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LINX proposes $222.8 million operating budget; plans 80 CNG buses and southern operations base
Summary
LYNX (Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority) sought a $222.8 million operating budget for FY2026, with capital plans that include 80 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, a southern operations base and expanded passenger amenities funded in part by Orange County’s ATSP program.
LYNX leadership presented the transit agency’s FY2026 operating and capital proposal to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners on July 17. Leonard Antman, LYNX chief financial officer, said the proposed operating budget is $222.8 million — a 5.5% increase over FY2025 — driven primarily by wages, pension costs and a projected increase in purchased transportation trips.
Antman said LYNX expects to use $6.8 million in federal preventive‑maintenance funding and relying on local partner contributions under the regional funding model for core operating revenue. He told…
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