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Project History• July 18, 2011
–Phase I FFGA signed at Florida Hospital ceremonies
• Nov. 3, 2011–FDOT purchased the corridor
from CSXT–Now responsible for all maintenance
and operations
• Jan. 27, 2012–Groundbreaking Ceremonies held–Construction activities now
underway• July 29, 2013
–FDOT took over dispatch operations on the SunRail corridor from CSXT
• Corridor and track work– Complete
• Vehicle testing– Underway
• Stations– 95 – 100 percent complete
Project Update
Stations• Station Amenities
• Platforms with canopies• Ticket vending machines• Water fountains• Passenger assist and emergency phones• System announcement signs and
speakers• Closed circuit television cameras
• Free Parking• Seven of the 12 stations in Phase I• Suburban stations
PHASE 1
PHASE 2NORTH
PHASE 2SOUTH
LEGEND
Stations
Parking Provided
Maintenance Facility
Option
Layover Facility Option
Phase 1 Alignment
Phase 2 North Alignment
Phase 2 South
Alignment
P
L
• Phase I (begins May 1, 2014)DeBary to Sand Lake Road
• Phase II (target 2016)• North – DeBary to Deland• South – Sand Lake Road to Poinciana
Establishes a commuter rail spine to build upon in the future
Potential connections throughout the region and state
System Map
Regional Benefits
• Provides an alternative to I-4, especially during rush hour and “Ultimate I-4” construction
• Expected to serve as many commuters as one-lane of I-4
• Opens up travel and commuting options regionwide
Role of SunRail in Regional Economy
• Connects existing businesses (>100,000 jobs) with expanded regional talent pool
• Connects more than 500,000 residents to expanded job opportunities adjacent to stations
• Enhances quality of life in cities and communities
• Accommodates future growth and development around stations
Passenger Amenities
• Double-decker trains• ADA, luggage and bicycle accommodations• Wireless Internet connectivity• Restroom facilities• Environmentally friendly
All Aboard SunRail!• Weekday service with the
flexibility, depending on funding, to provide special excursion trains
• Peak service• 30-minute peak service in each
direction:5:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Off-peak service • 2-hour off-peak service in each
direction
All Aboard SunRail!• Tap On/Tap Off Technology
– Smart Card– Fares deducted from your account– Conductor/fare inspector on board
checking cards– Integrated with Transit Providers
(LYNX and VoTran)
• $2.00 base fare with a $1.00 zone charge for travel between counties
• Discounts include seniors, children, disabled, employer bulk purchase, frequent riders
All Aboard SunRail!
• Choose a Fare Plan– Stored Value– Weekly– Monthly– Annual – One-way/round trip
All Aboard SunRail!• Purchase Your SunCard
– SunRail City Center201 N. Magnolia Ave.Orlando (now available)
– www.SunRail.com (by May 1)– Ticket Vending Machine at
stations (by May 19)– Participating retail outlets
(this fall)
SunRail Commuter Benefits• Productive or leisure time during
your commute• Predictable travel times• Save on:
– Parking with free parking at SunRail suburban stations
– Fuel and vehicle costs
Project Update• Transit-Oriented
Development (TOD)– High-density, mixed-use
development around SunRail stations
– There will be a TOD implementation plan for each station
– Advancing private and public development near SunRail stations
– Providing technical advice– Meeting with local jurisdictions
Media Plan
• Pre-Launch Campaign– Builds momentum– September 1, 2013 – April 30,
2014
• Launch Campaign– Begins May 1, 2014
SunRail Safety
• Trains can’t stop quickly, but you can!– Pedestrian and driver safety
• Train tracks are private property.– Personal safety near railroad tracks
RideSunRail Social Media Program
Follow us on:
twitter@RideSunRail
facebook.com/RideSunRail
youtube.com/RideSunRail
foursquare.com/RideSunRail
pinterest.com/RideSunRail
flickr.com/photos/RideSunRail