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A BETTER WAY TO GO!. Phase I – DeBary to Sand Lake Road By 2014 Phase II North – DeBary to Deland Phase II South – Sand Lake Road to Poinciana By 2016. 30-minute peak service in each direction: 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. 2-hour off-peak service in each direction.
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Phase I – DeBary to Sand Lake Road • By 2014 • Phase II North – DeBary to Deland • Phase II South – Sand Lake Road to Poinciana • By 2016 • 30-minute peak service in each direction: • 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. • 2-hour off-peak service in each direction
Project History • July 18, 2011 • Phase I FFGA signed at Florida Hospital ceremonies • Nov. 3, 2011 • FDOT purchased the corridor from CSXT • Now responsible for all maintenance and operations • Jan. 27, 2012 • Groundbreaking Ceremonies held • Construction activities now underway • July 29, 2013 • FDOT took over dispatch operations on the SunRail corridor from CSXT
Costs • Land Acquisition • Cost to purchase tracks $432 million • Capital Costs • $615 million total (year of expenditure dollars) • Allocation of costs • 50% Federal $307.50 million • 25% State $153.75 million • 25% Local $153.75 million • Operating and Maintenance • State pays all operations and maintenance costs for first 7 years of operation • Local Rail Commission assumes 100% funding responsibilities in year 8
Regional Benefits • Provides an alternative to I-4, especially during rush hour and “Ultimate I-4” construction • Expected to serve as many commuters as one-lane of I-4 during peak travel periods • Opens up travel and commuting options region-wide
Role of SunRail in Regional Economy • Connects existing businesses (>100,000 jobs) with expanded regional talent pool • Connects more than 500,000 residents to expanded job opportunities adjacent to stations • Enhances quality of life in cities and communities • Accommodates future growth and development around stations
Passenger Amenities • Double-decker trains • ADA, luggage and bike accommodation • Wireless Internet connectivity • Restroom facilities • Environmentally friendly
Stations • Station Amenities • Platforms with canopies • Ticket vending machines • Water fountains • Passenger assist and emergency phones • System announcement signs and speakers • Closed circuit cameras • Free Parking • Seven of the 12 stations in Phase I • Suburban stations
All Aboard SunRail! • Tap On/Tap Off Technology • Smart Card • Fares deducted from your account • Conductor/fare inspector on board checking cards • Integrated with Transit Providers (LYNX and VoTran) • $2.00 base fare with a $1.00 zone charge for travel between counties • Discounts for seniors, children, disabled, and frequent riders
Marketing and Business Development • Safety outreach • Pre-service ticket sales to consumers and businesses • Community outreach Outdoor boards Radio Print publications Special Events Advertising opportunities Television Production
Safety Outreach • Meet Tie! • Make safety entertaining and sharable • Events, online videos, social media, direct outreach
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