The expanded train line will connect more destinations to the international airport and other important destinations.
Florida’s SunRail train system is set for a major expansion that will connect more key destinations in the Orlando area including the international airport and the city’s convention center, reports Miguel Rodriguez in Hoodline.
“The proposed extension aims to serve up to 6 million riders annually, a leap from current figures. While ambitious, the expense is seen as necessary, with projected costs reaching a potential $5 billion based on project scope.” The plan is to create new transit connections for both visitors and local commuters and expand transit use in the region.
SunRail launched in 2014 and, since then, has helped spur transit-oriented development (TOD) along its route.
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