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Lynx (transportation)
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LYNX is a bus system run by the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, serving the Orlando
, Florida
region. Bus routes are referred to as Links. 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 new 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 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.
-Seminole
-Osceola
Transportation Authority. The bus service was originally named Tri-County Transit, or TCT for short. The authority changed its name in 1994 to LYNX via a public naming contest.
The agency opened LYNX Central Station
in 2004 and a new operations center in 2007.
LYNX changed, added, and eliminated routes and schedules several times throughout its history. The latest updates were implemented on December 6, 2009. See the LYNX website for route and schedule changes.
Lymmos are equipped with bike racks. A few racks hold 3 bicycles.
is located on Garland Avenue between Livingston Street and Amelia Street. 28°32′54"N 81°22′53"W
Abbreviations:
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
region. Bus routes are referred to as Links. 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
Downtown Orlando
Downtown Orlando is the historic core and central business district of Orlando, Florida, United States. It is bordered by East Marks St in the north, Mills Ave in the east, Orange Blossom Trail in the west, and Kaley Ave in the south...
, connecting many downtown destinations to parking and the new LYNX Central Station
LYNX Central Station
LYNX Central Station is an existing central bus terminal for the LYNX bus system and future rail station for the SunRail commuter train in Orlando, FL. It is also home to LNYX's administrative offices....
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 bike capacity) for use at no extra charge.
Bus stop signs are designed with a lynx
Lynx
A lynx is any of the four Lynx genus species of medium-sized wildcats. The name "lynx" originated in Middle English via Latin from Greek word "λύγξ", derived from the Indo-European root "*leuk-", meaning "light, brightness", in reference to the luminescence of its reflective eyes...
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.
History
The Central Florida Regional Transit Authority was formed in May 1972 under the name OrangeOrange County, Florida
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
-Seminole
Seminole County, Florida
Seminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
-Osceola
Osceola County, Florida
Osceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 172,493. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 244,045, making it the 17th fastest-growing county in the United States. Its county seat is Kissimmee.- History :Osceola County was...
Transportation Authority. The bus service was originally named Tri-County Transit, or TCT for short. The authority changed its name in 1994 to LYNX via a public naming contest.
The agency opened LYNX Central Station
LYNX Central Station
LYNX Central Station is an existing central bus terminal for the LYNX bus system and future rail station for the SunRail commuter train in Orlando, FL. It is also home to LNYX's administrative offices....
in 2004 and a new operations center in 2007.
LYNX changed, added, and eliminated routes and schedules several times throughout its history. The latest updates were implemented on December 6, 2009. See the LYNX website for route and schedule changes.
Lymmos are equipped with bike racks. A few racks hold 3 bicycles.
Stations
LYNX Central StationLYNX Central Station
LYNX Central Station is an existing central bus terminal for the LYNX bus system and future rail station for the SunRail commuter train in Orlando, FL. It is also home to LNYX's administrative offices....
is located on Garland Avenue between Livingston Street and Amelia Street. 28°32′54"N 81°22′53"W
- Apopka (SS)
- Canadian Court (SS)
- Central Florida Regional Hospital (TC)
- Colonial Plaza Marketplace (SS)
- Destination Parkway (SS)
- Fern Park (TC)
- Florida Mall (SS)
- Orlando International AirportOrlando International AirportOrlando International Airport is a major international airport located southeast of the central business district of Orlando. It is the second busiest airport in Florida, after Miami International Airport...
(TC) - Osceola Square Mall (SS)
- Park Promenade (SS)
- SanfordSanford, FloridaSanford is a city in, and the county seat of, Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 38,291 at the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 50,998...
Wal-Mart Plaza (SS) - Rosemont (SS)
- Universal StudiosUniversal Orlando ResortUniversal Orlando Resort is a theme park resort in Orlando, Florida. It is wholly owned by NBCUniversal and its affiliates. The resort consists of two theme parks , Universal CityWalk , and three Loews Hotels...
(TC) - University of Central FloridaUniversity of Central FloridaThe University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States...
(SS) - Walt Disney World (TC)
- Washington Shores (SS)
- West Oaks MallWest Oaks Mall (Ocoee, Florida)West Oaks Mall is a mall located in Ocoee, Florida. It has 115 stores, a food court, and a 14-screen AMC Movie Theatre. A carousel ride and a photobooth are located near the theatres, in the back of the mall.-Anchor stores:...
(SS) - Winter Park Village (TC)
- Valencia Community College East Campus (TC)
Abbreviations:
- (SS) = Superstop
- (TC) = Transfer Center
Routes
- 1 Winter Park/Altamonte Springs
- 3 Lake Margaret
- 4 South US 441/Kissimmee
- 6 Dixie Belle
- 7 S. Orange Ave./Florida Mall
- 8 W. Oak Ridge Rd./International Dr.
- 9 Winter Park/Rosemont
- 10 East US 192/St. Cloud
- 11 S. Orange Ave./Orlando Int'l Airport
- 13 University of Central Florida
- 14 Calvary Towers
- 15 Curry Ford Rd./VCC East
- 17 North US 441/Apopka
- 18 S. Orange Ave./Kissimmee
- 20 Malibu/Mercy Dr.
- 21 Carver Shores
- 23 Winter Park/Spring Village
- 24 Millenia
- 25 Mercy Dr./Shader Rd.
- 26 Pleasant Hill Rd.
- 28 E. Colonial Dr./Azelea Park
- 29 E. Colonial Dr./Goldenrod
- 30 Colonial Drive Crosstown
- 31 Lymmo
- 34 Sanford/Goldsboro
- 36 Lake Richmond
- 37 Park Promenade/Florida Mall
- 38 Downtown Orlando/International Dr.
- 40 Americana Blvd./Universal Orlando
- 41 Florida 436
- 42 International Dr./Orlando Int'l Airport
- 44 Clarcona/Zellwood
- 45 Lake Mary
- 46E State Road 46/Midway
- 46W State Road 46/Seminole Towne Centre
- 48 W. Colonial Dr./Park Promenade
- 49 W. Colonial Dr./Pine Hills
- 50 Downtown Orlando/Magic Kingdom
- 51 Conway/Orlando Int'l Airport
- 54 Old Winter Garden Rd.
- 55 West US 192/Four Corners
- 56 West US 192/Magic Kingdom
- 57 John Young Parkway
- 58 Shingle Creek
- 102 South US 17 & 92/Orange Ave.
- 103 North US 17 & 92/Sanford
- 111 Orlando Int'l Airport/Downtown Disney
- 125 Silver Star Rd. Crosstown
- 200 W. Volusia Express
- 204 Clermont Express
- 210/211 KNIGHT Link
- 300 Downtown Orlando/Hotel Plaza
- 301 Pine Hills/Animal Kingdom
- 302 Rosemont/Magic Kingdom
- 303 Washington Shores/Disney MGM
- 304 Rio Grande/Vistana
- 305 Metro West/All Star Resort
- 306 Poinciana/Magic Kingdom
- 313 Veterans Hospital
- 319 Richmond Heights/Richmond Estates
- 405 Apopka Circulator(Slated for elimination and replacement with PUL Service in December 2011)
- 426 Poinciana Cirulator
- 434 Florida 434 Crosstown
- 443 Lee Rd. Crosstown
- 601 South Poinciana Pick-Up-Line
- 603 Poinciana Villages 7 and 8 Pick-Up-Line
- 611 Ocoee Pick-Up-Line
- 612 Oakland/Tildenville/Winter Garden Pick-Up-Line
- 613 Pine Hills Pick-Up-Line
- 621 Bithlo Pick-Up-Line
- 622 Oviedo Pick-Up-Line
- 631 BVL Pick Up-Line
- 641 Williamsburg Pick-Up-Line
- FastLink 441 Kissimmee/Downtown Orlando
- FastLink 17-92 Sanford/Downtown Orlando