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LYNX

Founded	May 1972 (1972-05)
Headquarters	455 N Garland Avenue, Orlando, FL
Locale	Greater Orlando, USA
Service area	Orange County, Seminole County, Osceola County, Lake County, Volusia County,
Service type	Local Limited-stop Express
Routes	66
Stops	4,441
Fleet	270
Daily ridership	84,061
Fuel type	Diesel, Biodiesel
Operator	Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority
Chief executive	John M. Lewis, Jr.
Website	www.golynx.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/golynx Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JLewisGoLynx

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. The 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 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 - 3 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.

The budget for fiscal year 2013 that began on October 1, 2012 is $115,518,832.

History

The Central Florida Regional Transit Authority was formed in May 1972 under the name Orange-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 called LYNX Operations Center or LOC in 2007.

LYNX also opened through a partnership with the city of Kissimmee the Osceola Satellite Facility or OSF to operate their Kissimmee routes Link 4, 10, 18, 26, 55, 56, 57, and 426. Not all Kissimmee routes operate from OSF, Kissimmee Link 4 and 57 have certain trips that are based out of LOC. FASTLINK 441 is fully run out of LOC.

LYNX changed, added, and eliminated routes and schedules several times throughout its history. The latest updates were implemented in August 2012, more info available on current routes and schedules at golynx.com or through customer service at 407-841-LYNX (5969)

The next service change is going into effect December 16, 2012 and includes new services to Haines City in Polk County.

Fare Schedule

Change cannot be given. Pennies are not accepted!

Single Ride Fares

Passes

LYNX offers three pass types: All-Day Pass, 7-Day Pass, and 30-Day Pass

• * Discounted Fare and Pass Prices are applicable only to those who qualify under the Youth and AdvantAge Discount policy. Youth Fare applies to riders age 7 thru 18. Children age 6 and under ride free (limit 3) when accompanied by a passenger, age 18 or older. If not accompanied by an passenger age 18 or older, they must pay $1.00. AdvantAge Fare applies to riders age 65 or older. People with medical disabilities may also qualify, regardless of their age. To receive discounted fare, a rider must present a valid LYNX ID which may be obtained at LYNX Central Station Lost and Found office Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. For more information about LYNX ID's contact LYNX Lost and Found at 407-841-5969 Option 2. A valid LYNX ID must be presented when paying a discount fare, buying a discounted pass and when using a discounted pass to pay a fare.

Station, Superstops, and Transfer Locations

Station

LYNX Central Station is located on Garland Avenue between Livingston Street and Amelia Street. 28°32′54″N 81°22′53″W / 28.54833°N 81.38139°W / 28.54833; -81.38139

Superstops

Transfer Locations

List of Routes (called Link's)

Below is a complete list of LYNX routes which are called Link's. Current as of November 2012.

Fixed Routes

LYMMO, The FREE Downtown Orlando Circulator

LYMMO is the zero fare Downtown Orlando circulator that connects many destinations in Downtown Orlando including the Amway Center, Orlando City Hall, Lake Eola Park, the Orlando Public Library, The Orlando History Center, The Orange County Courthouse, LYNX Central Station, and Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.

Service Hours are as follows:

LYNX 3D Disney Direct Routes

The LYNX 3D Disney Direct Link's are direct to Disney routes from areas throughout Central Florida that run both morning and evening trips primarily as access to public transit for Disney Employees although all LYNX Passengers can use the service.

KnightLYNX

KnightLYNX is a weekend evening service that is safe and reliable public transportation option on and near the University of Central Florida campus. Any UCF student with a campus ID card rides the service free. Other passengers pay regular fare. The weekend evening service is a partnership between the UCF Student Government Association and LYNX. The service operates Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm - 3am. It originates at the UCF Arena, runs outside campus to stops along McCulloch Road and Alafaya Trail as far as Waterford Lakes Town Center, and then returns to campus.

Xpress Link

NeighborLink

NeighborLink is a flex-service aimed to make it easier for residents in these areas to make use of both local transportation and LYNX's Local bus system. To use the NeighborLink system a passenger must call 407-244-0808 at least two hours before they want pickup.

FASTLINK

FASTLINK is a faster service designed to reduce stops along specific corridors providing a quicker trip that operates morning and afternoon commuter service Monday - Friday.

Current Fleet Roster

Buses 579, 804, and 809 were retired recently due to accidents that caused damage to their frame.

See also

• Paul Skoutelas

Notes and references

1. ^ LYNX Fast Facts
2. LYNX About Us
3. LYNX press release, November 8, 2012

External links

• Official website
• LYNX system map

• Bus transportation in Florida
• Transportation in Orlando, Florida
• Transit authorities with natural gas buses
• Zero-fare transport services
• 1972 establishments in the United States
• Government agencies established in 1972
• Transportation in Osceola County, Florida
• Transportation in Seminole County, Florida