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Greetings!
Gas prices sure have dropped in the past couple of weeks, but reThinkers like you have already been enjoying lower gas prices from reThinking the way you get to work. Whether it's carpooling or bike commuting, higher gas prices didn't hit you as hard as others who continued to drive alone to work. 
We want to hear your commute stories and learn more about steps you've taken to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and conserve natural resources - not to mention save money. Share your stories by emailing us at info@reThinkYourCommute.com. We'd love to hear your first-hand accounts, see pictures of your vanpool group, learn about how you updated that spare room to be a home office - you name it, we're interested!. |
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reThink and Aramark Team Up!
Aramark has partnered with reThink to promote local transportation options to its empoyees. On August 15 and 16, reThink was on hand during their Welcome Back orientation to assist employees in signing up for reThink's free ridematching services, charting a bus or bicycle route, and enrolling into the Emergency Ride Home program.
Serving several locations on the UCF campus, employees commuting to Aramark have several transit options as UCF is home to both a LYNX Super Stop as well as a UCF shuttle service that connects the neighboring apartment complexes with the campus. Additionally, reThink's free ridematching service was promoted to over three hundred employees to help form carpools. With so many great options, we look forward to helping many Aramark employees reThink their commute!
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Get there faster with FastLink
On Aug. 14 LYNX added Monday-Friday morning and afternoon commuter service named FastLink. This faster service is designed to reduce stops along specific corridors providing a quicker trip. 
Passengers riding the initial FastLink routes from start to end will save at least 50 minutes of valuable travel time in each direction. The full fare is $2 just like local bus service. The discounted Youth and AdvantAge fare is $1 for eligible passengers with a LYNX issued ID.
FastLink 441 (click Link to see the schedule and map)
Where will it take me?
This service will travel along Orange Blossom Trail (OBT) between Osceola Square Mall in Osceola County and LYNX Central Station (LCS) in downtown Orlando. Stops will be at OBT and Holden Avenue, Florida Mall SuperStop, Central Florida Parkway (near Costco), and Main Street and Vine Street.
What time does it operate?
The Monday-Friday 53 minute trip will leave LCS every 30 minutes 6:30-7:30 a.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m. Service on the 50 minute trip will leave Osceola Square Mall every 30 minutes 5:25-6:25 a.m. and 4:55 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
FastLink 17-92 (click Link to see the schedule and map)
Where will it take me?
This service will travel along U.S. 17-92 between Seminole Center and LYNX Central Station (LCS) in downtown Orlando. Stops will be at Florida Hospital, Webster Avenue and Denning Drive, Fernwood Boulevard and Oxford Road, and U.S. 17-92 and SR 434.
What time does it operate?
Morning trips will only operate from Seminole Centre at 6:00 a.m. (46 minutes), 6:25 a.m. (55 minutes) and 7:00 a.m. (55 minutes). The 59 minute afternoon trips will only depart from LCS every 45 minutes 4:15-5:45 p.m. |
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I-4 Improvements Kick-Off Meeting
Orlando - The Florida Department of Transportation recently held a Public Kick-off Meeting for the I-4 Ultimate Improvements in Orlando. There have been design modifications to the overall scheme of the South and Anderson Street ramps, which require a public meeting. Construction funding sources for the I-4 project are still being developed at this time.
When construction does occur at a future date, this particular section of the project involves widening approximately four miles of I-4 from six-to-ten lanes (three general use lanes and two special use lanes in each direction), from just south of Orange Blossom Trail (US 441) to north of Colonial Drive (SR 50). The project also includes interchange improvements at US 441, Michigan Street/Kaley Street, SR 408 and SR 50, replacement of I-4 bridge structures and improvements to several city streets.
If you have any questions about the project, please contact the FDOT project manager Ms. Beata Stys-Palasz at (386) 943-5418 or email beata.stys-palasz@dot.state.fl.us. You may also contact Steve Olson, Public Information Officer at 386-943-5479, or steve.olson@dot.state.fl.us. |
LYNX Superstop Relocation
Effective September 9, LYNX will no longer utilize the Park Promenade Plaza for pickups, dropoffs and transfers.
Customers on Links 37, 44, 301 and 443 should meet their buses at one of three bus stop locations surrounding the intersection of Hiawassee Road and Silver Star Road.
Southwest Corner: Customers transferring to Link 37 (Valencia State College/Florida Mall), Link 48 (Downtown/LYNX Central Station) and Link 443 (Winter Park/Lee Road Crosstown) will meet here.
Northeast Corner: Customers for Link 44 (Apopka/Zellwood will meet here.
Southeast Corner::Customers for Link 301 (Downtown Disney/Animal Kingdom Lodge) will meet here..
You may view a map of the new stop locations by clicking here. |
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The School Year is Here!
With the start of a new school year, your commute may take a few minutes longer. Beat the stress by planning for increased traffic and school zones by giving yourself that extra time to meet your carpool or vanpool or catch your bus at a Park & Ride lot.
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Space Coast Area Transit Announces Labor Day Schedule
Monday, September 5
All fixed routes will not operate
Tuesday, September 6
All regular fixed route bus service will resume.
Questions or requests for further information should be directed to the Bus Information Line at 321-633-1878 (952-4672 for South Mainland residents) or visit online at www.RideSCAT.com |
Park & Ride Spotlight:
Lake Lotus 
Residents in the Maitland area have a great spot to meet up with their carpools to share the ride to work. Located on Magnolia Homes Road, this lot is between Interstate 4 and the SR 414 John Land Apopka Expressway.
Click here to view a full list of the lot amenities as well as a map of the lot and the surrounding area.
You can also learn more about all of the Central Florida Park & Ride lots by visiting our website. |
PARK(ing) Day 2011
PARK(ing) Day is an annual event that asks people across the globe to rethink the use of the everyday parking spaces. In 2010, 850 parking spots were converted into a variety of public spaces spanning 183 cities in over 30 countries.
PARK(ing) Day 2011 will take place on September 16. For more information about this worldwide initiative, please visit the PARK(ing) Day website. |
No Luck with Your Match List?
New commuters are joining our ridematch service each week. Simply give us a call or send us an email and we would be happy to send you an updated list of potential carpool partners.
If you have joined reThink's free carpool matching service but did not find a carpool partner, we are here to help!
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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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