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LYNX proposes $222.8M FY26 budget; Seminole County figures hinge on micro‑transit transition
Summary
LYNX/Links presented a $222.8 million FY2025–26 budget to the Seminole County commissioners and showed scenario models indicating the county’s operating contribution could decline from about $16.3 million to roughly $9.5 million depending on when Seminole switches affected routes to micro‑transit.
LYNX (Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority), which operates bus and paratransit service in Seminole County and the region, presented a proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget of $222.8 million and outlined alternative scenarios tied to Seminole County’s planned transition to micro‑transit service.
Tiffany Hawkins, speaking for LYNX/Links, and Lenny Antman, chief financial officer, told the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners that the base operating budget assumes maintaining FY25 service levels and includes no fare increase in the base case (a separate fare study was described as under way). They said LYNX has prepared alternative cost models reflecting route changes that Seminole County planners are considering.
Under LYNX’s base request, Seminole County’s total ask was about $16.28 million (covering fixed‑route service, paratransit and SunRail feeder service plus a capital contribution). Staff presented alternative scenarios showing that if transition changes went into…
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