Brightline Trains not likely to make stop near International Drive

A past plan was to build a light rail system from the Orlando International Airport to International Drive but it would have been mostly taxpayer-funded and the support was not there.

Brightline not building stops at Universal or Convention Center
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The president of Brightline, the highspeed train connecting South Florida to Central Florida, says there are no planned stops for Universal Orlando or the Orange County Convention Center.

Brightline reaches agreement to open train station at Disney Springs

Brightline is said to be building train tunnels from South Florida to the Orlando International Airport, aiming to open in late 2022.

Brightline plans to open train station at Disney Springs
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Brightline wants to open a train station at Disney Springs. The high speed train company is planning a two-story station with a lobby on the ground level and passenger facilities on the upper level.

South Street under I-4 permanently shifting to westbound only

The Florida Department of Transportation is changing the configuration of South Street under Interstate 4 (I-4) to a one-way street.

Florida toll road reports get mixed reviews

Reports sent Thursday to state lawmakers about three controversial toll-road projects point to a need for a deeper dive into the future traffic needs of the state.

Lake Nona to be hub for air taxis
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Flying taxis are coming to Orlando. A German aviation company is planning a transportation hub in Lake Nona. The port is scheduled to be completed by 2025.

FDOT installing wrong-way detection systems
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The Florida Department of Transportation is installing new technology to detect wrong-way drivers.

New entrance ramp to I-4 at Kirkman Road to open this week

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is opening a new entrance ramp to Interstate 4 (I-4) at the Kirkman Road interchange as soon as the morning of Wednesday, September 30.

1 injured after vehicle gets stuck on tracks, hit by SunRail train

The SunRail elaborated on the situation, stating that passengers are being taken by bus after a train stopped between two stations. 

FDOT: Main lanes of I-4 to be completed by end of year

The coronavirus pandemic is pushing thousands of people to move to Florida. That means more traffic along Interstate 4, but there is concern the population boom could put a strain on Central Florida's major roadway

Brightline using new technology to build train tunnels in Central Florida

Brightline is using cutting-edge technology to build tunnels near Orlando International Airport for the high-speed trains. A technique called "box-jacking" cuts the time to build a tunnel from 12 months to 12 days.

I-4 Ultimate opens new eastbound SR 408 ramp to Orange Ave.

The Florida Department of Transportation’s I-4 Ultimate project is reopening the eastbound State Road 408 exit to Orange Avenue.

Brigthline using new method to build tunnels for trains
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Brightline is using cutting-edge technology to build tunnels near Orlando International Airport for the high-speed trains. What would have taken a year to construct will now take just days.

New flyover bridge in Mount Dora improves access to Wekiva Parkway

A new flyover bridge in Mount Dora will improve access for drivers to and from the Wekiva Parkway for those commuting between Lake and Orange counties.

Port Canaveral officials discuss COVID-19 losses, the future of the Port and cruising

The Port let go of 68 employees, furloughed 17, and they are ratcheting down their service and maintenance contracts, only servicing what the harsh salt air would otherwise ruin.