North Florida AACEi

North Florida AACEi

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

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• 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

TOD Planned/Pending

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

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Contact Us

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407– 487– 4035

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