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Greetings!
One of the free services reThink provides is instant, online ridematching. You can find someone to share the ride to work by using our Ez-Ride ridematch software. Sign up today to start reThinking your commute!
You can join the 250 Central Floridians already reThinking their commute by joining today. If you signed up early but did not find a match, log back in to check for new matches. The more people in our database, the better your chance of finding a carpool/vanpool partner! |
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Volusia County reThinks Transit Service in New Smyrna Beach
Faced with budget constraints but a community in need of transit service, Volusia County is trying something new.
Instead of cutting all transit service in southeast Volusia, the County Council has directed Votran to consider flex service.
"The flex alternative is a modified paratransit service that will cover the same geographic area of the existing routes. This is something new for all of us," stated Votran General Manager Ken Fischer.
No changes are definite yet; the Volusia County Council will vote on the final county budget at their September meeting.
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Can You Predict the Future of Transportation?
A Statewide Transportation Summit will be held August 19 and 20 on the future of transportation in Florida. At this event, all interested partners and members of the public will have an opportunity to provide input on the draft of the 2060 Florida Transportation Plan and to help kickoff the update of Florida's Strategic Highway Safety Plan.
During this important event, all interested partners and stakeholders will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the draft of the 2060 Florida Transportation Plan's goals and objectives.
STATEWIDE FUTURE TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT
Thursday, August 19, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Focus on the draft 2060 Florida Transportation Plan
Friday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Focus on the update to Florida's Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Hyatt Regency - Orlando International Airport
9300 Airport Blvd. Orlando, FL
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LYNX Announces August 15 Service Changes
LYNX, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, has announced service changes that will go into effect, Sunday, August 15.
Find out more details on the changes at their website or by calling 407-841-LYNX (5969). |
Emergency Ride Home
reThink operates the Emergency Ride Home reimbursement program for Central Florida commuters. If you use an alternative commute mode, like carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus, or biking at least two times a week, you qualify!
The first step is to register your alternative commute with reThink. If you have to leave work due to an emergency, reThink would then reimburse the cost of your ride home, whether it was a cab, a rental car, or a friend picking you up. reThink wants you to know that you have a back-up plan in case of an emergency!
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Eager to learn more?
The reThink team is available to meet with your Management and Human Resources team to discuss how to expand Commuter Benefits at your workplace!
Learn more about our Employer Services on our newly launched web site.
Here's to a great commute!
- Courtney Miller
reThink Program Manager |
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What will Florida look like in 2030?
The Orlando Metro Section of the American Planning Association-Florida will revisit the original production, "Imagining a New Florida," to explore the issues surrounding this question.
You are invited to attend a screening of the documentary and participate in a lively discussion at Rollins College in Winter Park.
IMAGINING A NEW FLORIDA
Tuesday, August 10, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Cost: $5 for non-students
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Courses in Cycling Savvy
Cycling Savvy is a set of three courses that will teach you essential techniques to safely bike to work in Orlando.
TRUTH & TECHNIQUES OF TRAFFIC CYCLING
Wednesday, August 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
225 E. Robinson Street, Suite 300, Landmark Center Two, Orlando, FL 32801
Hosted by VHB MillerSellen
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Public Meeting in Leesburg for US 441 (SR 500) Road Project
The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public open house to highlight the planned roadway improvements at U.S. 441 and U.S. 27 in Leesburg.
The open house is an opportunity for the public to view plans and renderings, ask questions and comment on the planned improvements.
FDOT encourages all interested parties to attend this event.
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, August 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
FDOT - Leesburg
1405 Thomas Avenue
Leesburg, FL
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