LYNX Kissimmee Intermodal Station Celebration

WHAT:       Join the Federal Transit Administration, Florida
                  Department of Transportation, Osceola County, the
                  City of Kissimmee and LYNX to officially open the
                  new southern transfer hub.

WHERE:   Corner lot on Pleasant Street and Neptune Road
                  Kissimmee, Fla. 34741

WHEN:      Thursday, Feb. 27
                  3 p.m.

DETAILS:  The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) along with Osceola County and the City of Kissimmee are ready to officially open the LYNX Kissimmee Intermodal Station.  Additional partners in this project include the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as well as the Florida Department of Transportation.

On Jan. 12 LYNX moved eight routes to the facility located next to the historic Kissimmee Amtrak station. This eight bay transfer facility now serves as the hub for all transit services in Osceola County.  The multi-modal uses of this facility have had an immediate impact as passengers can now connect with Amtrak, Greyhound and on-street transfer opportunities. Additional connections will occur once Phase II of SunRail is extended to the adjacent train station.

During peak service at least 17 LYNX buses have been utilizing the facility per hour.  The multimodal center was developed to house five 40-foot buses and three 60-foot articulated buses. Additional amenities include closed circuit television, 14 solar-lit bus shelters and drought tolerant plants.

The $1.3 million project was funded through an FTA Livability Grant.