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Greetings!
Last July, the Florida Department of Transportation asked commuters who live and work in nine Central Florida counties to reThink the way they commute. By providing tools and resources such as free ridematching software and the Emergency Ride Home program, reThink is now the #1 resource for area commuters.
Over the last 12 months, the reThink team has worked with employers to provide smart commute options to their employees. In fact, we now have over forty official employer partners working to make their place of business a great place for commuters. reThink has also partnered with many cities and counties across Central Florida to help connect the community to our services.
Whether your commute is across town or cross-county, reThink looks forward to helping you save money while reducing congestion and conserving natural resources for years to come! |
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| SunRail is on the Move!
Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad and Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff signed the SunRail Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) at a signing ceremony on July 18 at the site of Florida Hospital's future SunRail station stop in downtown Orlando. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood also attended the event.
The funding plan consists of 50 percent federal funding, 25 percent State funding, and 25 percent local funding (local funding partners include: Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties and the City of Orlando). Today's signing provides funding for the first 31 miles of the project, also known as Phase I.
"Today's event is a critical step toward SunRail moving forward. It commits the federal government and the State to getting SunRail built and operating," said Secretary Prasad. "But more importantly, the pledges from all the local partners and the many businesses will once again reinforce their commitment to doing all they can to ensure SunRail's success."
For Phase I, $101.2 million of the $178.6 million in federal funding had already been allocated to SunRail. July 18's signing pledged over $77.38 million in federal funds over the next two years.
SunRail will link DeBary to Orlando, serving 12 stations along that route. Service for Phase I is expected to begin in late 2013-early 2014. Phase II will add five additional stations, extending service north to DeLand and south to Poinciana. Learn more about SunRail at the project's website: www.sunrail.com.
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City of Ocala Partners with reThink
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Mayor Randall Ewers Proclaims July 5
"reThink Your Commute Day!" |
reThink and the City of Ocala are now officially partners, commiting to work together to help City workers reThink their commute.
On July 5, 2011, Mayor Randall Ewers of the City of Ocala declared through the reading of a proclamation supporting reThink's programs and services, that Ocala "is committed to promoting alternative modes of transportation, such as carpooling and vanpooling, walking and bicycling, taking public transit and telecommuting."
Mayor Ewers also proclaimed that July 5 is "reThink Your Commute Day" in Ocala, encouraging all citizens to join with the City in supporting, promoting, and utilizing the programs and services offered by the reThink program.
This is very exciting for reThink and the Florida Department of Transportation. "We are thrilled to work with the City of Ocala. It is our goal to help as many people in Marion County as possible," said Courtney Miller, reThink Program Manager. "We hope every city in Marion County shows the same level of commitment to improving the quality of life for their residents." |
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Space Coast Area Transit Holds Public Workshops
Space Coast Area Transit will be hosting the following upcoming public workshops to accept comments and concerns on bus service for fiscal year 2011-2012. The times and locations for these public workshops will be as follows:
When: Monday, August 1 from 2pm to 4pm
Where: Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940
When: Tuesday, August 2 from 9am to 11am and 2pm to 4pm
Where: Hammock Landing Transfer Station, 225 Palm Bay Road, Palm Bay, FL 32904
When: Wednesday, August 3 from 9am to 11am
Where: Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901
When: Wednesday, August 3 from 2pm to 4pm
Where: Franklin T. DeGroodt Public Library, 6475 Minton Road SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908
Questions or requests for further information for Central and North Brevard should be directed to Patrick Ryan at 321-635-7815 ext. 402 and for South Brevard please contact Judy Lewellen at 321-952-4561 ext. 300.
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Cash In On Your Empty Seats!
If you are currently looking for someone to fill a seat in your carpool or vanpool, please call reThink and let us know. We can help you fill those empty seats with our free ridematching services!
You can also visit us online to create your own Commuter Profile that will allow you to find potential vanpool or carpool partners instantly, 24/7.
For more information or to register over the phone, please call 1-866-610-RIDE (7433).
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Traffic Jam? There's an App for That!
The Florida Department of Transportation's popular 511 traveler information system is now available for the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
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Connect with the FDOT!
Did you know that you can now receive news and updates from the Florida Department of Transportation on many popular social media websites?
Stay up to date with the FDOT on these sites:
  
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LYNX Service Update
LYNX recently hosted seven public workshops introducing proposed efficiencies for Links 4, 17, 20, 30, 36, 41, 102, 103, 36, 200 and 434. The LYNX Board of Directors will vote on these proposals at their July 28 meeting at LYNX Central Station in the 2nd Floor Board Room. The proposed changes will become effective August 14, 2011 if the proposal passes.
For more information about the Proposed August 2011 Service Efficiencies visit golynx.com. |
Drivers Wanted!
LYNX is hiring Bus Operators! Drivers must be 21 years of age or older. For the complete list of requirements and job description, visit the LYNX Employment Opportunities website.
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LYNX Looking for Feedback on New Logo
LYNX is changing its look and would love to hear from you.
Please let LYNX know your thoughts. All you need to do is send your input to mfriedman@golynx.com
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Have Questions About Your Commute? We can be reached by phone toll-free at 1-866-610-RIDE (7433), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or you can send your questions to us via email!
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