Transportation

The Price of Oil

Publisher — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:12:10 +0000

I am in the business of making people money and am keenly aware of world markets, but when I saw $4 for a gallon of gas I was stunned.

At the end of 2006 the price of regular unleaded was roughly $2.25 a gallon, which means it’s gone up about 70% in the past 18 months. A barrel of oil used to make gasoline has skyrocketed from $25 a barrel in 2002 to around $130 a barrel. Clearly, a major shift has occurred with our country’s most important source of energy.

Petroleum is pervasive, used for plastics, fertilizers, chemicals, etc…, and of course gasoline for our vehicles. Changes in who is consuming oil and who is supplying oil have caused a shift in the “perception” of the world’s oil market.

LYNX to Offer Free Rides on Third Annual National Dump the Pump Day

Publisher — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:09:13 +0000

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 10, 2008) – With high gas prices on everyone’s mind, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the third annual national Dump the Pump Day on June 19. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2008 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation to save money, conserve gasoline and help reduce greenhouse gases.

Innovation Way Update

Publisher — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:21:55 +0000

The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce, along with more than 125 business owners and residents of East Orange County, came together in mid-March to outline their top concerns for the area. A survey found 69% of the audience identified the Alafaya Trail/Beachline Interchange as their top issue, 14% said getting a police substation, and 7% want to protect funding for the UCF Medical School.

Innovation Way in 2010

Publisher — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:42:16 +0000

Most residents and businesses in the communities along the southern end of Alafaya Trail in East Orlando are eagerly awaiting the day when they can simply drive south and access the 528 or get to Lake Nona without having to go miles north, out of their way, to get on the 417 and then double-back. The connecting road will be named Innovation Way, but the concept of the Innovation Way Corridor is about more than just a road, say community leaders, it’s about the vision for East Orlando’s significance within the emerging high-tech community in the area between UCF and the Medical City in Lake Nona.

A Road’s Impact of Progress

Publisher — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:42:55 +0000

During the last decade, Orange County’s population has grown by approximately 2.8 percent annually, significantly higher than the 2.2 percent annual growth experienced by the state as a whole. Southeast Orlando, already undergoing a surge in development surrounding the Lake Nona area, is bracing itself for the new UCF medical center and the Burnham Institute. This incredible expansion demands new roadways to serve as relief valves routing traffic away from the thoroughfares already bursting at the seams.

Interview with Linda Watson, CEO of Lynx

Publisher — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:36:21 +0000

How has Central Florida welcomed you into the community? The community greeted me with open arms. To my surprise, a Sunset Soirée was held in my honor within my first week, where I met 80 women from the community. Many of these women have since become close, personal friends. I was made to feel very welcome but learned immediately just how serious the challenges were for LYNX.

Senior Driving in East Orlando

Publisher — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:35:17 +0000

More and more seniors are retiring to the Sunshine State and many are choosing to live their Golden Years in East Orlando. With more seniors on the roads, there is a concern with the decreasing ability of older drivers to safely operate a vehicle. Older drivers have low crash rates per capita, but when the amount of driving is taken into account, older drivers have higher crash rates than any other group except for teenagers .

Orlando International Airport Adds New Routes to the Friendly Skies

Publisher — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:34:02 +0000

The Orlando International Airport (OIA), has been in service since the early 1970s, and currently expanding its reach to more territories. OIA serves 32-million passengers annually with over 50 airlines, and approximately 920 daily arrivals and departures. Because Orlando is becoming more of a business destination, on par with the tourism industry, more airlines are adding or increasing the number of flights to and from major business cities such as New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Detroit.

Young Drivers- Driving Their Lives Away?

Publisher — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:31:28 +0000

Driving is dangerous, and especially so for new drivers. In 2006, 682 people died in car crashes involving drivers 15 to 20-years old in the state of Florida. In East Orlando, high school students from University High and Timber Creek as well as students from Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida are rejoicing in the freedom of independent transportation. Sadly, many of them will contribute to these statistics.

Will East Orlando Benefit from Commuter Rail?

Publisher — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:29:52 +0000

Traffic congestion is becoming a major concern for East Orlando and Central Florida residents and visitors. In 2003, for instance, Orlando drivers lost $510 in time and gasoline while creeping along in rush hour traffic, up from $490 a year earlier. Since 1982, rush hour delays have increased by 3.2 hours.