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From DeLand to Poinciana, local communities and local elected officials have a tremendous opportunity to redefine their growth destinies by offering residents a new transportation alternative to the automobile. In 2011, the Florida Department of Transportation facilitated an update of the 2007 TOD Sketchbook, which provided a community vision of redevelopment around SunRail station stops.
Sunrail System Map
Sunrail Educational Video
DeBary
Sanford
Lake Mary
Longwood
Altamonte Springs
Maitland
Winter Park
Florida Hospital
Lynx Central Station
Church Street Station
Orlando Amtrak Station
Sand Lake Road
About Commuter Rail
Commuter rail transit (CRT) uses steel-wheeled technology similar to a traditional train and is generally powered by a diesel locomotive. Existing CSXT railroad tracks will be utilized for SunRail's planned route. SunRail trains will consist of 1-3 cars, in addition to a locomotive, and can carry about 150 seated passengers per car. Maximum operating speed is generally between 65-79 mph.
Sunrail passenger car under construction
About Sunrail
SunRail proposes to use existing railroad tracks as its main artery. This route would consist of 61 miles of service to DeLand, through Orlando and downtown Kissimmee to Poinciana. Phase 1 is 31-miles and will connect DeBary to Sand Lake Road in Orange County. SunRail trains will operate every 30-minutes during "peak" morning (5:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.) and afternoon (3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) rush hours; and at two-hour intervals during non-peak hours.
Information courtesy of http://www.sunrail.com/
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If_I_Loved_you
October 26, 2012, 08:37:21 AMI enjoyed reading this very much and watching the video good job MetroJacksonville.
JeffreyS
October 26, 2012, 08:54:01 AMThese are going to be the hot areas of Orlando real estate over the next decade. They have defined their growth patterns and style not just leaving it to chance.
Tacachale
October 26, 2012, 10:23:02 AMA good move, but we'll see how well it really works out. This is Orlando after all.
thelakelander
October 26, 2012, 11:13:59 AMSo far so good. Winter Park, downtown Orlando are already destinations and the two hospitals are major employment centers that can significantly increase their density because of the rail line. I'm really excited to witness the transformation of Urban Orlando over the next five years. Since the State owns the rail line, it would be nice if they considered adding a multi-use path along this corridor. This would enhance connectivity to neighborhoods and destinations that may not be adjacent to rail stations. Also, extending Sunrail to the airport and AAF would provide a major boost to ridership.
Bridges
October 26, 2012, 12:49:15 PMMy jealousy! It burns!
Adam W
October 26, 2012, 01:07:47 PMWhat is a multi-use path?
thelakelander
October 26, 2012, 01:40:38 PMA paved path for bicycles and pedestrians.
Adam W
October 26, 2012, 01:51:42 PMThanks!
JeffreyS
October 26, 2012, 03:48:37 PMI'm with ya.
JayBird
October 26, 2012, 10:34:44 PMGreat article, so jealous that O-Town is once again getting the good stuff first! However, I do have one question for Ock or Lake or any other of our knowledgeable rail people here ... I noticed reading the JTA report on Commuter Rail, it proposed rail headways at 30/60min for peak/off-peak service on all three lines and 15/30 on the northern enhanced line. SunRail, which I would assume has a greater density and would have tourists to contribute to day rides is proposing 30/120 headways. So are they not planning for tourists and grandma going to bingo or is JTA trying to get more than what we need?