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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #964 |
| LYNX New Vehicle Request |
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| Requester: |
Peggy Gies |
Organization: |
Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority |
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| Project Title: |
LYNX New Vehicle Request |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2005 2:33:24 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Constantine |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| With the tremendous growth in the Central Florida Area, a request is being made for additional State funds for the acquisition of two new vehicles for transportation of Central Florida residents and tourist visiting the area. With ridership ever increasing (7% over the last year), more residents rely on LYNX as their primary means of transportation to get to and from work, and tourists utilize LYNX to travel to local area attractions.
These new vehicles would also be critical in a statewide evacuation plan. For instance, LYNX Buses were instrumental in transporting evacuated individuals to and from shelters and places of employment during all three of the hurricanes of 2004 that affected Central Florida. |
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| Recipient: |
Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority |
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Contact: |
Peggy Gies |
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455 North Garland Avenue |
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Contact Phone: |
(407) 254-6020 |
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Orlando 32801 |
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Contact email: |
pgies@golynx.com |
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| Counties: |
Orange, Osceola, Seminole |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| LYNX is seeking funding to add two additional buses to our fleet to keep up with the increased ridership. LYNX has seen a 7% increase in ridership over the last year. In addition, 100 of our 238 bus fleet are eligible for retirement. THe average useful life of a bus is 12 years or 500,000 miles. Our buses have reached 500,000 miles in just 6 years.
Fifty percent of the funding is currently in place through a local match and we are seeking $300,000 in matching funds through the local member project process. This request has been approved by the LYNX Board of Directors, which includes FDOT District 5 Secretary and elected officials from Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. |
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| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| By adding two additional buses, transportation will be more efficient and conducted in a timely manner for all patrons of LYNX Transit. By retiring two of the older and over mileage vehicles, transportation will also be safer for all patrons. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$300,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$600,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$300,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Adopted Transportation Improvement Plan |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
LYNX Board of Directors which include elected officials from Central Florida Counties |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/02/2004 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
