Lynx is proposing to add 1 route and make other route and schedule changes on Jan. 28, 2019.
Here's what they're planning:
NEW ROUTE
Link 709 – Kissimmee Connector (Osceola County) – Will operate a one-way loop through downtown Kissimmee from the LYNX Kissimmee Intermodal Station via Dakin Street, Lakeview Drive, Patrick Street, Emmett Street, Church Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Rose Avenue, Oak Street, Central Avenue, Hilda Avenue and Main Street. Route will operate every 30 minutes weekdays 6:30 a.m.-8:09 p.m.
ROUTE ADJUSTMENTS
Link 21 – Universal Studios (Orange County) – The current bus stop on Valencia College Drive will be eliminated. Buses will serve a new stop near the Valencia College Nursing and Fitness Center via Kirkman Road, Valencia College Drive and Receiving Road.
Link 37 – Pine Hills/Florida Mall (Orange County) – The current bus stop on Valencia College Drive will be eliminated. Buses will serve a new stop near the Valencia College Nursing and Fitness Center via Kirkman Road, Valencia College Drive and Receiving Road.
Link 301 – Pine Hills/Animal Kingdom (Orange County) – Afternoon trip from Pine Hills to Animal Kingdom Lodge will serve All-Star Resort. Minor schedule changes.
Link 303 – Washington Shores/Disney Hollywood Studios (Orange County) – Routing to/from Hollywood Studios will change. Bus stop will change from current location to a new stop located at the new Cast Services building. Service to All-Star Resort will be eliminated. Minor schedule adjustments.
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS
Link 8 – W. Oak Ridge Road/International Drive (Orange County) – 4:51 a.m. weekday trip from Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets to downtown Orlando will change to 4:43 a.m.
Link 11 – S. Orange Avenue/Orlando International Airport (Orange County) – Minor schedule adjustments.
Link 18 – S. Orange Avenue/Kissimmee (Orange County/Osceola County) – Minor schedule adjustments.
Link 38 – Downtown Orlando/SeaWorld (Orange County) – Minor schedule adjustments.
Link 50 – Downtown Orlando/Magic Kingdom (Orange County) – Minor schedule adjustments.
Link 57 – John Young Parkway (Orange County/Osceola County) – Minor schedule adjustments.
Link 60 – LYMMO Orange Line (Orange County) – On Friday and Saturday, the last trip will leave CentroPlex Garage at 10:45 p.m.
Link 62 – LYMMO Grapefruit Line (Orange County) – On Friday and Saturday, the last trip will leave Church Street and Magnolia Avenue at 10:45 p.m.
Link 108 – South U.S. 441/Kissimmee (Orange County/Osceola County) – Minor schedule adjustments.
Link 111 – SeaWorld/Orlando International Airport (Orange County) – Minor schedule adjustments.
FastLink 407 – Kissimmee/Orlando International Airport/Medical City (Orange County/Osceola County) – Minor schedule adjustments.
Link 416 – Poinciana/Haines City (Osceola County/Polk County) – Will extend the 5:40 a.m. trip from Walmart and the 1:55 p.m. trip from Haines City Plaza to serve Haines City High School.
FastLink 441 – Downtown Orlando/Kissimmee (Orange County/Osceola County) – Minor schedule adjustments.
NeighborLink 622 – Oviedo (Seminole County) – Minor schedule adjustments.
Before they move forward with these changes, Lynx is planning to hold public hearings. The board will vote on these changes at the Dec. 6 meeting.
Those hearings will be held:
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 5 to 7 p.m.
Altamonte Springs City Hall, 225 Newburyport Ave.
Altamonte Springs
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 3 to 5 p.m.
LYNX Central Station, 2nd floor
455 North Garland Ave.
Orlando
Thursday, Nov.15, 4:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Kissimmee City Hall
101 Church St.
Kissimmee