007 - Frequency adjusted to 20 minutes from 30 on Weekdays [36]

26 Mon-Sat Operation January 12, 2014 - Route adjusted to new EOL at Kissimmee Intermodel Station. [37]

December 7, 2008 - Route streamlined with "figure 8" portion of route removed assumed by PickUpLink 601 [6]

27 Eliminated/Discontinued April 26, 2009 - Route Eliminated due to funding cuts. [38]

July 24, 2005 - Two route deviations in both the morning and afternoon were added to provide service to the new Ocoee High School. [20]

28 Daily Operation December 10, 2006 - EOL moved to Grant and Semoran [39]
29 Daily Operation
30 Eliminated/Split December 4, 2011 - Route split into Link 104 (East) and Link 105 (West). [40]

December 6, 2009 - Route extended to service part of Winter Garden via SR50. [41]

August 19, 2007 - Frequency adjusted to 30 minutes from 60 on Weekdays and Saturday. [42]

Link 31 is apart of the Orlando Downtown LYMMO system, see section below
32 Eliminated/Discontinued April 26, 2009 - Route Eliminated due to funding cuts. [43]
33 Eliminated/Discontinued January 6, 2008 - Service was eliminated completely due to low ridership and loss of funding from Seminole County [44]

December 11, 2005 - Routing deviation added to provide service to Delta Connection Flight School [45]

34 Daily Operation December 6, 2009 - Alternating routing eliminated, now operating bi-directional. [41]
36 Daily Operation
37 OPERATION April 25, 2010 - Frequency increased to 30 minutes on Saturday. [46]
38 OPERATION April 13, 2014 - Schedule for weekdays now mirrored daily. [47]

December 16, 2012 - Route adjusted to serve SeaWorld and provide connections to Link 50 and 111. [48]

39 2007 August 17, 2008 - Route Eliminated, replaced on South End by new Link 102 and 125. [12]

July 24, 2005 - Routing was adjusted to better service the Florida Hospital after its expansion [20]

40 OPERATION April 13, 2014 - Last 3 trips now originate at Universal Employment Center. [49]
41 Eliminated/Split April 13, 2014 - Route split into Link 436N (Apopka) and 436S (Airport).

September 16, 2012 - Service frequency returned to former 30 minute frequency. [50]

December 4, 2011 - Service frequency reduced to 35 minute service. [51]

42 OEPRATION April 13, 2014 - Special routing begins to provide service to the Sand Lake SunRail Station during weekdays during peak times. [52]
43 2007 December 7, 2008 - Route Eiminated due to funding cuts, [6]
44 OPERATION April 29, 2007 - Southern portion of route shifted from Clarcona Road to Hiawassee Road to provide service to a new high school nearing completion [53]
45 OPERATION December 6, 2009 - Route extended to service Convergys and Seminole State College on International Pkwy. [41]
46 OPERATION December 6, 2009 - Route realigned to serve east side of Sanford previously covered by Link 34 alternate routing. [41]

July 24, 2005 - Routing was adjusted to provide service to the new WP Ball Blvd and Rinehart Road stores Target and WalMart respectively. [20]

46E OPERATION December 4, 2011 - Route starts at Seminole Centre, extended to Family Health Center on SR 415. [54]
46W OPERATION December 4, 2011 - Route will now start at Seminole Centre. [55]
47 Eliminated December 6, 2009 - Route Eliminated, replaced in part by a Link 434 extension and by NeighborLink/PickUpLine 622 [41]

August 19, 2007 - Portion of route between Alafaya Trail and SR 426 along Mitchell Hammock Rd discontinued allowing for hourly servce to SSC-Oviedo and the discontinuance on the Clockwise, CounterClockwise Service design due to no longer having need for its use [42]

48 OPERATION August 17, 2008 - Route streamlined removing Balboa-Bramblewood-Williowwood-Hiawassee route portions [24]
49 OPERATION August 17, 2008 - Route streamlined removing portions of route operating on Balboa and Hastings [12] [24]
50 OPERATION April 25, 2010 - Route moved to Palm Pkwy from I-4 between SR535 and Central Florida Pkwy. [46]

December 7, 2008 - Evening span of service increase with new WDW funding [6]

April 29, 2007 - Route modified to operate along Hotel Plaza Blvd, service beyond WDW Ticket and Trasnportation Center was suspended. [53]

51 OPERATION August 11, 2013 - Portions of Link 15 routing from LCS to Conway Road assumed from Link 15. [56]
52 2009 December 7, 2008 - Route Eliminated due to finding cuts. [6]
53 OPERATION December 7, 2008 - Route Eliminated due to funding cuts. [6]
54 OPERATION August 19, 2007 - Route extended westward to service the Blackwood Ave WalMart and Health Central Hospital. [42]
55 OPERATION January 12, 2014 - Route adjusted to new EOL at Kissimmee Intermodel Station. [57]

December 10, 2006 - Link 55 is extended into Lake County [58]

56 OPERATION December 7, 2008 - Evening span of service increase due to new WDW funding. [6]

April 29, 2007 - An earlier morning trip and two later evening trips added to serve the WDW Ticket and Transportation Center, Disney University, and Magic Kingdom Cast Bus Station. [53]

57 OPERATION January 12, 2014 - Route adjusted to new EOL at Kissimmee Intermodel Station. Service to Osceola Square Mall discontinued. [59]
58 OPERATION
Link 62 is apart of the Orlando Downtown LYMMO system, see section below
102 OPERATION August 17, 2008 - New Route assuming portions of former Link 1, 9, and 39 [24] [60]
103 OPERATION December 6, 2009 - Frequency adjusted to 15 minutes from 30 minutes. Every other trip extends to serve Central Florida Regional Hospital via US17-92. [61]

August 17, 2008 - New Route assuming Northern portions of former Link 39 [24] [60]

104 OPERATION December 4, 2011 - New Route assuming portions of former Link 30 east of Downtown Orlando. [62]
105 OPERATION December 4, 2011 - New Route assuming portions of former Link 30 west of Downtown Orlando. [63]
106 OPERATION January 12, 2014 - New Route operating portions formerly served by Link 17. [64]
107 OPERATION August 11, 2013 - New Route assuming portions formerly served by Link 4 from LCS to Florida Mall. [65]
108 OPERATION January 12, 2014 - New Route operating along US 441 from KIS to Florida Mall replacing many portions of former Link 4. [66]
111 OPERATION April 13, 2014 - Special routing begins to provide service to the Sand Lake SunRail Station during weekdays throughout the day. [67]

December 16, 2012 - Service west of SeaWorld onward to Disney World discontinued. [68]

December 6, 2009 - Frequency adjusted from 60 minutes to 30 daily. [41]

December 7, 2008 - New Route operating between OIA and Disney World with new WDW and FDOT funding. [6] [60]

125 OPERATION December 7, 2008 - Frequency adjusted to 20 minutes from 30 minutes [6]

August 17, 2008 - New Route assuming portions of former Link 14, 20, 25, and 39 [12] [24] [60]

Link 200, 204, and 208 are Xpress Routes, see section below
209 Eliminated/Discontinued February 10, 2007 - Service began on Link 209 as a direct connector between the Downtown Orlando nightlife and the UCF campus [69]
Link 210-212 are KnightLYNX Routes, see section below
Link 300-306 are Disney 3D Routes, see section below
313 OPERATION December 7, 2008 - New Route that assumed portions of Link 6 and 13 operating between LCS and VA Clinic [6] [60]
319 OPERATION December 16, 2012 - Service frequency reduced to 30 from 20 minutes. [70]

December 6, 2009 - Circultous routing adjusted in Richmond Heights/Estates. [41]

December 7, 2008 - New Route following the same routing as the previous 19/22 combination route. [6] [60]

405 OPERATION April 29, 2007 - Link 405 began service as the new Apopka North and South circulator [53]
414 OPERATION December 7, 2008 - Route Eliminated due to funding cuts [6]

April 29, 2007 - Link 414 began service as the new Alafaya Trailblazer circulating along Alafaya Trail between Waterford Lakes Towne Centre and the UCF campus. [53]

Link 416 is a route under the Polk County Agreement Routes section below
Link 418 is a FastLink Route, see section below
426 OPERATION April 25, 2010 - Became the Poinciana circulator only. [46]

December 7, 2008 - New Route that operates much of Link 26s routing making corridor frequency 30 minutes. [60]

Link 427 is a route under the Polk County Agreement Routes section below
434 OPERATION April 13, 2014 - Special routing begins to provide service to the Longwood SunRail Station during weekdays during peak times. [71]
436N OPERATION April 13, 2014 - New Route operating former North/Eastern portions of Link 41 from Fern Park to Apopka also serving the Altamonte Springs SunRail Station weekdays during peak times. [72]
436S OPERATION April 13, 2014 - New Route operation former Southern portions of Link 41 from Fern Park to Orlando International Airport. [73]
Link 441 is a FastLink Route, see section below
442 OPERATION April 25, 2010 - Route Eliminated due to expiring funding [46]

December 7, 2008 - Service extended North from Winter Garden Village to help support Link 53 route elimination. [6]

443 OPERATION December 6, 2009 - Route adjusted to North LN and Powers Drive from Pine Hills Road and Silverstar Rd. [41]

August 17, 2008 - New Route assuming portions of former Link 23 operating between Aloma and Lakemont to Park Promenade Plaza in Pine Hills [12] [60]

444 OPERATION August 16, 2009 - Route Eliminated due to JARC (Job Access Reverse Commute) funds and Universal local match expiring and poor performance. [74]

August 17, 2008 - New Route begins service in Universal/Northbridge [75]

445 OPERATION
505 Mon-Fri Limited April 13, 2014 - New Route operating along SR 434 from South Seminole Hospital in Longwood deviating to serve the Longwood SunRail Station continuing to Winter Springs operating during peak times weekdays. [76]
Link 601, 602, 603, 604, 611, 612, 613, 621, 622, 631, 632, 641, and 651 are NeighborLink Routes, see section below
Link 1792 is a FastLink Route, see section below

Orlando Downtown LYMMO

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In 1997, the LYNX LYMMO service was developed to give people free access to public transportation in the downtown business, entertainment and shopping district. LYMMO is believed by LYNX to be the nation’s first bus rapid transit system or BRT. LYMMO has its own lane and controls its own traffic signals to make sure it is never slowed down by traffic. [77]


Link Name Status Service Change History
31 Orange Line Active
62 Grapefruit Line Active A new East/West LYMMO service that connects the Parramore Area and Lake Eola Area to the Central Business District. The service began April 9, 2014.
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Xpress Link Operating Status Service Change History
200 Eliminated/Discontinued May 1, 2014 - Route eliminated with the start of SunRail. [78]
204 Mon-Fri Limited Trips December 10, 2006 - Xpress Link 204 begins as new peak express service to and from Downtown Orlando (LCS) [58]

KnightLYNX

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In January 2011, LYNX, in conjunction with the University of Central Florida’s Student Government Association (SGA), implemented KnightLYNX service. This service provides UCF students with access from the campus to various establishments along the areas adjoining the campus and along Alafaya Trail. The KnightLYNX service operates on Friday and Saturday evenings coinciding with the UCF school calendar. [79]

KnightLYNX Link Operating Status Service Change History
210 - Blue Line Fri and Sat Night Operation January 27, 2011 - New Route begins offering nightowl service on the UCF campus, along Alafaya Trail, and around Waterford Lakes Towne Centre. [80]
211 - Green Line Fri and Sat Night Operation January 27, 2011 - New Route begins offering nightowl service in and around the UCF campus area. [81]
212 - Red Line Fri and Sat Night Operation January 31, 2013 - New Route begins offering nightowl service between Downtown Orlando and the UCf campus. [82]

Disney 3-D

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Disney 3-D Link Operating Status Service Change History
300 Limited Daily
301 Limited Daily December 7, 2008 - Late Night Trip discontinued due to low ridership, funds reallocated toward Link 50 [6]

April 29, 2007 - New daily afternoon trip to WDW and a nightly 12:50AM trip from WDW begins [53]

302 Limited Daily December 7, 2008 - Late Night Trip discontinued due to low ridership, funds reallocated toward Link 50 [6]

April 29, 2007 - New daily afternoon trip to WDW and a nightly 12:50AM trip from WDW begins [53]

303 Limited Daily December 7, 2008 - Late Night Trip discontinued due to low ridership, funds reallocated toward Link 50 [6]

April 29, 2007 - New daily afternoon trip to WDW and a nightly 12:50AM trip from WDW begins [53]

304 Limited Daily Semptember 16, 2012 - Route extended to serve Lake Buena Resort. [83]

December 7, 2008 - Late Night Trip discontinued due to low ridership, funds reallocated toward Link 50 [6]

April 29, 2007 - New daily afternoon trip to WDW and a nightly 12:50AM trip from WDW begins [53]

December 11, 2005 - Route start point moved two blocks to Anderson Street and Orange Blossom Trail [45]

305 Limited Daily
306 Limited Daily December 6, 2009 - New Route added operating 1 AM and 1PM to/from Poinciana to/from Disney. [41]

Polk County Agreement Routes

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Link Operating Status Service Change History
416 OPERATION December 16, 2012 - New Route operating between Poinciana and Haines City. [84]
427 OPERATION December 16, 2012 - New Route operating between Haines City and Four Corners via US 27. [85]
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In August 2011 LYNX added a Monday-Friday morning and afternoon commuter service named FastLink.This faster service is designed to reduce stops along specific corridors providing a quicker trip. The full fare is $2 just like local bus service. The discounted Youth and AdvantAge fare is $1 for eligible passengers with a LYNX issued ID. [86]

FastLink Operating Status Service Change History
418 Mon-Sat Operation April 13, 2014 - Starts service as a Limited Stop Xpress operating between Florida Mall and Lake Nona Medical City also serving the Meadow Woods area. [87]
441 Mon-Fri Limited January 12, 2014 - Route adjusted to new EOL at Kissimmee Intermodel Station. Service to Osceola Square Mall discontinued. [88]

August 14, 2011 - Starts service as Limited Stop Xpress operating along US 441 between LCS and Kissimmee/Osceola Square Mall. [89]

1792 Mon-Fri Limited August 14, 2011 - Starts service as Limited Stop Xpress operating along US 17-92 between LCS and Sanford/Seminole Centre. [90]
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The NeighborLink (NL) is a flex-service aimed to make it easier for residents living less-populated areas to make use of both local transportation and LYNX’ local bus system. Service operates from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. All service is available Monday through Saturday except in Buena Ventura Lakes and Intercession City/Campbell City where rides are available Monday through Friday. The NeighborLink will provide transportation anywhere within the designated service area or to a LYNX local bus stop.

NeighborLink Operating Status Service Change History
601 Mon - Sat Operation April 25, 2010 - PickUpLine 602 added to service area [46]
602 Eliminated/Merged April 25, 2010 - Merged with PickUpLine 601. [46]

December 7, 2008 - New Flex Route started under the PickUpLine name operating within the area previously served by Link 26. [6] [60]

603 Mon-Sat Operation December 6, 2009 - New Flex Route stared under the PickUpLine name operating in Poinciana Villages 6, 7, and 8. [41]
604 Mon-Fri Operation
611 Mon-Sat Operation April 29, 2009 - New Flex Route started under the PickUpLine name operating in Ocoee covering some portions of the eliminated Link 27 [43]
612 Mon-Sat Operation April 25, 2010 - Service extended to Winter Garden Village. [46]
613 Mon-Sat Operation
621 Mon-Sat Operation April 22, 2012 - Service to UCF discontinued. [91]

August 16, 2009 - Frequency reduced to 90 minutes from 60 minutes. [74]

April 29, 2009 - New Flex Route started under the PickUpLine name operating in Bithlo covering some portions of the eliminated Link 32 [43]

622 Mon-Sat Operation
631 Mon-Fri Operation
632 Mon-Sat Operation
641 Mon-Sat Operation December 4, 2011 - Service area extended to include Turkey Lake WalMart [92]

April 25, 2010 - New Flex Route started under the PickUpLine name covering a portion of eliminated Link 43 [46]

651 Mon-Sat Operation April 13, 2014 - New Flex Route convering portions formerly covered by Link 34 in the Goldboro area. [93]

ORIGINAL LYNX PAGE

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LYNX
ParentCentral Florida Regional Transportation Authority
FoundedMay 1972 (1972-05)
Headquarters455 N Garland Avenue, Orlando, FL
LocaleGreater Orlando, USA
Service areaOrange County, Seminole County, Osceola County, Lake County, Volusia County, Polk County
Service type
  • Local
  • Limited-stop
  • Express
Routes66[94]
Stops4,441 [95]
Fleet270[94]
Daily ridership84,061[94]
Annual ridership29.2 million (2012)[10]>2012 Annual report Lynx</ref>[96]
Fuel typeDiesel, Biodiesel
OperatorCentral Florida Regional Transportation Authority[97]
Chief executiveJohn M. Lewis, Jr.
Websitewww.golynx.com

LYNX is a bus system run by the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, serving the greater Orlando, Florida area, Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties with limited service to Lake, Volusia, and Polk counties. Bus routes are referred to as Links. The standard adult one-way fare is $2 with free single transfers valid for 90 minutes (not valid on the same Link or for round trips). LYNX runs the zero-fare LYMMO Bus (Link 31) in Downtown Orlando, connecting many downtown destinations to parking and the LYNX Central Station by controlling traffic signals on a three-mile route along a fully separate right-of-way. All LYNX buses (Links), except the LYMMO, have bike racks (2 - 3 bike capacity) for use at no extra charge.

Bus stop signs are designed with a lynx paw in place of the traditional bus stop signs, which show a bus; although, some new signs have been placed, adding the paw to the traditional sign. Also, the route numbers (Links) are usually attached to the bus stop signs.

The budget for fiscal year 2013 that began on October 1, 2012 and ended September 30, 2013 was $115,518,832.

The FY2014 budget that began October 1, 2013 is $127,867,296.

History

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Bus stop on North Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando, Florida

The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority was formed in May 1972 under the name Orange-Seminole-Osceola Transportation Authority (OSOTA). The bus service was originally named Tri-County Transit, or TCT for short. The authority changed its name in 1994 via a public naming contest and started doing business as LYNX.

The agency opened LYNX Central Station in November 2004 and a new operations center called LYNX Operations Center or LOC in 2007.

LYNX also opened through a partnership with the city of Kissimmee the Osceola Satellite Facility or OSF to operate their Kissimmee routes Link 4, 10, 18, 26, 55, 56, 57, 306, 416, 426 and 427. The only Kissimmee route that does not operate from OSF is FastLink 441 which is fully run out of LOC.

LYNX changed, added, and eliminated routes and schedules several times throughout its history. The service change on December 16, 2012 included new service to Haines City in Polk County.[98] connecting to Winter Haven Area Transit also known as WHAT.

The service change that went into effect on April 21, 2013 saw minor time changes made to time schedules and NeighborLink 621 serving the Bithlo area began service as a Fixed Route / NeighborLink service operating fixed bus service between SR 50 and SR 434 to the Bithlo Heath Center then operating as a NeighborLink service past this point to Wedgefield.

The service change that went into effect on August 11, 2013 resulted in minor routing and time changes being made to multiple routes and Link 4 was split at Florida Mall into two routes - Link 107 / Florida Mall to Downtown Orlando and Link 4 / Florida Mall to Kissimmee.

On September 15, 2013 due to loss of funding from Lake County, Link 55 was reduced 2.6 miles from Four Corners to Legacy Blvd.

On October 18, 2013 due to loss of funding from Lake County, Xpress Link 204 was eliminated.

The last service change on January 12, 2014 resulted in Link 4 being renumbered Link 108 and Link 17 being renumbered 106. In addition minor time changes were made and Link 4 (108), 10, 18, 26, 55, 57, and FastLink 441 were rerouted to serve the new LYNX Kissimmee Intermodel Station (KIS). Service to Osceola Square Mall was discontinued on Link 4 (108), 10, 18, 26, 57, and FastLink 441. Link 55 maintains connectivity with Osceola Square Mall with a new stop located on US 192 and returned to the Four Corners area in limited AM and PM trips. Xpress Link 204 returned to service with more limited trips and increases in fares for day passes, new 5 day pass, and 30 day pass.

Fare schedule

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Pennies are not accepted for fare payment and no change can be given.

Single ride fares

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Price
Single Ride $2
Single Ride Discounted* $1
Transfer FREE
The bus operator may be asked for a transfer valid for 90 minutes which cannot be used on the same link or for round trip purposes
Xpress Link 200 Single Ride $3.50
Xpress Link 200 Single Ride Discounted* $1.75
Xpress Link 204 Single Ride $3.50
Xpress Link 204 Single Ride Discounted* $1.75
NeighborLink Single Ride $2
NeighborLink Single Ride Discounted* $1
FASTLINK Single Ride $2
FASTLINK Single Ride Discounted* $1

Passes

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LYNX offers three pass types: All-Day Pass, 7-Day Pass, and 30-Day Pass

Price
All-Day Passes are available for purchase only from LYNX buses by request from the bus operator. IMPORTANT! Riders must ask for a All-Day Pass BEFORE putting money into the farebox.
All-Day Pass $4.50
All-Day Pass Discounted* $2.25
Xpress Link 204 All-Day Pass $7.00
Xpress Link 204 All-Day Pass Discounted* $3.50
Xpress Link 204 5-Day Passes are activated upon first use and are valid for 5 days expiring on the 6th day at 3:01AM
Xpress Link 204 5-Day Pass $35
Xpress Link 204 5 Day Pass Discounted* $17.50
7-Day Passes are activated upon first use and are valid for 7 days expiring at 3:01AM of the 8th day
7-Day Pass $16
7-Day Pass Discounted* $8
30-Day Passes are activated upon first use and are valid for 30 days expiring at 3:01AM of the 31st day.
30-Day Pass $50
30-Day Pass Discounted* $25
Xpress Link 200 30-Day Pass $80
Xpress Link 200 30-Day Pass Discounted* $40
Xpress Link 204 30-Day Pass $140
Xpress Link 204 30-Day Pass Discounted* $70
  • * Discounted Fare and Pass Prices are applicable only to those who qualify under the Youth and AdvantAge Discount policy. Youth Fare applies to riders age 7 thru 18. Children age 6 and under ride free (limit 3) when accompanied by a passenger, age 18 or older. If not accompanied by an passenger age 18 or older, they must pay $1. AdvantAge Fare applies to riders age 65 or older. People with medical disabilities may also qualify, regardless of their age. To receive discounted fare, a rider must present a valid LYNX ID which may be obtained at LYNX Central Station Lost and Found office Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. For more information about LYNX ID's contact LYNX Lost and Found at 407-841-5969 Option 2. A valid LYNX ID must be presented when paying a discount fare, buying a discounted pass and when using a discounted pass to pay a fare.

Annual summaries

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Lynx annual passengers and revenue
2003[9] 2004[9] 2005[9] 2006[9] 2007[9] 2008[10] 2009[10] 2010[10] 2011[10] 2012[10]
Passengers 21.9 22.7 24.0 24.6 26.1 27.2 24.6 25.7 28.0 29.2
Vehicles 236 230 237 240 240 238 234 223 225 225
Total operating revenue 31.0 31.4 35.2 36.0 40.1 41.8 42.4 43.1 46.8 46.5
Fare revenue 13.9 14.8 17.2 18.9 19.1 21.6 21.5 22.3 26.1 28.6
Total operating expenses 82.3 78.8 86.1 89.1 97.8 110.7 106.7 106.7 110.6 111.3
Farebox recovery ratio (%) 19 18 20 21 20 19.5 20.2 20.9 23.6 25.7

All figures in millions. Revenue in millions of dollars.

Stations, Superstops, and Transfer locations

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Stations

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Station Opened Served by
LYNX Central Station November 11, 2004 Link 3, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 21, 25, 28, 29, 36, 38, 40, 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 125, 313, and 319

FastLink 441 and 17-92

Xpress Link 204

LYMMO

3-D Disney Direct Link 300 and 304

LYNX Kissimmee Intermodel Station January 12, 2014 Link 10, 18, 26, 55, 57, and 108

FastLink 441

NeighborLink 632

Superstops

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Superstop Served by
Apopka Superstop Link 41, 44, 106, 405, and 445
Colonial Plaza Superstop Link 6, 13, 51, and 313
Destination Parkway Superstop Link 42, 58,111, and Neighborlink 641
Florida Mall Superstop Link 7, 37, 42, 107, 108, 111, and FASTLINK 441
Orlando International Airport Superstop Link 11, 41, 42, 51, and 111
Osceola Square Mall Superstop This Superstop was replaced by Kissimmee Intermodel Station on January 12, 2014. Link 56 is the only route that will remain here for layover
Park Promenade Superstop Use of Superstop discontinued due to owner request, new location in works, see Transfer Location SILVERSTAR ROAD/HIAWASSEE ROAD
Seminole Centre in Sanford Link 34, 45, 46E, 46W, 103, and FASTLINK 17-92
Rosemont Superstop Link 9, 17, 23, 302, and 443
University of Central Florida Superstop Link 13, 104, and 434
Washington Shores Superstop Link 20, 21, 24, 57, 303, and 319
West Oaks Mall Superstop Link 54,105,125, 445, NeighborLink 611, and NeighborLink 613

Transfer locations

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Transfer Location Transfer TO/FROM
Altamonte Mall Link 1 and 41
Central Florida Regional Hospital Link 34, 46E, and 46W
Colonial Drive and Alafaya Trail Link 104 and NeighborLink 621
Fern Park Link 41, 102, 103, and FASTLINK 17-92
Orlando Premium Outlets International Link 8, 24, and 42
Osceola Square Mall and US 192 Link 55 and 56
Oviedo Mall (Oviedo Marketplace) Link 434 and NeighborLink 622
Poinciana Wal-Mart Link 26, 416, 426, NeighborLink 601, and NeighborLink 603
Sea Harbor Drive and Central Florida Parkway Link 8, 38, 50, 111, and NeighborLink 641
Silver Star Road and Hiawassee Road Link 37, 44, 48, 125, 301, and 443
Universal Orlando Link 21, 37, and 40
Walt Disney World Ticket and Transportation Center Link 50 and 56
Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney Link 50, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, and 306
West Town Parkway and SR 434 Link 23, 41, and 434
Winter Park Village Link 1, 9, 14, 23, 102, 443, and FASTLINK 17-92
Valencia College East Campus Link 15 and 104
Valencia College West Campus Link 21 and 37

List of routes (called Links)

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Below is a complete list of LYNX routes which are called Links. Current as of January 12, 2014

Fixed routes

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Link Name Operates Notes
1 Winter Park/Altamonte Springs Monday - Saturday
3 Lake Margaret Daily
6 Dixie Belle Monday - Saturday
7 South Orange Ave/Florida Mall Daily
8 West Oakridge Road/International Drive Daily
9 Winter Park/Rosemont Daily
10 East US 192/St. Cloud Monday - Saturday Effective January 12, 2014 service removed from Osceola Square Mall and re-routed to new Kissimmee Intermodal Station.
11 South Orange Ave/Orlando International Airport Daily
13 University of Central Florida Daily
14 Calvery Towers Daily
15 Curry Ford Road/Valencia College East Daily
18 South Orange Ave/Kissimmee Monday - Saturday Effective January 12, 2014 service was removed from Osceola Square Mall and re-routed to new Kissimmee Intermodal Station.
20 Malibu Street/Mercy Drive Daily
21 Universal/Dr. Phillips Hospital Daily
23 Winter Park/Spring Village Monday - Saturday
24 Millenia Daily
25 Mercy Drive/Shader Road Daily
26 Pleasant Hill Road/Poinciana Monday - Saturday Effective January 12, 2014 service removed from Osceola Square Mall and re-routed to new Kissimmee Intermodal Station.
28 East Colonial Drive/Azalea Park Daily
29 East Colonial Drive/Goldenrod Road Daily
34 Sanford/Goldsboro Monday - Saturday Effective 4/21/13 Saturday Service to the closed Seminole County Health Center discontinued, Service remains on Airport Blvd.
36 Lake Richmond Daily
37 Pine Hills/Florida Mall Daily
38 Downtown Orlando/International Drive Circulator Daily (limited service times Sat/Sun/Hol) Effective December 16, 2012 routing of Link 38 was adjusted to service SeaWorld.

Effective January 12, 2014, Link 38 becomes an all day service routes with 20 minute frequency during peak periods and 60 minute frequency during off peak periods on weekdays. Service is still limited to AM and PM on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.

40 Americana Blvd/Universal Orlando Daily No Sunday service to Universal Orlando Employment Center
41 State Road 436/Orlando International Airport Daily
42 International Drive/Orlando International Airport Daily
44 Hiawassee Road/Zellwood Monday - Saturday
45 Lake Mary Monday - Saturday
46E SR 46/Midway Monday - Saturday
46W SR 46/Seminole Towne Center Daily
48 West Colonial Drive/Powers Drive Daily
49 West Colonial Drive/Pine Hills Road Daily
50 Downtown Orlando/Magic Kingdom Daily
51 Conway Road/Orlando International Airport Daily
54 Old Winter Garden Road Monday - Saturday
55 West US 192/Four Corners Daily Effective September 15, 2013 service to West of Legacy Blvd. was discontinued due to Lake County no longer funding LYNX' services. Passengers traveling west of Legacy Blvd. on US 192 can use Link 427. Service north of US 192 on US 27 to Cagan Crossings Wal-Mart discontinued with no alternative service. Effective January 12, 2014 service to Cagan Crossings Walmart returned with limited trips in the morning and early evening hours.

Effective January 12, 2014 service extended to LYNX Kissimmee Intermodal Station. Osceola Square Mall service will be retained via a new bus stop on US 192.

56 West US 192/Magic Kingdom Daily
57 John Young Parkway Monday - Saturday Effective January 12, 2014 service removed from Osceola Square Mall and re-routed to new Kissimmee Intermodal Station.
58 Shingle Creek Daily (limited service times)
102 North Orange Ave/South US 17-92 Daily
103 North US 17-92/Sanford Daily
104 East Colonial Drive/University of Central Florida Daily
105 West Colonial Drive/West Oaks Mall Daily
106 North US 441/Apopka Daily New Number operating former routing of Link 17 effective January 12, 2014.
107 South Orange Blossom Trail/Florida Mall Daily New Route that started August 11, 2013 assuming route portions of previous Link 4 between Florida Mall and Downtown Orlando
108 South US 441/Kissimmee Daily New number operating former routing of Link 4 to Downtown Kissimmee with realignment to Kissimmee Intermodel Station and discontinuation of service to Osceola Square Mall via this link effective January 12, 2014.
111 Orlando International Airport/SeaWorld Daily Effective December 16, 2012 Link 111 stopped service to Disney World and Destination Parkway Superstop with new end of the line becoming Sea World. Effective August 11, 2013 service to Destination Parkway resumed with SeaWorld maintained as end of the line.
125 Silver Star Road Crosstown Daily
313 Winter Park Memorial Hospital/V.A. Clinic Monday - Saturday
319 Richmond Heights/Richmond Estates Daily
405 Apopka Circulator Daily
416 Poinciana/Haines City Monday - Saturday New route started December 16, 2012 connecting Poinciana, Link 26, 426, NeighborLink 601, and NeighborLink 603 in Osceola County to Haines City, Winter Haven Area Transit, and Link 427 in Polk County
426 Poinciana Circulator Monday - Saturday
427 US 27/Haines City Monday - Saturday New route started December 16, 2012 connecting Four Corners and Link 55 in Lake County to Haines City, Winter Haven Area Transit, and Link 416 in Polk County. Effective September 15, 2013 Link 427 was rerouted east on US 192 to Legacy Blvd. to retain regional connectivity with LYNX. The Cagan Crossings Wal-Mart was removed from the LYNX Service Area as Lake County will no longer fund LYNX service.
434 State Road 434 Crosstown Monday - Saturday
443 Winter Park/Pine Hills Daily
445 Apopka/West Oaks Mall Monday - Saturday (limited service times)

LYMMO, The FREE Downtown Orlando Circulator

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LYMMO is the zero fare Downtown Orlando circulator that connects many destinations in Downtown Orlando including the Amway Center, Orlando City Hall, Lake Eola Park, the Orlando Public Library, The Orlando History Center, The Orange County Courthouse, LYNX Central Station, and Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.

Service Hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday/Holiday
6:00am – 10:00pm 6:00am - Midnight 10:00am - Midnight 10:00am – 10:00pm

LYNX 3D Disney Direct routes

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The LYNX 3D Disney Direct Link's are direct to Disney routes from areas throughout Central Florida that run both morning and evening trips primarily as access to public transit for Disney employees although all LYNX Passengers can use the service.

Link Name Operates Notes
300 Downtown Orlando/Hotel Plaza Daily (limited service times)
301 Pine Hills/Animal Kingdom Daily (limited service times)
302 Rosemont/Magic Kingdom Daily (limited service times)
303 Washington Shores/Hollywood Studios Daily (limited service times) Disney's Hollywood Studios formally known as Disney's MGM Studios.
304 Rio Grande/Vistana Daily (limited service times)
305 Metro West/All Star Resort Daily (limited service times) This route has AM service only
306 Poinciana/Magic Kingdom Daily (limited service times)

KnightLYNX

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KnightLYNX is a Friday and Saturday evening service that is safe and reliable public transportation option on and near the main campus of the University of Central Florida (UCF) in eastern Orlando.[99][100] Any UCF student with a campus ID card may ride the service free. Other passengers may use the service but must pay regular fare. The weekend evening service is a partnership between the UCF Student Government Association and LYNX. The service operates Friday and Saturday nights from 8PM to 3AM. It originates at the CFE Arena formally known as the UCF Arena, runs outside campus to stops along McCulloch Road, Alafaya Trail to Waterford Lakes Town Center, and Downtown Orlando then returns to campus.

The Green and Blue lines run in circulator form from 8:00PM to 3:00AM. The Red line has trips from CFE Arena to Downtown Orlando only from 9:00PM to 11:00PM then starting at 1:00AM to 3:00AM the Red line has trips from Downtown Orlando to CFE Arena only.[99]

Link Route Notes
210 BLUE LINE Serves CFE Arena formally known as UCF Arena, Alafaya Trail to/from Waterford Lakes
211 GREEN LINE Serves CFE Arena formally know as UCF Arena, McCulloch Road
212 RED LINE Serves CFE Arena formally known as UCF Arena, Alafaya Trail to Waterford Lakes then to/from Downtown Orlando via the 408 expressway
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Link Name Operates Notes
200 West Volusia Xpress Monday - Friday (limited service times) This is an express service that operates between Downtown Orlando to Orange City Park N Ride in Volusia County connecting to VOTRAN. Also serves International Parkway in Lake Mary/Heathrow connecting to Link 45
204 Clermont Xpress Monday - Friday (limited service times) This is an express service that operates between Downtown Orlando to Clermont Park N Ride in Lake County. Link 204 was discontinued October 18, 2013 as Lake County could no longer fund the service and then returned on January 12, 2014.
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NeighborLink formally PickUpLine is a flex-service aimed to make it easier for residents in these areas to make use of both local transportation and LYNX's Local bus system. To use the NeighborLink system a passenger must call 407-244-0808 at least two hours before they want pickup.

NeighborLink Area Served Operates Notes
601 South Poinciana Monday - Saturday
603 Poinciana Villages 7 & 8 Monday - Saturday
604 Intercession City/Campbell Monday - Friday New Service introduced October 22, 2012
611 Ocoee Monday - Saturday
612 Oakland/Tildenville/Winter Garden Monday - Saturday
613 Pine Hills Monday - Saturday
621 Bithlo Monday - Saturday
622 Oviedo Monday - Saturday
631 Buena Ventura Lakes (BVL) Monday - Friday
632 North Kissimmee Monday - Friday Performs service to Kissimmee Intermodel Station from Valencia College Osceola Campus. Started January 12, 2014.
641 Williamsburg Monday - Saturday
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FASTLINK is a faster service designed to reduce stops along specific corridors providing a quicker trip that operates morning and afternoon commuter service Monday - Friday.

FASTLINK Name Operates Notes
441 Kissimmee/Downtown Orlando Monday-Friday (Limited Service Times) This is an limited stop express route that runs from Downtown Orlando to Kissimmee via US 441 with stops at Florida Mall and other transfer locations.

Effective January 12, 2014 service removed from Osceola Square Mall and re-routed to new Kissimmee Intermodal Station

17-92 Sanford/Downtown Orlando Monday-Friday (Limited Service Times) This is an limited stop express route that runs from Downtown Orlando to Sanford via 17-92 with stops at Winter Park Village, Fern Park, and other transfer locations.
 
Gillig BRT 40'

Current fleet roster

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Order Year Manufacturer Model Fleet Series
(Quantity)
Fuel Propulsion
<<< 29 feet (8.8 m) >>>
2005 Gillig Advantage "Low Floor" 701-705
(5)
Diesel
2007 BRT 711-713
(3)
2007 BRT 721-729
(9)
2008 BRT 730
<<< 35 feet (11 m) >>>
2006 Gillig BRT 706-710
(5)
Diesel
2007 BRT 714-720
(7)
2008 BRT 731-739
(9)
2009 BRT 6-309 thru 25-309
(20)
2010 BRT 28-310 thru 36-310
(9)
Hybrid
2013 BRT ???
(7)
Hybrid
<<< 40 feet (12 m) >>>
2002 Gillig Phantom 501-503, 505, 507-513, 515-517
(14)***
Diesel
2004 Phantom 518-550
(32)
2005 Phantom 551-553, 555-569
(18)*
2006 BRT 570-578, 580-599
(29)*
2007 BRT 801-808, 810-815
(14)*
2007 BRT 601-643
(43)
2008 BRT 644-665
(21)
2009 BRT 1-409 thru 5-409
(5)
2010 BRT 37-410 thru 55-410
(18)
2012 BRT 106-412 thru 117-412
(11)
2013 BRT 118-413 thru 128-413
(10)
<<< 60 feet (18 m) (Articulated) >>>
1998 New Flyer D60HF 134-698 thru 137-698
(4)
Diesel
2010 NABI 60-BRT 26-610 thru 27-610
(2)
Hybrid
2013 NovaBus LFS-A 129-613 thru 132-613
(4)
  • Buses 554, 579, and 809 were retired due to accidents that caused damage to their frame. Buses have since been or will be scrapped or sold to another company to be used.
  • Buses 353, 361, and 362 have been retired as of February 2013. All three are now sitting on Lynx's property awaiting to be auctioned next year.
      • Buses 506 and 514 have been retired and were auctioned off in 2013. 504 is being used as a parts bus and is out of service.[101]

Retired bus roster

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Order Year Manufacturer Model Fleet Series
(Quantity)
Fuel Propulsion
<<< 29 feet (8.8 m) >>>
1994 Orion V 421-439
(19)
Diesel
1994 V 450-455
(6)
CNG
<<< 35 feet (11 m) >>>
1973 Flxible New Look 301-333
(33)
Diesel
1978 GMC RTS-03 516-518 (3)*
1980 GMC RTS-03 501-503 (3)
1983 Flxible Flxible Metro 701-709
(9)
1985 Neoplan USA AN435 801-811
(10)
1987 Flxible Metro 721-745
(25)
1990 Neoplan USA AN435 814-825
(12)
1991 AN435 826-831
(6)
1997 Gillig Gillig Phantom 301-311
(10)
1997 New Flyer C35LF 901-910
(10)
CNG
<<< 40 feet (12 m) >>>
1954 GMC TDH-5106 628, 711
(2)*[1][102]
Diesel
1975 AM General Metropolitan Series 401-411
(10)
1975 GMC T8H-5307A 505-514
(10)
1982 Grumman 870 601-618
(18)
1984 Neoplan USA AN440 840-844
(5)
1987 Flxible Metro 621-633
(13)
1994 Orion V 402-418
(17)
1994 V 460-463
(4)
1994 Gillig Phantom 201-225
(25)
1995 Phantom 230-252
(23)
1996 Phantom 260-273
(14)
1996 Phantom 274-284
(11)
1996 Phantom 285-291
(7)
1997 Phantom 315-331
(17)
1998 Phantom 340-349
(10)
1998 Phantom 350-362
(13)*
1998 Phantom 363-365
(3)
1999 Phantom 366-380
(14)
2000 Orion V 464-465
(2)
2001 Gillig Phantom 381-394
(14)
2002 Gillig Phantom 501, 504-506, 511, 514
(6)
<<< 60 feet (18 m) (Articulated) >>>
1984 Neoplan USA AN460 800, 845-846
(3)
Diesel
  • Buses 464-465, 382,384, 386-394 were retired early because of high maintenance costs and unreliability.[103][104] 382,384, 386-394 was transferred to Gainesville RTS.[103] 464 and 465 are with a private company.[105]
  • Buses 450-455 were retired early due to high maintenance costs.[106]
  • Buses 800, 840-846 were bought used/leased in 1990.
  • 516-518 are former Fayetteville Area System of Transit RTS-03s that were built in 1978. It's possible more than three of these buses were likely bought by Lynx from Fayetteville.,[107][108]
  • 353 is on reserve.
  • The GMC Old Looks were bought used from Miami Dade Transit sometime in the mid-1970s to help OSOTA (Lynx at the time) start up service. More were likely bought then just two.

See also

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Notes and references

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  1. ^ LYNX press release, November 8, 2012
  2. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0056303-12-04-2013-Board-Report-Pkg.pdf
  3. ^ http://www.golynx.com/riding-lynx/fastlink.stml
  4. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0054646-LYNX_Board_Agenda_1_27_05.pdf
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference 0305BReport was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac Cite error: The named reference 1008BReport was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ http://www.golynx.com/resources/pdf/schedule-book-August-2013.pdf
  8. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0052430-01-27-2011_LYNX_Board_Agenda_Pkg.pdf
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Lynx Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. For Year Ended September 30, 2012
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k 2012 Annual report Lynx
  11. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0056697-03-27-2014-Board-Report-Pkg.pdf
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Cite error: The named reference 0708BReport was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  13. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0054588-08-17-2008_Service_Changes.pdf
  14. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0054597-10-23-2008_LYNX_Board_Agenda_Pkg.pdf
  15. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0056303-12-04-2013-Board-Report-Pkg.pdf
  16. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0056019-07-25-2013-Board-Report-Pkg.pdf
  17. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0054578-09-24-2009_LYNX_Board_Agenda_Pkg.pdf
  18. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0054660-LYNX_Board_Agenda_10_27_2005.pdf
  19. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0056697-03-27-2014-Board-Report-Pkg.pdf
  20. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference 0605BReport was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  21. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0056303-12-04-2013-Board-Report-Pkg.pdf
  22. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0056697-03-27-2014-Board-Report-Pkg.pdf
  23. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0053591-01-26-2012_LYNX_Board_Agenda_Pkg.pdf
  24. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Cite error: The named reference 0808SChange was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  25. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0056697-03-27-2014-Board-Report-Pkg.pdf
  26. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0056019-07-25-2013-Board-Report-Pkg.pdf
  27. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0056303-12-04-2013-Board-Report-Pkg.pdf
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  29. ^ http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97316/urlt/0054618-07-26-2007_LYNX_Board_Agenda_Pkg.pdf
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